Overview

Each part of the FIVES Path to Full Comprehension connects to specific standards to develop high levels of competence in all learners. This book walks educators through helping students develop authentic, real-world skills, focusing on Facts, Inferences, Vocabulary, Experiences, Summary, and applying knowledge acquired to write cohesive paragraphs and essays.

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<i>The FIVES Strategy for Reading Comprehension</i> is a book about authentic comprehension that will not only help support students with the CCSS, but give them the tools to read with understanding and express their ideas. The FIVES strategy is a fresh perspective on mindful reading and expression. -- Katie Brown 2014 Washington State Teacher of the Year

Throughout The FIVES Strategy for Reading Comprehension, I found myself taking notes and thinking already about how this book will influence my teaching tomorrow! I especially appreciate the focus on ELL and intervention groups in each chapter. -- Jen Haberling 2009 Michigan Teacher of the Year The FIVES Strategy for Reading Comprehension is a book about authentic comprehension that will not only help support students with the CCSS, but give them the tools to read with understanding and express their ideas. The FIVES strategy is a fresh perspective on mindful reading and expression. -- Katie Brown 2014 Washington State Teacher of the Year Teachers will appreciate the concise language and the no-nonsense approach of The FIVES Strategy for Reading Comprehension to teaching reading strategies. -- Andrea Noonan Fox 2013 North Dakota Teacher of the Year Throughout The FIVES Strategy for Reading Comprehension, I found myself taking notes and thinking already about how this book will influence my teaching tomorrow! I especially appreciate the focus on ELL and intervention groups in each chapter. -- Jen Haberling 2009 Michigan Teacher of the Year The FIVES Strategy for Reading Comprehension is a book about authentic comprehension that will not only help support students with the CCSS, but give them the tools to read with understanding and express their ideas. The FIVES strategy is a fresh perspective on mindful reading and expression. -- Katie Brown 2014 Washington State Teacher of the Year

Author Information

Mary Shea is a professor at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York, where she teaches in and directs the graduate literacy programs. Previously, she worked for many years in western New York schools as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, and language arts coordinator. She is the author of five other texts for teachers, a chapter in an edited book, and numerous journal articles and teacher guides. Mary regularly conducts workshops for teachers, staff developers, and administrators. She recently was a visiting professor at St. Patrick's College in Dublin, Ireland. Mary has held leadership positions in local and state professional organizations and continues to work with and support these groups. Nancy-Jill Roberts works at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York, in the graduate literacy program as an adjunct professor. Her work there includes teaching and working in the clinical experience as well as teaching a course on the changing role of a literacy specialist. Previously, Nancy worked many years as a classroom teacher and literacy specialist in an elementary/intermediate parochial school in Buffalo.

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