{"product_id":"paving-the-way-in-reading-and-writing-isbn-9780787964146","title":"Paving the Way in Reading and Writing","description":"Paving the Way in Reading and Writing offers secondaryteachers from across the content areas a structured approach formotivating reluctant and disengaged students to tackle difficultreading and writing assignments and thus boost their potential foracademic success. Drawing on relevant theory and research and theauthor's extensive experience as a teacher and teacher trainer, thebook presents an arsenal of practical instructional strategiesalong with teacher-tested tools, techniques, and activities forhelping students improve their comprehension of informational andliterary text as well as strengthen their written communications.Activities combining reading and writing tasks are emphasized alongwith graphic exercises for engaging the more visually orientedstudents. The book also provides guidance on using the computer asa literacy tool and on improving students' grammar, spelling, andresearch skills. In addition, it offers extensive listings ofweb-based instructional resources. Preface.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Teacher Acknowledgments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e About the Author.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ONE: Building the Twin Pillars of Literacy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Improving Reading and Writing in Every Classroom.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Integrating Process and Visualization Approaches.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Four-Part Instructional Framework.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Conclusion: Removing the Obstacles.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e TWO: Developing the Reader's Confidence: Prepare and FirstDare.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Structured Approach to Support Strategic Reading.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Schema Theory of Reading Comprehension.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Easily Implemented Classroom Activities.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Conclusion: It Takes a Village.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e THREE: Moving to Richer Comprehension: Repair and Share.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Repairing Initial Understandings.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Easily Implemented Classroom Activities.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Sharing Understanding and Interpretation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Conclusion: The Right of Return.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e FOUR: Working with Literary Texts.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Prepare and First Dare Exercises.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Repairing Literary Understanding.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Sharing Understanding and Interpretation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Sample Lesson.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Conclusion: Setting Students Up for Success.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e FIVE: Writing for Content Learning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Instructional Framework.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Planning Assignments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Basic Writing Activities: Talking Back with Memos.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Preparing Short Critiques: The Postcard.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Expository Exercises: The News Article.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Informative Narrative.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Repaired Editing Activities: The Sentence Opening Sheet.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Conclusion: Making the Case for Writing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e SIX: Developing Advanced Writing Skills.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Synthesizing Content: Study Guide Activities.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Persuasive Writing: Letter Activities.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Expressing Ideas and Opinions: A Sample Lesson.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Other Traditional Writing Assignments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Final Thoughts on Writing for the Share Stage.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Conclusion: Sharing Content Understanding.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e SEVEN: Supporting the Task of Writing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Managing Writing in the Classroom.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Making Use of Technical Tools.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Building Spelling and Grammar Skills.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Teaching Research Tactics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Conclusion: Smoothing the Road.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Epilogue: The Work Ahead.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix: Web-Based Instructional Resources.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bibliography.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index. Larry Lewin, a former teacher, is author of numerous bookson teaching practice and consults nationally to school districts onprofessional development topics.  \u003ci\u003ePaving the Way in Reading and Writing\u003c\/i\u003e offers secondary teachers from across the content areas a structured approach for motivating reluctant and disengaged students to tackle difficult reading and writing assignments and thus boost their potential for academic success. Drawing on relevant theory and research and the author's extensive experience as a teacher and teacher trainer, the book presents an arsenal of practical instructional strategies along with teacher-tested tools, techniques, and activities for helping students improve their comprehension of informational and literary text as well as strengthen their written communications. Activities combining reading and writing tasks are emphasized along with graphic exercises for engaging the more visually oriented students. The book also provides guidance on using the computer as a literacy tool and on improving students' grammar, spelling, and research skills. In addition, it offers extensive listings of web-based instructional resources.  \u003cp\u003e\"Lewin's emphasis on effective instruction that integrates both reading and writing offers me just what I want most from a book: useful classroom strategies based on both research and master teacher's experience with real kids. . . . a welcome addition to my toolbox of useful books.\"\u003cbr\u003e  — Jim Burke, author, \u003ci\u003eThe English Teacher's Companion: A Complete Guide to Classroom, Curriculum, and the Profession\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Reader's Handbook: A Student Guide for Reading and Learning\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Paves the way for secondary teachers to get excited again about teaching reading and writing. Lewin reminds us 'with fresh ideas' how important surprise and variety are in sparking the adolescent intellect.\"\u003cbr\u003e  — Shelly Curtsinger, Irving High School Reading Teacher\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Friendly and practical . . . . Educators at all levels will find this easy to use.\"\u003cbr\u003e  — Merdith Pike-Baky, teacher and consultant, Bay Area Writing Project and project coordinator, Education Task Force, Larkspur, California\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Finally a resource for secondary teachers who face the toughest reading and writing challenges! Larry Lewin's book is brimming with field-tested strategies to support our most needy students.\"\u003cbr\u003e  — Tanis Knight former Teacher of the Year in Washington State\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989756788965,"sku":"NP9780787964146","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780787964146.jpg?v=1761785369","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/paving-the-way-in-reading-and-writing-isbn-9780787964146","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}