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Helping Students Read Entire Books with Doug Lemov, Colleen Driggs, and Erica Woolway

Helping Students Read Entire Books with Doug Lemov, Colleen Driggs, and Erica Woolway

Update: 2025-11-07
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Episode 239 

Experts Doug Lemov, Colleen Driggs, and Erica Woolway join Melissa & Lori to tackle one of the biggest questions in teaching today: What happened to reading whole books in school? From the pull of digital distractions to the rise of skill-focused instruction, they explore why diving into full texts matters more than ever. You’ll hear inspiring ideas for making books come alive in the classroom, the magic of read-alouds, and the power of close reading. Plus, each guest reveals their favorite book to teach. Reading entire books ignites curiosity, builds stamina, and so much more.

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Helping Students Read Entire Books with Doug Lemov, Colleen Driggs, and Erica Woolway

Helping Students Read Entire Books with Doug Lemov, Colleen Driggs, and Erica Woolway