Focusing on comprehension instruction, this revised edition presents an evolved approach that has gained recognition across multiple countries. Adrienne provides educators with fresh insights, innovative lesson plans, and new anchor books to enhance the Reading Power curriculum. This updated resource aims to empower teachers with effective strategies for improving reading comprehension in diverse educational settings.
Focusing on the connection between reading and writing, this book offers educators strategies to help students understand their motivations for writing. It emphasizes the importance of intent and purpose in nonfiction writing, guiding teachers in helping students select the most suitable genre for their messages. By fostering this understanding, the book aims to enhance students' writing skills and confidence in expressing their ideas effectively.
The book introduces five key thinking strategies—Connect, Question, Visualize, Infer, and Transform—that empower young writers to enhance reader engagement. Building on the concepts from the Reading Power series, it offers practical approaches to help students focus on their own thinking processes while writing, fostering a deeper connection with their audience. This resource serves as a valuable tool for educators aiming to cultivate critical thinking in writing.
Teaching students how to think while they read all kinds of information.
Engaging readers, building knowledge, and nudging learning in elementary classrooms
This book encourages educators to expand their perspectives on reading comprehension and literacy instruction. It offers innovative strategies to enhance teaching practices and emphasizes the importance of integrating literacy across various content areas. Through inspiring insights, it aims to empower teachers to foster a deeper understanding of literacy in their classrooms.
Integrating poetry into literacy programs enhances reading, writing, and speaking skills while fostering creativity and a love for language. This book highlights the numerous benefits of using poetry in the classroom, showcasing its role in enriching educational experiences and encouraging students to engage with language in meaningful ways.
Focusing on enhancing student writing, the book introduces "brain pockets," innovative thinking structures designed to help students understand and appreciate various writing forms. By exploring these concepts, it aims to deepen their writing skills and foster a greater appreciation for different styles and qualities in writing.
Explores effective ways to build social emotional skills and help students make connections, question what they read, and reflect on their learning as they develop into stronger readers and learners. This highly readable book includes a wealth of classroom examples and extensive hands-on activities.