Fostering Comprehension in English Classes Beyond the Basics |
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| Author:
| Philippot, Raymond
Graves, Michael F. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-60918-316-5 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2008 |
| Publisher: | Guilford Publications
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| Imprint: | Guilford Press, The |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $29.00 |
Book Description:
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This valuable, research-based guide gives middle and secondary English teachers the tools they need to improve the comprehension skills ofalltheir 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...
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This valuable, research-based guide gives middle and secondary English teachers the tools they need to improve the comprehension skills ofalltheir 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.