Fostering Comprehension in English Classes: Beyond the Basics (Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy) - Softcover

Philippot, Raymond; Graves, Michael F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1593858833 ISBN 13: 9781593858834

Verlag: Guilford Press, 2008

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Book by Philippot PhD Raymond Graves PhD Michael F

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"Philippot and Graves provide a conceptually sophisticated treatment of comprehension development in secondary English classrooms. The book's discussion is comprehensive and unique. Critically, it not only shows how teachers can foster understanding of specific texts; it also shows how to help students develop comprehension processes that will transfer across texts and time."--Kathleen Clark, PhD, Department of Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, Marquette University "Going beyond the buzzwords, this compelling book provides practical and tested advice for creating a balanced, well-designed language arts classroom that will benefit students with varying levels of literacy. The strong emphasis on English language learners will help teachers ease these students into the larger culture of the classroom and the school as a whole. Each chapter is rooted in theory and research, but also offers detailed instructions that will be useful to both new and experienced teachers."--Ann Swanson, PhD, International Baccalaureate Program Coordinator and former English teacher, Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka, Minnesota

"Too many teachers feel unprepared to teach reading to older students, or have trouble choosing which literacy goals to pursue. By focusing on comprehension, this book suggests an integrated and manageable way of thinking about adolescent literacy. It will help teachers put their best instincts into practice, expand their instructional repertoires, and trigger their imagination for 'what's next.' I can hardly wait to share this book with our curriculum director!"--Martha Cosgrove, MA, English teacher, Edina High School, Edina, Minnesota

"As an educator of future middle and secondary English teachers, I have long sought a text to use in informing my students about both reader-response approaches and the teaching of comprehension skills. Most texts are heavily slanted toward one side or another, but this one meshes the two perspectives, truly representing the best of both worlds. Exactly the book I've been waiting for!"--Leslie S. Rush, PhD, Department of Secondary Education, University of Wyoming

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This valuable, research-based guide gives middle and secondary English teachers the tools they need to improve the comprehension skills of all their students. Core chapters explain specific practices for fostering learning from texts; leading students to a thorough, lasting understanding of subject matter; nurturing meaningful responses to literature; explicitly teaching comprehension strategies; and engaging students in higher-order thinking. An additional chapter highlights vocabulary instruction. Throughout, attention is given to building comprehension skills in a diverse range of students, from high achievers to struggling readers and English language learners. A wealth of hands-on materials are featured, including lesson plans, scaffolded reading experiences, and a richly detailed example of a teaching unit that shows how all facets of comprehension instruction can be brought together in the classroom.

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• Verlag: Guilford Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1593858833
• ISBN 13: 9781593858834
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 229