{"product_id":"paving-the-way-in-reading-and-writing-strategies-and-activities-to-support-struggling-students-in-grades-6-12-paperback-softback-9780787964146","title":"Paving the Way in Reading and Writing; Strategies and Activities to Support Struggling Students in Grades 6-12 (Paperback \/ softback) 9780787964146","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePaving the Way in Reading and Writing\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eStrategies and Activities to Support Struggling Students in Grades 6-12\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eLarry G. Lewin (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780787964146, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 28 March 2003\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e272 pages, Drawings: 10 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 18 x 1.9 cm, 0.431 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaving 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.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface.\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.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Education [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Education\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Education%20%5BJN%5D%22\"\u003eJN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52410672283928,"sku":"9780787964146","price":15.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780787964146.jpg?v=1784247806","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/paving-the-way-in-reading-and-writing-strategies-and-activities-to-support-struggling-students-in-grades-6-12-paperback-softback-9780787964146","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}