Ep.40: The One About…Reading and Writing Go Together with Leah Mermelstein

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The One About…Reading and Writing Go Together with Leah Mermelstein
Bio:
Leah Mermelstein Consulting (LMC) collaborates with school districts, educational professionals
and learning organizations to enhance K-6 literacy instruction and promote literacy
development. Leah Mermelstein is a literacy thought leader, published author, and passionate
writing, reading, and language development authority.
Her latest book is We Do Writing.
Website:
https://www.leahmermelstein.com/
Article:
“How Should We Combine Reading and Writing?” by Timothy Shanahan
Important quote:
“Given the extensive overlaps, it should be evident that combined instruction would be a lot
more efficient. When a school is trying to accomplish higher achievement that kind of efficiency
and teaching power is indispensable.”
https://www.shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/how-should-we-combine-reading-and-writing

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