TEACH YOUR STUDENTS TO READ LIKE
CHAMPIONS--WITH RIGOR, INDEPENDENCE, PRECISION, AND INSIGHT
The world we are preparing our students to
succeed in is one bound together by words and phrases. Our students learn their
literature, history, math, science, or art via a firm foundation of strong
reading skills. When we teach students to read with precision, rigor, and
insight, we are truly handing over the key to the kingdom. Of all the subjects
we teach reading is first among equals.
Grounded in advice from effective classrooms
nationwide, enhanced with more than 40 video clips, "Reading
Reconsidered" takes you into the trenches with actionable guidance from
real-life educators and instructional champions. The authors address the
anxiety-inducing world of Common Core State Standards, distilling from those
standards four key ideas that help hone teaching practices both generally and
in preparation for assessments. This 'Core of the Core' comprises the first
half of the book and instructs educators on how to teach students to: read
harder texts, 'closely read' texts rigorously and intentionally, read
nonfiction more effectively, and write more effectively in direct response to
texts.
The second half of "Reading
Reconsidered" reinforces these principles, coupling them with the
'fundamentals' of reading instruction--a host of techniques and subject
specific tools to reconsider how teachers approach such essential topics as
vocabulary, interactive reading, and student autonomy. "Reading
Reconsidered" breaks an overly broad issue into clear, easy-to-implement
approaches. Filled with practical tools, including: 44 video clips of exemplar
teachers demonstrating the techniques and principles in their classrooms
Recommended book lists Downloadable tips and templates on key topics like
reading nonfiction, vocabulary instruction, and literary terms and definitions.
"Reading Reconsidered" provides the
framework necessary for teachers to ensure that students forge futures as
lifelong readers.
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