40 ways to support struggling readers in content classrooms grades 6-12 /

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Author / Creator:McEwan-Adkins, Elaine K., 1941-
Imprint:Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin, 2007.
Description:1 online resource (xxvi, 169 pages)
Language:English
Subject:Reading (Secondary)
Reading -- Remedial teaching.
Content area reading.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- General.
Content area reading.
Reading -- Remedial teaching.
Reading (Secondary)
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11224776
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Varying Form of Title:Forty ways to support struggling readers in content classrooms grades 6-12
ISBN:9781452297798
1452297797
9781483329703
1483329704
9781452294599
1452294593
9781412952057
1412952050
9781412952064
1412952069
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Print version record.
Summary:This work is about scaffolding - the process by which expert teachers support novice learners. The book contains 40 research-based and classroom-tested methods that teachers can implement to help struggling readers be more successful.
Other form:Print version: McEwan-Adkins, Elaine K., 1941- 40 ways to support struggling readers in content classrooms grades 6-12. Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin, 2007 9781483329703
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"The book′s major strengths are its ease of use and the range of approaches to address many different reading issues. You can read straight through for a host of ideas, or you can pinpoint exactly which kind of strategy to explore."

--Kristie Mary Betts, English Teacher

Peak to Peak High School, Lafayette, CO

"Bottom line: This book is reader friendly! Teachers in the content areas can quickly and easily find specific ideas to help students."

--Barbara L. Townsend, Reading Specialist

Elkhorn Area School District, WI

Help for students who are overwhelmed, feel confused, can′t remember, lack language skills, or just don′t get it.

In today′s era of accountability, teachers are expected to help all secondary students understand complex concepts and ideas and demonstrate proficiency on high-stakes tests. To promote success for struggling readers in all content areas, expert educator Elaine K. McEwan offers 40 user-friendly and easy-to-implement strategies in an invaluable text that includes three tables of contents (traditional, topical, and problem-solving) formatted for quick and easy reference.

Each of the 40 research-based and classroom-tested techniques features:

An intriguing quotation or definition to grab your attention A brief description of the method and suggestions for implementation Recommended resources to gain a more in-depth understanding of the method Research citations to demonstrate the power of the method to get results

Offering cross-references and advance organizers throughout, this book provides the specific yet comprehensive information you need to support all students with reading difficulties.

Physical Description:1 online resource (xxvi, 169 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781452297798
1452297797
9781483329703
1483329704
9781452294599
1452294593
9781412952057
1412952050
9781412952064
1412952069