Primary and middle schools Books

Book SynopsisThis comprehensive handbook synthesizes the best current knowledge on teacher professional development (PD) and addresses practical issues in implementation. Leading authorities describe innovative practices that are being used in schools, emphasizing the value of PD that is instructive, reflective, active, collaborative, and substantive. Strategies for creating, measuring, and sustaining successful programs are presented. The book explores the relationship of PD to adult learning theory, school leadership, district and state policy, the growth of professional learning communities, and the Common Core State Standards. Each chapter concludes with thought-provoking discussion questions. The appendix provides eight illuminating case studies of PD initiatives in diverse schools.Trade Review"Finally, an evidence-based source for PD is available! Martin and her colleagues have done a stellar job of presenting the best of scholarship in a usable reference. Anyone who does PD needs a copy of this handbook to study and use in design and implementation. This volume provides the foundation for ensuring that teachers have the support and knowledge to bring their students to world-class standards."--Elfrieda H. Hiebert, PhD, President and CEO, TextProject, Inc. "This rich volume takes theories of school-based teacher learning and demonstrates what they look like in action. At the heart of the Handbook is a focus on aligning PD to outcomes for students. Chapter authors are highly engaged scholars and leaders in the field whose voices ring with wisdom and experience. I especially appreciate the way the book moves from the big-picture 'whys' of PD to the fine-grained 'whats' and 'hows' of sustaining ongoing school improvement. The complexities of PD are explored, such as the tensions that may surface when policy decisions and evidence-based practices are at odds. Authors clearly articulate the challenges, successes, and next steps for moving the teaching profession forward. Educational leaders, instructional coaches, and teacher educators will profit from using this handbook, and it is an important resource for graduate courses."--Lori Helman, PhD, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and Director, Minnesota Center for Reading Research, University of Minnesota "A prodigious achievement. Professional development is a critical topic in the field of education improvement, and until now there has been no place that one could go to obtain a comprehensive, in-depth treatment. The Handbook fills this gap. With 25 key chapters and eight case studies, there is no other resource in the literature like it. This is a great accomplishment that will serve the field for the next decade."--Michael Fullan, PhD, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (Emeritus), University of Toronto, Canada -Have you set a goal to do some professional reading this summer? Before heading to your favorite chair, pick up the…Handbook of Professional Development in Education....This handbook offers a synthesis of current knowledge of effective practices in professional learning for teachers....The editors and most of the fifty contributing authors are researchers and faculty members of preservice higher education programs. Over the years, I have studied the work of several of the participating authors and admire their commitment to improving professional development through research, publications, and their outreach to educational leaders and practitioners....The scope of the handbook is comprehensive, and highly relevant topics receive in-depth treatment. It is well organized; each chapter begins with a list of key points and ends with questions for discussions....Characteristics of successful professional development are identified in the preface and elaborated upon throughout the handbook....Should prove to be a tremendous resource to state leaders who are wrestling with the complexities of many of the issues discussed in the handbook.--CCSSO State Consortium on Educator Effectiveness website, 05/27/2014Table of ContentsForeword, Andy HargreavesI. Professional Development, Past and Present1. Teachers as Professionals: Evolving Definitions of Staff Development, Ann Lieberman and Lynne Miller2. Federal Investments in Professional Development: What Do 50 Years of Experience Tell Us about What It Takes to Make a Difference?, Richard Long3. High-Quality Research-Based Professional Development: An Essential for Enhancing High-Quality Teaching, Allison Swan Dagen and Rita M. BeanII. The Complexity of Professional Development in Today's Schools4. Shaping the Contours of Professional Development, PreK-12: Successful Models and Practices, D. Ray Reutzel and Sarah K. Clark5. Changing the Relationship between Professional Development Policy and the Practitioner's Role, Ann Jaquith6. Communities, Schools, and Teachers, Mavis G. Sanders and Claudia Galindo7. District Issues: Administrators at All Levels Involved In Teachers’ Professional Development, Marilyn Tallerico8. Sociocultural Approaches to Professional Development: Engineering Sustainable School Change, Taffy E. Raphael, Jaime Madison Vasquez, Angela Joy Fortune, James R. Gavelek, and Kathryn H. Au9. Professional Development in Early Childhood Education: Models and Recommendations, Maryann Mraz and Brian Kissel10. The Design and Implementation of Effective Professional Development in Elementary and Early Childhood Settings, Priscilla L. Griffith, Jiening Ruan, Jennifer Stepp, and Susan J. Kimmel11. Effective Professional Development in Secondary Schools, Douglas Fisher and Nancy FreyIII. Developing Solutions for Effective Professional Development12. Characteristics of Adult Learning: Implications for the Design and Implementation of Professional Development Programs, Ruth L. Rohlwing and Maureen Spelman13. Focusing Attention on Beliefs about Capability and Knowledge in Teachers’ Professional Development, Megan Tschannen-Moran and Jason A. Chen14. Investing in Youth by Investing in Teachers: Transforming Adolescent Literacy through Responsive Professional Development, William G. Brozo15. Involving Teachers in Their Own Professional Development, Peter Youngs and John Lane16. Using Action Research to Target and Generate Professional Learning, Jennifer Jacobs and Diane Yendol-Hoppey17. Leading Professional Learning in Districts with a Student Learning Culture, William A. Firestone and Melinda M. Mangin18. Developing Partnerships through Collaboration to Promote Professional Development, Shelley B. Wepner19. Content Knowledge for Teaching: Framing Effective Professional Development, Jennifer Merriman20. Standards-Based Professional Learning and Certification: By the Profession, for the Profession, Lawrence Ingvarson21. The School as a Center of Inquiry, Bruce Joyce and Emily F. Calhoun22. Supporting Professional Growth through External Resources, Diana J. Quatroche, Kathryn L. Bauserman, and Leah NellisIV. Pulling It Together23. Measuring the Effectiveness of Educators’ Professional Development, Thomas R. Guskey24. Sustaining Teacher Professional Development, Laura M. Desimone and Daniel Stuckey25. Lessons Learned: What Our History and Research Tell Us about Teachers’ Professional Learning, Sherry Kragler, Linda E. Martin, and Ruth SylvesterAppendix. Case Studies: Successful Schools That Have Supported Teachers' Professional Development

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Book SynopsisTeaching students to make connections across related texts promotes engagement and improves reading comprehension and content learning. This practical guide explains how to select and teach a wide range of picture books as paired text--two books related by topic, theme, or genre--in grades K-8. The author provides mini-lessons across the content areas, along with hundreds of recommendations for paired text, each linked to specific Common Core standards for reading literature and informational texts. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book includes 22 reproducible graphic organizers and other useful tools. Purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.Trade Review“This book is a treasure trove for teachers implementing the Common Core State Standards. Bintz effectively demonstrates the use of children’s literature as a centerpiece for Common Core-focused instruction. The sample lessons and examples of paired text are wonderful resources for busy teachers who value and honor the important place of children’s literature in their classrooms."--Barbara Moss, PhD, School of Teacher Education, San Diego State University “Using paired text is a sound pedagogical practice that has the potential to help students increase reading engagement, expand their knowledge base, enrich conceptual understanding, and develop critical insights about language and text--all of which are consistent with the goals of the CCSS for English language arts and disciplinary literacy. This book is chock-full of trade book resources, instructional strategies, and convenient reproducibles that all K-8 teachers will find relevant and useful.”--Zhihui Fang, PhD, School of Teaching and Learning, University of Florida “As someone who is devoted to providing readers with strategies to attack, survive, and enjoy texts, I found Bintz’s book rewarding. His experiences and connections mirror what K-8 students do as they learn how to gain confidence while reading. Bintz’s rationale for using paired text in English language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics is practical, and he proves how this addresses the CCSS by outlining the anchor standards. This book should be on the reading list of K/n-/8 classroom teachers, reading specialists, and instructional coaches.”--Marie Donnantuono, MEd, College of Education, William Paterson University “When carefully paired, books can be used together to initiate much-needed conversations in ELA, history, science, and mathematics, while supporting students in exploring what makes each discipline unique. This extremely practical book shows how to do just that. It features easy-to-follow strategy lessons and reproducible materials that can be photocopied or printed out for immediate use. It is a ‘must have’ resource for teachers across grades and disciplines. Schools would be well served by buying a copy for every teacher in their building."--Jerome C. Harste, PhD, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Department of Literacy, Culture, and Language Education, Indiana University -Table of ContentsIntroduction I. Intertextuality What Is Intertextuality? Understanding Intertextuality Intertextuality and Picture Books for Young Children Intertextuality and Picture Books for Older Children Intertextuality and Picture Books for Adolescent Readers Intertextuality and Picture Books across the Curriculum Intertextuality and the CCSS Intertextuality, the Common Core, and Paired Text II. Paired Text What Is Paired Text? Mini-Lesson: Seeing and Thinking Differently Purpose of Paired Text Paired Text and the CCSS Types of Paired Text Benefits of Paired Text Paired Text and Picture Books Picture Books and Paired Text across the Curriculum Finding Picture Books for Paired Text across the Curriculum Using Paired Text III. Paired Text in English Language Arts Mini-Lesson: Perspective and Point of View Intertextual Connections Paired Text, Intertextual Connections, and the CCR Anchor Standards Additional Paired Text on Perspective and Point of View Theoretical Model Paired Text for ELA Standards by Grade Levels and Grade Bands Additional Instructional Strategies IV. Paired Text in History/Social Studies Mini-Lesson: Drummer Boys in the Civil War Intertextual Connections Theoretical Model The CCSS, the NCSS, and Paired Text Additional Instructional Strategies V. Paired Text in Science Mini-Lesson: How Do Scientists Do Science? The CCSS Reading Standards for Literacy in Science The Next Generation Science Standards Theoretical Model Paired Text and the CCSS and NGSS Standards Additional Instructional Strategies VI. Paired Text in Mathematics Mini-Lesson: Multiple Ways to Solve Single Problems Intertextual Connections More Potentials The CCSS for Mathematics Theoretical Model Paired Text and Mathematical Content Additional Instructional Strategies Appendices References Picture Books Cited Index

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Book SynopsisAn essential how-to primer, this book examines the process of learning to write and shares evidence-based instructional strategies for the primary grades. With an emphasis on explicit instruction and scaffolding students&Trade Review"An invaluable guide for preservice, novice, and experienced teachers who need a thorough background in the complexities of teaching writing to young children. The authors maintain an eminently readable style throughout their reviews of relevant research and in their practical suggestions for instruction and assessment. Careful attention is given to the often-neglected and thorny issue of handwriting instruction. The book addresses the most common questions and dilemmas educators face as they teach writing in the era of accountability and the Common Core. It will serve as an excellent companion to textbooks on Writer's Workshop."--Laura Klenk, PhD, Department of Elementary Education and Reading, Buffalo State, The State University of New York "This easy-to-read, easy-to-apply, and logical book is supported by research and theory. Guiding questions, sample teacher language, reproducible materials, and student work samples all come together to produce a handbook for instructing and assessing young writers. New teachers and those already in the trenches who recognize the challenge of connecting core curriculum to writing instruction will find this book helpful. The strategies in this book could stand alone or support a curriculum already in place."--Jo Anne Pryor Deshon, EdD, retired teacher, Christina School District, Newark, Delaware "Primary-grade teachers who wish to deliver their best and most effective writing instruction will appreciate this thoughtful and practical book. The chapters on handwriting, spelling, and sentence writing instruction alone are treasured gold (with excellent conceptual guides and teaching examples), but there’s so much more, from the three basic genres in the CCSS to specific adaptations in multi-tiered systems of support for at-risk students and students with disabilities. The practical aspects of the book--teaching examples, concrete descriptions, and real-world writing examples--make it stand out as a go-to resource for teachers and teacher educators. It would be a great addition to the reading list of an undergraduate or graduate introductory writing methods course."--Gary A. Troia, PhD, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education, Michigan State University -Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. How Writing Develops 3. Teaching Handwriting 4. Teaching Spelling 5. Teaching Sentence Construction 6. Genre-Specific Writing Instruction 7. Teaching Students to Write Book Reviews 8. Teaching Students to Write Narratives 9. Teaching Students to Write Descriptions 10. Supporting Students with Writing Needs 11. Conclusion: Meeting the Challenges of Early Writing Instruction Appendix A Letter-Writing Assessment Appendix B Sound-Spelling Assessment Appendix C Rubrics forOpinion Texts Appendix D Rubrics forNarrative Texts Appendix E Rubrics for Informative/Explanatory Texts

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Book SynopsisAn essential how-to primer, this book examines the process of learning to write and shares evidence-based instructional strategies for the primary grades. With an emphasis on explicit instruction and scaffolding students&Trade Review"An invaluable guide for preservice, novice, and experienced teachers who need a thorough background in the complexities of teaching writing to young children. The authors maintain an eminently readable style throughout their reviews of relevant research and in their practical suggestions for instruction and assessment. Careful attention is given to the often-neglected and thorny issue of handwriting instruction. The book addresses the most common questions and dilemmas educators face as they teach writing in the era of accountability and the Common Core. It will serve as an excellent companion to textbooks on Writer's Workshop."--Laura Klenk, PhD, Department of Elementary Education and Reading, Buffalo State, The State University of New York "This easy-to-read, easy-to-apply, and logical book is supported by research and theory. Guiding questions, sample teacher language, reproducible materials, and student work samples all come together to produce a handbook for instructing and assessing young writers. New teachers and those already in the trenches who recognize the challenge of connecting core curriculum to writing instruction will find this book helpful. The strategies in this book could stand alone or support a curriculum already in place."--Jo Anne Pryor Deshon, EdD, retired teacher, Christina School District, Newark, Delaware "Primary-grade teachers who wish to deliver their best and most effective writing instruction will appreciate this thoughtful and practical book. The chapters on handwriting, spelling, and sentence writing instruction alone are treasured gold (with excellent conceptual guides and teaching examples), but there’s so much more, from the three basic genres in the CCSS to specific adaptations in multi-tiered systems of support for at-risk students and students with disabilities. The practical aspects of the book--teaching examples, concrete descriptions, and real-world writing examples--make it stand out as a go-to resource for teachers and teacher educators. It would be a great addition to the reading list of an undergraduate or graduate introductory writing methods course."--Gary A. Troia, PhD, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education, Michigan State University -Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. How Writing Develops 3. Teaching Handwriting 4. Teaching Spelling 5. Teaching Sentence Construction 6. Genre-Specific Writing Instruction 7. Teaching Students to Write Book Reviews 8. Teaching Students to Write Narratives 9. Teaching Students to Write Descriptions 10. Supporting Students with Writing Needs 11. Conclusion: Meeting the Challenges of Early Writing Instruction Appendix A Letter-Writing Assessment Appendix B Sound-Spelling Assessment Appendix C Rubrics forOpinion Texts Appendix D Rubrics forNarrative Texts Appendix E Rubrics for Informative/Explanatory Texts

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Book SynopsisAll key issues of research and practice in comprehension instruction are addressed in this highly regarded professional resource and course text. Leading scholars examine the processes that enable students to make meaning from what they read--and how this knowledge can be applied to improve teaching at all grade levels. Best practices for meeting the needs of diverse elementary and secondary students are identified. Essential topics include strategies for comprehending different types of texts, the impact of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), cutting-edge assessment approaches, and the growing importance of digital genres and multimodal literacies. User-friendly features include end-of-chapter discussion questions. New to This Edition *Incorporates the latest research and instructional practices. *Chapters on the CCSS, critical theory, culturally responsive instruction, and response to intervention. *Chapters on teaching fiction and informational texts in thTrade Review"Want to know about the latest developments in comprehension instruction? This volume will tell you. The book reviews theory, research, and instructional practices. It includes current thinking about narrative and informational texts, linked to the CCSS, and examines the evolving research on new literacies and multimodal literacies. A solid read for those seeking advanced knowledge about comprehension and comprehension instruction in the 21st century."--Janice A. Dole, PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Utah "One of my favorite comprehension books of all time. The third edition continues the tradition of excellence, attesting to comprehension as a vast and multifaceted topic. There’s something for everyone in this book, with chapters exploring various grade levels, genres, and topics. The discussion questions at the end of each chapter are especially useful to spark productive conversations regarding how to best teach comprehension in all its complexity."--Donna Lamkin, MS, CAS, Literacy Coordinator, Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Special Education Division, Albany, New York "I know of no other text that explores so many realms of reading comprehension--assessment, remediation, policy implications, differentiation for diverse populations, and best practices in multiple contexts and multiple genres. I will eagerly share this book with my doctoral students as they consume and produce research in the area of reading comprehension. Not only do the contributors to the third edition present the most up-to-date research, but they also contribute thoughtfully to a multidisciplinary understanding of what comprehension entails in today’s classrooms."--Molly Ness, PhD, Division of Curriculum and Teaching, Fordham University Graduate School of Education "I love this book! It is an excellent resource for teachers and teacher educators. The third edition addresses significant changes in the field. I especially appreciate the connections to the CCSS. Another strength is the book's emphasis on blending reading, writing, listening, and speaking in instruction. Anyone who is serious about teaching reading in today’s classrooms will find this volume a 'must have.'"--John Scovill, MEd, staff developer, Washington County (Utah) School District -Table of ContentsIntroduction, Sheri R. Parris and Kathy Headley I. Comprehension Instruction within Theoretical Frameworks 1. Beyond Borders: A Global Perspective on Reading Comprehension, Sheri R. Parris, Linda B. Gambrell, and Andreas Schleicher 2. Comprehension Instruction from a Critical Theory Viewpoint, Bogum Yoon 3. Using Inquiry Dialogue to Promote the Development of Argument Skills: Possibilities, Challenges, and New Directions, Alina Reznitskaya, Judy Yu-Li Hsu, and Richard C. Anderson 4. Reading Comprehension, Embodied Cognition, and Dual Coding Theory, Mark Sadoski 5. Executive Function and Reading Comprehension: The Critical Role of Cognitive Flexibility, Kelly B. Cartwright 6. Metacognition in Comprehension Instruction: New Directions, Linda Baker, Laura U. DeWyngaert, and Alisa Zeliger-Kandasamy 7. Constructivist Theory as a Framework for Instruction and Assessment of Reading Comprehension, Donna Caccamise, Angela Friend, Megan K. Littrell-Baez, and Eileen Kintsch II. Comprehension Instruction Contexts 8. Comprehension Instruction within the Context of the Common Core, Evelyn Ford-Connors, Dana A. Robertson, Christine Leighton, Jeanne R. Paratore, C. Patrick Proctor, and Michelle Carney 9. Using Neuroscience to Inform Comprehension Instruction, Sheri R. Parris and Cathy Collins Block 10. Comprehension Instruction in Culturally Responsive Classrooms: A Review of Research and Practice, Ellen McIntyre 11. New Insights on Motivation in the Literacy Classroom, Jacquelynn A. Malloy 12. Research on Response-to-Intervention Supplemental Interventions: Where’s the Comprehension Instruction?, Deborah MacPhee, Elizabeth Bemiss, and Diane Stephens 13. Comprehension Instruction for At-Risk Students, Irma F. Brasseur-Hock, Michael F. Hock, and Donald D. Deshler 14. Comprehension Instruction for English Language Learners: New Perspectives, New Challenges, Robert Rueda, Norman J. Unrau, and Elena Son III. Comprehension Instruction in Action 15. Best Practices for Comprehension Instruction in the Elementary Classroom, Nell K. Duke and Nicole M. Martin 16. Fiction Comprehension Instruction: Attending to Characters’ and Readers’ Emotional States, Laura B. Smolkin and Erin M. McTigue 17. Improving Comprehension of Informational Texts in the Elementary Classroom, Lisa S. Pao and Joanna P. Williams 18. Best Practices for Comprehension Instruction in the Secondary Classroom, Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey 19. Improving Comprehension of Fictional Texts in the Secondary Classroom, Tiffany Ohlson, Heather Monroe-Ossi, and Sheri R. Parris 20. Improving Comprehension of Informational Texts in the Secondary Classroom, Vicki A. Jacobs and Jacy Ippolito IV. Multimodal Literacies and Comprehension 21. Multimodal Literacy: Best Practices for Comprehension Instruction, Sally Lamping 22. Beyond Differentiation: Multimodal Literacy Learning, B. P. Laster 23. Research on Instruction and Assessment in the New Literacies of Online Reading Comprehension, Jill Castek, Julie Coiro, Laurie A. Henry, Donald J. Leu, and Douglas K. Hartman 24. Reading Digital: Designing and Teaching with eBooks and Digital Text, Bridget Dalton and David Rose 25. Games and Comprehension: The Importance of Specialist Language, James Paul Gee 26. New Literacies and Comprehension: Resources for Educators, Jan Lacina 27. Summing Up: Putting Comprehension Instruction in Context, Kathy Headley & Sheri R. Parris

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Book SynopsisAll key issues of research and practice in comprehension instruction are addressed in this highly regarded professional resource and course text. Leading scholars examine the processes that enable students to make meaning from what they read--and how this knowledge can be applied to improve teaching at all grade levels. Best practices for meeting the needs of diverse elementary and secondary students are identified. Essential topics include strategies for comprehending different types of texts, the impact of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), cutting-edge assessment approaches, and the growing importance of digital genres and multimodal literacies. User-friendly features include end-of-chapter discussion questions. New to This Edition *Incorporates the latest research and instructional practices. *Chapters on the CCSS, critical theory, culturally responsive instruction, and response to intervention. *Chapters on teaching fiction and informational texts in thTrade Review"Want to know about the latest developments in comprehension instruction? This volume will tell you. The book reviews theory, research, and instructional practices. It includes current thinking about narrative and informational texts, linked to the CCSS, and examines the evolving research on new literacies and multimodal literacies. A solid read for those seeking advanced knowledge about comprehension and comprehension instruction in the 21st century."--Janice A. Dole, PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Utah "One of my favorite comprehension books of all time. The third edition continues the tradition of excellence, attesting to comprehension as a vast and multifaceted topic. There’s something for everyone in this book, with chapters exploring various grade levels, genres, and topics. The discussion questions at the end of each chapter are especially useful to spark productive conversations regarding how to best teach comprehension in all its complexity."--Donna Lamkin, MS, CAS, Literacy Coordinator, Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Special Education Division, Albany, New York "I know of no other text that explores so many realms of reading comprehension--assessment, remediation, policy implications, differentiation for diverse populations, and best practices in multiple contexts and multiple genres. I will eagerly share this book with my doctoral students as they consume and produce research in the area of reading comprehension. Not only do the contributors to the third edition present the most up-to-date research, but they also contribute thoughtfully to a multidisciplinary understanding of what comprehension entails in today’s classrooms."--Molly Ness, PhD, Division of Curriculum and Teaching, Fordham University Graduate School of Education "I love this book! It is an excellent resource for teachers and teacher educators. The third edition addresses significant changes in the field. I especially appreciate the connections to the CCSS. Another strength is the book's emphasis on blending reading, writing, listening, and speaking in instruction. Anyone who is serious about teaching reading in today’s classrooms will find this volume a 'must have.'"--John Scovill, MEd, staff developer, Washington County (Utah) School District -Table of ContentsIntroduction, Sheri R. Parris and Kathy Headley I. Comprehension Instruction within Theoretical Frameworks 1. Beyond Borders: A Global Perspective on Reading Comprehension, Sheri R. Parris, Linda B. Gambrell, and Andreas Schleicher 2. Comprehension Instruction from a Critical Theory Viewpoint, Bogum Yoon 3. Using Inquiry Dialogue to Promote the Development of Argument Skills: Possibilities, Challenges, and New Directions, Alina Reznitskaya, Judy Yu-Li Hsu, and Richard C. Anderson 4. Reading Comprehension, Embodied Cognition, and Dual Coding Theory, Mark Sadoski 5. Executive Function and Reading Comprehension: The Critical Role of Cognitive Flexibility, Kelly B. Cartwright 6. Metacognition in Comprehension Instruction: New Directions, Linda Baker, Laura U. DeWyngaert, and Alisa Zeliger-Kandasamy 7. Constructivist Theory as a Framework for Instruction and Assessment of Reading Comprehension, Donna Caccamise, Angela Friend, Megan K. Littrell-Baez, and Eileen Kintsch II. Comprehension Instruction Contexts 8. Comprehension Instruction within the Context of the Common Core, Evelyn Ford-Connors, Dana A. Robertson, Christine Leighton, Jeanne R. Paratore, C. Patrick Proctor, and Michelle Carney 9. Using Neuroscience to Inform Comprehension Instruction, Sheri R. Parris and Cathy Collins Block 10. Comprehension Instruction in Culturally Responsive Classrooms: A Review of Research and Practice, Ellen McIntyre 11. New Insights on Motivation in the Literacy Classroom, Jacquelynn A. Malloy 12. Research on Response-to-Intervention Supplemental Interventions: Where’s the Comprehension Instruction?, Deborah MacPhee, Elizabeth Bemiss, and Diane Stephens 13. Comprehension Instruction for At-Risk Students, Irma F. Brasseur-Hock, Michael F. Hock, and Donald D. Deshler 14. Comprehension Instruction for English Language Learners: New Perspectives, New Challenges, Robert Rueda, Norman J. Unrau, and Elena Son III. Comprehension Instruction in Action 15. Best Practices for Comprehension Instruction in the Elementary Classroom, Nell K. Duke and Nicole M. Martin 16. Fiction Comprehension Instruction: Attending to Characters’ and Readers’ Emotional States, Laura B. Smolkin and Erin M. McTigue 17. Improving Comprehension of Informational Texts in the Elementary Classroom, Lisa S. Pao and Joanna P. Williams 18. Best Practices for Comprehension Instruction in the Secondary Classroom, Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey 19. Improving Comprehension of Fictional Texts in the Secondary Classroom, Tiffany Ohlson, Heather Monroe-Ossi, and Sheri R. Parris 20. Improving Comprehension of Informational Texts in the Secondary Classroom, Vicki A. Jacobs and Jacy Ippolito IV. Multimodal Literacies and Comprehension 21. Multimodal Literacy: Best Practices for Comprehension Instruction, Sally Lamping 22. Beyond Differentiation: Multimodal Literacy Learning, B. P. Laster 23. Research on Instruction and Assessment in the New Literacies of Online Reading Comprehension, Jill Castek, Julie Coiro, Laurie A. Henry, Donald J. Leu, and Douglas K. Hartman 24. Reading Digital: Designing and Teaching with eBooks and Digital Text, Bridget Dalton and David Rose 25. Games and Comprehension: The Importance of Specialist Language, James Paul Gee 26. New Literacies and Comprehension: Resources for Educators, Jan Lacina 27. Summing Up: Putting Comprehension Instruction in Context, Kathy Headley & Sheri R. Parris

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Book SynopsisIn order to succeed in school and beyond, students in grades 6-12 need to understand and use both academic language and discipline-specific vocabulary. This book describes effective practices for integrating vocabulary study with instruction in English language arts, history/social studies, and math and science, and for helping students become independent, motivated word learners. The expert authors present a wealth of specific teaching strategies, illustrated with classroom vignettes and student work samples. Connections to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are highlighted throughout; an extensive annotated list of print and electronic resources enhances the book's utility.Trade Review"The definitive primer on how to teach academic vocabulary. Drawing on the latest and best research, the book delves into the subtleties of language without leaving the reader behind. The authors offer numerous lesson plans, strategies, and classroom vignettes that ground their work in the daily teaching and learning of the classroom. Invaluable for teachers and preservice teachers in every content area, the book unlocks the secrets behind successful vocabulary instruction. This book could be the centerpiece of a professional development program on vocabulary development at a middle or high school. It would be a wonderful text in a college teacher preparation course on content-area reading."--Timothy Dohrer, PhD, Director, Master of Science in Education Program, Northwestern University "Trusted voices in adolescent literacy provide teachers and school literacy leaders with a much-needed guide. The authors weave current knowledge about vocabulary development into their consideration of how teachers can meet the rigorous vocabulary expectations of the Common Core standards. Especially welcome are chapters that infuse vocabulary practices and strategies into specific disciplines: social studies, math and science, and English language arts instruction. The wealth of online resources highlighted by the authors is extremely useful."--Doug Buehl, MS, author of Developing Readers in the Academic Disciplines "Understanding and using academic vocabulary is the most essential component in mastering disciplinary knowledge. This book addresses such practical issues as how to select words for instruction, how to help students acquire word-learning strategies, the elements of a successful vocabulary program, and what strategies work for different content areas. Middle and high school teachers will find essential guidance for helping students become more proficient in learning academic language. This would be an excellent 'book study' for teachers and administrators, and a terrific text for undergraduate teacher education courses. I am delighted to see a book on this important topic."--Judith L. Irvin, PhD, Executive Director, National Literacy Project; Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (Emerita), Florida State University "This important work focuses on the essential role of words as tools that help students gain access to content and concepts in the classroom. The book not only explores instructional approaches that support older students’ vocabulary development, but also addresses the various ways that words are used across disciplines. A 'must read' for preservice teachers, those already in the classroom, and instructional leaders."--Evelyn Ford-Connors, EdD, Associate Director, Donald D. Durrell Reading and Writing Clinic, Boston University School of Education -Table of Contents1. Vocabulary as a Key to College and Career Readiness 2. The Role of Academic Language in Disciplinary Learning 3. Understanding Effective Vocabulary Instruction in Grades 6–12 4. Teaching Academic Vocabulary in the English Language Arts 5. Teaching Academic Vocabulary in History/Social Studies 6. Teaching Academic Vocabulary in Mathematics and Science 7. Resources for Developing Academic Vocabulary in Grades 6–12 References Index

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Book SynopsisToday's standards challenge middle and high school teachers to teach their content deeply and meaningfully. This book provides an innovative coaching model for helping science, social studies, and English language arts teachers promote the reading, writing, listening, speaking, and thinking skills needed for high-level work in each discipline. Seventeen specific strategies are presented for large-group, small-group, and individual coaching, including step-by-step instructions and implementation tips. Profiles of highly effective disciplinary literacy coaches illustrate the nuts and bolts of the job and highlight ways to deal with common challenges. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book includes 21 reproducible forms. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.Trade Review"Essential reading for literacy coaches who are wondering how they can remain effective under the new, more rigorous standards and the emphasis on disciplinary literacy. Focusing on the language features and functions unique to each discipline can be daunting to coaches who have been operating solely under a content-area reading model. The clear explanations, practical guidelines, and useful examples will help coaches adapt their previous practices to new demands and make the daunting feel ultimately doable."--Cynthia Shanahan, EdD, College of Education (Emerita), University of Illinois at Chicago "This is the book that was missing when I began my career as a coach! It honors the work of coaches and teachers, and places students and their learning at the center of all we do. From explaining the theoretical foundations of disciplinary literacy to offering practical guidance on how to begin, maintain, and grow a coaching model in schools and districts, this book clearly articulates the core tenets and practices of effective coaching in grades 6–12. It is truly a gift to coaches everywhere."--Sarah Marie Durst, EdM, Professional Learning Facilitator and former instructional coach, Champaign, Illinois "This well-organized, 'must-read' book is based on the many experiences of the authors in their work with secondary school coaches and teachers. It reflects a deep understanding of collaborative coaching and its potential to make a difference for student literacy and content learning. This is a great resource for middle and secondary school coaches as well as university instructors and graduate students."--Rita M. Bean, PhD, School of Education (Emerita), University of Pittsburgh "An invaluable how-to manual for instructional coaches who are looking to define and refine their craft. The book explains many different coaching stances and how to negotiate and describe those stances with stakeholders, as well as how to run different levels of professional development, from working one-on-one to leading large groups."--Cara Gutzmer, EdM, MS, Professional Learning Facilitator, Center for Education in Small Urban Communities, University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign -This well-organized text includes a clear theoretical framework in addition to 17 research-based strategies that can be easily implemented by disciplinary literacy coaches to support teachers in adjusting their instruction to meet today's literacy demands. The extremely user-friendly text offers step-by-step instructions and examples of real coaches implementing the strategies….Reproducible forms are also included that make it easy for disciplinary coaches to begin using some of the strategies immediately….Highly recommended. Graduate students and practitioners.--Choice Reviews, 2/1/2017Table of ContentsI. Disciplinary Literacy in a Standards-Based Era What Is Disciplinary Literacy? Teaching for Disciplinary Literacy Disciplinary Literacy in Action Disciplinary Literacy: An Integral Aspect of Today's Standards The Complexity of Disciplinary Literacy Instruction Why Disciplinary Literacy Matters for Secondary Literacy Coaches II. Disciplinary Literacy Coaching What Is Literacy Coaching? Disciplinary Literacy Coaching and Change Guidelines for Effective Disciplinary Literacy Coaching Three Layers of Coaching Coaching Stances and Coaching Language Making the Most of Coaching Time Summary III. Models of Disciplinary Literacy Coaching Teacher-Initiated Model Co-Teaching Model Department/Team Model Liaison Model Selecting a Disciplinary Literacy Coaching Model Summary IV. Large-Group Coaching Strategies to Build a Foundation for Disciplinary Literacy Instruction Strategy 1: Establishing a Climate for Disciplinary Literacy Coaching Strategy 2: Facilitating an Article Study Group Strategy 3: Providing Professional Development Golden Nuggets at Faculty, Department, and Team Meetings Strategy 4: Presenting Powerful Professional Development Strategy 5: Using Technology to Connect Coaches and Teachers V. Small-Group Coaching Strategies to Support Disciplinary Literacy Instruction Strategy 6: Determining Disciplinary Literacy Outcomes and Creating Assessment Structures Strategy 7: Selecting, Assessing, and Scaffolding Complex Texts Strategy 8: Prioritizing Vocabulary for Instruction Strategy 9: Reviewing Common Assessments Strategy 10: Developing Discussion Protocols Strategy 11: Facilitating Teacher Inquiry into the Disciplines VI. Individual Coaching Strategies to Support Teachers with Disciplinary Literacy Instruction Strategy 12: Creating Essential Questions Strategy 13: Developing Questions with Objectives Strategy 14: Applying the Extended Gradual Release of Responsibility Model Strategy 15: Implementing Three Levels of Think-Aloud Strategy 16: Adopting, Adapting, and Creating Strategies Strategy 17: Using the Coaching Cycle VII. Profiles of Highly Effective Disciplinary Literacy Coaches Profile 1: Establishing and Maintaining Administrator Support Profile 2: Applying the Layered Approach to Coaching Profile 3: Getting into Classrooms Profile 4: Differentiating Coaching to Support All Teachers Profile 5: Working with Hesitant Teachers Profile 6: Using Tools and Tips for Productive Coaching Profile 7: Developing a Support System Final Thoughts References

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive handbook synthesizes the best current knowledge on teacher professional development (PD) and addresses practical issues in implementation. Leading authorities describe innovative practices that are being used in schools, emphasizing the value of PD that is instructive, reflective, active, collaborative, and substantive. Strategies for creating, measuring, and sustaining successful programs are presented. The book explores the relationship of PD to adult learning theory, school leadership, district and state policy, the growth of professional learning communities, and the Common Core State Standards. Each chapter concludes with thought-provoking discussion questions. The appendix provides eight illuminating case studies of PD initiatives in diverse schools.Trade Review"Finally, an evidence-based source for PD is available! Martin and her colleagues have done a stellar job of presenting the best of scholarship in a usable reference. Anyone who does PD needs a copy of this handbook to study and use in design and implementation. This volume provides the foundation for ensuring that teachers have the support and knowledge to bring their students to world-class standards."--Elfrieda H. Hiebert, PhD, President and CEO, TextProject, Inc. "This rich volume takes theories of school-based teacher learning and demonstrates what they look like in action. At the heart of the Handbook is a focus on aligning PD to outcomes for students. Chapter authors are highly engaged scholars and leaders in the field whose voices ring with wisdom and experience. I especially appreciate the way the book moves from the big-picture 'whys' of PD to the fine-grained 'whats' and 'hows' of sustaining ongoing school improvement. The complexities of PD are explored, such as the tensions that may surface when policy decisions and evidence-based practices are at odds. Authors clearly articulate the challenges, successes, and next steps for moving the teaching profession forward. Educational leaders, instructional coaches, and teacher educators will profit from using this handbook, and it is an important resource for graduate courses."--Lori Helman, PhD, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and Director, Minnesota Center for Reading Research, University of Minnesota "A prodigious achievement. Professional development is a critical topic in the field of education improvement, and until now there has been no place that one could go to obtain a comprehensive, in-depth treatment. The Handbook fills this gap. With 25 key chapters and eight case studies, there is no other resource in the literature like it. This is a great accomplishment that will serve the field for the next decade."--Michael Fullan, PhD, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (Emeritus), University of Toronto, Canada -Have you set a goal to do some professional reading this summer? Before heading to your favorite chair, pick up the…Handbook of Professional Development in Education....This handbook offers a synthesis of current knowledge of effective practices in professional learning for teachers....The editors and most of the fifty contributing authors are researchers and faculty members of preservice higher education programs. Over the years, I have studied the work of several of the participating authors and admire their commitment to improving professional development through research, publications, and their outreach to educational leaders and practitioners....The scope of the handbook is comprehensive, and highly relevant topics receive in-depth treatment. It is well organized; each chapter begins with a list of key points and ends with questions for discussions....Characteristics of successful professional development are identified in the preface and elaborated upon throughout the handbook....Should prove to be a tremendous resource to state leaders who are wrestling with the complexities of many of the issues discussed in the handbook.--CCSSO State Consortium on Educator Effectiveness website, 05/27/2014Table of ContentsForeword, Andy Hargreaves I. Professional Development, Past and Present 1. Teachers as Professionals: Evolving Definitions of Staff Development, Ann Lieberman & Lynne Miller 2. Federal Investments in Professional Development: What Do 50 Years of Experience Tell Us about What It Takes to Make a Difference?, Richard Long 3. High-Quality Research-Based Professional Development: An Essential for Enhancing High-Quality Teaching, Allison Swan Dagen & Rita M. Bean II. The Complexity of Professional Development in Today's Schools 4. Shaping the Contours of Professional Development, PreK-12: Successful Models and Practices, D. Ray Reutzel & Sarah K. Clark 5. Changing the Relationship between Professional Development Policy and the Practitioner's Role, Ann Jaquith 6. Communities, Schools, and Teachers, Mavis G. Sanders & Claudia Galindo 7. District Issues: Administrators at All Levels Involved In Teachers’ Professional Development, Marilyn Tallerico 8. Sociocultural Approaches to Professional Development: Supporting Sustainable School Change, Taffy E. Raphael, Jaime Madison Vasquez, Angela Joy Fortune, James R. Gavelek, & Kathryn H. Au 9. Professional Development in Early Childhood Education: Models and Recommendations, Maryann Mraz & Brian Kissel 10. The Design and Implementation of Effective Professional Development in Elementary and Early Childhood Settings, Priscilla L. Griffith, Jiening Ruan, Jennifer Stepp, & Susan J. Kimmel 11. Effective Professional Development in Secondary Schools, Douglas Fisher & Nancy Frey III. Developing Solutions for Effective Professional Development 12. Characteristics of Adult Learning: Implications for the Design and Implementation of Professional Development Programs, Ruth L. Rohlwing & Maureen Spelman 13. Focusing Attention on Beliefs about Capability and Knowledge in Teachers’ Professional Development, Megan Tschannen-Moran & Jason A. Chen 14. Investing in Youth by Investing in Teachers: Transforming Adolescent Literacy through Responsive Professional Development, William G. Brozo 15. Involving Teachers in Their Own Professional Development, Peter Youngs & John Lane 16. Using Action Research to Target and Generate Professional Learning, Jennifer Jacobs & Diane Yendol-Hoppey 17. Leading Professional Learning in Districts with a Student Learning Culture, William A. Firestone & Melinda M. Mangin 18. Developing Partnerships through Collaboration to Promote Professional Development, Shelley B. Wepner 19. Content Knowledge for Teaching: Framing Effective Professional Development, Jennifer Merriman 20. Standards-Based Professional Learning and Certification: By the Profession, for the Profession, Lawrence Ingvarson 21. The School as a Center of Inquiry, Bruce Joyce & Emily F. Calhoun 22. Supporting Professional Growth through External Resources, Diana J. Quatroche, Kathryn L. Bauserman, & Leah Nellis III. Pulling It Together 23. Measuring the Effectiveness of Educators’ Professional Development, Thomas R. Guskey 24. Sustaining Teacher Professional Development, Laura M. Desimone & Daniel Stuckey 25. Lessons Learned: What Our History and Research Tell Us about Teachers’ Professional Learning, Sherry Kragler, Linda E. Martin, & Ruth Sylvester Appendix. Case Studies: Successful Schools That Have Supported Teachers' Professional Development

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Book SynopsisGaining the skills to critically read a wide variety of informational texts is more important than ever for today's K-12 students. This carefully crafted book offers 40 standards-based instructional activities that teachers can immediately put to use in the classroom. Clear rationales and step-by-step instructions are provided for implementing each strategy, together with helpful classroom examples and suggested texts for different grade levels. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book includes 44 reproducible worksheets. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. (Prior edition title: 35 Strategies for Guiding Readers through Informational Texts.) New to This Edition *Now features more strategies, including 16 that are completely new. *Explicit links throughout to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and other current standards. *Two additional strands of activities: Reading Closely anTrade Review"I already use the prior edition of this book to plan my weekly informational text lessons efficiently, but the new edition is even better. It is opening my eyes to even more possibilities to better serve the needs of my students. The strategies are presented in a clear format that can be easily adapted to any curriculum, and are up to date with the CCSS. Classroom teachers, resource teachers, and intervention specialists can use the strategies in whole-class or small-group instruction. When these strategies are implemented, students of all levels are engaged in meaningful discussions and writing activities."--Arlene Rodriguez Sanchez, MEd, third-grade teacher and reading specialist, San Diego Unified School District "Teachers will find this book a treasure trove of practical, research-based best-practice strategies. 40 Strategies for Guiding Readers through Informational Texts builds on the previous edition with additional strategies that utilize close reading, citing text evidence, synthesizing information across sources, and text-dependent questions. This is definitely the right book at the right time. It will be useful for staff development and as a supplemental textbook in literacy methods classes."--Terrell A. Young, EdD, Department of Teacher Education, Brigham Young University "This is one of the best books I have seen for supporting the explicit instruction of informational texts. The authors provide an easy-to-use guide for teachers at any grade level, including classroom examples and authentic text recommendations. Each research-based strategy is presented alongside corresponding Common Core standards. This professional resource is the one I will recommend to my colleagues and teacher candidates, no matter what curricular materials they currently use."--Julie Barkley, MA, academic coach, St. Cloud School District, Minnesota -Table of ContentsIntroduction I. Getting Started Strategies Strategy 1. Planning a Lesson with Informational Text Strategy 2. Understanding and Evaluating Informational Texts Strategy 3. Assessing Text Complexity Strategy 4. Shared Reading and Text Feature Search II. Building Background Strategies Strategy 5. Anticipation Guide Strategy 6. KWHL: K = (What I Know), W = (What I Want to Know). H = (How I Will Find Out), L = (What I Learned) Strategy 7. KLEW: K = (What I Know), L = (What I Learned), E = (What Evidence Do I Have for My Learning?), W = (What Additional Questions or Wonderings Do I Have?) Strategy 8. Table of Contents Prediction Strategy 9. Imagine, Elaborate, Predict, and Confirm III. Vocabulary Strategies Strategy 10. Word Map Strategy 11. SLAP: S = (Say the word and write it here.), L = (Look for context clues. List them here.), A = (Ask myself what it means and write it here.), P = (Put the synonym in the sentence and write it here. Does it make sense? If not, start over with steps 3 and 4.) Strategy 12. Root Wheel Strategy 13. List–Group–Label Strategy 14. Word Sort Strategy 15. Semantic Feature Analysis IV. Reading Closely Strategies Strategy 16. Close Reading Strategy 17. Close Thinking Strategy 18. Text Annotation Strategy 19. Text Dependent Questions Strategy 20. Thinking Aloud Strategy 21. Sticky Notes Bookmark V. Comprehension Strategies Strategy 22. Study Guide Strategy 23. Four Box Comment Card Strategy 24. I Chart Strategy 25. CAATS: Creator, Assumptions, Audience/User, Time and Place, Significance Strategy 26. Text Structures Strategy 27. Interactive Notebook VI. Discussion Strategies Strategy 28. Discussion Web Strategy 29. 4–3–2–1 Discussion Strategy 30. Intra Act Strategy 31. Talking Points Strategy 32. Three Step Interview Strategy 33. 3 Minute Pause VII. Writing Strategies Strategy 34. Readers' Theatre Strategy 35. Paragraph Writing Frames Strategy 36. I Used to Think . . . but Now I Know . . . Strategy 37. Summary Writing Strategy 38. CLIQUES: CL, Claim; I, Introduction of Quotation; QU, Quotation; E, Explanation of Quotation; S, So What? Strategy 39. EPIC: E, Evidence; P, Patterns; I, Inquiry; C, Claims Strategy 40. Two Column Journal Appendix. Recommended Materials

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Book SynopsisShowcasing cutting-edge findings on adolescent literacy teaching and learning, this unique handbook is grounded in the realities of students' daily lives. It highlights research methods and instructional approaches that capitalize on adolescents' interests, knowledge, and new literacies. Attention is given to how race, gender, language, and other dimensions of identity--along with curriculum and teaching methods--shape youths' literacy development and engagement. The volume explores innovative ways that educators are using a variety of multimodal texts, from textbooks to graphic novels and digital productions. It reviews a range of pedagogical approaches; key topics include collaborative inquiry, argumentation, close reading, and composition.Trade Review"This visionary text is the answer to an educator’s search for a comprehensive handbook on adolescent literacies. As a graduate text, the volume provides a solid foundation on adolescent identities, presents the variety of adolescent literacies, and discusses the use of multiple texts. Strengths include real-life examples, a strong research base supporting each topic, and insights that will provoke reflection and deep discussion."--Nancy Guth, PhD, Adjunct Instructor, College of Education, University of Mary Washington "Hinchman and Appleman have given us a visionary, field-defining volume that is unprecedented in its comprehensiveness and in its inclusion of new media literacies, multilingualism, pedagogy, and diverse critical perspectives. The book assembles preeminent scholars to provide expert commentary on the state of research and its applications to informed, engaged literacy classroom practice. This handbook is a jewel and a 'must have' for scholar-practitioners."--Ernest Morrell, PhD, Macy Professor of Education, Teachers College, Columbia University "Adolescent Literacies is incredibly timely. The range and depth of topics covered in the book will be invaluable to teachers looking to improve how they approach literacy instruction in the age of the Common Core standards. Graduate students will benefit from the comprehensive coverage of research. Of particular value is the inclusion of an entire section on the multiple texts of adolescent literacy and several chapters on digital media, given how little play these issues get in teacher training and graduate preparation."--Gina Biancarosa, EdD, Department of Educational Methodology, Policy, and Leadership, University of Oregon "I devoured this terrific book like a box of fine chocolates. I couldn't stop reading it, thanks to the motivating writing style of the editors and contributors and the remarkable, research-based instructional ideas they share. This volume should be required reading for all teachers in grades 5–12."--Diane Lapp, EdD, Distinguished Professor of Education, San Diego State University; Director of Learning, Health Sciences High and Middle College "I am grateful to Hinchman and Appleman for conceiving and bringing together this timely and significant work from leading researchers. Thought-provoking chapters--many of which challenge traditional approaches to adolescent literacy--present powerful arguments and provide new directions for instruction. I found I needed to read each chapter closely because the findings and ideas demanded reflection; many expanded my thinking about the contexts and possibilities for developing students’ literacies and gave me hope for the future. What a gift for educators!"--Donna Ogle, EdD, Co-Director, Reading Leadership Institute, National Louis University -Table of ContentsIntroduction: The State of Practice-Based Research in Adolescent Literacies, Kathleen A. Hinchman and Deborah A. Appleman I. Adolescent Literacies and Identities 1. Navigating Cultures and Identities to Learn Literacies for Life: Rethinking Adolescent Literacy Teaching in a Post-Core World, Elizabeth Birr Moje, Carolyn Giroux, and Nicholas Muehling 2. Youth, Popular Culture, and the Media: Examining Race, Class, Gender, Sexuality, and Social Histories, Marcelle M. Haddix, Antero Garcia, and Detra Price-Dennis 3. Adolescent Literacies beyond Heterosexual Hegemony, Mollie V. Blackburn and Ryan Schey 4. Beyond School: Examining the Out-of-School Literacies and Counternarratives of Adolescent Learners, Valerie Kinloch, Tanja Burkhard, and Carlotta Penn 5. Emergent Bilingual Youth in U.S. Secondary Schools, Danny C. Martinez and Ursula S. Aldana 6. What Research Says (and Doesn’t Say) about Literacy for Youth with Disabilities, Kelly Chandler-Olcott, Michelle Duffy, and Joanna Robertson 7. The Development of Literate Identities and Practices across a Decade: Families, Friends, and Schools, Catherine Compton-Lilly II. Locating Adolescent Literacies 8. Constructing Literacies in a Secondary English Language Arts Curriculum: Discourses, Histories, Ethics, Mary M. Juzwik, Jennifer VanDerHeide, Kati Macaluso, Amanda Smith, Natasha Perez, Samantha Caughlan, Michael Macaluso, and Cori McKenzie 9. Diverse Youth, New Teachers, and “Picturing” Literacy: Using Photovoice to “Partner” Our Way to Adolescents’ Perspectives on Literacy, Kristien Zenkov, Laurel Taylor, and Jim Harmon 10. The Power of Fostering Pleasure in Reading, Michael W. Smith, Jeffrey D. Wilhelm, and Sharon Fransen 11. Disciplinary Literacy: A Multidisciplinary Synthesis, David O’Brien and Lisa Ortmann 12. Misfits in School Literacy: Whom Are U.S. Schools Designed to Serve?, Peter Smagorinsky 13. Avoiding the Cheapest Room in the House: Dialoguing through Fear of Dialogical Practice, Bob Fecho, Steven J. Landry, and Jennifer J. Whitley III. Adolescent Literacies and Multiple Texts 14. Missing in Action: Learning from Texts in Subject-Matter Classrooms, Cynthia Greenleaf and Sheila Valencia 15. “No More Paperwork!”: Student Perspectives on Multimodal Composing in Response to Literature, Kelly K. Wissman 16. Let’s Translate!: Teaching Literacy Concepts with English Language Learners, Kelly Puzio, Christopher Keyes, and Robert Jiménez 17. Acquiring Processes for Responding to and Creating Multimodal Digital Productions, Richard Beach, Jill Castek, and John Scott 18. Adolescents Reading Graphic Novels and Comics: What We Know from Research, Stergios Botzakis, Rachelle Savitz, and David E. Low 19. Academic Language and Subject-Area Learning, Zhihui Fang 20. Young Adult Literature and Classroom-Based Research, Gay Ivey IV. Pedagogies of Adolescent Literacies 21. How Practice-Based Research Informs Adolescent English Language Learners’ Composing and Compositions, Jill Fitzgerald 22. Teaching and Learning Literary Argumentation in High School English Language Arts Classrooms, George E. Newell, David Bloome, and the Argumentative Writing Project 23. Adolescent Literacy and Collaborative Inquiry, Rob Simon and Amir Kalan 24. Scaffolding Adolescents' Reading of Challenging Text: In Search of Balance, Michael Graves 25. Teaching Writing to Adolescents: The Use of Evidence-Based Practices, Amy Gillespie Rouse and Steve Graham 26. A Close Reading of Close Reading: What Does the Research Tell Us about How to Promote the Thoughtful Interrogation of Text?, Amy Koehler Catterson and P. David Pearson Author Index Subject Index

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Book SynopsisThis esteemed reference work and professional resource, now substantially revised, integrates classic and cutting-edge research on how children and adolescents make meaning from text. The comprehension tasks and challenges facing students at different grade levels are explored, with attention to multiple text types and reading purposes. Preeminent researchers offer a range of perspectives--cognitive, neuroscientific, sociocultural, pedagogical, and technological--on key aspects of comprehension. Effective approaches to assessment, instruction, and intervention are reviewed. The volume also addresses issues in teaching specific populations, including struggling readers and English language learners. New to This Edition *A decade's worth of significant research advances are reflected in 10 entirely new chapters. *Revised throughout to incorporate new studies and timely topics: the expanding role of technology, changing school populations, the Common Core standards, intTrade Review"This volume represents the definitive word on reading comprehension--and as we all know, reading with understanding is what reading is all about. The second edition takes the reader through the history of reading comprehension research right up to the present, with chapters that are highly readable and accessible. The book is exceptionally well organized and is an ideal text for graduate classes in literacy development. The authors of these chapters are the top scholars in the field."--Susan B. Neuman, EdD, Teaching and Learning Department, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New York University "A masterpiece. This volume represents the new gold standard for research on reading comprehension. It surveys the historical, theoretical, methodological, empirical, cultural, and pedagogical dimensions of comprehension research. Researchers, educators, policymakers, and curriculum designers will find the second edition of this handbook indispensable."--Douglas K. Hartman, PhD, College of Education, Michigan State University "Over recent years, there has been a revolution in our understanding of reading comprehension. The second edition of this handbook is the best and most up-to-date introduction to this revolution for researchers, teachers, and students alike. It is essential reading for anyone interested in literacy."--James Paul Gee, PhD, Mary Lou Fulton Presidential Professor of Literacy Studies and Regents’ Professor, Arizona State University "We live in a time when an individual’s ability to process information and reason at a deep level is critical to quality of life and advancement as a society. Fortunately, the second edition of this handbook extends our knowledge about why we should study various aspects of reading comprehension and what approaches to instruction have merit. An extremely valuable and comprehensive resource."--Michael F. Hock, PhD, Senior Research Scientist and Director, Center for Research on Learning, University of Kansas -Table of ContentsI. Historical Analysis 1. Introduction: The Consequential Pulse of Reading Comprehension Research, Susan E. Israel and D. Ray Reutzel 2. The Roots of Reading Comprehension Instruction, P. David Pearson & Gina N. Cervetti 3. Comprehension Is Not Simple: Considering the Persisting Dangers in the Simple View of Reading Comprehension, James V. Hoffman 4. Professional Learning for Educators Focused on Reading Comprehension: A Historical Perspective, Barbara Laster & Carla Finkelstein 5. Research on Helping Readers Make Sense of Print: Evolution of Comprehension-Based Pedagogy, Kenneth S. Goodman, Yetta M. Goodman, & Kelly L. Allen II. Theoretical Perspectives 6. An Evolving Perspective of Constructively Responsive Reading Comprehension Strategies in Multilayered Digital Text Environments, Byeong-Young Cho & Peter Afflerbach 7. Toward a Theory of Literacy Meaning Making within Virtual Worlds, Richard Beach and Robert J. Tierney 8. Meaning Making in the 21st Century: The Sociogenesis of Reading Comprehension, James Gavelek & Colleen E. Whittingham 9. Literacy, Comprehension, and the Neurosciences, George G. Hruby III. Diagnosis, Assessment, and Intervention 10. Assessments of Reading Comprehension: Challenges and Directions, Lauren Leslie and JoAnne Schudt Caldwell 11. Using Assessments to Map and Evaluate the Comprehension Development of Young Children, Katherine A. Dougherty Stahl & Georgia Earnest García 12. Comprehension Difficulties and Struggling Readers, Richard L. Allington & Anne McGill-Franzen 13. Self-Regulation and Reading Comprehension: Moving Beyond the Individual's Cognition in Regulated Learning, Dixie D. Massey & Samuel D. Miller 14. Reconsidering Fluency's Role in Reading Comprehension, Melanie Kuhn & Paula J. Schwanenflugel IV. Impact of Text and Higher-Order Processing 15. Text and Comprehension: A Retrospective, Perspective, and Prospective, Emily Fox & Patricia A. Alexander 16. Reading Comprehension in the Middle Grades: Characteristics, Challenges, and Effective Supports, Ruth Wharton-McDonald & Joy Erickson 17. Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension: The Nexus of Meaning, Gwynne Ellen Ash & James F. Baumann 18. Improving Adolescent Comprehension: Developing Strategies in the Content Areas, Mark W. Conley 19. Structure, Epistemology, and Metalanguage Foundations of Reading Comprehension in Scientific Texts, Linda M. Phillips & Anat Yarden 20. Graphic Text and Visual Literacies in Reading Comprehension, Stergios Botzakis, Jason D. DeHart, & Sean P. Connors V. Diverse Components and Engagement 21. Reading Comprehension Research and the Shift Toward Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy, Colleen M. Fairbanks, Jewell E. Cooper, Sandra M. Webb, & Lynn A. Masterson 22. Comprehension in the Disciplines, Cynthia Shanahan 23. Constructing Meaning through Discussion, Keli Garas-York & Janice F. Almasi 24. The Role of Interest in Reading Comprehension, Sheree E. Springer, Janice A. Dole, & Douglas J. Hacker 25. Comprehension Strategies Instruction for Learners of English: Where We Have Been, Where We Are Now, Where We Still Might Go, Rachel Brown 26. Family Literacy Initiatives and Reading Comprehension, Patricia A. Edwards, Maria Selena Protacio, Marliese Peltier, & Laura Hopkins VI. Future Directions 27. The Role of Literacy Coaching in Improving Comprehension Instruction, Misty Sailors, Sylvia Minton, & Lorena Villarreal 28. Public Policy in an Era of Changing Literacies: A Focus on Reading Comprehension, Lori Helman & Cory Stai 29. Sophistication of Reading Comprehension: Where to from Here?, Susan E. Israel

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Book SynopsisLiteracy learning clubs are highly motivating small-group collaborations that can improve tweens' and teens' academic achievement, support their social-emotional development, and increase their enjoyment of reading and writing. This book explains the research basis for the author's approach and offers practical instructions for implementation in English language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics classrooms, illustrated with detailed case examples. Links to the Common Core State Standards are identified, and multimodal methods and new literacies emphasized throughout. User-friendly features include end-of-chapter reflection questions and suggested activities. The Appendix provides reproducible planning forms and handouts that can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"Casey shows how literacy learning clubs help students develop the social, emotional, and cognitive skills necessary for effective communication and participation in mutually supportive learning communities. Numerous examples illustrate how clubs operate in discipline-specific classrooms and demonstrate ways to incorporate digital tools and social media. Inservice and preservice teachers will enjoy the user-friendly 'Questions for Reflection' and the individual and collaborative 'Activities to Consider' that conclude each chapter. Most unique is the chapter on how these clubs can promote civic engagement."--Jill Lewis-Spector, EdD, Department of Literacy Education (Emerita), New Jersey City University; past president, International Literacy Association "This book was a delight to read, and I am eager to apply some of the strategies in my classroom. The book should be in the hands of all teachers in grades 4–8 as they work to build students' critical literacy and learning skills and help them make sense of their world. Content-area teachers will find ways to integrate literacy into all disciplines, including classroom scenarios, research, and practical ideas for implementation."--Linda Biondi, MAT, MSEd, fourth-grade teacher, Sharon Elementary School, Robbinsville, New Jersey "Provides a unique perspective on the learning needs of upper elementary and middle-grade students. Caseyaddresses the challenges of developing instructional strategies that target the learner's need for authenticity, relevancy, and collaboration while scaffolding and supporting accountable participation. This book empowers teachers to embrace the social nature of learning and bring balance to the literacy needs of students across all subject areas."--Laura Beth Fay, MEd, language arts teacher, Gilmore J. Fisher Middle School, Ewing, New Jersey "This great book is a timely description of what it means for students in grades 4–8 to become members of 'the literacy club,' as renowned educator Frank Smith characterized the social nature of reading. Casey shows how to implement actual literacy clubs in real classrooms, offering the most comprehensive guide that I have seen. A 'must read' for teachers who want to make reading come alive for their students."--Susan Lenski, EdD, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Portland State University "Casey invites us to learn alongside her in this remarkable book. Research confirms the links between literacy, motivation, and engagement. Casey demonstrates how using the inquiry-driven model of the literacy learning club can be transformative for today's students, allowing for deeper and more meaningful learning."--Bev Gallagher, MEd, Princeton Day School, New Jersey -Table of ContentsI. The Research, Theory, and Pedagogy of Literacy Learning Clubs 1. Joining the Club 2. 21st-Century Membership 3. Literacy Learning Clubs in Action II: Literacy Learning Clubs Inside the Disciplines 4. Literacy Learning Clubs in English Language Arts 5. Literacy Learning Clubs in Social Studies 6. Literacy Learning Clubs in Science 7. Literacy Learning Clubs in Mathematics 8. Literacy Learning Clubs in Special Areas III: Literacy Learning Clubs Outside the Classroom 9. Literacy Learning Clubs for Civic Engagement 10. Literacy Learning Clubs to Support Schoolwide Literacy Efforts Appendix. Sample Planning Guides, Forms, and Resources References Index

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Book SynopsisLiteracy learning clubs are highly motivating small-group collaborations that can improve tweens' and teens' academic achievement, support their social-emotional development, and increase their enjoyment of reading and writing. This book explains the research basis for the author's approach and offers practical instructions for implementation in English language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics classrooms, illustrated with detailed case examples. Links to the Common Core State Standards are identified, and multimodal methods and new literacies emphasized throughout. User-friendly features include end-of-chapter reflection questions and suggested activities. The Appendix provides reproducible planning forms and handouts that can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"Casey shows how literacy learning clubs help students develop the social, emotional, and cognitive skills necessary for effective communication and participation in mutually supportive learning communities. Numerous examples illustrate how clubs operate in discipline-specific classrooms and demonstrate ways to incorporate digital tools and social media. Inservice and preservice teachers will enjoy the user-friendly 'Questions for Reflection' and the individual and collaborative 'Activities to Consider' that conclude each chapter. Most unique is the chapter on how these clubs can promote civic engagement."--Jill Lewis-Spector, EdD, Department of Literacy Education (Emerita), New Jersey City University; past president, International Literacy Association "This book was a delight to read, and I am eager to apply some of the strategies in my classroom. The book should be in the hands of all teachers in grades 4–8 as they work to build students' critical literacy and learning skills and help them make sense of their world. Content-area teachers will find ways to integrate literacy into all disciplines, including classroom scenarios, research, and practical ideas for implementation."--Linda Biondi, MAT, MSEd, fourth-grade teacher, Sharon Elementary School, Robbinsville, New Jersey "Provides a unique perspective on the learning needs of upper elementary and middle-grade students. Caseyaddresses the challenges of developing instructional strategies that target the learner's need for authenticity, relevancy, and collaboration while scaffolding and supporting accountable participation. This book empowers teachers to embrace the social nature of learning and bring balance to the literacy needs of students across all subject areas."--Laura Beth Fay, MEd, language arts teacher, Gilmore J. Fisher Middle School, Ewing, New Jersey "This great book is a timely description of what it means for students in grades 4–8 to become members of 'the literacy club,' as renowned educator Frank Smith characterized the social nature of reading. Casey shows how to implement actual literacy clubs in real classrooms, offering the most comprehensive guide that I have seen. A 'must read' for teachers who want to make reading come alive for their students."--Susan Lenski, EdD, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Portland State University "Casey invites us to learn alongside her in this remarkable book. Research confirms the links between literacy, motivation, and engagement. Casey demonstrates how using the inquiry-driven model of the literacy learning club can be transformative for today's students, allowing for deeper and more meaningful learning."--Bev Gallagher, MEd, Princeton Day School, New Jersey -Table of ContentsI. The Research, Theory, and Pedagogy of Literacy Learning Clubs 1. Joining the Club 2. 21st-Century Membership 3. Literacy Learning Clubs in Action II: Literacy Learning Clubs Inside the Disciplines 4. Literacy Learning Clubs in English Language Arts 5. Literacy Learning Clubs in Social Studies 6. Literacy Learning Clubs in Science 7. Literacy Learning Clubs in Mathematics 8. Literacy Learning Clubs in Special Areas III: Literacy Learning Clubs Outside the Classroom 9. Literacy Learning Clubs for Civic Engagement 10. Literacy Learning Clubs to Support Schoolwide Literacy Efforts Appendix. Sample Planning Guides, Forms, and Resources References Index

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Book SynopsisWell established as a clear, comprehensive course text in five prior editions, this book has now been extensively revised, with a focus on disciplinary literacy. It offers a research-based framework for helping students in grades 6â12 learn to read, write, and communicate academic content and to develop the unique literacy, language, and problem-solving skills required by the different disciplines. In an engaging, conversational style, William G. Brozo presents effective instruction and assessment practices. Special attention is given to adaptations to support diverse populations, including English language learners. Pedagogical features include chapter-opening questions plus new case studies, classroom dialogues, practical examples, sample forms, and more. (Prior edition title: Content Literacy for Today's Adolescents, Fifth Edition.) New to this Edition: *Incorporates a decade of research, current standards, and the latest concepts and practices related to disciTrade Review"This book offers an expansive, inclusive discussion of teaching disciplinary and content-area literacy to adolescents in the 21st century. Brozo provides teachers with a range of tools for working with culturally and linguistically diverse youth. His attention to adolescents' identities will help teachers engage students who have a range of abilities, needs, and interests. By grounding instructional examples within the disciplines, Brozo demonstrates what responsive literacy practices look like and what makes them unique in different academic contexts. This is a great text for a master's-level content-area/disciplinary literacy course. Students will benefit from the examples of practice in action, and will see what it means to do this kind of work well."--Leigh A. Hall, PhD, School of Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill "The book is important because it challenges our assumptions and biases toward today’s culturally and linguistically diverse students. The students sitting in our classes are different than they were a few years ago, and understanding these critical differences will help position us to become better educators. You have to know kids to teach kids, and Brozo’s provocative book helped me to get to know my students in ways that will certainly elevate their literacy skills."--Kelly Gallagher, MA, English teacher, Magnolia High School, Anaheim Union High School District, California "At a time when teaching disciplinary and content literacy is being promoted as one way to close the so-called achievement gap for youth--especially underserved youth--this book is timely. Brozo weaves together personal stories, case studies, and various literacy-related scenarios in an intellectually stimulating and engaging manner. He brings these elements and his extensive research full circle by inviting the reader to reflect, raise questions, and discuss multiple teaching strategies. I plan to adopt this text for my Middle Childhood/Adolescent Literacy Methods course, which is required for our preservice teachers seeking New York State professional certification. This is the perfect resource to help preservice teachers develop practices and strategies to enhance secondary students' academic achievement.”--Fenice B. Boyd, PhD, Department of Learning and Instruction, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York -Table of Contents1. Adolescent Literacies and Identities Inside and Outside of School 2. Building Literacy Competence across the Disciplines for Diverse Learners 3. Practices for Expanding Text Comprehension 4. Assessment for Literacy Growth and Disciplinary Learning 5. Creating Motivating Contexts for Literacy and Learning 6. Developing Academic Vocabulary Knowledge 7. Writing to Learn in the Disciplines 8. Reading and Learning from Multiple Sources 9. Strategic Literacy and Learning Processes References

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Book SynopsisWell established as a clear, comprehensive course text in five prior editions, this book has now been extensively revised, with a focus on disciplinary literacy. It offers a research-based framework for helping students in grades 6â12 learn to read, write, and communicate academic content and to develop the unique literacy, language, and problem-solving skills required by the different disciplines. In an engaging, conversational style, William G. Brozo presents effective instruction and assessment practices. Special attention is given to adaptations to support diverse populations, including English language learners. Pedagogical features include chapter-opening questions plus new case studies, classroom dialogues, practical examples, sample forms, and more. (Prior edition title: Content Literacy for Today's Adolescents, Fifth Edition.) New to this Edition: *Incorporates a decade of research, current standards, and the latest concepts and practices related to disciTrade Review"This book offers an expansive, inclusive discussion of teaching disciplinary and content-area literacy to adolescents in the 21st century. Brozo provides teachers with a range of tools for working with culturally and linguistically diverse youth. His attention to adolescents' identities will help teachers engage students who have a range of abilities, needs, and interests. By grounding instructional examples within the disciplines, Brozo demonstrates what responsive literacy practices look like and what makes them unique in different academic contexts. This is a great text for a master's-level content-area/disciplinary literacy course. Students will benefit from the examples of practice in action, and will see what it means to do this kind of work well."--Leigh A. Hall, PhD, School of Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill "The book is important because it challenges our assumptions and biases toward today’s culturally and linguistically diverse students. The students sitting in our classes are different than they were a few years ago, and understanding these critical differences will help position us to become better educators. You have to know kids to teach kids, and Brozo’s provocative book helped me to get to know my students in ways that will certainly elevate their literacy skills."--Kelly Gallagher, MA, English teacher, Magnolia High School, Anaheim Union High School District, California "At a time when teaching disciplinary and content literacy is being promoted as one way to close the so-called achievement gap for youth--especially underserved youth--this book is timely. Brozo weaves together personal stories, case studies, and various literacy-related scenarios in an intellectually stimulating and engaging manner. He brings these elements and his extensive research full circle by inviting the reader to reflect, raise questions, and discuss multiple teaching strategies. I plan to adopt this text for my Middle Childhood/Adolescent Literacy Methods course, which is required for our preservice teachers seeking New York State professional certification. This is the perfect resource to help preservice teachers develop practices and strategies to enhance secondary students' academic achievement.”--Fenice B. Boyd, PhD, Department of Learning and Instruction, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York -Table of Contents1. Adolescent Literacies and Identities Inside and Outside of School 2. Building Literacy Competence across the Disciplines for Diverse Learners 3. Practices for Expanding Text Comprehension 4. Assessment for Literacy Growth and Disciplinary Learning 5. Creating Motivating Contexts for Literacy and Learning 6. Developing Academic Vocabulary Knowledge 7. Writing to Learn in the Disciplines 8. Reading and Learning from Multiple Sources 9. Strategic Literacy and Learning Processes References

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Book SynopsisThis book provides innovative tools and strategies to support reading intervention for students in grades 3â8 who do not yet read with grade-level accuracy. Uniquely comprehensive, the Interactive Strategies Approach--Extended (ISA-X) has been shown to enhance intermediate and middle grade students' reading accuracy and comprehension as well as content vocabulary knowledge. Preservice and inservice teachers learn how to conduct assessments that help to identify instructional goals; monitor progress toward these goals; promote students' strategic thinking and motivation; and implement small-group instruction using thematic text sets on science and social studies topics. Numerous lesson examples and a thematic text set are included. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print reproducible materials from the book, as well as additional Web-only lesson templates and assessments, in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size. See also Early Intervention foTrade Review"For too long, instruction for intermediate and middle grade struggling readers has been isolated from meaningful learning and engagement with text. No longer! These authors have given us just what we need--an approach that addresses word work, comprehension, motivation, and knowledge building from text, all within a problem-solving framework. A brilliant book by brilliant researchers and teachers! This is an essential resource for teachers, coaches, and teacher educators that adds conceptual depth and practical strategies to their instructional repertoires."--Sheila W. Valencia, PhD, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Washington, Seattle "This book is just fantastic. In fact, it should be required reading for any teacher providing literacy instruction for students in grades 3–8. So often, reading intervention teachers are given prepackaged programs designed to help struggling students. This book goes beyond a script to provide a framework for understanding the different aspects of literacy acquisition and the methodology to address each aspect in an integrated fashion. Just as we expect our students to become independent readers, this book prepares the interventionist to be an independent teacher--one who understands the complex process of reading and who can respond to each student's needs using a comprehensive yet individually tailored approach."--Christine Guarnieri, MS, academic intervention services teacher, Cohoes City School District, New York "This needed volume fills a gap in the professional development of elementary and middle school reading and language arts teachers. Problems with breaking apart and reading individual words are often the culprit in comprehension difficulties. Unfortunately, by fourth grade and beyond, teachers rarely focus on decoding strategies and growth in sight words. Easy to use and evidence based, the ISA-X addresses deficits in word reading while also stressing comprehension of new vocabulary and strategies for understanding text. The tools in this book and its companion website will empower teachers to teach responsively as their students’ skills grow."--Rollanda E. O’Connor, PhD, Professor and Eady/Hendrick Chair in Learning Disabilities, University of California, Riverside "As a professional who has worked for many years with teachers and administrators to improve reading instruction and performance, I have been asked repeatedly about how best to meet the needs of intermediate and middle school students who continue to struggle with word recognition. This book provides the most comprehensive response to this question to date. The ISA-X is a research-tested approach focused on responsive and targeted instruction as a means of developing independent, strategic, and motivated readers. Detailed descriptions of all aspects of the approach facilitate successful implementation. The ISA-X is truly a significant contribution to the field."--Karen K. Wixson, PhD, Dean and Professor Emerita, School of Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and School of Education, University of Michigan "An important contribution for all practitioners and researchers concerned with supporting older children with reading difficulties. The authors have varied and extensive experiences in providing professional development for teachers as well as interventions for children. They do not skirt the knotty problem of what to do about inadequate decoding skills when children need to read challenging texts to build knowledge and engagement with the world. Step by step, the book describes procedures for building both word-level and text-level proficiencies."--Anne McGill-Franzen, PhD, Professor and Director, Reading Center, University of Tennessee Knoxville -Table of Contents I. The Foundations of a Comprehensive Approach 1. Introduction 2. Responsive Instruction for Student Independence 3. Motivation II. Word Learning 4. Conceptualizing Word Learning 5. Word Identification Strategies 6. Observing and Teaching Strategies and Interactive Strategy Use 7. High-Frequency Words 8. Foundations for Decoding Elements Instruction 9. Observing and Teaching Use of Decoding Elements III. Meaning Construction 10. Comprehension 11. Knowledge Development 12. Vocabulary and Language 13. Fluency and Comprehension 14. Reading, Discussion, and Written Response 15. Promoting Comprehension-Fostering Processes 16. Sample Thematic Text Set Glossary of Terms Used in This Book References Index

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Book SynopsisThis book provides innovative tools and strategies to support reading intervention for students in grades 3â8 who do not yet read with grade-level accuracy. Uniquely comprehensive, the Interactive Strategies Approach--Extended (ISA-X) has been shown to enhance intermediate and middle grade students' reading accuracy and comprehension as well as content vocabulary knowledge. Preservice and inservice teachers learn how to conduct assessments that help to identify instructional goals; monitor progress toward these goals; promote students' strategic thinking and motivation; and implement small-group instruction using thematic text sets on science and social studies topics. Numerous lesson examples and a thematic text set are included. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print reproducible materials from the book, as well as additional Web-only lesson templates and assessments, in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size. See also Early Intervention foTrade Review"For too long, instruction for intermediate and middle grade struggling readers has been isolated from meaningful learning and engagement with text. No longer! These authors have given us just what we need--an approach that addresses word work, comprehension, motivation, and knowledge building from text, all within a problem-solving framework. A brilliant book by brilliant researchers and teachers! This is an essential resource for teachers, coaches, and teacher educators that adds conceptual depth and practical strategies to their instructional repertoires."--Sheila W. Valencia, PhD, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Washington, Seattle "This book is just fantastic. In fact, it should be required reading for any teacher providing literacy instruction for students in grades 3–8. So often, reading intervention teachers are given prepackaged programs designed to help struggling students. This book goes beyond a script to provide a framework for understanding the different aspects of literacy acquisition and the methodology to address each aspect in an integrated fashion. Just as we expect our students to become independent readers, this book prepares the interventionist to be an independent teacher--one who understands the complex process of reading and who can respond to each student's needs using a comprehensive yet individually tailored approach."--Christine Guarnieri, MS, academic intervention services teacher, Cohoes City School District, New York "This needed volume fills a gap in the professional development of elementary and middle school reading and language arts teachers. Problems with breaking apart and reading individual words are often the culprit in comprehension difficulties. Unfortunately, by fourth grade and beyond, teachers rarely focus on decoding strategies and growth in sight words. Easy to use and evidence based, the ISA-X addresses deficits in word reading while also stressing comprehension of new vocabulary and strategies for understanding text. The tools in this book and its companion website will empower teachers to teach responsively as their students’ skills grow."--Rollanda E. O’Connor, PhD, Professor and Eady/Hendrick Chair in Learning Disabilities, University of California, Riverside "As a professional who has worked for many years with teachers and administrators to improve reading instruction and performance, I have been asked repeatedly about how best to meet the needs of intermediate and middle school students who continue to struggle with word recognition. This book provides the most comprehensive response to this question to date. The ISA-X is a research-tested approach focused on responsive and targeted instruction as a means of developing independent, strategic, and motivated readers. Detailed descriptions of all aspects of the approach facilitate successful implementation. The ISA-X is truly a significant contribution to the field."--Karen K. Wixson, PhD, Dean and Professor Emerita, School of Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and School of Education, University of Michigan "An important contribution for all practitioners and researchers concerned with supporting older children with reading difficulties. The authors have varied and extensive experiences in providing professional development for teachers as well as interventions for children. They do not skirt the knotty problem of what to do about inadequate decoding skills when children need to read challenging texts to build knowledge and engagement with the world. Step by step, the book describes procedures for building both word-level and text-level proficiencies."--Anne McGill-Franzen, PhD, Professor and Director, Reading Center, University of Tennessee Knoxville -Table of Contents I. The Foundations of a Comprehensive Approach 1. Introduction 2. Responsive Instruction for Student Independence 3. Motivation II. Word Learning 4. Conceptualizing Word Learning 5. Word Identification Strategies 6. Observing and Teaching Strategies and Interactive Strategy Use 7. High-Frequency Words 8. Foundations for Decoding Elements Instruction 9. Observing and Teaching Use of Decoding Elements III. Meaning Construction 10. Comprehension 11. Knowledge Development 12. Vocabulary and Language 13. Fluency and Comprehension 14. Reading, Discussion, and Written Response 15. Promoting Comprehension-Fostering Processes 16. Sample Thematic Text Set Glossary of Terms Used in This Book References Index

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Book SynopsisTo be successful, teachers of English in grades 6â12 need more than basic content knowledge and classroom management skills. They need a deep understanding of the goals and principles of teaching literature, writing, oral discourse, and language in order to make sound instructional decisions. This engaging book explores the pedagogical foundations of the discipline and gives novice and future teachers specific guidance for creating effective, interesting learning experiences. The authors consider such questions as what makes a literary text worth studying, what students gain from literary analysis, how to make writing meaningful, and how to weave listening and speaking into every class meeting. Professional learning and course use are facilitated by end-of-chapter reflection questions, text boxes, and appendices showcasing exemplary learning activities.Trade Review"What do secondary school English teachers need to know in order to teach effectively? With so much contradictory information and advice available, a beginning (or veteran) teacher can be pulled in many directions simultaneously. This volume provides a coherent knowledge base for the teaching of English, one grounded in assumptions of constructivist learning, inductive in conception, based in activity, collaborative in design, and driven by student inquiry. This book should have tremendous value for any English teacher looking for both a theoretical framework to motivate instruction and practical ideas through which to realize it with kids."--Peter Smagorinsky, PhD, Department of Language and Literacy Education, University of Georgia "Pedagogical content knowledge, or knowing how to teach students to read, compose, problem-solve, and learn like experts, is unquestionably the centerpiece of expert teaching. McCann and Knapp have achieved something monumental and unprecedented by describing what this kind of knowledge might look like in each of the language arts. This book will surely be a touchstone of conversation and an informing guide for teachers, staff developers, and teacher educators for years to come."--Jeffrey D. Wilhelm, PhD, Distinguished Professor of English Education, Boise State University "Teaching on Solid Ground provides great swaths of history, perspective, and good ideas for high school and middle school English teachers, from two veterans with many decades of experience between them. The book focuses on what teachers should know about literature, writing, oral discourse, and language. It identifies key goals and offers lesson-planning suggestions and fascinating case studies that are attuned to the contemporary English classroom."--Ken Lindblom, PhD, Department of English, Stony Brook University "An audacious project. McCann and Knapp take on the huge question of what teachers of English language arts need to know in order to be effective practitioners. I don’t agree with everything the authors have written, but that’s not the point--indeed, they don't always agree with each other! The book made me think hard about what knowledge matters most. It is sure to provoke important professional conversations among both inservice and preservice teachers about what stands at the heart of their important work."--Michael W. Smith, PhD, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Faculty Affairs, College of Education, Temple University -Teaching on Solid Ground: Knowledge Foundations for the Teacher of English…is a call to English teachers and teacher educators to deeply consider what English teachers should know and be able to do….This book is based on McCann and Knapp's extensive experience as U.S.-based classroom teachers, researchers, and teacher educators who have witnessed many teacher candidates in action. Therefore, a real strength of the book is how McCann and Knapp, over seven chapters, uncover the complexity of an English teacher's job: the significant responsibility for knowledge and expertise across the territory of literature, writing, oral discourse, and language demands.--Journal of Language and Literacy Education, 10/17/2019Table of ContentsForeword, Carol D. Lee Introduction: The Importance of Pedagogical Content for the Teaching of English 1. Knowing the Territory of Literature 2. Teaching in the Territory of Literature 3. The Territory of Writing: What Makes for Good Writing? 4. The Territory of Writing: How Can We Facilitate Growth? 5. The Territory of Oral Discourse 6. The Territory of Language: What Do We Teach When We Teach Language? 7. What English Teachers Should Know Appendix A. What is the “Business” of Teaching English?: Profiles of English Teachers in Action Appendix B. Knowledge about Mode and Form: What Is a Tragedy? Appendix C. Practice with Rules of Notice and Rules of Significance Appendix D. Applying Rules of Notice and Signification Appendix E. Discovering Rules of Configuration Appendix F. A Case for Discussion and Written Response Appendix G. Drawing on Knowledge about Drama: Reading a Shakespeare Play as Performance Appendix H. Using Language Analysis to “Open” a Novel References

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Book SynopsisTo be successful, teachers of English in grades 6â12 need more than basic content knowledge and classroom management skills. They need a deep understanding of the goals and principles of teaching literature, writing, oral discourse, and language in order to make sound instructional decisions. This engaging book explores the pedagogical foundations of the discipline and gives novice and future teachers specific guidance for creating effective, interesting learning experiences. The authors consider such questions as what makes a literary text worth studying, what students gain from literary analysis, how to make writing meaningful, and how to weave listening and speaking into every class meeting. Professional learning and course use are facilitated by end-of-chapter reflection questions, text boxes, and appendices showcasing exemplary learning activities.Trade Review"What do secondary school English teachers need to know in order to teach effectively? With so much contradictory information and advice available, a beginning (or veteran) teacher can be pulled in many directions simultaneously. This volume provides a coherent knowledge base for the teaching of English, one grounded in assumptions of constructivist learning, inductive in conception, based in activity, collaborative in design, and driven by student inquiry. This book should have tremendous value for any English teacher looking for both a theoretical framework to motivate instruction and practical ideas through which to realize it with kids."--Peter Smagorinsky, PhD, Department of Language and Literacy Education, University of Georgia "Pedagogical content knowledge, or knowing how to teach students to read, compose, problem-solve, and learn like experts, is unquestionably the centerpiece of expert teaching. McCann and Knapp have achieved something monumental and unprecedented by describing what this kind of knowledge might look like in each of the language arts. This book will surely be a touchstone of conversation and an informing guide for teachers, staff developers, and teacher educators for years to come."--Jeffrey D. Wilhelm, PhD, Distinguished Professor of English Education, Boise State University "Teaching on Solid Ground provides great swaths of history, perspective, and good ideas for high school and middle school English teachers, from two veterans with many decades of experience between them. The book focuses on what teachers should know about literature, writing, oral discourse, and language. It identifies key goals and offers lesson-planning suggestions and fascinating case studies that are attuned to the contemporary English classroom."--Ken Lindblom, PhD, Department of English, Stony Brook University "An audacious project. McCann and Knapp take on the huge question of what teachers of English language arts need to know in order to be effective practitioners. I don’t agree with everything the authors have written, but that’s not the point--indeed, they don't always agree with each other! The book made me think hard about what knowledge matters most. It is sure to provoke important professional conversations among both inservice and preservice teachers about what stands at the heart of their important work."--Michael W. Smith, PhD, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Faculty Affairs, College of Education, Temple University -Teaching on Solid Ground: Knowledge Foundations for the Teacher of English…is a call to English teachers and teacher educators to deeply consider what English teachers should know and be able to do….This book is based on McCann and Knapp's extensive experience as U.S.-based classroom teachers, researchers, and teacher educators who have witnessed many teacher candidates in action. Therefore, a real strength of the book is how McCann and Knapp, over seven chapters, uncover the complexity of an English teacher's job: the significant responsibility for knowledge and expertise across the territory of literature, writing, oral discourse, and language demands.--Journal of Language and Literacy Education, 10/17/2019Table of ContentsForeword, Carol D. Lee Introduction: The Importance of Pedagogical Content for the Teaching of English 1. Knowing the Territory of Literature 2. Teaching in the Territory of Literature 3. The Territory of Writing: What Makes for Good Writing? 4. The Territory of Writing: How Can We Facilitate Growth? 5. The Territory of Oral Discourse 6. The Territory of Language: What Do We Teach When We Teach Language? 7. What English Teachers Should Know Appendix A. What is the “Business” of Teaching English?: Profiles of English Teachers in Action Appendix B. Knowledge about Mode and Form: What Is a Tragedy? Appendix C. Practice with Rules of Notice and Rules of Significance Appendix D. Applying Rules of Notice and Signification Appendix E. Discovering Rules of Configuration Appendix F. A Case for Discussion and Written Response Appendix G. Drawing on Knowledge about Drama: Reading a Shakespeare Play as Performance Appendix H. Using Language Analysis to “Open” a Novel References

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Book SynopsisThis widely used teacher resource and course text--now significantly revised with 75% new content--provides a flexible approach to fostering high-level understanding of a wide variety of informational sources in grades 3â8. Through the lens of a new three-phase lesson plan, the author explains how to teach students to think critically about sources, monitor for meaning, identify main ideas, explain key details, and make sense of unfamiliar vocabulary. Now in a convenient large-size format, the second edition is packed with practical features, including a detailed study guide and links to recommended online videos. The companion website allows readers to download and print a reproducible lesson planning template and quick-reference tools, as well as additional resources referenced in the book. Prior edition title: Close Reading of Informational Texts. New to This Edition *Substantially revised and updated to reflect the ongoing development of the author's approach;Trade Review"What an awesome book for teachers and reading specialists! Teachers often struggle with how to teach students to actively read, interact with, and synthesize multiple informational sources. I love the three-phase plan for learning in the second edition, as well as the suggestions for follow-up instruction. Teachers can use the Stages of Development rubric to determine where their students are on the continuum and how to move students further along. This is an essential tool for my teaching--it is filled with great resources, anchor charts, student work, and student-friendly explanations for the strategies taught."--Beth Herrig, MA, reading specialist, Indian Prairie School District #204, Aurora, Illinois "Like the prior edition, the second edition demonstrates Cummins's ongoing research and her passion for working with teachers and students. Her firm belief in explicit instruction and the gradual release of responsibility is evident in her clear and concise lesson plans. Dr. Cummins's goal is to develop strategic readers, viewers, and listeners. This is accomplished by her three-phase plan for learning and matching template for lesson planning. This text is an excellent resource for professional learning communities and grade meetings for inservice teachers, as well as literacy classes for preservice teachers."--Harriet Y. Pitts, EdD, Department of Teaching and Learning (Emeritus), New York University "In today's multi-informational world, students are challenged with a wide variety of sources that they must learn to read and understand beyond a superficial level. Cummins's second edition builds on the first by providing an expanded instructional roadmap, replete with close reading strategies for a variety of learning contexts. Each chapter has the feel of a workshop as Cummins guides teachers through a rich three-phase plan for learning with informational sources."--Richard T. Vacca, PhD, College of Education (Emeritus), Kent State University -Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Strategic Close Reading of Informational Sources 2. A Repertoire of Strategies Needed for Close Reading 3. An Assessment-Driven, Three-Phase Plan for Learning 4. Selecting Sources 5. Introducing Sources and Teaching Students to Make Informed Predictions 6. Synthesis and Identifying Main Ideas 7. Monitoring for Meaning 8. Identifying and Explaining Key Details 9. Learning from a Source’s Visual Images and Other Features 10. Using Context Clues to Make Sense of Unfamiliar Vocabulary 11. Synthesis of Information from Multiple Sources Appendix A. Lessons for Phase 2--Meet the Strategies Appendix B. Study Guide

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Book SynopsisThis widely used teacher resource and course text--now significantly revised with 75% new content--provides a flexible approach to fostering high-level understanding of a wide variety of informational sources in grades 3â8. Through the lens of a new three-phase lesson plan, the author explains how to teach students to think critically about sources, monitor for meaning, identify main ideas, explain key details, and make sense of unfamiliar vocabulary. Now in a convenient large-size format, the second edition is packed with practical features, including a detailed study guide and links to recommended online videos. The companion website allows readers to download and print a reproducible lesson planning template and quick-reference tools, as well as additional resources referenced in the book. Prior edition title: Close Reading of Informational Texts. New to This Edition *Substantially revised and updated to reflect the ongoing development of the author's approach;Trade Review"What an awesome book for teachers and reading specialists! Teachers often struggle with how to teach students to actively read, interact with, and synthesize multiple informational sources. I love the three-phase plan for learning in the second edition, as well as the suggestions for follow-up instruction. Teachers can use the Stages of Development rubric to determine where their students are on the continuum and how to move students further along. This is an essential tool for my teaching--it is filled with great resources, anchor charts, student work, and student-friendly explanations for the strategies taught."--Beth Herrig, MA, reading specialist, Indian Prairie School District #204, Aurora, Illinois "Like the prior edition, the second edition demonstrates Cummins's ongoing research and her passion for working with teachers and students. Her firm belief in explicit instruction and the gradual release of responsibility is evident in her clear and concise lesson plans. Dr. Cummins's goal is to develop strategic readers, viewers, and listeners. This is accomplished by her three-phase plan for learning and matching template for lesson planning. This text is an excellent resource for professional learning communities and grade meetings for inservice teachers, as well as literacy classes for preservice teachers."--Harriet Y. Pitts, EdD, Department of Teaching and Learning (Emeritus), New York University "In today's multi-informational world, students are challenged with a wide variety of sources that they must learn to read and understand beyond a superficial level. Cummins's second edition builds on the first by providing an expanded instructional roadmap, replete with close reading strategies for a variety of learning contexts. Each chapter has the feel of a workshop as Cummins guides teachers through a rich three-phase plan for learning with informational sources."--Richard T. Vacca, PhD, College of Education (Emeritus), Kent State University -Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Strategic Close Reading of Informational Sources 2. A Repertoire of Strategies Needed for Close Reading 3. An Assessment-Driven, Three-Phase Plan for Learning 4. Selecting Sources 5. Introducing Sources and Teaching Students to Make Informed Predictions 6. Synthesis and Identifying Main Ideas 7. Monitoring for Meaning 8. Identifying and Explaining Key Details 9. Learning from a Source’s Visual Images and Other Features 10. Using Context Clues to Make Sense of Unfamiliar Vocabulary 11. Synthesis of Information from Multiple Sources Appendix A. Lessons for Phase 2--Meet the Strategies Appendix B. Study Guide

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Book SynopsisDemonstrating the benefits of mindfulness for both educators and students in PreK-12, this book presents flexible models for implementing and sustaining schoolwide initiatives. Compelling case studies show how mindfulness practices can enhance students' academic and socialâemotional functioning as well as teacher effectiveness. Chapters review the evidence base for available programs, reflect on lessons learned in real schools, and provide guidance for planning and decision making. The roles of school leaders, teachers, counselors, and parents in creating a more supportive and compassionate school climate are discussed. Also described are innovative approaches to professional development and preservice teacher training.Trade Review"A powerful compendium of wisdom, strategies, and practical approaches to bringing resilience and well-being into the culture and curriculum of contemporary schools. Chapter by chapter, the contributors to this fabulous book draw from their own direct pedagogical experience to share insights into how to transform the emotional and social intelligence of both teachers and students. Accessible and research supported, this book is a wonderful contribution for us all!”--Daniel J. Siegel, MD, Clinical Professor, UCLA School of Medicine; Executive Director, Mindsight Institute; author of Aware "In my more than 20 years in school leadership, I have never run across a book with so much information on school transformation through the lens of mindfulness. This book is chock-full of research, case studies, and strategies. It is a guidepost that I will return to again and again."--Lana Penley, MEd, Principal, Marysville School, Portland, Oregon "This book provides a compelling rationale for igniting and sustaining educational transformation through the integration of mindfulness- and compassion-based practices in schools. The exceptional contributors include well-established pioneers in the field alongside emerging scholars. Groundbreaking research is coupled with engaging case studies and practical strategies. A 'must read' for preservice and inservice teachers, school administrators, and teacher educators."--Kimberly A. Schonert-Reichl, PhD, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education, University of British Columbia, Canada "This is a jewel of a collection of practical, research-based tools for designing mindfulness-based programs for students as well as school staff. Evidence-based programs for a diversity of learners are presented by experts in the field. While acknowledging that mindfulness and compassion practices are not a panacea, the book shows how these programs can indeed make a significant contribution to meaningful school reform, shifting us toward a much-needed holistic educational approach."--Rebecca Alber, EdD, Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, University of California, Los Angeles “A unique and welcome addition to the school-based mindfulness literature. This book will help close the gap between the intention to bring mindfulness into schools and the practice of creating this change. It is required reading for anyone who hopes to incorporate mindfulness into 21st-century educational systems.”--Joshua C. Felver, PhD, ABPP, School Psychology Program, Department of Psychology, Syracuse University -The Mindful School presents us with an abundance of information on school transformation that is both refreshing and hopeful….Transforming school culture through mindfulness and compassion will not happen overnight. This book provides a wonderful basis for you to review the evidence and reflect upon case studies that demonstrate the benefits of mindfulness for educators, parents, and students preK–12.--NASP Communiqué, 10/01/2020ƒƒAn excellent resource for teachers, parents, administrators, policymakers, and any stakeholder invested in education….This book marries current, evidence-based content and models with highly practical information and case studies that render this compendium useful for a variety of professionals and laypeople. The description of the various roles that different professions (e.g., school counselors) may hold while integrating mindfulness into school systems provides a compelling vision for a school environment characterized by compassion, support, and mindfulness. The book is filled with strategies, wisdom, and knowledge to allow individuals to apply the models and programs that are desperately needed in today's schools. Here, school-based professionals will benefit from the decades of research and clinical experience from leading scholars and professionals in the field. Further, readers will emerge with a comprehensive understanding of the proposed transformation while receiving concrete information about the next steps he or she can take regardless of their role within the school system. This authentic collection of chapters from leading educational mindfulness scholars should be considered required reading for any school-based personnel seeking to implement mindfulness-based practices effectively into the contemporary school system.--Mindfulness, 10/05/2020Table of ContentsI. Introduction 1. Where Are We Now? Where Are We Going?: Preparing Our Students for an Uncertain Future, Patricia A. Jennings, Anthony A. DeMauro, & Polina P. Mischenko 2. A Selective Review of Mindfulness Training Programs for Children and Adolescents in School Settings, Rebecca N. Baelen, Michael V. Esposito, & Brian M. Galla II. Examining Roles and Responsibilities for School Transformation 3. Turn and Listen: Strengthening Compassion and Leadership in the Adult Community in Schools, Pamela Seigle, Chip Wood, & Lisa Sankowski 4. Modeling Mindfulness: Principal Leadership and Development for Personal and Organizational Growth, Eleanor Drago-Severson & Jessica Blum-DeStefano 5. Embodied Teacher Mindfulness in the Classroom: The Calm, Clear, Kind Framework, Cynthia Taylor, Patricia A. Jennings, Alexis Harris, Deborah L. Schussler, & Robert W. Roeser 6. Cultivating Passion for Practicing and Teaching Mindfulness: A Multiple-Case Study of Compassionate School Project Teachers, Polina P. Mischenko & Patricia A. Jennings 7. The School Counselor: Change Agent and Collaborator for Holistic Student Well-Being, Rebecca L. Tadlock-Marlo & Meghan Damler 8. Creating Mindful and Compassionate Schools: Including Parents as Partners, J. Douglas Coatsworth, Melissa Ward George, & Aimee Kleisner Walker III. Looking to the Future 9. Finding Peace in Chaos: Mindfully Prepared Public School Teachers, Richard C. Brown & Elizabeth Grassi 10. Being in School Transformation: Toward Equity and Social Justice, Velma L. Cobb Index

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Book SynopsisDemonstrating the benefits of mindfulness for both educators and students in PreK-12, this book presents flexible models for implementing and sustaining schoolwide initiatives. Compelling case studies show how mindfulness practices can enhance students' academic and socialâemotional functioning as well as teacher effectiveness. Chapters review the evidence base for available programs, reflect on lessons learned in real schools, and provide guidance for planning and decision making. The roles of school leaders, teachers, counselors, and parents in creating a more supportive and compassionate school climate are discussed. Also described are innovative approaches to professional development and preservice teacher training.Trade Review"A powerful compendium of wisdom, strategies, and practical approaches to bringing resilience and well-being into the culture and curriculum of contemporary schools. Chapter by chapter, the contributors to this fabulous book draw from their own direct pedagogical experience to share insights into how to transform the emotional and social intelligence of both teachers and students. Accessible and research supported, this book is a wonderful contribution for us all!”--Daniel J. Siegel, MD, Clinical Professor, UCLA School of Medicine; Executive Director, Mindsight Institute; author of Aware "In my more than 20 years in school leadership, I have never run across a book with so much information on school transformation through the lens of mindfulness. This book is chock-full of research, case studies, and strategies. It is a guidepost that I will return to again and again."--Lana Penley, MEd, Principal, Marysville School, Portland, Oregon "This book provides a compelling rationale for igniting and sustaining educational transformation through the integration of mindfulness- and compassion-based practices in schools. The exceptional contributors include well-established pioneers in the field alongside emerging scholars. Groundbreaking research is coupled with engaging case studies and practical strategies. A 'must read' for preservice and inservice teachers, school administrators, and teacher educators."--Kimberly A. Schonert-Reichl, PhD, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education, University of British Columbia, Canada "This is a jewel of a collection of practical, research-based tools for designing mindfulness-based programs for students as well as school staff. Evidence-based programs for a diversity of learners are presented by experts in the field. While acknowledging that mindfulness and compassion practices are not a panacea, the book shows how these programs can indeed make a significant contribution to meaningful school reform, shifting us toward a much-needed holistic educational approach."--Rebecca Alber, EdD, Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, University of California, Los Angeles “A unique and welcome addition to the school-based mindfulness literature. This book will help close the gap between the intention to bring mindfulness into schools and the practice of creating this change. It is required reading for anyone who hopes to incorporate mindfulness into 21st-century educational systems.”--Joshua C. Felver, PhD, ABPP, School Psychology Program, Department of Psychology, Syracuse University -The Mindful School presents us with an abundance of information on school transformation that is both refreshing and hopeful….Transforming school culture through mindfulness and compassion will not happen overnight. This book provides a wonderful basis for you to review the evidence and reflect upon case studies that demonstrate the benefits of mindfulness for educators, parents, and students preK–12.--NASP Communiqué, 10/01/2020ƒƒAn excellent resource for teachers, parents, administrators, policymakers, and any stakeholder invested in education….This book marries current, evidence-based content and models with highly practical information and case studies that render this compendium useful for a variety of professionals and laypeople. The description of the various roles that different professions (e.g., school counselors) may hold while integrating mindfulness into school systems provides a compelling vision for a school environment characterized by compassion, support, and mindfulness. The book is filled with strategies, wisdom, and knowledge to allow individuals to apply the models and programs that are desperately needed in today's schools. Here, school-based professionals will benefit from the decades of research and clinical experience from leading scholars and professionals in the field. Further, readers will emerge with a comprehensive understanding of the proposed transformation while receiving concrete information about the next steps he or she can take regardless of their role within the school system. This authentic collection of chapters from leading educational mindfulness scholars should be considered required reading for any school-based personnel seeking to implement mindfulness-based practices effectively into the contemporary school system.--Mindfulness, 10/05/2020Table of ContentsI. Introduction 1. Where Are We Now? Where Are We Going?: Preparing Our Students for an Uncertain Future, Patricia A. Jennings, Anthony A. DeMauro, & Polina P. Mischenko 2. A Selective Review of Mindfulness Training Programs for Children and Adolescents in School Settings, Rebecca N. Baelen, Michael V. Esposito, & Brian M. Galla II. Examining Roles and Responsibilities for School Transformation 3. Turn and Listen: Strengthening Compassion and Leadership in the Adult Community in Schools, Pamela Seigle, Chip Wood, & Lisa Sankowski 4. Modeling Mindfulness: Principal Leadership and Development for Personal and Organizational Growth, Eleanor Drago-Severson & Jessica Blum-DeStefano 5. Embodied Teacher Mindfulness in the Classroom: The Calm, Clear, Kind Framework, Cynthia Taylor, Patricia A. Jennings, Alexis Harris, Deborah L. Schussler, & Robert W. Roeser 6. Cultivating Passion for Practicing and Teaching Mindfulness: A Multiple-Case Study of Compassionate School Project Teachers, Polina P. Mischenko & Patricia A. Jennings 7. The School Counselor: Change Agent and Collaborator for Holistic Student Well-Being, Rebecca L. Tadlock-Marlo & Meghan Damler 8. Creating Mindful and Compassionate Schools: Including Parents as Partners, J. Douglas Coatsworth, Melissa Ward George, & Aimee Kleisner Walker III. Looking to the Future 9. Finding Peace in Chaos: Mindfully Prepared Public School Teachers, Richard C. Brown & Elizabeth Grassi 10. Being in School Transformation: Toward Equity and Social Justice, Velma L. Cobb Index

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Book SynopsisPacked with useful tools, this practitioner guide and course text helps educators assess and teach essential literacy skills and strategies at all grade levels (PreK-12). All six literacy modalities are addressed--listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and visually representing. Chapters on specific literacy processes integrate foundational knowledge, assessments, and strategies for students who need support in literacy, including English language learners. Presented are dozens of authentic assessments along with differentiation ideas. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book features more than 70 reproducible assessment forms and resources. Purchasers get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials.Trade Review"A true teacher’s guide for literacy assessment and metacognitive strategies. McAndrews provides the teacher educator, literacy specialist, coach, interventionist, or classroom teacher with practical strategies that enhance student learning and can be readily implemented into classroom practice and clinical settings. The book is full of great, research-based ideas that I intend to use in my graduate courses and summer reading practicum/clinic."--Debra Gurvitz, EdD, Adjunct Faculty, Reading and Language Department, National Louis University, Chicago "This book is a wonderful resource for classroom teachers at all grade levels, and will be particularly useful for literacy specialists working with students with varying abilities. I found it much more user friendly than other assessment books. The purpose of every assessment and instructional strategy is clearly explained, and the book's format makes them easy to find and implement. Educators can use this book to identify students' strengths and weaknesses through diagnostic assessments and to choose the instructional strategies that would be most beneficial."--Sarah Parcels, MSEd, reading specialist, Collinsville Middle School, Collinsville, Illinois "A gift to educators, this valuable, comprehensive guide highlights user-friendly, evidence-based strategies that take literacy teaching and learning to higher levels. Grounded in sociocultural and social-constructivist theories, the text will be highly beneficial to my undergraduate students as they conduct assessments and instruction during mentoring sessions with elementary students. It is also highly appropriate for graduate students in our Reading Endorsement and Master's in Reading programs."--Debra J. Coffey, EdD, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Kennesaw State University, Georgia-Table of Contents1. Introduction to Literacy, Assessment, and Instruction 2. Building Relationships: Learning from Students, Families, and Community 3. Language Development 4. Word Analysis 5. Reading Fluency 6. Reading, Listening, and Viewing Comprehension 7. Writing Composition and Visual Representation Appendix: Assessments and Resources

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Book SynopsisThis treasured resource for upper-elementary and middle school teachers--now in a revised second edition with a new lesson-planning framework--presents ready-to-use activities to advance students' spelling and vocabulary knowledge, including academic vocabulary. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the volume provides over 120 reproducible word sorts, organized by spelling stages, plus additional reproducible forms, word lists, and activities in the appendices. Kathy Ganske's research-based approach emphasizes cognitive engagement, discussion, and active learning. The book features firsthand tips from experienced teachers, strategies for building morphological awareness, Did You Know? sections with absorbing stories about specific words, discussions of idioms, and literature suggestions. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible appendix materials. New to This Edition *Chapter on researcher perspectives--noted Trade Review“A great resource for upper-level word study. Ganske shares strategies and routines that can easily be incorporated into the instructional day through large- and small-group instruction, literacy stations, and independent study. Her systematic approach is well grounded in research and classroom experience. The book provides a sample script and suggested activities for each component, including a mini-lesson for academic vocabulary development and engagement activities that can be generalized to other lessons. Each word sort includes Talking Points and Considerations that informs the instructional delivery and allows teachers to differentiate appropriately for students. The SAIL lesson framework includes useful oral and written assessment components that focus on deeper understanding of word meanings."--Brit Sikes, EdS, literacy specialist, Metro Nashville Public Schools, Tennessee "Linking vocabulary development to spelling and writing is the foundation of Ganske's approach. This book shows how student talk and teacher observation are the focal points of effective teaching that makes students interested in words. Highlights of the second edition include practical insights from researchers and more explicit suggestions for working with multilingual learners. The new SAIL framework emphasizes the importance of connecting word study with students’ background knowledge. Providing concrete strategies and a rich array of instructional tools, this accessible resource for teachers and teacher educators expands our knowledge about what makes vocabulary so important."--Pamela A. Mason, EdD, Senior Lecturer and Director, Jeanne Chall Reading Lab, Harvard Graduate School of Education "Filled with intriguing and delightful examples, this book will be an asset to upper-elementary and middle school English language arts teachers and reading specialists. The many examples of word lists and instructional practices include clear guidance on how to use the practices, with whom, and why. The second edition includes perspectives from literacy researchers as well as expert teachers, through firsthand accounts that expand on and provide grounding for Ganske's instructional recommendations."--Amy C. Crosson, EdD, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Penn State College of Education "Too often, understanding the power of words is reserved only for a portion of the classroom community--particularly eluding key populations such as low-socioeconomic status students and students with disabilities. In this updated second edition, Ganske provides explicit teaching strategies that are helpful for all learners. As a resource specialist provider who collaborates with general education teachers, I find the strategies in this book immensely useful. With Ganske’s work, now all students can have access to the power of words."--Laura Wilczek, MEd, resource specialist provider, Chula Vista Elementary School District, California-Table of ContentsI. Introduction to Word Study 1. Setting the Stage II. The Voices of Researchers and Teachers 2. Researcher Perspectives 3. Teacher to Teacher: Tips from Teachers for Teachers III. Word Study Instructional Activities 4. Word Study for Syllable Junction Spellers 5. Word Study for Derivational Constancy Spellers Appendix A. Performance Records Appendix B. Sampling of 100+ Important Math Words Appendix C. Sampling of 100+ Important Science Words Appendix D. Sampling of 100+ Important Social Studies Words Appendix E. Blank Word Card Template Appendix F. Homophone Rummy Answer Key: Sample Sentences Appendix G. Understanding Prefixes Appendix H. Applying Prefix Knowledge to Common Latin Roots Appendix I. Lesson Guide for Word Study with SAIL Appendix J. Recognizing and Categorizing Cognates through Morphology, Anita C. Hernández & José A. Montelongo Appendix K. Spanish Translations of Academic Vocabulary Relevant to Specific SAIL Components, Translated by Anita C. Hernández & José A. Montelongo References Index of Words Used in the Sorts

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Book SynopsisThis treasured resource for upper-elementary and middle school teachers--now in a revised second edition with a new lesson-planning framework--presents ready-to-use activities to advance students' spelling and vocabulary knowledge, including academic vocabulary. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the volume provides over 120 reproducible word sorts, organized by spelling stages, plus additional reproducible forms, word lists, and activities in the appendices. Kathy Ganske's research-based approach emphasizes cognitive engagement, discussion, and active learning. The book features firsthand tips from experienced teachers, strategies for building morphological awareness, Did You Know? sections with absorbing stories about specific words, discussions of idioms, and literature suggestions. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible appendix materials. New to This Edition *Chapter on researcher perspectives--noted Trade Review“A great resource for upper-level word study. Ganske shares strategies and routines that can easily be incorporated into the instructional day through large- and small-group instruction, literacy stations, and independent study. Her systematic approach is well grounded in research and classroom experience. The book provides a sample script and suggested activities for each component, including a mini-lesson for academic vocabulary development and engagement activities that can be generalized to other lessons. Each word sort includes Talking Points and Considerations that informs the instructional delivery and allows teachers to differentiate appropriately for students. The SAIL lesson framework includes useful oral and written assessment components that focus on deeper understanding of word meanings."--Brit Sikes, EdS, literacy specialist, Metro Nashville Public Schools, Tennessee "Linking vocabulary development to spelling and writing is the foundation of Ganske's approach. This book shows how student talk and teacher observation are the focal points of effective teaching that makes students interested in words. Highlights of the second edition include practical insights from researchers and more explicit suggestions for working with multilingual learners. The new SAIL framework emphasizes the importance of connecting word study with students’ background knowledge. Providing concrete strategies and a rich array of instructional tools, this accessible resource for teachers and teacher educators expands our knowledge about what makes vocabulary so important."--Pamela A. Mason, EdD, Senior Lecturer and Director, Jeanne Chall Reading Lab, Harvard Graduate School of Education "Filled with intriguing and delightful examples, this book will be an asset to upper-elementary and middle school English language arts teachers and reading specialists. The many examples of word lists and instructional practices include clear guidance on how to use the practices, with whom, and why. The second edition includes perspectives from literacy researchers as well as expert teachers, through firsthand accounts that expand on and provide grounding for Ganske's instructional recommendations."--Amy C. Crosson, EdD, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Penn State College of Education "Too often, understanding the power of words is reserved only for a portion of the classroom community--particularly eluding key populations such as low-socioeconomic status students and students with disabilities. In this updated second edition, Ganske provides explicit teaching strategies that are helpful for all learners. As a resource specialist provider who collaborates with general education teachers, I find the strategies in this book immensely useful. With Ganske’s work, now all students can have access to the power of words."--Laura Wilczek, MEd, resource specialist provider, Chula Vista Elementary School District, California-Table of ContentsI. Introduction to Word Study 1. Setting the Stage II. The Voices of Researchers and Teachers 2. Researcher Perspectives 3. Teacher to Teacher: Tips from Teachers for Teachers III. Word Study Instructional Activities 4. Word Study for Syllable Junction Spellers 5. Word Study for Derivational Constancy Spellers Appendix A. Performance Records Appendix B. Sampling of 100+ Important Math Words Appendix C. Sampling of 100+ Important Science Words Appendix D. Sampling of 100+ Important Social Studies Words Appendix E. Blank Word Card Template Appendix F. Homophone Rummy Answer Key: Sample Sentences Appendix G. Understanding Prefixes Appendix H. Applying Prefix Knowledge to Common Latin Roots Appendix I. Lesson Guide for Word Study with SAIL Appendix J. Recognizing and Categorizing Cognates through Morphology, Anita C. Hernández & José A. Montelongo Appendix K. Spanish Translations of Academic Vocabulary Relevant to Specific SAIL Components, Translated by Anita C. Hernández & José A. Montelongo References Index of Words Used in the Sorts

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Book SynopsisThis inspiring book shows how K-12 teachers, literacy specialists and coaches, and school- and district-level administrators can work together to make needed instructional improvements while fostering a lifelong love of reading and writing. The book presents collaborative leadership strategies and research-based best practices for creating joyful, effective learning environments. It includes ways to evaluate and recalibrate literacy programs for sustainable change, provide students with a wide variety of engaging reading opportunities, meet the needs of English learners and adolescent learners, partner with families, and enhance professional learning and development. Teacher-friendly features include practical tips and Stop, Think, and Take Action sections in each chapter. Several reproducible forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"The authors have done an excellent job of offering both initial knowledge for new teachers and deeper knowledge for ongoing learning about ways to support literacy growth across the grades for English speakers and multilingual students--and how to do this as part of a collegial team….The tone of this book is one of joy because it is chock full of real-world ideas that will indeed work for you, your faculty, and your students."--from the Foreword by Diane Lapp, EdD, Distinguished Professor of Education, San Diego State University; instructional coach and teacher, Health Sciences High and Middle College "An amazing book that shares powerful practices to implement immediately in our work. There are ideas in every chapter for those who perform various roles in schools, including district-level administrators and staff developers. Engaging 'Lit Ideas' woven throughout the book offer practical tips to bring joy to our readers and writers of all ages. I appreciate the stories from classrooms and schools and the authors' suggestions for other resources to explore. This book should be on the shelf of every educator who believes in the potential of literacy to change lives."--Julia Reynolds, PhD, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Allendale Public Schools, Michigan "Outlines a framework that empowers literacy professionals--from classroom teachers to literacy specialists to principals--to be innovators in curriculum and pedagogy. The idea of bringing joy into the classroom to help students realize their potential as readers and writers is powerfully student centered. The book includes small and big ideas for working together in a school to make a difference in the literacy development of students. Students in my literacy coaching course will find that the text provides a practical and relevant roadmap to support systemic work. The book is full of practical 'do-now' ideas as well as suggestions for bigger systemic processes, and its conversational style makes it approachable and relatable."--Catherine M. Kelly, PhD, Department of Education, St. Catherine University "Kunz, Hall, and Lella deliver an encouraging and practical guide to making changes in literacy teaching at the school or district level. Acknowledging the challenges of being a changemaker, the authors offer practical strategies for supporting professional development, encouraging the adoption of new teaching techniques, and welcoming the voices of students and parents. Ways to improve the experiences of young learners, adolescent learners, and multilingual learners are specifically addressed. The authors' enthusiastic voices and detailed suggestions will inspire and prepare readers to lead the way to sustainable change."--Susan Dougherty, EdD, College of Education and Human Services, Rider University-Table of ContentsForeword, Diane Lapp 1. Shared Literacy Leadership: Getting Involved on Behalf of All Readers and Writers 2. Engaging and Joyful Literacy Leadership 3. Telling Your School or District’s Literacy “Story” 4. Rethinking Professional Development and Professional Learning Communities: Teacher-Centered Opportunities for Authentic Buy-In 5. Recalibrating Literacy Programs: What Makes the Best Learning Environment? 6. Recalibrating Literacy Programs: What Works for Early Literacy? 7. Recalibrating Literacy Programs: What Works for Adolescent Learners? 8. “Eyes Lit Up With Joy”: Advocating for Multilingual Learners 9. Family Literacy 10. New Literacies and Technology References Index

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Book SynopsisThis inspiring book shows how K-12 teachers, literacy specialists and coaches, and school- and district-level administrators can work together to make needed instructional improvements while fostering a lifelong love of reading and writing. The book presents collaborative leadership strategies and research-based best practices for creating joyful, effective learning environments. It includes ways to evaluate and recalibrate literacy programs for sustainable change, provide students with a wide variety of engaging reading opportunities, meet the needs of English learners and adolescent learners, partner with families, and enhance professional learning and development. Teacher-friendly features include practical tips and Stop, Think, and Take Action sections in each chapter. Several reproducible forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"The authors have done an excellent job of offering both initial knowledge for new teachers and deeper knowledge for ongoing learning about ways to support literacy growth across the grades for English speakers and multilingual students--and how to do this as part of a collegial team….The tone of this book is one of joy because it is chock full of real-world ideas that will indeed work for you, your faculty, and your students."--from the Foreword by Diane Lapp, EdD, Distinguished Professor of Education, San Diego State University; instructional coach and teacher, Health Sciences High and Middle College "An amazing book that shares powerful practices to implement immediately in our work. There are ideas in every chapter for those who perform various roles in schools, including district-level administrators and staff developers. Engaging 'Lit Ideas' woven throughout the book offer practical tips to bring joy to our readers and writers of all ages. I appreciate the stories from classrooms and schools and the authors' suggestions for other resources to explore. This book should be on the shelf of every educator who believes in the potential of literacy to change lives."--Julia Reynolds, PhD, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Allendale Public Schools, Michigan "Outlines a framework that empowers literacy professionals--from classroom teachers to literacy specialists to principals--to be innovators in curriculum and pedagogy. The idea of bringing joy into the classroom to help students realize their potential as readers and writers is powerfully student centered. The book includes small and big ideas for working together in a school to make a difference in the literacy development of students. Students in my literacy coaching course will find that the text provides a practical and relevant roadmap to support systemic work. The book is full of practical 'do-now' ideas as well as suggestions for bigger systemic processes, and its conversational style makes it approachable and relatable."--Catherine M. Kelly, PhD, Department of Education, St. Catherine University "Kunz, Hall, and Lella deliver an encouraging and practical guide to making changes in literacy teaching at the school or district level. Acknowledging the challenges of being a changemaker, the authors offer practical strategies for supporting professional development, encouraging the adoption of new teaching techniques, and welcoming the voices of students and parents. Ways to improve the experiences of young learners, adolescent learners, and multilingual learners are specifically addressed. The authors' enthusiastic voices and detailed suggestions will inspire and prepare readers to lead the way to sustainable change."--Susan Dougherty, EdD, College of Education and Human Services, Rider University-Table of ContentsForeword, Diane Lapp 1. Shared Literacy Leadership: Getting Involved on Behalf of All Readers and Writers 2. Engaging and Joyful Literacy Leadership 3. Telling Your School or District’s Literacy “Story” 4. Rethinking Professional Development and Professional Learning Communities: Teacher-Centered Opportunities for Authentic Buy-In 5. Recalibrating Literacy Programs: What Makes the Best Learning Environment? 6. Recalibrating Literacy Programs: What Works for Early Literacy? 7. Recalibrating Literacy Programs: What Works for Adolescent Learners? 8. “Eyes Lit Up With Joy”: Advocating for Multilingual Learners 9. Family Literacy 10. New Literacies and Technology References Index

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Book SynopsisTo develop strong disciplinary literacy skills, middle and high school students need to engage with diverse types of challenging texts in every content area. This book provides a blueprint for constructing literacy-rich instructional units in English language arts, science, and social studies. The authors describe how to design interconnected text sets and plan lessons that support learning and engagement before, during, and after reading. Presented are ways to build academic vocabulary and background knowledge, teach research-based comprehension strategies, and guide effective discussions and text-based writing activities. Chapters also cover how to teach students to write argumentative, informative, and narrative essays, and to conduct discipline-specific inquiry. Special features include sample text sets and 24 reproducible planning templates and other teaching tools; purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convTrade Review"Lewis and Strong have integrated all of the important components of planning literacy-based instruction in any discipline. Finally, a reference for teachers that includes evidence-based strategies, connections to research, and realistic ways to utilize a range of high-quality texts."--Cary B. Riches, EdD, Executive Director of Secondary Education, Brandywine School District, Wilmington, Delaware "I plan to use this book as the main text in a content literacy course for both practicing and preservice teachers. The descriptions of research, explanations of strategies, and examples are accessible enough for beginners, but also clear and specific enough for those looking to extend and deepen their knowledge of the strategies and see them across multiple contexts. The book emphasizes ways to increase literacy development and content learning using science-based strategies, while recognizing that all children bring valuable knowledge and experiences to the classroom. I appreciate the authors' attention to both discussion and writing as essential contributors to comprehension, and I love the chapter on inquiry! We don't teach kids to read just for the sake of it; we want to teach them to be curious and read for real reasons."--Sarah M. Lupo, PhD, Department of Early, Elementary, and Reading Education, James Madison University “This book provides current and future secondary school teachers with clear guidance for designing effective disciplinary text sets and supporting students’ learning before, during, and after reading the texts. I appreciate the attention to writing instruction, including text-based writing, extended writing, and inquiry-based writing. This book is a great resource for disciplinary literacy courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.”--Bong Gee Jang, PhD, Department of Reading and Language Arts, Syracuse University "This comprehensive work is a 'must read' for preservice and inservice teachers, building administrators, and curriculum leaders. The pedagogical recommendations emanate from high-quality research and address complex concepts in understandable ways. This is an excellent resource for an interdisciplinary team of teachers and administrators to read together with the goal of reframing their use of reading, writing, and discussion to support students' learning in the content areas. In addition, this text could be used in undergraduate or graduate courses because the research is written in accessible language with realistic examples, but could also be used to extend thinking. Lewis and Strong attend to the development of strategic writers and readers and show practical ways to engage adolescents in developing these strategic behaviors."--Lynn E. Shanahan, PhD, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology, Amherst Central School District, New York-Table of ContentsForeword, Lyn Long & Bilinda Sikes 1. Introduction to Adolescent Literacy 2. Understanding Text Complexity 3. Designing Content-Area Text Sets 4. Building Background Knowledge before Reading 5. Supporting Comprehension during Reading 6. Conducting Discussions after Reading 7. Text-Based Writing to Promote Comprehension 8. Teaching Extended Writing 9. Inquiry in the Disciplines 10. Putting It All Together References Index

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Book SynopsisTo develop strong disciplinary literacy skills, middle and high school students need to engage with diverse types of challenging texts in every content area. This book provides a blueprint for constructing literacy-rich instructional units in English language arts, science, and social studies. The authors describe how to design interconnected text sets and plan lessons that support learning and engagement before, during, and after reading. Presented are ways to build academic vocabulary and background knowledge, teach research-based comprehension strategies, and guide effective discussions and text-based writing activities. Chapters also cover how to teach students to write argumentative, informative, and narrative essays, and to conduct discipline-specific inquiry. Special features include sample text sets and 24 reproducible planning templates and other teaching tools; purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convTrade Review"Lewis and Strong have integrated all of the important components of planning literacy-based instruction in any discipline. Finally, a reference for teachers that includes evidence-based strategies, connections to research, and realistic ways to utilize a range of high-quality texts."--Cary B. Riches, EdD, Executive Director of Secondary Education, Brandywine School District, Wilmington, Delaware "I plan to use this book as the main text in a content literacy course for both practicing and preservice teachers. The descriptions of research, explanations of strategies, and examples are accessible enough for beginners, but also clear and specific enough for those looking to extend and deepen their knowledge of the strategies and see them across multiple contexts. The book emphasizes ways to increase literacy development and content learning using science-based strategies, while recognizing that all children bring valuable knowledge and experiences to the classroom. I appreciate the authors' attention to both discussion and writing as essential contributors to comprehension, and I love the chapter on inquiry! We don't teach kids to read just for the sake of it; we want to teach them to be curious and read for real reasons."--Sarah M. Lupo, PhD, Department of Early, Elementary, and Reading Education, James Madison University “This book provides current and future secondary school teachers with clear guidance for designing effective disciplinary text sets and supporting students’ learning before, during, and after reading the texts. I appreciate the attention to writing instruction, including text-based writing, extended writing, and inquiry-based writing. This book is a great resource for disciplinary literacy courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.”--Bong Gee Jang, PhD, Department of Reading and Language Arts, Syracuse University "This comprehensive work is a 'must read' for preservice and inservice teachers, building administrators, and curriculum leaders. The pedagogical recommendations emanate from high-quality research and address complex concepts in understandable ways. This is an excellent resource for an interdisciplinary team of teachers and administrators to read together with the goal of reframing their use of reading, writing, and discussion to support students' learning in the content areas. In addition, this text could be used in undergraduate or graduate courses because the research is written in accessible language with realistic examples, but could also be used to extend thinking. Lewis and Strong attend to the development of strategic writers and readers and show practical ways to engage adolescents in developing these strategic behaviors."--Lynn E. Shanahan, PhD, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology, Amherst Central School District, New York-Table of ContentsForeword, Lyn Long & Bilinda Sikes 1. Introduction to Adolescent Literacy 2. Understanding Text Complexity 3. Designing Content-Area Text Sets 4. Building Background Knowledge before Reading 5. Supporting Comprehension during Reading 6. Conducting Discussions after Reading 7. Text-Based Writing to Promote Comprehension 8. Teaching Extended Writing 9. Inquiry in the Disciplines 10. Putting It All Together References Index

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Book SynopsisThis much-needed guide shows how to support teachers of adolescents in providing effective literacy instruction in the content areas, which can be intensified as needed within a multi-tiered framework.Trade Review"Wexler, Swanson, and Shelton provide outstanding information and tools for addressing the content literacy needs of secondary students with reading difficulties. The user-friendly explanations and examples of how to implement AIM Coaching will prove invaluable. The book provides concrete, research-based strategies for supporting individual teacher learning schoolwide. This is a useful, highly relevant resource for university courses and professional development efforts that deal with improving content literacy instruction."--Mary T. Brownell, PhD, Distinguished Professor, School of Special Education, School Psychology, and Early Childhood Studies, College of Education, University of Florida "In secondary education, all teachers are reading teachers, and many can benefit from the help of a skilled coach. That’s where this book comes in! There are few professional development resources to provide coaches with a systematic approach to support teachers and improve academic outcomes. Featuring clearly articulated research and well-crafted graphs, diagrams, graphic organizers, and worksheets, the book is both informative and practical. Educators will feel empowered as they acquire a deeper understanding of research-based literacy practices while also developing an arsenal of tools they can use right away across all content areas."--Whitney Stuart Anderson, MEd, Literacy and Content Instructional Coach, Hardy Middle School, Washington, DC "This is a high-quality, practical guide that secondary literacy coaches can use to enhance their own practices and those of their teachers, ultimately enhancing the literacy achievement of students who need additional supports. The authors have done an excellent job of translating recent research findings into clear recommendations that can be applied in schools immediately. The focus on ongoing professional development and coaching is innovative and has high promise of increasing literacy outcomes. This book will be great for both preservice teacher training programs and inservice professional learning communities; I look forward to integrating it into the teacher preparation program at my university."--Christopher J. Lemons, PhD, Graduate School of Education, Stanford University-Table of ContentsI. Introduction 1. The State of Adolescent Literacy 2. What Do We Do about These Poor Outcomes? 3. Common Schoolwide Support Models II. Instructional Practices Every Secondary Literacy Coach Should Know 4. Using Data 5. Challenges in Choosing Text for Intensive Instruction 6. Features of Effective Instruction 7. Evidence-Based Content-Area Literacy Practices to Support Students with Intensive Needs 8. Fidelity of Implementation III. An Adaptive Coaching Model to Improve Literacy Instruction for All Students 9. An Adaptive Approach to Literacy Instructional Coaching: Enhancing Intensive Instruction in a Schoolwide Literacy Model 10. An Introduction to AIM Coaching 11. Determining Teachers' Skill and Will Levels 12. Tailoring Support to Meet Teachers' Needs 13. AIM Coaching Case Study References Index

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Book SynopsisTechnology is integral to teaching in the English language arts. This indispensable guide shows how to teach and model digital diligence--an alert, intentional stance that helps both teachers and students use technology productively, ethically, and responsibly.Trade Review"Hicks takes readers on a powerful journey toward teaching students to be digitally diligent. The book provides a deep-dive exploration of purposeful activities that can be incorporated into asynchronous and synchronous instruction. Chapters on topical learning outcomes include teaching points and guiding questions that help teachers creatively customize lessons, assignments, and assessments. Hicks offers numerous examples of how technology can be used for connected reading and writing characterized by empathy, intention, and persistence. Whether you teach young learners or train future educators, you will learn much from this book."--Julie Coiro, PhD, School of Education, University of Rhode Island "Mindful Teaching with Technology belongs on the desk of every school librarian or technology integration specialist. The lessons that Hicks outlines are relevant and purposeful, and, for some learners, could be life altering. With the lessons, Hicks provides irresistible, ready-to-go tools and resources that can be adapted for different purposes. Readers will want to have a device nearby for digital play and exploration. Hicks is writing for right now--the timeliness and forward-thinking approach are part of what makes this book so special."--Kristin Patrick, MLIS, technology integration coach, Noblesville Schools, Indiana "Hicks introduces the concept of digital diligence and invites readers to engage in a deeper conversation about how we use technology. Framing tech use through a lens of digital literacy, Hicks continues his excellent contributions to the field by doing what he does best--providing practical lesson and activity ideas along with specific tools to achieve desired outcomes. English teachers of all levels and in all stages of their careers will find something new or reaffirming in this book. From teaching reading and writing to helping students navigate digital modalities, the book presents strategies for helping learners to engage purposefully with technology as a tool of literate life."--Kristen Hawley Turner, PhD, Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, Drew University-Table of ContentsForeword, Lesley Mandel Morrow 1. The Case for Digital Diligence in English Language Arts Classrooms - Interlude: From Synchronous to Real Time; from Asynchronous to Anytime 2. Planning for Purposeful Arcs of Instruction - Interlude: The Rationale for Focusing on Google Chrome 3. Protecting Privacy 4. Maximizing Our Own Attention 5. Popping Filter Bubbles and Breaking Algorithms 6. Understanding How Knowledge Gets Created and Circulated - Interlude: Repurposing Existing Materials and a Brief Overview of Copyright, Fair Use, Creative Commons, and the Public Domain 7. Extending Opportunities for Digital Writing 8. Embracing Opportunities for Connected Reading 9. Conclusion References Index

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Book SynopsisTechnology is integral to teaching in the English language arts. This indispensable guide shows how to teach and model digital diligence--an alert, intentional stance that helps both teachers and students use technology productively, ethically, and responsibly.Trade Review"Hicks takes readers on a powerful journey toward teaching students to be digitally diligent. The book provides a deep-dive exploration of purposeful activities that can be incorporated into asynchronous and synchronous instruction. Chapters on topical learning outcomes include teaching points and guiding questions that help teachers creatively customize lessons, assignments, and assessments. Hicks offers numerous examples of how technology can be used for connected reading and writing characterized by empathy, intention, and persistence. Whether you teach young learners or train future educators, you will learn much from this book."--Julie Coiro, PhD, School of Education, University of Rhode Island "Mindful Teaching with Technology belongs on the desk of every school librarian or technology integration specialist. The lessons that Hicks outlines are relevant and purposeful, and, for some learners, could be life altering. With the lessons, Hicks provides irresistible, ready-to-go tools and resources that can be adapted for different purposes. Readers will want to have a device nearby for digital play and exploration. Hicks is writing for right now--the timeliness and forward-thinking approach are part of what makes this book so special."--Kristin Patrick, MLIS, technology integration coach, Noblesville Schools, Indiana "Hicks introduces the concept of digital diligence and invites readers to engage in a deeper conversation about how we use technology. Framing tech use through a lens of digital literacy, Hicks continues his excellent contributions to the field by doing what he does best--providing practical lesson and activity ideas along with specific tools to achieve desired outcomes. English teachers of all levels and in all stages of their careers will find something new or reaffirming in this book. From teaching reading and writing to helping students navigate digital modalities, the book presents strategies for helping learners to engage purposefully with technology as a tool of literate life."--Kristen Hawley Turner, PhD, Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, Drew University-Table of ContentsForeword, Lesley Mandel Morrow 1. The Case for Digital Diligence in English Language Arts Classrooms - Interlude: From Synchronous to Real Time; from Asynchronous to Anytime 2. Planning for Purposeful Arcs of Instruction - Interlude: The Rationale for Focusing on Google Chrome 3. Protecting Privacy 4. Maximizing Our Own Attention 5. Popping Filter Bubbles and Breaking Algorithms 6. Understanding How Knowledge Gets Created and Circulated - Interlude: Repurposing Existing Materials and a Brief Overview of Copyright, Fair Use, Creative Commons, and the Public Domain 7. Extending Opportunities for Digital Writing 8. Embracing Opportunities for Connected Reading 9. Conclusion References Index

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Book SynopsisReading instruction is too often grounded in a narrowly defined science of reading that focuses exclusively on cognitive skills and strategies. Yet cognition is just one aspect of reading development. This book guides K-8 educators to understand and address other scientifically supported factors that influence each student's literacy learning, including metacognition, motivation and engagement, socialâemotional learning, self-efficacy, and more. Peter Afflerbach uses classroom vignettes to illustrate the broad-based nature of student readersâ growth, and provides concrete suggestions for instruction and assessment. The book's utility is enhanced by end-of-chapter review questions and activities and a reproducible tool, the Healthy Readers Profile, which can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"The title of this groundbreaking book says it all, affirming that educators must abandon a slavish loyalty to a prepackaged curriculum in pursuit of what is unique about each child—and that skills are not enough. Beyond attending to the cognitive skills that allow students to decode accurately, read fluently, comprehend, and even critique text, we as educators must also embrace the things that ignite and sustain readers in their quest for meaning. To truly understand readers, we must attend to the will and the thrill of reading along with the skill. Afflerbach shows us how."--P. David Pearson, PhD, Evelyn Lois Corey Emeritus Professor of Instructional Science, Graduate School of Education, University of California, Berkeley “This book offers a much-needed turn from focusing on the singular 'science of reading' to considering the multiple factors that are critical to developing healthy readers. The book helps teachers across grade levels to reflect on their practice and address the dynamic, interactive influences on students' developmental trajectories. It describes practical classroom-based assessments, including the valuable, easy-to-use Healthy Readers Profile."--Kathryn Champeau, MS, reading specialist/literacy consultant; past president, Wisconsin State Reading Association "Afflerbach shares his deep understanding of how readers learn in this brilliantly organized book. He helps classroom teachers, interventionists, and all educators to broaden their knowledge of reading and learning so that they can do the very best for every child. In order to individualize and personalize learning, we must consider the myriad factors that influence reading development and achievement, and recognize the assets each learner possesses. Afflerbach's discussions of metacognition, self-efficacy, motivation, and engagement will guide teachers to make a significant shift in their understanding. Written by a masterful teacher, this book is essential reading."--Adria Klein, PhD, Director, Comprehensive Literacy Center, Kalmanovitz School of Education, Saint Mary’s College of California-Table of ContentsIntroduction I. Teaching Reading or Teaching Readers?: Moving Beyond a Focus on Strategies and Skills 1. Why Teaching Readers Is Different from Teaching Reading 2. Experiencing Cognition, Affect, and Conation in Our Reading 3. Critical Concepts: Definitions and Descriptions 4. Teaching Readers: A History of Knowing Better Than We Are Doing 5. Testing, the Media, and the “Science of Reading” II. Teaching Readers: Examining the Factors That Influence Reading Development and Reading Achievement 6. Introduction to the “Other” Factors That Matter in Students’ Reading Development and Achievement 7. Metacognition, Executive Functioning, and Mindfulness 8. Self-Efficacy 9. Motivation and Engagement 10. Attributions and Growth Mindsets 11. Epistemology and Epistemic Beliefs 12. Conclusions Appendix. Healthy Readers Profile References Index

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Book SynopsisWriting skills are essential for success in the 21st-century school and workplace, but most classrooms devote far more time to reading instruction, with writing often addressed in isolation or excluded. In this insightful professional development resource and text, leading researchers discuss why and how to integrate writing and reading instruction in grades K-12 and beyond. Contributors explore how to harness writingâreading connections to support learning in such areas as phonics and spelling, vocabulary, understanding genre and text structure, and self-regulated strategy development, as well as across content areas and disciplines. Special considerations in teaching emergent bilingual students and struggling literacy learners are described. User-friendly features include guiding questions, classroom examples, and action questions that help teachers translate the research and concepts into practice. An NCTQ Exemplary Text for Reading InstructionTrade Review"One of the most important but underappreciated domains of literacy research is the link between reading and writing. Philippakos and Graham fill a chasm in literacy theory and research by assembling scholars who have devoted their careers to exploring writing–reading connections. I will use this book in my graduate-level literacy classes for both emerging researchers and future teachers. With its coverage of components and domains of literacy, applications to content-area instruction, and addressing the strengths and needs of distinct populations, this book does the literacy field a great service!"--C. Patrick Proctor, EdD, Lynch School of Education and Human Development, Boston College "Putting research to work, this text is designed to help educators see the complex connections between writing and reading needed to build effective learning opportunities for K-12 students. Establishing itself as the most current resource on this topic, the book is written and edited by leading scholars and researchers. It addresses the history of writing and reading instruction, elements essential to comprehensive literacy instruction, and the use of writing to support learning in multiple academic and learning contexts. The editors ensure their book is inclusive and relevant for educators working with a wide range of learner populations."--Susan De La Paz, PhD,College of Education, University of Maryland "This book does an excellent job of establishing the interrelation of reading and writing. Chapters demonstrate what a network of reading and writing practices looks like in a classroom, how this network can inform instruction, and how this can make the school experience more meaningful to and valued by students. I especially like how the chapters capture such a wide range of compelling issues and topics. I would assign this entire book or selected chapters in a range of secondary education courses on writing."--George E. Newell, PhD, Department of Teaching and Learning (Emeritus), The Ohio State University "Elementary and secondary teachers often struggle to balance reading and writing instruction. This book provides educators a clear rationale for why writing and reading should be integrated in the classroom, specific guidance for using writing–reading connections to achieve important literacy goals, and practical, research-validated approaches for leveraging these processes to build disciplinary knowledge and skills. This book is an invaluable tool for teachers, teacher educators, and professional developers who recognize writing, reading, and oral discourse as essential elements of students’ learning, and who want to take advantage of the powerful synergy of these processes."--William E. Lewis, PhD, School of Education, University of Delaware-Table of ContentsI. Introduction to Writing and Reading Connections 1. The History of Writing and Reading Connections, Timothy Shanahan II. Specific Applications of Writing and Reading Connections 2. A Tale of Two Closely Related Skills: Word Reading and Spelling Development and Instruction, Young-Suk Kim 3. The Role of Vocabulary in and for Writing, Margaret G. McKeown 4. From Talk to Text: Implementing Student Discussions That Matter, Deanna Kuhn, Mariel Halpern, & Sybille Bruun 5. Writing to Promote Better Reading Comprehension, Steve Graham & Adiba Nusrat 6. Genre and Text Structure in Writing and Reading Instruction, Zoi A. Philippakos 7. Assessment in Writing and Reading, Paul Deane 8. Self-Regulated Strategy Development: Reading Source Materials to Learn and Write, Karen R. Harris & Linda H. Mason 9. Writing and Reading Connections in the Digital World, Allison N. Sonia, Laura K. Allen, & Scott A. Crossley III. Writing and Reading Connections in the Content Areas 10. Integrating Writing and Reading Instruction in the English Language Arts Classroom, Carol Booth Olson, Jenell Krishnan, & Huy Q. Chung 11. Writing, Reading, and Social Studies, Nell K. Duke, Anne-Lise Halvorsen, & Abby Reisman 12. Liberation through Literacy in Science, Catherine Lammert & Brian Hand 13. Thinking Beyond Symbols: Writing and Reading in Mathematics, Sarah R. Powell & Michael A. Hebert IV. Writing and Reading Connections with Specific Groups of Learners 14. Writing and Reading with Emergent Bilingual Learners, Alison G. Boardman & Sandra A. Butvilofsky 15. Addressing the Needs of Students Who Struggle with Literacy, Michael A. Hebert, Pamela Bazis, & Tanya Santangelo 16. Integrated Writing and Reading Instruction in College, Charles A. MacArthur Index

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Book SynopsisNo two students in grades 4â8 are identical, and many struggle with literacy for different reasons. Using a teacher-friendly, hands-on approach, this eminently practical book walks educators through the nuts and bolts of literacy intervention in the middle grades. Highlights include âœNorth Starâ principles to orient instruction, an assessment flowchart, and extended case studies of three middle-grades learners. The book offers evidence-based intervention practices for targeting specific literacy components, including word recognition, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Teachers are guided to plan structured but flexible interventions that promote literacy growth and engagement. Sample lesson plans and clear, engaging figures illustrate how to make literacy intervention work for all students.Trade Review"The book leads with 10 powerful ‘North Star’ principles that guide teachers and school leaders to envision high-quality, purposeful, responsive, and practical literacy intervention in grades 4-8. This book will help preservice and inservice teachers to develop a comprehensive understanding of their students as active readers and to target areas of unfinished literacy learning. The book will be useful to anyone designing multi-tiered systems of support in literacy."--Stephanie Tatel, MAT, MEd, Coordinator of Literacy, Charlottesville City Schools, Virginia "As a reading specialist, teacher educator, and researcher working in middle-grades classrooms since 1982, I can attest that Flanigan and Hayes have produced an intervention resource that is both deep and wide. The authors weave theory and case studies in memorable ways that bring important constructs to life. Educators can rely on this book for research-based, explicit, systematic instructional suggestions--for guidance on where to start and where to go next. The practices in this book push hard for measurable progress that kids can see, because for middle-grades learners, there is no time to waste."--Kathleen J. Brown, PhD, Director, University of Utah Reading Clinic "In this exceptional, one-of-a-kind work, master teachers and mentors Flanigan and Hayes guide intermediate and middle-grades teachers to catch students 'before they fall.' The book provides the foundational literacy knowledge required to teach older students with significant literacy challenges. The authors reassuringly demonstrate how to assess, organize, and provide instruction that is developmentally based--so very rare in grades 4–8, yet so critical--thereby ensuring that instruction will be effective, motivating, and lasting. This book will be welcomed as a robust and powerful resource for undergraduate and graduate courses and professional development workshops."--Shane Templeton, PhD, Foundation Professor Emeritus of Literacy Studies, University of Nevada, Reno-Table of ContentsForeword, Katherine A. Dougherty Stahl 1. Middle-Grades Readers: Introducing Three Case Studies and Debunking Common Myths 2. Middle-Grades Literacy Intervention: “North Star” Principles 3. Start with Assessments 4. Building Automatic Word Recognition with Aliyah 5. Building Fluency with Aliyah 6. Building Vocabulary with Zach 7. Building Comprehension with Zach 8. Building Writing with Zach to Support His Comprehension 9. Building Engagement with Andres 10. Supporting Middle-Grades Students Across the Day Appendix. Differentiating During Interventions: Three Options for Organizing and Scheduling References Index

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Book SynopsisProfessional learning (PL) opportunities are essential for PreK-12 literacy educators, but too often these efforts fail to help teachers develop and deeply engage with their work. This forward-looking book describes keys to providing effective, sustainable literacy PL that values teachers over test scores and capitalizes on social networks and communities. The volume presents case studies of transformational initiatives tailored to culturally and linguistically diverse populations of teachers and students, varying school resources, urban or rural settings, and other factors. Issues of access and equity are emphasized throughout the book's discussions of innovative in-person, hybrid, and remote PL models. The companion website features 11 brief videos in which chapter authors provide engaging commentary on their respective topics.Trade Review"True to its title, this book conveys leading-edge ideas. It offers practical ideas for PL that ensures teachers and students alike are supported to learn and to sustain their learning. The book emphasizes that teachers must continually evaluate and grow their instructional practice through just-right, just-at-the-right-time learning experiences. It shares insights that will make such professional growth a reality. This powerful work is a major contribution to the development of teacher learning."--Diane Lapp, EdD, Distinguished Professor of Education, San Diego State University "This book shows the power of educators working together. When teachers and school leaders collaborate to find solutions for student literacy, students win!"--Wayne Tuttle, MEd, Assistant Principal, Kelly Walsh High School, Casper, Wyoming “From editors and contributors who have successfully implemented PL in a variety of contexts, the book offers detailed insights into issues of equity and sustainability. Readers learn about a range of practices drawing on the role of cognitive access, contextual fit, and agency to address challenges and opportunities associated with PL. This book could be used for graduate-level courses in literacy coaching and supervision. Courses on professional development/learning would benefit from the book, as it takes a wide lens on the overall concepts associated with PL."--Virginia J. Goatley, PhD, Interim Dean, School of Education, University at Albany, State University of New York "In my 30 years of research and involvement in PL, there have been many well-intentioned changes to PL practices--most of them linked to accountability, accreditation, and mandates. Teachers have lacked opportunities to improve their knowledge and pedagogy based on their own understanding of what they and their students need. This book is a breath of fresh air! School, district, and community leaders grappling with the complexities of literacy learning today will find numerous innovative ideas that resonate with their contexts and challenges."--Jan B. Turbill, PhD, School of Education, University of Wollongong, Australia "This volume takes seriously the importance of planning and delivering highly contextual PL for literacy teachers. Resisting the tendency to standardize, commercialize, and scale up PL, the editors and contributors demonstrate the imperative to understand and value the uniqueness of each context and the range of people in it. The adaptive expertise of teachers shines through. The book shows that when literacy PL is personalized, the outcomes are heightened levels of innovation, teacher agency, and sustainability. School leaders, department heads, early-career teachers, and student teachers will see themselves and others in one or more of the case studies, and through that process will better recognize the multiple opportunities and pathways to improve students' learning."--Beryl Exley, PhD, School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia-Table of ContentsIntroduction: Innovation, Equity, and Sustainability in Literacy Professional Learning, Dana A. Robertson & Cynthia H. Brock I. Professional Learning as Reflexive Growth-in-Practice 1. Developing Adaptive Expertise to Support Effective Professional Learning, Deidre M. Le Fevre 2. Innovative Hybrid Professional Learning at Redmond Mountain High School, Cynthia H. Brock, Leigh A. Hall, Erin E. Silcox, & Jeff Makelky 3. Professional Learning Designed to Cultivate Continuous Learning and Innovation, Cynthia L. Greenleaf, Mira-Lisa Katz, Mary Stump, & Gayle Cribb 4. Enhancing Secondary Teachers’ Opportunities to Learn about Comprehension in Culturally Sustaining Ways, Sarah M. Lupo, Dianna R. Townsend, & Rachel Knecht 5. Situated Professional Learning through Targeted Reading Instruction: Building Teacher Capacity and Diagnostic Practice, Steven J. Amendum, Heather H. Aiken, Mary Bratsch-Hines, & Leslie M. Babinski 6. Teacher Agency and Sustainable Learning through Literacy Coaching with Teachers of Adolescents Who Are Emergent Bi- and Multilingual Students, Jennifer Sharples Reichenberg II. Professional Learning in/through/with Social Networks and Communities 7. Equitable, Accessible, and Sustainable Professional Learning That Makes a Difference: The Case of the Aboriginal Reading Project, Pauline Harris 8. Whole-Community Early Literacy Improvement: K−3 Academic Vocabulary Instruction, Susan V. Piazza, Sarah Summy, & Robert Herrera 9. Using Digital Tools to Promote Teacher Agency and Enhance Teacher Professional Learning, Lauren Breckenridge Padesky, Dana A. Robertson, Alexis Barney, & Noelle Clark 10. Innovations in Elementary Literacy Coaching: Sustaining Coaching Practices in Virtual Spaces, Jacy Ippolito, Rita M. Bean, & Kristine Sacha 11. How Micro-Courses Shape Teachers’ Perceptions, Engagement, and Learning in Professional Development, Leigh A. Hall Epilogue. Creating Professional Learning That Works: Lessons for Going Forward. Leigh A. Hall Index

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Book SynopsisWritten and edited by experts in the field, this book provides a blueprint for weaving effective word study into the fabric of classrooms and schools. Provided are principles, ideas, materials, and activities for use with teachers in a range of professional learning contexts. Key topics include word study foundations and orthographic knowledge; implementing collaborative coaching models, learning huddles, and workshops; and word study strategies for young children, emergent bilingual students, and adolescents. Helpful reproducible tools include the empirically validated Word Study Classroom Observation Guide. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"Finally, a research-based, developmentally sound guide for literacy instruction and learning! This comprehensive work from leaders in word study provides multiple resources for literacy specialists and instructional leaders. It includes sample lesson plans, grouping configurations, reflection prompts, and a valuable protocol for observing and planning word study lessons. The book impressively brings to life the experiences of teachers across all levels--their struggles and triumphs with implementing word study. Presented are professional development models that promote continuity and lasting learning for all students."--Nurit W. Stites, MEd, learning facilitator and implementation specialist, Washoe County School District, Reno, Nevada "I can’t wait to share Word Study for Literacy Leaderswith my graduate students and advanced preservice teachers; I am already looking forward to the discussions it will generate. Further, I am excited to implement the techniques in this book in my consultation practice. I think inservice teachers will gravitate toward the practical approach. This book is full of ideas that are classroom ready and sure to improve teacher morale."--Sandra Martin-Chang, PhD, Department of Education, Concordia University, Montréal, Québec, Canada "An outstanding resource for understanding the scientific basis of word study and for implementing this approach in classrooms. The book also describes how to create the conditions that support effective implementation at a large scale. The chapters, written by top scholars in the area of literacy development, are packed with real-world examples and supplementary materials. This book would be an excellent addition to an advanced undergraduate- or graduate-level course for students going on to become the next generation of K-12 educators."--Andrew J. Mashburn, PhD, Department of Psychology, Portland State University-Table of ContentsForeword, Shane Templeton, Marcia Invernizzi, and Francine R. Johnston I. Foundations of Word Study and Professional Learning 1. Foundations of Word Study Instruction, Donald R. Bear, Amy Frederick, Darl Kiernan, & Anne C. Ittner 2. Professional Learning and Word Study, Anne C. Ittner, Amy Frederick, Darl Kiernan, & Donald R. Bear II. Coaching Word Study Instruction 3. Using the Word Study Classroom Observation Guide to Stimulate Professional Reflection and Growth, Kristin M. Gehsmann 4. Learning Huddles: Collaborating to Improve Word Study Instruction, Darl Kiernan & Kim Austin 5. Literacy Coaching Approaches in Word Study, Sarah Negrete, Treena Parker, & Shari Dunn 6. The Promise of Virtual Coaching for Professional Learning in Word Study and Beyond, Kristin Burger & Anna Jennerjohn III. Professional Learning in Different Word Study Settings 7. How Do You Help Teachers Strategically Support Emergent Bilinguals?, Lori Helman & Anne C. Ittner 8. Support and Insight for Teachers of Young Children, Laura Tortorelli & Annmarie Petrozzelli Spear 9. Expanding Possibilities for Multimodal Word Study Instruction Using a Design Thinking Approach, Maggie Struck & Elizabeth Weise 10. Preparing Preservice Teachers to Teach Developmental Word Study in Diverse Classrooms, Hiawatha Smith & Amy Frederick 11 Developing Professional Knowledge to Implement Word Study Interventions, Latisha Hayes 12. Engaging Teachers of Adolescent Readers in Vocabulary-Focused Professional Learning, Madison Weary & Kevin Flanigan 13. Metalinguistic Journeys: Supporting Secondary Teachers with Academic Vocabulary Instruction, Dianna Townsend & Rachel Knecht 14. Getting Administrators on Board, Alisa Simeral Appendix: Word Study Classroom Observation Guide Index

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Book SynopsisWritten and edited by experts in the field, this book provides a blueprint for weaving effective word study into the fabric of classrooms and schools. Provided are principles, ideas, materials, and activities for use with teachers in a range of professional learning contexts. Key topics include word study foundations and orthographic knowledge; implementing collaborative coaching models, learning huddles, and workshops; and word study strategies for young children, emergent bilingual students, and adolescents. Helpful reproducible tools include the empirically validated Word Study Classroom Observation Guide. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"Finally, a research-based, developmentally sound guide for literacy instruction and learning! This comprehensive work from leaders in word study provides multiple resources for literacy specialists and instructional leaders. It includes sample lesson plans, grouping configurations, reflection prompts, and a valuable protocol for observing and planning word study lessons. The book impressively brings to life the experiences of teachers across all levels--their struggles and triumphs with implementing word study. Presented are professional development models that promote continuity and lasting learning for all students."--Nurit W. Stites, MEd, learning facilitator and implementation specialist, Washoe County School District, Reno, Nevada "I can’t wait to share Word Study for Literacy Leaderswith my graduate students and advanced preservice teachers; I am already looking forward to the discussions it will generate. Further, I am excited to implement the techniques in this book in my consultation practice. I think inservice teachers will gravitate toward the practical approach. This book is full of ideas that are classroom ready and sure to improve teacher morale."--Sandra Martin-Chang, PhD, Department of Education, Concordia University, Montréal, Québec, Canada "An outstanding resource for understanding the scientific basis of word study and for implementing this approach in classrooms. The book also describes how to create the conditions that support effective implementation at a large scale. The chapters, written by top scholars in the area of literacy development, are packed with real-world examples and supplementary materials. This book would be an excellent addition to an advanced undergraduate- or graduate-level course for students going on to become the next generation of K-12 educators."--Andrew J. Mashburn, PhD, Department of Psychology, Portland State University-Table of ContentsForeword, Shane Templeton, Marcia Invernizzi, and Francine R. Johnston I. Foundations of Word Study and Professional Learning 1. Foundations of Word Study Instruction, Donald R. Bear, Amy Frederick, Darl Kiernan, & Anne C. Ittner 2. Professional Learning and Word Study, Anne C. Ittner, Amy Frederick, Darl Kiernan, & Donald R. Bear II. Coaching Word Study Instruction 3. Using the Word Study Classroom Observation Guide to Stimulate Professional Reflection and Growth, Kristin M. Gehsmann 4. Learning Huddles: Collaborating to Improve Word Study Instruction, Darl Kiernan & Kim Austin 5. Literacy Coaching Approaches in Word Study, Sarah Negrete, Treena Parker, & Shari Dunn 6. The Promise of Virtual Coaching for Professional Learning in Word Study and Beyond, Kristin Burger & Anna Jennerjohn III. Professional Learning in Different Word Study Settings 7. How Do You Help Teachers Strategically Support Emergent Bilinguals?, Lori Helman & Anne C. Ittner 8. Support and Insight for Teachers of Young Children, Laura Tortorelli & Annmarie Petrozzelli Spear 9. Expanding Possibilities for Multimodal Word Study Instruction Using a Design Thinking Approach, Maggie Struck & Elizabeth Weise 10. Preparing Preservice Teachers to Teach Developmental Word Study in Diverse Classrooms, Hiawatha Smith & Amy Frederick 11 Developing Professional Knowledge to Implement Word Study Interventions, Latisha Hayes 12. Engaging Teachers of Adolescent Readers in Vocabulary-Focused Professional Learning, Madison Weary & Kevin Flanigan 13. Metalinguistic Journeys: Supporting Secondary Teachers with Academic Vocabulary Instruction, Dianna Townsend & Rachel Knecht 14. Getting Administrators on Board, Alisa Simeral Appendix: Word Study Classroom Observation Guide Index

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Book SynopsisThe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on K-12 education have been pervasive and profound. This engaging book concisely outlines the current crisis in schools in the core areas of student learning, student and teacher mental health, and teacher burnout. Synthesizing original research, David T. Marshall and Tim Pressley offer in-depth descriptions of the disruptions caused by prolonged school closures and remote instruction. They also identify some positive changes, such as increased use of online resources and technology, flexible work models, and greater attention to social and emotional learning. Sharing key findings, concrete examples, and teachersâ own voices about what they need to succeed, the book provides clear recommendations for moving schools forward effectively and sustainably.Trade Review"An invaluable treatment of COVID-19 and schools. Employing a comprehensive literature review, analyses of school responses in all 50 states, international comparisons, and unique teacher surveys and focus groups, Marshall and Pressley detail the errors of feckless policymakers while giving voice to the teachers who struggled through the pandemic with much fear and little leadership. Ultimately, U.S. schools dramatically reduced academic content, harming the most vulnerable students both intellectually and emotionally. We must read this history so that we may never repeat it."--Robert Maranto, PhD, 21st Century Chair in Leadership, Department of Education Reform, University of Arkansas "Marshall and Pressley present a thorough, data-based evaluation of how schools' responses to the pandemic affected all stakeholders in our educational system. This book provides eye-opening information. It takes a deep dive into policies and practices that worked versus those that had a negative impact on students and teachers alike. The authors analyze an impressive range of sources to produce a fair, unbiased analysis. Not only does this book validate teachers' experiences with pandemic teaching, but it also identifies crucial lessons for governmental and educational decision makers."--Laura Cvitanovich, MS, Secondary English Instructor, Virtual Virginia, Virginia Department of Education "Marshall and Pressley concisely show how the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown affected students' learning and the well-being of students and teachers, while exacerbating inequities in our educational system. This book goes beyond analyzing facts--it synthesizes recommendations for positive change and responsive leadership. A 'must read' for educators!"--Heather L. Walter, EdD, College of Education and Human Development, George Mason University "This book is well-structured and thoroughly referenced. The authors make credible, evidence-based arguments about the effects of the pandemic on students and teachers. The book fulfills the authors' intent of amplifying teachers’ voices by including both qualitative and quantitative data. Importantly, the authors recognize that we have very few pandemic-based intervention studies on which to base the way forward, and so they have based their plan on best practices established pre-pandemic in combination with the new insights gained from teachers. I highly recommend this compelling, comprehensive look at the pandemic and the next steps forward in educational recovery."--Laura Sokal, PhD, Faculty of Education, University of Winnipeg, Canada "A thoughtful and fair reflection on an important intersection of public health and education. This book is informed by a well-rounded body of research, including robust data on teacher experiences during the pandemic. It provides important insight into the impacts of COVID-19 on K-12 education as well as a path forward to helping teachers better meet the needs of students and families."--Jeffrey Keese, PhD, Tift College of Education, Mercer University-Table of ContentsForeword, Harry Anthony Patrinos Preface 1. The Great Disruption 2. The Case against Prolonged School Closures 3. The Impact on Student Learning 4. The Impact on Student Mental and Social Well-Being 5. The Impact on Teacher Well-Being 6. The Impact on Teacher Labor Markets 7. What Changes Remain? 8. What Do Teachers Need to Be Successful? 9. Where Do We Go from Here? Lessons Learned from the Pandemic Appendix: Overview of Methodology References Index

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Book SynopsisThis book provides guidance for leveraging the power of instructional coaching and helping coaching programs succeed. It addresses the crucial importance of aligning instructional goals (content) with school, district, and community factors that influence the work of teachers and coaches (context).

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Book SynopsisFrom nationally known experts, this book provides guidance for leveraging the power of instructional coaching and helping coaching programs succeed. It addresses the crucial importance of developing practices that align instructional goals (content) with school, district, and community factors that influence the work of K-12 teachers and coaches (context). The authors present a framework and practical tools for embedding coaching into the fabric of school life, in service of creating equitable opportunities and outcomes for all students. Instructive features throughout the chapters include Framing Questions, Voices from the Field vignettes, Stop and Reflect opportunities, and Reflection Activities and Questions. Reproducible planning forms can be copied from the book or downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.

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Book SynopsisThis successful guide--now in a revised and expanded second edition--gives teachers effective strategies to support adolescents' development of relevant literacy skills in specific disciplines. Demonstrating why disciplinary literacies matter, the authors discuss ways to teach close reading of complex texts; discipline-specific argumentation, communication, and writing skills; academic vocabulary; and more. The book draws on revealing interviews with content-area experts and professionals in history, science, mathematics, literature, the arts, and physical education. Teacher-friendly tools include 21 reproducible forms that also can be downloaded and printed, Try It On practice activities, lesson plans, chapter anticipation guides, and links to recommended online teaching videos. New to This Edition *Chapter on assessment. *Chapter on disciplinary literacies beyond school--in civic, professional, and personal life. *Expanded coverage of math, more attention to evidence and sou

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Book SynopsisWell established as a teaching resource and course text, this guide to the "whats," "how-tos," and "whys" of reading assessment is now in a thoroughly revised fourth edition. Peter Afflerbach succinctly introduces major types of assessments, including formative and summative performance assessments, teacher questioning, and high-stakes testing. He provides an innovative framework (the CURRV model) for evaluating the suitability of assessments and combining them effectively to meet all students'' needs. Emphasis is given to assessing core reading skills and strategies as well as noncognitive and social?emotional aspects of reading development. Helpful features include detailed examples of assessment done well, within-chapter "Enhance Your Understanding" questions and activities, and 25 reproducible and downloadable checklists and forms. New to This Edition *Explains assessment in a science-of-reading context. *Increased focus on equity issues, plus updated theory and research throughout. *Chapter on assessing early reading. *Chapter on assessing digital and critical reading.

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Book SynopsisNow in a revised and updated second edition for today''s changing K?12 landscape, this book gives instructional coaches an innovative framework for building strong relationships and enacting positive change in schools. Emphasizing a systems approach, Rita M. Bean and Jacy Ippolito explain the multiple roles of the coach as change agent, facilitator, designer, and advocate. Vivid examples show how effective coaches draw on these mindsets in working with individual teachers and groups and in developing, implementing, and sustaining schoolwide instructional programs. The book is rich with ?Voices from the Field? vignettes; chapter-opening questions; and end-of-chapter discussion prompts, learning activities, and resources. Reproducible coaching tools can be copied from the book or downloaded from the companion website. New to This Edition *Broader scope--addresses coaching across all instructional areas, not just literacy. *Discussions of virtual instruction and coaching, the coach''s role in supporting equity, and other timely topics. *Significantly revised case study chapter, with three new cases. *Incorporates current research, lessons learned in the field, and the ongoing development of the mindsets model.

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Book SynopsisThis trusted text and teacher resource is now in a revised and updated fifth edition, reflecting key advances in the science of reading. It covers the whys, whats, and how-tos of systematic reading assessment in grades K-8. The authors provide a roadmap and practical tools for evaluating students' strengths and needs in each component of reading, resulting in a seamless integration of assessment, evidence-based instruction, and intervention. Essential topics include evaluating the comprehension of beginning readers, assessing older struggling readers, supporting English learners, and preparing diagnostic reading reports. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes 30 reproducible and downloadable tools, plus an online-only appendix with an additional multipage assessment. New to This Edition Explicitly connects assessment guidelines to the science of reading. New chapter on morphology and significantly revised chapters on orthography and assessment of holistic reading. Aligns with the NAEP 2026 reading framework and definitions. Fully updated research, additional instructional resources, and two new assessments--Text Analysis Tool and Reading Engagement Scale.

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Book SynopsisThis book translates the best current research on adolescent writing instruction into teacher-friendly practices that are easy to implement in todayâs diverse classrooms. Leading experts present instructional methods that are applicable across the curriculum as well as specific, proven techniques to build writing skills and promote critical thinking in English language arts, social studies, science, and math. Key chapters address multimodal writing and pedagogical uses of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Other essential topics include self-regulated strategy development, culturally sustaining writing practices, writing for college readiness, and teaching argument writing. Guiding Questions, classroom examples, and Action Steps in each chapter enhance the bookâs utility as a teacher resource and course text.

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