Paving the Way in Reading and Writing

Preface.Teacher Acknowledgments.About the Author.ONE: Building the Twin Pillars of Literacy.Improving Reading and Writing in Every Classroom.Integrating Process and Visualization Approaches.A Four-Part Instructional Framework.Conclusion: Removing the Obstacles.TWO: Developing the Reader's Confidence: Prepare and First Dare.A Structured Approach to Support Strategic Reading.Schema Theory of Reading Comprehension.Easily Implemented Classroom Activities.Conclusion: It Takes a Village.THREE: Moving to Richer Comprehension: Repair and Share.Repairing Initial Understandings.Easily Implemented Classroom Activities.Sharing Understanding and Interpretation.Conclusion: The Right of Return.FOUR: Working with Literary Texts.Prepare and First Dare Exercises.Repairing Literary Understanding.Sharing Understanding and Interpretation.A Sample Lesson.Conclusion: Setting Students Up for Success.FIVE: Writing for Content Learning.Instructional Framework.Planning Assignments.Basic Writing Activities: Talking Back with Memos.Preparing Short Critiques: The Postcard.Expository Exercises: The News Article.The Informative Narrative.Repaired Editing Activities: The Sentence Opening Sheet.Conclusion: Making the Case for Writing.SIX: Developing Advanced Writing Skills.Synthesizing Content: Study Guide Activities.Persuasive Writing: Letter Activities.Expressing Ideas and Opinions: A Sample Lesson.Other Traditional Writing Assignments.Final Thoughts on Writing for the Share Stage.Conclusion: Sharing Content Understanding.SEVEN: Supporting the Task of Writing.Managing Writing in the Classroom.Making Use of Technical Tools.Building Spelling and Grammar Skills.Teaching Research Tactics.Conclusion: Smoothing the Road.Epilogue: The Work Ahead.Appendix: Web-Based Instructional Resources.Bibliography.Index.

Larry Lewin, a former teacher, is author of numerous books on teaching practice and consults nationally to school districts on professional development topics.