Reading Reconsidered: A Practical Guide to Rigorous Literacy Instruction
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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
• 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.
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Additional information
| Publisher | 1st edition (12 April 2016), Jossey-Bass |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 448 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1119104246 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1119104247 |
| Dimensions | 17.53 x 2.54 x 23.37 cm |
by Alex Quigley
This book is superbly researched and presented in such a practical and usable format (like ‘Teach Like a Champion’ before it). The sections are clear and well illuminated by example. The argument is sharp and compelling. It is a must read for English teachers and those interested in learning how to read and the debates around reading in schools.
by A reader
Many schools are moving away from the traditional carousel way of teaching reading and moving to whole class. As a school we had moved the whole class a couple of years ago but our reading results were dropping each year. We had had a go with cracking comprehension and vipers but it was really working. We visited another school who had massively improved their reading results and part of how they had done it was by following the advice in this book.
So I bought it, read it and delivered training to my staff. The book is easy to read and comes with a DVD that you can watch to see real in class examples. If you want to introduce whole class ready successfully in your school – this is definitely a book to read!
by Mr. J. J. Bald
Literacy is the foundation of education, and needs to be carefully taught beyond the initial stages. This book shows teachers and headteachers how to develop advanced, sustained reading, and integrate it into all of their work, so that children are in a position to succeed in higher education as well as in school. If I’d had this when I started, it would have saved me, literally, decades of work.
by Naomi
Great book, so many interesting ideas. Would highly recommend.
by Janice
As I read this book, I reflected on the ways it made sense, and how I had used some of the techniques sucessfully in the past, without really analysing why they had worked. I could be classed as biased, having read, and been a big fan of Teach Like a Champion, however, I can honestly recommend this incredible book. The links to the videos and resources were especially useful, if ‘Americanised’. If you want to improve your teaching practice and help your students to read effectively, this is one book that will help you to do this.
by asma alamer
This book is so engaging and loaded with practical strategies for teaching reading. It is a must for literacy teachers.
by Amazon Customer
Excellent read. – a must read for all teachers.
by M Farrelly
This book is a real eye-opener and will completely change my teaching habits for the better. A lengthy read but worth it!