The Reading Comprehension Blueprint Activity Book: A Practice & Planning Guide for Teachers

Description

Grounded in the science of reading, this book is a practical field guide to intentional instruction that enhances reading comprehension skills for all learners. The activity book covers every section of the Blueprint: vocabulary, syntax and sentence comprehension, text structures, background knowledge, and levels of understanding and inference as well as expression of understanding. For each of these critical areas, this activity book gives educators: Clear and concise guidance on the what, why, and how of instruction Sample lesson plans that teachers can use as models for their own Instructional activities that help students build key skills needed for comprehension Ready-to-use tips for successful teaching "Try This" activities that help teachers reflect on and hone their instruction Supports for diverse learners, including students with learning disabilities and English language learners Reader-friendly definitions of important terms Links to multimedia content for further learning Perfect for professional development, this hands-on resource can be studied by individual educators, discussed in small groups, or used as the focus for a training program or learning community. A must-have for current and future K-8 educators, reading specialists, and other practitioners, this activity book helps teachers apply their knowledge of structured comprehension instruction in their classrooms—and strengthen reading success for every learner. Review: Reading Teacher's Tool - This practice and planning guide was recommended to reading intervention teachers and it is money well spent. Anyone teaching reading will benefit from the step-by-step suggestions for practice and planning your lessons. Easy to follow and implement. Share this book with your colleagues. Review: Disappointing - Not much new content compared to original text. A few examples of activities geared towards first or eighth grade classes. Not nearly enough activities or new information to make this a worthwhile resource.