Close Reading in Elementary School: Bringing Readers and Texts Together

Author:   Diana Sisson (Sisson & Sisson Educational Consulting Services LLC, USA) ,  Betsy Sisson (Sisson & Sisson Educational Consulting Services LLC, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   2nd edition
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9781032528939


Pages:   182
Publication Date:   06 March 2024
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Diana Sisson (Sisson & Sisson Educational Consulting Services LLC, USA) ,  Betsy Sisson (Sisson & Sisson Educational Consulting Services LLC, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd edition
Weight:   1.140kg
ISBN:  

9781032528939


ISBN 10:   1032528931
Pages:   182
Publication Date:   06 March 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Preface Meet the Authors PART I Understanding Close Reading Chapter 1 Defining Complex Text in the Classroom Why Is Text Complexity a Significant Factor in Reading Instruction Today? Measuring Text Complexity The Essence of Text Complexity Summary Book Study: Reflection Questions Chapter 2 Close Reading: Historical Perspectives and Contemporary Practices Historical Context Close Reading Comes to American Classrooms Reader Response Theory The Return of Close Reading Summary Book Study: Reflection Questions Part II Close Reading in the Classroom Chapter 3 An Overview of Close Reading Strategies Ten Steps to Creating a Close Reading Lesson Plan the Implementation Scaffold the Process Summary Book Study: Reflection Questions Chapter 4 Reading Across Literary and Informational Genres Literary Genres Informational Genres Summary Book Study: Reflection Questions Chapter 5 Strengthening Reading Through Targeted Comprehension Skills Reading for Details Using Both Literal and Inferential Understanding Theme, Main Idea, and Summarization Narrative Elements Text Structure Point of View Diverse Text Formats and Media Evaluate Arguments in Text Comparing and Contrasting Multiple Texts on the Same Topic Summary Book Study: Reflection Questions Chapter 6 Accelerating Learning With Increasing Levels of Rigor Bloom’s Taxonomy Webb’s DOK Levels Differentiating Academic Rigor Summary Book Study: Reflection Questions Chapter 7 Looking Deeper at Digital Text Evolution of Reading The Digital Brain Delving Into Digital Texts Academic Benefits of the Social Aspect of Reading The Use of Writing as a Physical Interaction With Digital Learning Summary Book Study: Reflection Questions Part III Linking Close Reading With Close Talks and Close Writes Chapter 8 Using Close Talks to Deepen Understanding The Power of Questioning Close Talks Text Questions Students Teacher Preparing a Close Talk Guidelines for Participating in a Close Talk Close Talk Procedure Close Talk Participation Rubric Benefits of Close Talk Summary Book Study: Reflection Questions Chapter 9 Close Writes as a Springboard Into Student-Generated Writing Reading-Writing Connection The Close Write Model Summary Book Study: Reflection Questions Chapter IV The Independent Reader Chapter 10 Building the Independent Reader The Power of the Gradual Release of Responsibility Teacher Modeling Interactive Think Alouds Guided Use of Whole-Class Close Reading Framework With Shared Text Differentiating the Close Reading Process in Small Groups and Paired Reading Using Feedback to Elevate Student Thinking The Independent Reader Closing Thoughts on the Transformational Effect of Close Reading Summary Book Study: Reflection Questions References

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Diana Sisson and Betsy Sisson, Ed.D.s, are international literacy consultants focusing on professional development and school improvement. They also serve as adjunct professors in the fields of teacher preparation, curriculum and instruction, educational research in literacy, and literacy instruction.

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