This insightful book shows teacher how reading and writing instruction has evolved — where we were, where we are, and where we can go in literacy learning. It looks at a wealth of literacy techniques that range from group reading, to whole language, to synthetic phonics, to reading and writing workshops.

TEACH YOUR STUDENTS TO READ WITH PRECISION AND INSIGHT The world we are preparing our students to succeed in is one bound together by words and phrases. Our students learn their literature, history, math, science, or art via a firm foundation of strong reading skills. When we teach students to read with precision, rigor, and insight, we are truly handing over the key to the kingdom. Of all the subjects we teach reading is first among equals. Grounded in advice from effective classrooms nationwide, enhanced with more than 40 video clips, Reading Reconsidered takes you into the trenches with actionable guidance from real-life educators and instructional champions. The authors address the anxiety-inducing world of Common Core State Standards, distilling from those standards four key ideas that help hone teaching practices both generally and in preparation for assessments. This 'Core of the Core' comprises the first half of the book and instructs educators on how to teach students to: read harder texts, 'closely read' texts rigorously and intentionally, read nonfiction more effectively, and write more effectively in direct response to texts. The second half of Reading Reconsidered reinforces these principles, coupling them with the 'fundamentals' of reading instruction—a host of techniques and subject specific tools to reconsider how teachers approach such essential topics as vocabulary, interactive reading, and student autonomy. Reading Reconsidered breaks an overly broad issue into clear, easy-to-implement approaches. Filled with practical tools, including: 44 video clips of exemplar teachers demonstrating the techniques and principles in their classrooms (note: for online access of this content, please visit my.teachlikeachampion.com) Recommended book lists Downloadable tips and templates on key topics like reading nonfiction, vocabulary instruction, and literary terms and definitions. Reading Reconsidered provides the framework necessary for teachers to ensure that students forge futures as lifelong readers.

Contents: Objectives and the Learner, Linguistics and the Language Arts Curriculum, The Literature Curriculum, Speaking and the Pupil, Speaking Activities and the Pupil, Spelling and the Language Arts, Spelling in the Language Arts Curriculum, World Selection in the Spelling Curriculum, Vocabulary Development and the Pupil, Listening and the Pupil, Evaluation of Achievement in Language Arts, Reading and the Language Arts, Reading and Vocabulary Development, Reading and the Structure of the English Language, Designing the Reading Curriculum, Reading in the Content Areas, Making uses of Ideas Gleaned from Reading, Improving Teacher Questions in Reading Instruction, Testing and Evaluating Student Achievement in Reading, Handwriting and the Pupil, Writing in the Language Arts Curriculum, Writing Achievement in Education, Reading Poetry in the Language Arts, Poetry in the School, Grouping Pupils for Instruction.

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