Engaging Readers Supporting All Students in Knowledge-Driven Reading, Grades 4-8
Engaging Readers Supporting All Students in Knowledge-Driven Reading, Grades 4-8 by Dana A. Robertson, published by Bloomsbury Academic on March 17, 2017, is a comprehensive resource designed for educators working with upper elementary and middle school students. This 204-page book explores the challenges teachers face in engaging students who struggle with academic work, particularly in reading. It examines current research on instructional principles and offers actionable strategies that educators can implement to foster productive reading environments.
Readers will find a detailed analysis of how to translate research into effective teaching practices that enhance students’ purposeful use of literacy for knowledge acquisition. The book integrates theoretical principles with practical examples of classroom instruction and thematic teaching across various subjects. By illustrating how teachers can support students in navigating complex texts, this edition provides a holistic approach to creating engaging learning experiences for all learners in grades 4-8.
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An important goal of teachers is to get all students, especially those in the upper elementary and middle grades who struggle with academic work, engaged in reading. This book examines current research on instructional principles and actions related to engaged reading. It shows how teachers can translate this research into evidence-based actions that promote productive instructional contexts and focus students’ purposeful use of literacy in acquiring knowledge. The authors integrate descriptions of principles and actions with concrete examples of classroom instruction and thematic teaching across disciplinary contexts and demonstrate how teachers might mediate students’ reading of complex texts. The book provides readers with a vivid picture of the complexities of teaching reading in the upper elementary and middle grades. In particular, the book blends individual principles and practices into a holistic approach to creating productive and engaged learning environments for all upper elementary and middle grade learners.
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