Building Communities of Engaged Readers

Building Communities of Engaged Readers
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 254
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ISBN-10 : 9781317678854
ISBN-13 : 1317678850
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis Building Communities of Engaged Readers by : Teresa Cremin

Reading for pleasure urgently requires a higher profile to raise attainment and increase children’s engagement as self-motivated and socially interactive readers. Building Communities of Engaged Readers highlights the concept of ‘Reading Teachers’ who are not only knowledgeable about texts for children, but are aware of their own reading identities and prepared to share their enthusiasm and understanding of what being a reader means. Sharing the processes of reading with young readers is an innovative approach to developing new generations of readers. Examining the interplay between the ‘will and the skill’ to read, the book distinctively details a reading for pleasure pedagogy and demonstrates that reader engagement is strongly influenced by relationships between children, teachers, families and communities. Importantly it provides compelling evidence that reciprocal reading communities in school encompass: a shared concept of what it means to be a reader in the 21st century; considerable teacher and child knowledge of children’s literature and other texts; pedagogic practices which acknowledge and develop diverse reader identities; spontaneous ‘inside-text talk’ on the part of all members; a shift in the focus of control and new social spaces that encourage choice and children’s rights as readers. Written by experts in the literacy field and illustrated throughout with examples from the project schools, it is essential reading for all those concerned with improving young people’s enjoyment of and attainment in reading.

Weslandia

Weslandia
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Publisher : Candlewick Press
Total Pages : 39
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ISBN-10 : 9781536228007
ISBN-13 : 1536228001
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis Weslandia by : Paul Fleischman

"This fantastical picture book, like its hero, is bursting at the seams with creativity. . . . a vigorous shot in the arm to nonconformists everywhere" — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Enter the witty, intriguing world of Weslandia! Now that school is over, Wesley needs a summer project. He’s learned that each civilization needs a staple food crop, so he decides to sow a garden and start his own — civilization, that is. He turns over a plot of earth, and plants begin to grow. They soon tower above him and bear a curious-looking fruit. As Wesley experiments, he finds that the plant will provide food, clothing, shelter, and even recreation. It isn’t long before his neighbors and classmates develop more than an idle curiosity about Wesley — and exactly how he is spending his summer vacation.

Building Classroom Communities

Building Classroom Communities
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Publisher : Solution Tree Press
Total Pages : 117
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ISBN-10 : 9781936765775
ISBN-13 : 1936765772
Rating : 4/5 (75 Downloads)

Synopsis Building Classroom Communities by : David Levine

Create a unified, caring classroom in which all students love to learn and feel a sense of belonging. Developed from the author’s experience, this resource helps you create an emotionally safe environment, teach empathy as a primary skill, and much more.

The Invisible Boy

The Invisible Boy
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Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages : 41
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ISBN-10 : 9781582464503
ISBN-13 : 1582464502
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis The Invisible Boy by : Trudy Ludwig

A gentle story that teaches how small acts of kindness can help children feel included and allow them to flourish, from esteemed author and speaker Trudy Ludwig and acclaimed illustrator Patrice Barton. A simple act of kindness can transform an invisible boy into a friend... Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody in class ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their group, game, or birthday party . . . until, that is, a new kid comes to class. When Justin, the new boy, arrives, Brian is the first to make him feel welcome. And when Brian and Justin team up to work on a class project together, Brian finds a way to shine. Any parent, teacher, or counselor looking for material that sensitively addresses the needs of quieter children will find The Invisible Boy a valuable and important resource. Includes a discussion guide and resources for further reading.

Communitybuilding in the Classroom

Communitybuilding in the Classroom
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1879097141
ISBN-13 : 9781879097148
Rating : 4/5 (41 Downloads)

Synopsis Communitybuilding in the Classroom by : Vanston Shaw

In this book Vanston Shaw includes lessons on relationship skills, active listening, conflict resolution skills, and affirmations are easily taught.

Belonging

Belonging
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 176
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015049626008
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Synopsis Belonging by : Mona Halaby

The author, a teacher, meets with her third grade students each week to discuss with them their issues with their classmates, whom they have complained about. The verbatim account of these discussions & the growth in understanding of each other is moving as they learn to live together.

Building Classroom Reading Communities

Building Classroom Reading Communities
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Publisher : Corwin Press
Total Pages : 337
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781412968003
ISBN-13 : 1412968003
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis Building Classroom Reading Communities by : Rita A. Moore

'Merges research-based Retrospective Miscue Analysis with adapted Socratic Circle discussions, thus empowering all elementary readers to collaboratively identify and verbalize reading strategies, individually experience ownership and control as readers, and effectively build both literacy and language confidence and competence within a united classroom community' - Marjorie R. Hancock, Professor Emerita of Elementary Education Kansas State University How can teachers ensure that each child becomes a better reader? Building Classroom Reading Communities presents a successful approach for motivating students as individual readers while encouraging peer-to-peer learning. By showing how to use Retrospective Miscue Analysis (RMA) and Socratic Circles together, the authors help teachers create a sense of community in the classroom and promote achievement for every student. The authors show how RMA--which develops students' comprehension and fluency by analyzing their mistakes as they read aloud--can be used to provide a window into each student's progress. The interactive discussion techniques used in Socratic Circles then extend learning in small groups and classwide. Teachers, literacy coaches, and others will find: - Assessment strategies and step-by-step guidance to implementing RMA and Socratic Circles - Insights on improving student skills in vocabulary, language structure, comprehension, and other key areas - Flexible, adaptable techniques for readers of all abilities - Numerous vignettes showing the use of RMA with Socratic Circles in the classroom.

School Community Branch Libraries

School Community Branch Libraries
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 102
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ISBN-10 : UIUC:30112045826523
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (23 Downloads)

Synopsis School Community Branch Libraries by : City Club of Chicago. Education committee