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Joyful Reading offers teachers a differentiated instructional approach for motivating students at varied levels to discover the rewards and delights of reading appropriately challenging books. Authored by Sally M. Reis, an acclaimed scholar of gifted and talented education, the book describes the Schoolwide Enrichment Model for Reading (SEM-R), an easy-to-implement program that encourages students to read independently for a period of time during the school day on books of their own choice while supporting them in learning comprehension strategies. The program includes three phases:
  • a Book Hook component in which the teacher reads aloud from a high-interest book while engaging the class in critical thinking responses
  • a Supported Independent Reading component in which students are encouraged to select and read progressively challenging books while the teacher offers instruction through individualized confer-ences
  • a Special Interest component in which st

    Table of Contents
    Preface.

    The Authors.

    PART I: TOWARD JOYFUL READING.

    1. The Schoolwide Enrichment Model for Reading (SEM-R): Why now?

    2. Why Differentiate Reading Instruction?

    3. Reading Instruction Essentials.

    PART II: THE PROGRAM PHASES.

    4. Hooking Kids on Reading: Phase I.

    5. Supported Independent Reading and Conferences: Phase II.

    6. Facilitating Interest and Choice: Phase III.

    PART III: SUCCEEDING WITH SEM-R.

    7. Library and Classroom Management Strategies.

    8. Differentiated Practices to Challenge all Readers.

    9. Making Use of Literacy Coaches.

    10. The Program in After-School and Other Settings.

    Resources.

    A. Sample SEM-R Bookmarks (4).

    B. Reading Interest-a-Lyzer.

    C. Book Lists and Resources.

    D. Sun/Cloud Template.

    E. Reading Growth Graph.

    F. Teacher Log: Template and Examples.

    G. Student Log: Template and Examples.

    References.

    Index.

Joyful Reading Instructional Guide

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      Book details

      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 22 May 2009
      ISBN-13 9780470228814
      978-0470228814
      ISBN-10 0470228814
      Also in:
      Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy Primary and middle schools

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Joyful Reading offers teachers a differentiated instructional approach for motivating students at varied levels to discover the rewards and delights of reading appropriately challenging books. Authored by Sally M. Reis, an acclaimed scholar of gifted and talented education, the book describes the Schoolwide Enrichment Model for Reading (SEM-R), an easy-to-implement program that encourages students to read independently for a period of time during the school day on books of their own choice while supporting them in learning comprehension strategies. The program includes three phases:
      • a Book Hook component in which the teacher reads aloud from a high-interest book while engaging the class in critical thinking responses
      • a Supported Independent Reading component in which students are encouraged to select and read progressively challenging books while the teacher offers instruction through individualized confer-ences
      • a Special Interest component in which st

        Table of Contents
        Preface.

        The Authors.

        PART I: TOWARD JOYFUL READING.

        1. The Schoolwide Enrichment Model for Reading (SEM-R): Why now?

        2. Why Differentiate Reading Instruction?

        3. Reading Instruction Essentials.

        PART II: THE PROGRAM PHASES.

        4. Hooking Kids on Reading: Phase I.

        5. Supported Independent Reading and Conferences: Phase II.

        6. Facilitating Interest and Choice: Phase III.

        PART III: SUCCEEDING WITH SEM-R.

        7. Library and Classroom Management Strategies.

        8. Differentiated Practices to Challenge all Readers.

        9. Making Use of Literacy Coaches.

        10. The Program in After-School and Other Settings.

        Resources.

        A. Sample SEM-R Bookmarks (4).

        B. Reading Interest-a-Lyzer.

        C. Book Lists and Resources.

        D. Sun/Cloud Template.

        E. Reading Growth Graph.

        F. Teacher Log: Template and Examples.

        G. Student Log: Template and Examples.

        References.

        Index.

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