Teaching Reading in Middle School, 2nd Edition A Strategic Approach to Teaching Reading That Improves Comprehension and Thinking

by Robb, Laura

• ISBN13: 9780545173551
• ISBN10: 0545173558
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-07-01
• Publisher: Scholastic Professional

Summary

In this completely revised and updated edition of best-selling classic, master teacher Laura Robb, drawing on current research and her most recent classroom experiences with students all over the country, present abundant new material, including fresh literacy vignettes that showcase lessons and learning experiences. She demonstrates how she has fine tuned her strategy lessons, focusing on helping students become more aware of what they're doing. She expands discussion of motivation, differentiation, assessment, classroom management, and more--including a whole new chapter on conferring. Robb offers new insight and innovative ideas for working with students at this critical juncture of their literacy lives. Includes a CD with forms, charts, and more.

Author Biography

Laura Robb is the author of several best-selling professional books and resources, including Differentiating Reading Instruction, Teaching Reading in Middle School, and Teaching Reading: A Differentiated Approach. A teacher and consultant with more than 40 years experience in the classroom, she currently leads in-service workshops in diverse settings all over the country, writes extensively, and presents regularly at literacy conferences. She lives in Winchester, Virginia.