Strategic Reading Groups

Guiding Readers in the Middle Grades
Jennifer I. Berne - National Louis University, USA
Sophie C. Degener - National Louis University, USA
Strategic Reading Groups
March 2012 | 136 pages | Corwin
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Differentiated reading instruction: An effective model for the middle grades

Strategic grouping can transform reading instruction in the middle grades from a hit-or-miss learning experience to a targeted, responsive one. This book features a practical and field-tested model for small-group differentiated reading instruction in Grades 4–8. Jennifer Berne and Sophie C. Degener offer a clear, detailed discussion of how to position this instruction inside middle school language arts or reading classrooms and simple, effective strategies for classroom management, groupings, and assessment. The authors explain how to

  • Balance brief strategic reading lessons with whole-class work
  • Structure and guide reading groups consistently
  • Assess students before and during reading groups
  • Cue students and gauge understanding as they read

Differentiating instruction is not the flavor of the month in education; rather, it is the essential orientation for maximizing student success. Strategic Reading Groups gives teachers the tools they need to differentiate reading instruction in the critical middle years, as students begin to read more complex, content-filled narrative and informative texts.

Contents

List of Online Resources

List of Online Resources

Foreword by Donna Ogle

Foreword by Donna Ogle

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Fitting Strategic Reading Groups Into the Middle School Literacy Block
  • 3. A Detailed Look at Strategic Reading Groups
  • 4. Listening to Fluent Readers
  • 5. Teacher Cueing During Informational Text Reading
  • 6. Teacher Cueing During Narrative Text Reading
  • 7. Materials for Strategic Reading Groups
  • 8. Assessment Prior to and During Strategic Reading Groups
  • 9. Managing the Rest of the Class During Strategic Reading Groups

Afterword

Afterword

References

References

Index

Index

Resources

Description

Differentiated reading instruction: An effective model for the middle grades

Strategic grouping can transform reading instruction in the middle grades from a hit-or-miss learning experience to a targeted, responsive one. This book features a practical and field-tested model for small-group differentiated reading instruction in Grades 4–8. Jennifer Berne and Sophie C. Degener offer a clear, detailed discussion of how to position this instruction inside middle school language arts or reading classrooms and simple, effective strategies for classroom management, groupings, and assessment. The authors explain how to

  • Balance brief strategic reading lessons with whole-class work
  • Structure and guide reading groups consistently
  • Assess students before and during reading groups
  • Cue students and gauge understanding as they read

Differentiating instruction is not the flavor of the month in education; rather, it is the essential orientation for maximizing student success. Strategic Reading Groups gives teachers the tools they need to differentiate reading instruction in the critical middle years, as students begin to read more complex, content-filled narrative and informative texts.

Contents

List of Online Resources

List of Online Resources

Foreword by Donna Ogle

Foreword by Donna Ogle

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Fitting Strategic Reading Groups Into the Middle School Literacy Block
  • 3. A Detailed Look at Strategic Reading Groups
  • 4. Listening to Fluent Readers
  • 5. Teacher Cueing During Informational Text Reading
  • 6. Teacher Cueing During Narrative Text Reading
  • 7. Materials for Strategic Reading Groups
  • 8. Assessment Prior to and During Strategic Reading Groups
  • 9. Managing the Rest of the Class During Strategic Reading Groups

Afterword

Afterword

References

References

Index

Index

Resources

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Guiding Readers in the Middle Grades

Jennifer I. Berne , Sophie C. Degener
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March 2012 | 136 pages | Corwin

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Differentiated reading instruction: An effective model for the middle grades

Strategic grouping can transform reading instruction in the middle grades from a hit-or-miss learning experience to a targeted, responsive one. This book features a practical and field-tested model for small-group differentiated reading instruction in Grades 4–8. Jennifer Berne and Sophie C. Degener offer a clear, detailed discussion of how to position this instruction inside middle school language arts or reading classrooms and simple, effective strategies for classroom management, groupings, and assessment. The authors explain how to

  • Balance brief strategic reading lessons with whole-class work
  • Structure and guide reading groups consistently
  • Assess students before and during reading groups
  • Cue students and gauge understanding as they read

Differentiating instruction is not the flavor of the month in education; rather, it is the essential orientation for maximizing student success. Strategic Reading Groups gives teachers the tools they need to differentiate reading instruction in the critical middle years, as students begin to read more complex, content-filled narrative and informative texts.


Table Of Contents:

  • List of Online Resources
  • Foreword by Donna Ogle
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Authors
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Fitting Strategic Reading Groups Into the Middle School Literacy Block
  • 3. A Detailed Look at Strategic Reading Groups
  • 4. Listening to Fluent Readers
  • 5. Teacher Cueing During Informational Text Reading
  • 6. Teacher Cueing During Narrative Text Reading
  • 7. Materials for Strategic Reading Groups
  • 8. Assessment Prior to and During Strategic Reading Groups
  • 9. Managing the Rest of the Class During Strategic Reading Groups
  • Afterword
  • References
  • Index

Recent Product Reviews:

“This is an excellent study of a heretofore under-used strategy for improving reading instruction in the middle grades. The writing is honest, accessible, and engaging. The content is authoritative, relevant, and detailed. I intend to acquire a copy for every teacher on my team.”
Joseph Staub, Resource Specialist Teacher, Thomas Starr King Middle School, Los Angeles, CA
"As general education teachers are being tasked with making sure all students are reaching standards, the step-by-step guide provided in this book makes providing one-on-one reading support to each student a reality."
Michelle Strom, Middle School Language Arts Teacher, Fort Riley Middle School, Fort Riley, KS
"This book clearly defines how teachers of all content areas can benefit from using Strategic Reading Groups in their classes."
David Callaway, Seventh-Grade Social Studies Teacher, Rocky Heights Middle School, Highlands Ranch, CO
"The contents of this book provide useful information for an area in dire need of attention at the middle school level."
Rachel Hanson, i3 ELA Content Specialist, Forsyth County Board of Education, Cumming, GA

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