[Listen Again] What About Spelling? with Richard Gentry
[Listen Again] What About Spelling? with Richard Gentry  
Podcast: Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ® | Science of Reading for Teachers
Published On: Fri Aug 21 2026
Description: Episode 96 from 3/4/2022We’re bringing back one of our most requested conversations about spelling and the important role it plays in reading development. In this episode, we revisit our conversation with literacy expert J. Richard Gentry, author of Brain Words , to explore how spelling supports automatic word recognition and stronger reading and writing overall.Throughout the conversation, Richard explains how spelling connects directly to students’ speech and language systems. He also shares practical, science of reading-aligned strategies teachers can use to make spelling instruction more intentional.Looking for more literacy support and resources? Explore all of our podcast episodes, free listening guides, and classroom tools at literacypodcast.com.Interested in bringing Melissa & Lori Love Literacy to your school or event? Email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org.