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Building Reading Comprehension Habits in Grades 612: A Toolkit of Classroom Activities, Second Edition,New
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Middle and high school coaches and content teachers: Here are great suggestions for teaching comprehension skills to students at varied reading levels and from different cultures and linguistic backgrounds.This second edition of Jeff Zwiers' bestseller features more than 80 classroomtested, researchbased ideas. These engaging activities are organized around six strategies of reading comprehension that need to become habits:Organizing text information by sculpting the main idea and summarizingConnecting to background knowledgeMaking inferences and predictionsGenerating and answering questionsUnderstanding and remembering word meaningsMonitoring one's own comprehensionYou'll also find 35 reproducible graphic organizers and variations on the activities to help support English learners, struggling readers, and other students who need extra support.The International Reading Association is the world's premier organization of literacy professionals. Our titles promote reading by providing professional development to continuously advance the quality of literacy instruction and research.Researchbased, classroomtested, and peerreviewed, IRA titles are among the highest quality tools that help literacy professionals do their jobs better.Some of the many areas we publish in include:ComprehensionResponse To Intervention/Struggling ReadersEarly LiteracyAdolescent LiteracyAssessmentLiteracy CoachingResearch And Policy
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- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: This book contains two hundred forty pages. It offers a variety of classroom-tested activities to enhance reading comprehension.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is paperback bound. This makes it lightweight and easy to handle for classroom use.
- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The dimensions of this book are eight point two seven inches in length, zero point seven five inches in width, and ten point five one inches in height. These dimensions make it a standard size for educational books.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: This book is suitable for middle and high school students. It is designed to support diverse reading levels and backgrounds.
- Q: How can I use this toolkit in the classroom? A: You can use this toolkit to teach reading comprehension strategies. The book includes over eighty engaging activities tailored for various reading levels.
- Q: Is this book designed for English learners? A: Yes, this book includes activities that support English learners. It offers variations to assist struggling readers and students needing extra support.
- Q: How do I keep this book in good condition? A: To keep this book in good condition, store it in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Handle it carefully to avoid creasing or tearing the pages.
- Q: Are there any specific cleaning instructions for this book? A: No specific cleaning instructions are needed for this book. Simply avoid exposing it to moisture and keep it away from food or drinks.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact the seller for a replacement. Most sellers offer a return or exchange policy for damaged items.
- Q: How does this book compare to other reading comprehension resources? A: This book stands out due to its research-based and classroom-tested activities. It specifically addresses diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for struggling readers? A: Yes, this book is appropriate for struggling readers. It includes strategies and activities designed to build comprehension skills effectively.
- Q: Can this book be used for literacy coaching? A: Yes, this book can be used for literacy coaching. It provides practical strategies that coaches can implement to improve reading instruction.
- Q: What strategies are covered in this book? A: The book covers six key strategies for reading comprehension. These include summarizing, connecting background knowledge, and making inferences.
- Q: Does this book include graphic organizers? A: Yes, this book includes thirty-five reproducible graphic organizers. These organizers help facilitate comprehension and can be used in various activities.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is Jeff Zwiers. He is recognized for his expertise in teaching reading comprehension skills.