Author : Sheri Berkeley
Release : 2015
Genre : Education
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 060/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Maximizing Effectiveness of Reading Comprehension Instruction in Diverse Classrooms by : Sheri Berkeley

Download or read book Maximizing Effectiveness of Reading Comprehension Instruction in Diverse Classrooms written by Sheri Berkeley. This book was released on 2015. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With many students in Grades 4 - 12 struggling to read on grade level effective comprehension instruction is a top priority for mddle and high school teachers. This teacher-friendly supplemental textbook fully prepares current and future educators to help all students "read to learn." With a strong emphasis on teaching a wide variety of struggling readers, this concise introductory text gives educators research-based knowledge in reading comprehension and the practical instructional techniques they need to explicitly teach comprehension skills. The ideal foundational text on comprehension, and a great resource for in-service educators, this accessible volume equips teachers with the critical background kowledge they need to strengthn every readers's confidence and competence. Get teachers ready to: understand why some students struggle with comprehension; improve the comprehension skills of students with learning disabilties and English language learners; promote language development; identify pitfalls to common instructional practices and plan ways to differentiate for a wide range of learners; plan instruction appropriate for the type of text being used; and more. Teacher-friendly features include: vignettes that model instructional techniques; "Dig Deeper" features with research-based enrichment information; "Practical Applications" features with supplemental information and resources.