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Reading for Understanding: How Reading Apprentices hip Improves Disciplinary Learning in Secondary an d College Classrooms, Third Edition

Reading for Understanding: How Reading Apprentices hip Improves Disciplinary Learning in Secondary an d College Classrooms, Third Edition

Author: Greenleaf
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publication Date: 06 Jun 2023
ISBN-13: 9781119816546
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Description


Improve student outcomes in reading and literacy with the latest edition of this bestselling text
The newly revised Third Edition of Reading for Understanding: How Reading Apprenticeship Improves Disciplinary Learning in Secondary and College Classrooms is the latest iteration of the best-selling, landmark book in the field of adolescent literacy. The book contains strategies for boosting the reading independence of middle, secondary, and college students.
Research conducted by NSF, IES, and OIIhas validated the model taught in Reading for Understanding, demonstrating its effectiveness in raising students’ reading achievement levels.
The authors teach a clear and concise instructional framework for students at all learning levels, from those with special learning needs to those taking honors and Advanced Placement courses. The book also includes:

A direct correlation to disciplinary literacy, making the book an even more valuable resource in a wide range of classrooms
Explanation of the social and personal dimensions for building a foundation for engaged learning
Discussions of the value of setting aside dedicated class time for independent, silent reading
With collaboration tips that go beyond the classroom and advice on building a cognitive “reading toolbox,” Reading for Understanding is an indispensable resource for teachers at the Grade 6 and up, literacy coaches, reading teachers, community college instructors, and other school leaders.


Table of Contents


Forward
Preface and Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Engaged Academic Literacy for All
Chapter 2 The Reading Apprenticeship Framework
Chapter 3 The Social and Personal Dimensions
Chapter 4 Metacognitive Conversation
Chapter 5 Extensive Academic Reading
Chapter 6 The Cognitive Dimension
Chapter 7 The Knowledge-Building Dimension
Chapter 8 Disciplinary Inquiry
Epilogue
Assessment Appendix
About the Authors






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