"With Reading for Meaning, there is no more of the 'in one eye, out the other' type of reading that so many students are guilty of, because this approach fosters students' active engagement before, during, and after reading. Students exposed to this method over time internalize reading strategies that are essential for making meaning from complex text. In short, Reading for Meaning helps students learn from their textbooks while it prepares them to learn for life." -Nancy Spaniak, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233, IL Strengthen reading comprehension with a powerful, proven approach! How can teachers help every student gain the most from school reading assignments? This book presents the Reading for Meaning approach-a practical, step-by-step method that helps students acquire the skills used by the most proficient readers and measurably improves their academic performance. Drawing on years of school-tested experience, the authors provide teachers with insights on preparing students to better understand complex reading material, gather evidence from readings to build an argument, fully participate in class discussions, and write more effectively. This resource includes: Relevant, foundational research on reading comprehension Applications in all subject areas, with examples from literature, math, science, and social studies Classroom-ready templates, checklists, sample readings and detailed examples of Reading for Meaning in action Recommendations for appropriate assessments Learn how to implement Reading for Meaning during classroom instruction and support students in becoming better readers, thinkers, and communicators!
"With Reading for Meaning, there is no more of the 'in one eye, out the other' type of reading that so many students are guilty of, because this approach fosters students' active engagement before, during, and after reading. Students exposed to this method over time internalize reading strategies that are essential for making meaning from complex text. In short, Reading for Meaning helps students learn from their textbooks while it prepares them to learn for life." -Nancy Spaniak, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233, IL Strengthen reading comprehension with a powerful, proven approach! How can teachers help every student gain the most from school reading assignments? This book presents the Reading for Meaning approach-a practical, step-by-step method that helps students acquire the skills used by the most proficient readers and measurably improves their academic performance. Drawing on years of school-tested experience, the authors provide teachers with insights on preparing students to better understand complex reading material, gather evidence from readings to build an argument, fully participate in class discussions, and write more effectively. This resource includes: Relevant, foundational research on reading comprehension Applications in all subject areas, with examples from literature, math, science, and social studies Classroom-ready templates, checklists, sample readings and detailed examples of Reading for Meaning in action Recommendations for appropriate assessments Learn how to implement Reading for Meaning during classroom instruction and support students in becoming better readers, thinkers, and communicators!
Differentiated Strategies for Struggling, Average, and Advanced Readers
"The clear explanations and examples make the book easy to read and understand so strategies can be immediately implemented in the classroom. This text will be an excellent addition to any teacher's professional library." -Carol Gallegos, Literacy Coach Hanford Elementary School District, CA Give your elementary school students the tools to become thoughtful, high-achieving readers! Strong reading skills are critical for students as they progress through the grade levels and face the reading challenges of the 21st century. Using research-based, differentiated strategies, Richard W. Strong, Harvey F. Silver, and Matthew J. Perini show how you can teach average or low-performing readers to become A+ readers who can comprehend, analyze, and summarize different kinds of texts. Starting with a concise overview of recent research on successful readers, the authors explore seven key areas and corresponding strategies to help all readers achieve at high levels: identifying the main idea, reading fluency, vocabulary, inferential reading, questioning techniques, informal writing, and reading styles. Complementing the best-selling Reading for Academic Success for grades 7-12, this hands-on guide features: Practical applications that can be used across content areas and to support individual learning styles The five common characteristics of A+ readers and special tips for nurturing those abilities in all students Recommendations and tools for helping English Language Learners and students with special needs Examples of student work and reproducible graphic organizers Expressly designed for elementary school teachers, Reading for Academic Success, Grades 2-6, offers proven methods that can produce significant gains for all students and far-reaching results for your school!
