In this podcast, the team at Jocelyn Seamer Education and I will dive deep into all things structured literacy. We will unpack our online resources and analyse chapters from my books.
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This podcast is for educators interested in the science of reading who want to hear the latest research on teaching reading and writing and learn how to make it practical for your classroom. Our guests include some of the most well-known literacy researchers and experts, as well as teachers and leaders doing the hard work every day!
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Join Byron Morrison, as he explores the minds of people in the growing city of Lancaster Pennsylvania.
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It’s easy to see a child’s education as a path determined by grades, test scores and extra curricular activities. But genuine learning is about so much more than the points schools tally. MindShift explores the future of learning and how we raise our kids. This podcast is part of the MindShift education site, a division of KQED News. You can also visit the MindShift website for episodes and supplemental blog posts or tweet us @MindShiftKQED or visit us at MindShift.KQED.org. Take our audienc ...
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It's time to reignite your passion for teaching! Triple R Teaching provides simple strategies and practical tips for PreK-grade 3 educators. Anna Geiger, M.Ed., author of Reach All Readers, will show you how to make small changes to improve how you teach literacy concepts. Look forward to episodes about Anna's transition from balanced literacy to the science of reading, and expect episodes that will help you understand the research while giving you practical tips that you can implement today ...
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We are two educators and mothers who share a passion for early literacy. As educators we have noticed the devastating gap between many children's abilities and the expectations for proficiency in learning to read and write. We have great desire to catch those children who are falling through the cracks and put them on the pathway to academic success. This podcast is our attempt to reach out to all of the fellow educators, parents and anyone else who works with children to share research and ...
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Welcome to Heidi Wunschel's podcast, where amazing things happen.
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A Shifting the Balance podcast, featuring authors Katie Egan Cunningham, Dr. Jan Burkins and Kari Yates.
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Your guide to the fascinating world of teaching and learning Phonics.
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Interviews and podcasts to discuss how we can help parents to work with dyslexic students. Dr. Marianne Cintron, founder of Dyslexia Solutions, wants to bring peace to parents' homes by helping their dyslexic children read, so they can build their self-esteem, unlock their genius minds, and realize their full potential!
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A podcast about the scientific study of language and the brain. Neuroscientist Stephen Wilson talks with leading and up-and-coming researchers about their work and ideas. This podcast is geared to an audience of scientists who are working in the field of language neuroscience, from students to postdocs to faculty.
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Do you know the difference between phonemic awareness and phonics? Do you know how important phonemic awareness is for setting the stage for reading? Do you know how to teach phonemic awareness? In this episode we talk about all these things. References used: National Reading Panel nichd.nih.gov "Reading Above the Fray" by Julia Lindsey "Hop on Pop…
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Ep. 202: Big Words for Young Readers with Heidi Anne Mesmer
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We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org) Heidi Anne Mesmer discusses her book Big Words for Young Readers. She emphasizes the importance of teaching young readers to decode and understand words with multiple syllables and morphemes. Heidi Anne highlights the need to teach …
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What Role Can Schools Play in Breaking Cycles of Homelessness?
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This podcast episode explores Monarch School, a public school in San Diego County dedicated to serving unhoused students and their families. Highlighting the growing issue of homelessness among students and its adverse impact on education, we showcase Monarch School's community school model. By providing holistic support, including professionals an…
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In today's episode, we catch up with Dan Norton Tap in https://bigeleanorrecords.bandcamp.com/merch -Intro Audio- Open For Business Shaw Calhoune https://bigeleanorrecords.bandcamp.com/album/carry-out-on-shaw Support the Show. We hope you enjoyed today's episode! Check us out on Instagram to see photos of the guests along with more info https://www…
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Which literacy assessments are worth your and your students' time? - with Sean Morrisey
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180: Sean Morrisey, former school psychologist turned fifth grade teacher, walks us through the many different literacy assessments teachers administer. Which are useful, and which are a waste of time? You'll love this practical episode! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources…
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In this episode we discuss the following three big questions surrounding the teaching of letters and sounds: 1. Shoud we teach the names of letters first, sounds first, or teach them at the same time? 2. How fast should we teach the letters and sounds? 3. How should we handle the complexities of English in connecting sounds to letters? References u…
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[Listen Again] Ep. 132: Decodable Text Series: The Research on Decodable Text
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We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org) From Nov 4, 2022 Researcher Heidi Anne Mesmer joins the podcast to discuss the research on decodable text and dos and don'ts for classroom practice. Thinking about decodability as a meter from most to least decodable to the reader i…
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#294 Earspace- Dana Kinsey & Angel Rafael
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In today's episode, we get to know Dana Kinsey & Angel Rafael Tap in https://www.wordsbydk.com/ https://phlaff24.eventive.org/schedule/664cd5b8ce788a0032d4f9b5 https://www.angelrafael.art/store/p/qotlhzine1 -Intro Audio- A Glimpse at my remarkable life on the island of Pablo Neruda Dana Kinsey, Angel Rafael https://linktr.ee/danakinsey Support the …
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179: In this episode, the tables are turned - Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington, of Melissa & Lori Love Literacy, interview ME! We discuss the three important steps to reach all readers ... and I get pretty candid about my science of reading journey. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for print…
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Ep. 201: Reach All Readers with Anna Geiger
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We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org) Anna Geiger, author of "Reach All Readers," joins us on the pod today. Anna takes us on a historical reading journey, from the early reading wars of the 1800s to debates between whole language and balanced literacy, up to the presen…
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A Research-Backed Way to Improve Student Attendance
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Not all students returned to school after the pandemic. Research shows that chronic absenteeism surged around the country. Niki Espinoza, a community school coordinator at Maple Elementary, discovered a strategy informed by Harvard research that centered collaboration with families. Using mail-based “nudges” and a social media campaign caused chron…
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In today's episode, we get to know Anthony the founder of Necessity CBD Tap in https://www.necessitycbd.com/ -Intro Music- Klaus Mitubi All Around Me ( Fire ) https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/klausmitubi/the-lerm/ Support the Show. We hope you enjoyed today's episode! Check us out on Instagram to see photos of the guests along with more info https…
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178: As a classroom teacher, I had heard of dyslexia - and that's about it. In this episode I share what I wish I'd known about this common learning disability. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our p…
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In this episode we go through some studies that show how talking to kids might just be the most important thing you can do for their academic and professional success. We have a special guest appearance by 3-year-old Bea and her mom to show a great example of how talking to children can look. It's amazing! References Used in this episode: "The Read…
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[Listen Again]: Ep. 37: Placing Text at the Center of the ELA Classroom with Meredith Liben & Sue Pimentel
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We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org) From Sep 21, 2020 The article Placing Text at the Center of the Standards-Aligned ELA Classroom is a must-read before or after listening to this podcast! Meredith Liben and Sue Pimentel share the true intentions of the CCSS vs. the …
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#292 Earspace - Ian Cornele (Returns from Europe)
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In today's episode, we catch up with Ian while skipping rocks at county park Tap in https://apesofthestate.com/ -Intro Music- HOBOJOBOS Dromen over Doodgaan https://linktr.ee/hobojobos Support the Show. We hope you enjoyed today's episode! Check us out on Instagram to see photos of the guests along with more info https://www.instagram.com/earspacep…
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MindShift returns with Season 9! Discover solutions for raising our kids in the modern era. Hear from educators and experts creating pathways for students to flourish. Subscribe to receive new episodes starting July 16.By KQED
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A simple way to improve comprehension through writing
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177: Research tells us that students comprehend text better when they write about it. Here's how to use a simple sentence expansion activity to improve comprehension. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about…
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Ep. 200: Know Better, Do Better: Comprehension with David and Meredith Liben
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We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org) In this episode, Meredith and David Liben discuss the importance of comprehension instruction, the power of questions, and the practice of close reading. They emphasize the value of curiosity, vocabulary depth, and the features of c…
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BONUS: Transforming ELA Instruction with a Knowledge-Rich Curriculum: Insights from David Liben
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We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org) Unlock the potential of your ELA instruction by shifting to a knowledge-rich curriculum! Join us as we sit down with David Liben, co-author of Know Better, Do Better, to hear stories about knowledge-building goodness. David highligh…
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In today's episode, we get to know Jason83 Tap in https://jason83.bandcamp.com/ -Intro Music- Jason83 Another Girl Support the Show. We hope you enjoyed today's episode! Check us out on Instagram to see photos of the guests along with more info https://www.instagram.com/earspacepodcast/ Get in touch earspacepodcast@gmail.com https://www.rok10produc…
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A simple routine for teaching expository text structure
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176: Use this simple routine to teach any of the expository text structures: sequence, description, cause and effect, compare and contrast, or problem and solution. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about o…
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Wouldn't it be great if there was a place to find all the best research on teaching kids how to read? Well, there is! It's called the National Reading Panel report and it can be found at nichd.nih.gov. The National Reading Panel was a panel of researchers and educators tasked by congress to compile the best research on teaching kids how to read. Th…
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Ep. 199: Summer Reading: Must-Read Books for Teachers! with Kim Lockhart
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We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org) Kim Lockhart, Canadian educator, shares her top three book recommendations. The first recommendation is 'Next Steps in Literacy Instruction' by Susan Smart and Deb Glaser, which focuses on the multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) …
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BONUS: Read Not Guess- Short & Simple Summer Lessons with Chad Aldeman
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We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org) Read Not Guess is a FREE program designed for parents to help their children improve their early reading skills. The lessons are short and simple, taking only 5 to 10 minutes per day. The program is email-based, with parents receivi…
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#290 Earspace - Off White Sheddy & Sheddy Pops
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In today's episode, we get to know Off White Sheddy & Sheddy Pops Tap in https://www.problemsolverstudios.com/ -Intro Music- Joe Jackson Steppin' Out Support the Show. We hope you enjoyed today's episode! Check us out on Instagram to see photos of the guests along with more info https://www.instagram.com/earspacepodcast/ Get in touch earspacepodcas…
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How to choose words for vocabulary instruction
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175: We know it's important to teach particular vocabulary words in depth - but how do we choose from the many thousands of words that students might encounter? These six questions will help you choose words for vocabulary instruction. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources t…
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In this episode we talk about the basic things that all parents, caregivers and early teachers can be doing to set their kids up for success on the path of literacy. We go through the Simple View of Reading (P.B. Gough and W.E. Tumner) and how activites in both Language Comprehension and Word Recognition gives kids the best chance at success. Refer…
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Ep. 198: The Literacy 50: Is There a Place for Sustained, Silent Reading in the School Day?
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We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org) Melissa & Lori discuss questions about reading comprehension from our new book, The Literacy 50: A Q&A Handbook for Teachers, and provide research-based answers and practical suggestions. We talk about the place of sustained silent …
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In today's episode, we get to know Phonemic Tap in https://leghast.com/ -Intro Music- Le Ghast anemone Support the Show. We hope you enjoyed today's episode! Check us out on Instagram to see photos of the guests along with more info https://www.instagram.com/earspacepodcast/ Get in touch earspacepodcast@gmail.com https://www.rok10productions.com/ #…
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3 Powerful ways to build fluency with the whole class
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174: These are simple and powerful fluency routines that you can use throughout the day! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. C…
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Episode 3- What Schools are Getting Wrong
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In this episode we discuss the methods many schools are using to teach kids how to read and how it compares with what science says. We discuss Whole Language versus Phonics. In this episode we reference: "Sold a Story" podcast by reporter Emily Hanford Letrs Training Manual Vol. 1 pg. by Louisa C. Moats and Carol A. Tolman National Reading Panel Re…
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Ep. 197: The Literacy 50: What Are Best Practices for Teaching Phonemic Awareness?
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We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org) Melissa & Lori discuss questions about phonemic awareness from our new book, The Literacy 50: A Q&A Handbook for Teachers. We talk about best practices for teaching phonemic awareness and whether to teach it with or without naming a…
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In today's episode, we catch up with Zach and Marika from Skatewagon Tap in https://www.skatewagon.co/ June 22nd 12pm-8pm WAGON FEST 299 Park Ave, Quarryville PA 17566 -Intro Music- Mcrad Weakness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FymG6nX4Oxs Support the Show. We hope you enjoyed today's episode! Check us out on Instagram to see photos of the guests …
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In today's episode, we get to know Sonii Tap in https://linktr.ee/soniiwithachance -Intro Music- Sonii Noel (Demo) Support the Show. We hope you enjoyed today's episode! Check us out on Instagram to see photos of the guests along with more info https://www.instagram.com/earspacepodcast/ Get in touch earspacepodcast@gmail.com https://www.rok10produc…
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In this episode we talk about the overall problem of illiteracy and what we believe some of the causes of this problem are. We discuss issues with teacher training and parent lack of knowledge, as well as the challenges teachers face in the classroom every day. We talk about the difficulty of science and understanding what is good science and what …
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Here's what we do and don't know about decodable text
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173: We know that it's important to practice applying the phonics skills they've been taught, but what does research really say about using decodable text? What are questions do we still have? Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Clic…
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In this episode we introduce ourselves and our history as educators and mothers and where our passion for early literacy comes from. We talk about what the statistics are for non-proficient readers from www.nationsreportcard.gov and what topics we will be covering in future episodes. Have a comment or question? Please send us a message at kandicean…
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Ep. 196: The Literacy 50 - A Q&A Handbook for Teachers with Melissa & Lori
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We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org) The tables are turned on us in today's episode! Anna Geiger interviews us about our new book, The Literacy 50. You might know Anna as The Measured Mom and host of the Triple R Teaching podcast. We loved divulging why we wrote the bo…
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Ep. 195: Sneak Peek of Our New Book: The Literacy 50
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We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org) Today's sneak peek episode gives you a behind the scenes look at why we wrote this book, the questions we answer, and resources we crafted just for you! We wrote a book! The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answer…
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In today's episode, we get to know Priya Tap in https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/priskii/ghost-of-pri -Intro Music- Priskii Do you Hear me (Unreleased) Support the Show. We hope you enjoyed today's episode! Check us out on Instagram to see photos of the guests along with more info https://www.instagram.com/earspacepodcast/ Get in touch earspacepod…
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Answering science of reading questions that keep you up at night
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172: Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington, hosts of the popular Melissa & Lori Love Literacy, have written a fabulous new book! In this episode we discuss "The Literacy 50: A Q & A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions about Reading that Keep You Up at Night." Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Re…
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[Listen Again] Ep. 152: Science of Reading for ALL Students: Multilingual Learners with Claude Goldenberg
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We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org) Unlock the potential in every multilingual learner as Claude Goldenberg, renowned professor emeritus of education at Stanford University, joins us to dispel myths and share crucial strategies in literacy education. Delve into the co…
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In today's episode, we get to know Steve Brecht Tap in https://www.instagram.com/brektstudio/ -Intro Music- Falcon Jones Kids https://soundcloud.com/falcon-jones Support the Show. We hope you enjoyed today's episode! Check us out on Instagram to see photos of the guests along with more info https://www.instagram.com/earspacepodcast/ Get in touch ea…
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