This is a "heads up." Many of you are building your own professional libraries, and this is a good thing. As I have told you, in both Developmental Reading and Grammar classes, you may very well be questioned by experienced teachers and concerned parents about practices that are new to them and not understood. Your professional library is the source where you can turn to help explain the "whys" of activities. All of the books below are from Heinemann.
Kylene Beers and Robert Probst have written a new book that is wonderful. Notice & Note: Strategies for Close Reading introduces 6 "sign posts" teachers can teach students so that they can practice close reading. There are lessons included. There are also many printable forms that you can use with your classes. This is really good "stuff". Appropriate for Grades 4- 10. $23
With Rigor For All: Meeting Common Core Standards for Reading Literature by Carol Jago pairs YA literature with classics to aid comprehension, Uses CCSS as a teaching touchstone, and includes tips to motivate reluctant readers, a study guide, and guidelines for curriculum development. Appropriate for Grades 6-10. $21
Teaching Argument Writing: Supporting Claims with Relevant Evidence and Clear Reasoning by George Hillocks, Jr. Shows how to move from simple to complex arguments; Shares lesson ideas for writing and evaluating fact, judgement, and policy arguments; Includes handouts, activities, and discussion models. Appropriate for Grades 6-12. $24
Hi Lynn,
ReplyDeleteI just finished the Hillocks, Teaching Argument book. It was very fast and really, really good! I was a bit bummed that I read it in the midst of a persuasive unit, because I would have loved to incorporate the frontloading activities! Oh Well! Next year... :)