Author: David W. Moore
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780872072725
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This compilation, comprised almost entirely of articles from the Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, suggests ways to generate academic engagement and success, and ways to break cycles of failure with struggling adolescent readers. The articles acknowledge students' beliefs and situations that interfere with learning while presenting ways to inspire teensto be resilient and take charge of their learning. Learn to provide needed support as your adolescent students use print to explore the world.
Struggling Adolescent Readers
Author: David W. Moore
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780872072725
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This compilation, comprised almost entirely of articles from the Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, suggests ways to generate academic engagement and success, and ways to break cycles of failure with struggling adolescent readers. The articles acknowledge students' beliefs and situations that interfere with learning while presenting ways to inspire teensto be resilient and take charge of their learning. Learn to provide needed support as your adolescent students use print to explore the world.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780872072725
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This compilation, comprised almost entirely of articles from the Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, suggests ways to generate academic engagement and success, and ways to break cycles of failure with struggling adolescent readers. The articles acknowledge students' beliefs and situations that interfere with learning while presenting ways to inspire teensto be resilient and take charge of their learning. Learn to provide needed support as your adolescent students use print to explore the world.
Informed Choices for Struggling Adolescent Readers
Author: Donald D. Deshler
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780872074651
Category : Literacy
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Helps educators and administrators choose from among the many reading programs available for adolescents. This book offers an overview of what the research has shown to work best and provides a directory of adolescent reading programs.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780872074651
Category : Literacy
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Helps educators and administrators choose from among the many reading programs available for adolescents. This book offers an overview of what the research has shown to work best and provides a directory of adolescent reading programs.
Reading Success for Struggling Adolescent Learners
Author: Susan Davis Lenski
Publisher: Guilford Press
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Comprehensive, up to date, and highly practical, this volume discusses factors that affect struggling readers in grades 7-12 and provides research-based strategies for improving their reading and writing skills. Chapters from leading authorities examine why some adolescents have trouble achieving reading proficiency, describe schoolwide policies and programs that support literacy, and suggest age-appropriate classroom practices for promoting reading success. The book shows how literacy skills and strategies can be incorporated into instruction in all areas of the curriculum. Essential topics include assessment; building core competencies, such as fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary; and working with struggling adolescent English language learners.
Publisher: Guilford Press
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Comprehensive, up to date, and highly practical, this volume discusses factors that affect struggling readers in grades 7-12 and provides research-based strategies for improving their reading and writing skills. Chapters from leading authorities examine why some adolescents have trouble achieving reading proficiency, describe schoolwide policies and programs that support literacy, and suggest age-appropriate classroom practices for promoting reading success. The book shows how literacy skills and strategies can be incorporated into instruction in all areas of the curriculum. Essential topics include assessment; building core competencies, such as fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary; and working with struggling adolescent English language learners.
Struggling Readers Can Succeed
Author: Nina Nilsson
Publisher: Information Age Publishing
ISBN: 9781623961800
Category : Individualized instruction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In spite of No Child Left Behind and the support provided by Response To Intervention, significant numbers of students continue to struggle with literacy. This text addresses learning-related needs of individual students in addition to interventions for the challenges they face. Struggling readers represent many different ethnicities, socio-economic levels, languages, and dialects in any combination and possess an even wider variety of social, cultural, motivational, literacy, and real world experiences. Through the presentation of case studies, this book considers these factors and their influence on literacy development and suggests ways to adapt research-based instructional strategies and approaches, as well as classroom practices to address them. It also includes related recommended resources. The text appeals to the concerns of classroom teachers, reading specialists, and faculty in teacher education programs, as well as anyone looking for practical, research-based ways to further the literacy development of individuals who struggle to read.
Publisher: Information Age Publishing
ISBN: 9781623961800
Category : Individualized instruction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In spite of No Child Left Behind and the support provided by Response To Intervention, significant numbers of students continue to struggle with literacy. This text addresses learning-related needs of individual students in addition to interventions for the challenges they face. Struggling readers represent many different ethnicities, socio-economic levels, languages, and dialects in any combination and possess an even wider variety of social, cultural, motivational, literacy, and real world experiences. Through the presentation of case studies, this book considers these factors and their influence on literacy development and suggests ways to adapt research-based instructional strategies and approaches, as well as classroom practices to address them. It also includes related recommended resources. The text appeals to the concerns of classroom teachers, reading specialists, and faculty in teacher education programs, as well as anyone looking for practical, research-based ways to further the literacy development of individuals who struggle to read.
Best Practices in Adolescent Literacy Instruction
Author: Kathleen A. Hinchman
Publisher: Guilford Publications
ISBN: 1462548296
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
With 50% new material reflecting current research and pedagogical perspectives, this indispensable course text and teacher resource is now in a thoroughly revised third edition. Leading educators provide a comprehensive picture of reading, writing, and oral language instruction in grades 5–12. Chapters present effective practices for motivating adolescent learners, fostering comprehension of multiple types of texts, developing disciplinary literacies, engaging and celebrating students' sociocultural assets, and supporting English learners and struggling readers. Case examples, lesson-planning ideas, and end-of-chapter discussion questions and activities enhance the utility of the volume. New to This Edition *Chapters on new topics: building multicultural classrooms, Black girls’ digital literacies, issues of equity and access, and creating inclusive writing communities. *New chapters on core topics: academic language, learning from multiple texts, and reading interventions. *Increased attention to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. *The latest knowledge about adolescents' in- and out-of-school literacies.
Publisher: Guilford Publications
ISBN: 1462548296
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
With 50% new material reflecting current research and pedagogical perspectives, this indispensable course text and teacher resource is now in a thoroughly revised third edition. Leading educators provide a comprehensive picture of reading, writing, and oral language instruction in grades 5–12. Chapters present effective practices for motivating adolescent learners, fostering comprehension of multiple types of texts, developing disciplinary literacies, engaging and celebrating students' sociocultural assets, and supporting English learners and struggling readers. Case examples, lesson-planning ideas, and end-of-chapter discussion questions and activities enhance the utility of the volume. New to This Edition *Chapters on new topics: building multicultural classrooms, Black girls’ digital literacies, issues of equity and access, and creating inclusive writing communities. *New chapters on core topics: academic language, learning from multiple texts, and reading interventions. *Increased attention to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. *The latest knowledge about adolescents' in- and out-of-school literacies.
Adolescent Literacy
Author: G. Kylene Beers
Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
Adolescent Literacy discusses issues such as including English language learners, struggling readers, technology in the classroom, multimodal literacy, compelling writing instruction, teaching in a "flat world," engagement, and young adult literature. In addition Adolescent Literacy's assessment rubrics for teachers, administrators, and staff developers make it a resource for schoolwide and districtwide professional development, while its accompanying study guide is designed for small-group discussions. --From publisher's description.
Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
Adolescent Literacy discusses issues such as including English language learners, struggling readers, technology in the classroom, multimodal literacy, compelling writing instruction, teaching in a "flat world," engagement, and young adult literature. In addition Adolescent Literacy's assessment rubrics for teachers, administrators, and staff developers make it a resource for schoolwide and districtwide professional development, while its accompanying study guide is designed for small-group discussions. --From publisher's description.
Adolescent Literacy Research and Practice
Author: Tamara L. Jetton
Publisher: Guilford Press
ISBN: 9781593850210
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
This much-needed book addresses the role of literacy instruction in enhancing content area learning and fostering student motivation and success well beyond the primary grades. The unique literacy needs of middle school and secondary students are thoroughly examined and effective practices and interventions identified. Reviewing the breadth of current knowledge, leading authorities cover such important topics as: o How literacy skills develop in grades 5-12 o Ways to incorporate literacy learning into English, social studies, math, and science o Struggling adolescent readers and writers: what works in assessment and intervention o Special challenges facing English language learners and culturally diverse students o Implications for teacher training, policy, and future research
Publisher: Guilford Press
ISBN: 9781593850210
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
This much-needed book addresses the role of literacy instruction in enhancing content area learning and fostering student motivation and success well beyond the primary grades. The unique literacy needs of middle school and secondary students are thoroughly examined and effective practices and interventions identified. Reviewing the breadth of current knowledge, leading authorities cover such important topics as: o How literacy skills develop in grades 5-12 o Ways to incorporate literacy learning into English, social studies, math, and science o Struggling adolescent readers and writers: what works in assessment and intervention o Special challenges facing English language learners and culturally diverse students o Implications for teacher training, policy, and future research
I Read It, but I Don't Get It
Author: Cris Tovani
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1003843182
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
I Read It, but I Don't Get It: Comprehension Strategies for Adolescent Readers is a practical and engaging account of how teachers can help adolescents develop new reading comprehension skills. Cris Tovani is an accomplished teacher and staff developer who writes with verve and humor about the challenges of working with students at all levels of achievement-;from those who have mastered the art of fake reading to college-bound juniors and seniors who struggle with the different demands of content-area textbooks and novels. Enter Tovani's classroom, a place where students are continually learning new strategies for tackling difficult text. You will be taken step-by-step through practical, theory-based reading instruction that can be adapted for use in any subject area. The book features: Anecdotes in each chapter about real kids with real universal problems. You will identify with these adolescents and will see how these problems can be solvedA thoughtful explanation of current theories of comprehension instruction and how they might be adapted for use with adolescentsA What Works section in each of the last seven chapters that offers simple ideas you can immediately employ in your classroom. The suggestions can be used in a variety of content areas and grade levels (6-12)Teaching tips and ideas that benefit struggling readers as well as proficient and advanced readersAppendixes with reproducible materials that you can use in your classroom, including coding sheets, double entry diaries, and comprehension constructorsIn a time when students need increasingly sophisticated reading skills, this book will provide support for teachers who want to incorporate comprehension instruction into their daily lesson plans without sacrificing content knowledge.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1003843182
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
I Read It, but I Don't Get It: Comprehension Strategies for Adolescent Readers is a practical and engaging account of how teachers can help adolescents develop new reading comprehension skills. Cris Tovani is an accomplished teacher and staff developer who writes with verve and humor about the challenges of working with students at all levels of achievement-;from those who have mastered the art of fake reading to college-bound juniors and seniors who struggle with the different demands of content-area textbooks and novels. Enter Tovani's classroom, a place where students are continually learning new strategies for tackling difficult text. You will be taken step-by-step through practical, theory-based reading instruction that can be adapted for use in any subject area. The book features: Anecdotes in each chapter about real kids with real universal problems. You will identify with these adolescents and will see how these problems can be solvedA thoughtful explanation of current theories of comprehension instruction and how they might be adapted for use with adolescentsA What Works section in each of the last seven chapters that offers simple ideas you can immediately employ in your classroom. The suggestions can be used in a variety of content areas and grade levels (6-12)Teaching tips and ideas that benefit struggling readers as well as proficient and advanced readersAppendixes with reproducible materials that you can use in your classroom, including coding sheets, double entry diaries, and comprehension constructorsIn a time when students need increasingly sophisticated reading skills, this book will provide support for teachers who want to incorporate comprehension instruction into their daily lesson plans without sacrificing content knowledge.
Adolescent Literacy
Author: Richard T. Boon
Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781598572209
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Help improve adolescents' comprehension skills across content areas with this practical textbook, developed for teachers of students in Grades 6-12 with and without disabilities.
Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781598572209
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Help improve adolescents' comprehension skills across content areas with this practical textbook, developed for teachers of students in Grades 6-12 with and without disabilities.
Adolescent Literacy and the Teaching of Reading
Author: Deborah Appleman
Publisher: Principles in Practice
ISBN: 9780814100561
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Deborah Appleman dismantles the traditional divide between secondary teachers of literature and teachers of reading and offers a variety of practical ways to teach reading within the context of literature classrooms. --from publisher description.
Publisher: Principles in Practice
ISBN: 9780814100561
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Deborah Appleman dismantles the traditional divide between secondary teachers of literature and teachers of reading and offers a variety of practical ways to teach reading within the context of literature classrooms. --from publisher description.