In this episode, we explore one of the most debated questions in literacy instruction:
👉 Should students read grade-level texts or texts matched to their ability?
Joined by Dr. Noreen Bunt, we unpack:
• Why grade-level text access matters for all students
• The risks of over-relying on leveled grouping
• How to support struggling readers without lowering expectations
• Practical strategies for:
• The evolving role of literacy in content-area classrooms
• How MTSS, Tier 1 instruction, and small groups should actually function
This conversation challenges common practices and offers a clearer path toward equitable, effective literacy instruction.
Norene A. Bunt LinkedIn Page (https://www.linkedin.com/in/norene-bunt-b5ba8460/)
Solving the Literacy Puzzle Book (https://www.solutiontree.com/free-resources/literacy/slp)
Music by Aylex
