02826nam 2200649 a 450 991046507070332120200520144314.01-282-79047-197866127904781-60623-282-7(CKB)2560000000068321(EBL)690491(OCoLC)676700614(SSID)ssj0000418001(PQKBManifestationID)12123672(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000418001(PQKBWorkID)10369254(PQKB)10440116(MiAaPQ)EBC690491(Au-PeEL)EBL690491(CaPaEBR)ebr10468539(CaONFJC)MIL279047(EXLCZ)99256000000006832120080617d2009 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrFostering comprehension in English classes[electronic resource] beyond the basics /Raymond Philippot, Michael F. GravesNew York, N.Y. Guilford Pressc20091 online resource (240 p.)Solving problems in the teaching of literacyDescription based upon print version of record.1-59385-883-3 1-59385-884-1 Includes bibliographical references and index.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.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 sSolving problems in the teaching of literacy.Reading comprehensionReading (Middle school)Reading (Secondary)Electronic books.Reading comprehension.Reading (Middle school)Reading (Secondary)372.41Philippot Raymond957242Graves Michael F957243MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910465070703321Fostering comprehension in English classes2168391UNINA