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Record Nr.

UNINA9910465070703321

Autore

Philippot Raymond

Titolo

Fostering comprehension in English classes [[electronic resource] ] : beyond the basics / / Raymond Philippot, Michael F. Graves

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, N.Y., : Guilford Press, c2009

ISBN

1-282-79047-1

9786612790478

1-60623-282-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (240 p.)

Collana

Solving problems in the teaching of literacy

Altri autori (Persone)

GravesMichael F

Disciplina

372.41

Soggetti

Reading comprehension

Reading (Middle school)

Reading (Secondary)

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Our take on adolescent literacy -- Fostering learning from text -- Teaching for understanding -- Fostering responses to literature -- Teaching comprehension strategies -- Teaching higher-order thinking skills -- Vocabulary instruction in English classes -- Comprehension in context.

Sommario/riassunto

This valuable, research-based guide gives middle and secondary English teachers the tools they need to improve the comprehension skills of all their students. Core chapters explain specific practices for fostering learning from texts; leading students to a thorough, lasting understanding of subject matter; nurturing meaningful responses to literature; explicitly teaching comprehension strategies; and engaging students in higher-order thinking. An additional chapter highlights vocabulary instruction. Throughout, attention is given to building comprehension s