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Do I really have to teach reading? This is a question many teachers ask, wondering how they can add a new element to an overloaded curriculum. The answer is yes; if teachers want their students to learn complex new concepts in different disciplines, they need to help develop their students reading skills.In Do I Really Have to Teach Reading?: Content Comprehension, Grades 612 , author Cris Tovani takes on the challenge of helping students apply reading comprehension strategies in any subject. Tovani shows how teachers can expand on their content expertise to provide the instruction students need to understand specific technical and narrative texts. Inside the book youll find: Examples of how teachers can model their reading process for students Ideas for supplementing and enhancing the use of required textbooks Detailed descriptions of specific strategies taught in context Stories from different high school classrooms to show how reading instruction varies according to content Samples of student work, including both struggling readers and collegebound seniors Comprehension Constructors : guides designed to help students recognize and capture their thinking in writing while reading Guidance on assessing students Tips for balancing content and reading instructionTovanis humor, honesty, and willingness to share her own struggles as a teacher make this a unique take on content reading instruction that will be valuable to reading teachers as well as content specialists.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Do I Really Have to Teach Reading'? A: The book focuses on helping teachers develop students' reading skills to enhance their comprehension across various subjects, particularly for grades 6-12.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Do I Really Have to Teach Reading?' is Cris Tovani, an experienced educator.
- Q: What age group is this book intended for? A: This book is intended for educators teaching students in grades 6-12.
- Q: What kind of strategies does Cris Tovani provide in the book? A: Tovani provides reading comprehension strategies that can be applied in any subject, along with practical examples and stories from high school classrooms.
- Q: Is this book suitable for new teachers? A: Yes, the book is suitable for new teachers as it offers accessible strategies and insights into reading instruction.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 144 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Do I Really Have to Teach Reading?' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2004.
- Q: Does the book include real classroom examples? A: Yes, it includes stories from various high school classrooms to illustrate how reading instruction adapts to different content areas.
- Q: Can this book help balance content and reading instruction? A: Yes, Tovani provides tips on balancing content teaching and reading instruction effectively.