This practical guide presents inspiring, research-based activities for teaching students in grades K–12 how to read and think critically about informational texts. With five essential types of strategies, seasoned and preservice teachers learn ways to help students select engaging, challenging reading materials; develop their knowledge of history, science, and other content areas; master vocabulary that aids understanding; build essential comprehension skills across the curriculum; and write effectively about texts they have read. Each of the 35 strategies features a helpful reproducible worksheet in a large-size format. The teacher-friendly appendix lists recommended books, magazines, and websites for each grade level.
- ISBN10 1606239260
- ISBN13 9781606239261
- Publish Date 15 October 2010
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 6 August 2016
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Guilford Publications
- Format Paperback
- Pages 176
- Language English