Teaching Reading in Middle School: 2nd Edition: A Strategic Approach to Teaching Reading That Improves Comprehension and Thinking

In this completely revised and updated edition of a best-selling classic, master teacher Laura Robb reflects on how her teaching has evolved over the ten years since the books initial publication. Drawing on current research and her most recent classroom experiences with students all over the country, Robb presents abundant new material, including fresh literacy vignettes that showcase lessons and learning experiences. She demonstrates how she has fine tuned her strategy lessons, focusing on helping students become more aware of why theyre doing what theyre doing. She expands her discussion of motivation, differentiation, assessment, classroom management, and moreincluding a whole new chapter on conferring. Robbs passion for helping adolescents become lifelong readers radiates throughout the book, and she offers new insights and innovative ideas for working with students at this critical juncture of their literacy lives. Includes printable forms, charts, and more! For use with Grades 5 & Up.