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

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. Resources The Teach Like A Champion Guide to the Science of Reading (book) Teach Like A Champion (Website - Resources, Workshops, Blogs, & More!) Close Reading: Uncover Deeper Meaning (blog) The Indispensable Power of [Full] Books (blog) Melissa & Lori Podcast Knowledge & Comprehension (Daniel Willingham & Barbara Davidson) If you’re enjoying Melissa & Lori Love Literacy , bring us to your school or event. We offer keynotes, presentations, and live podcast-style sessions focused on practical, science of reading–aligned strategies aligned to our podcast and book, The Literacy 50 . Email LiteracyPodcast@greatminds.org to learn more. Get free resources and updates at literacypodcast.com .

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Helping Students Read Entire Books with Doug Lemov, Colleen Driggs, and Erica Woolway is an episode from Melissa and Lori Love Literacy by Supported by Great Minds .

This episode is 54:08 long.

This episode was published on Nov 7, 2025.

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