Reading Reconsidered
A Practical Guide to Rigorous Literacy Instruction
Doug Lemov, Colleen Driggs, Erica Woolway
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Reading Reconsidered
A Practical Guide to Rigorous Literacy Instruction
Doug Lemov, Colleen Driggs, Erica Woolway
About This Book
TEACH YOUR STUDENTS TO READ WITH PRECISION AND INSIGHT
The world we are preparing our students to succeed in is one bound together by words and phrases. Our students learn their literature, history, math, science, or art via a firm foundation of strong reading skills. When we teach students to read with precision, rigor, and insight, we are truly handing over the key to the kingdom. Of all the subjects we teach reading is first among equals.
Grounded in advice from effective classrooms nationwide, enhanced withmore than40video clips, Reading Reconsidered takes you into the trenches with actionable guidance from real-life educators and instructional champions. The authors address the anxiety-inducing world of Common Core State Standards, distilling from those standards four key ideas that help hone teaching practices both generally and in preparation for assessments. This 'Core of the Core' comprises the first half of the book and instructs educators on how to teach students to: read harder texts, 'closely read' texts rigorously and intentionally, read nonfiction more effectively, and write more effectively in direct response to texts.
The second half of Reading Reconsidered reinforces these principles, coupling them with the 'fundamentals' of reading instructionâa host of techniques and subject specific tools to reconsider how teachers approach such essential topics as vocabulary, interactive reading, and student autonomy. Reading Reconsidered breaks an overly broad issue into clear, easy-to-implement approaches. Filled with practical tools, including:
- 44 video clips of exemplar teachers demonstrating the techniques and principles in their classrooms (note: for online access of this content, please visit my.teachlikeachampion.com)
- Recommended book lists
- Downloadable tips and templates on key topics like reading nonfiction, vocabulary instruction, and literary terms and definitions.
Reading Reconsidered provides the framework necessary for teachers to ensure that students forge futures as lifelong readers.
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Part 1
The Core of the Core
Chapter 1
Text Selection
- Module 1.1: The Decline of the Canon
The books you choose to teach are just as important as how you teach them. - Module 1.2: Text Attributes and Leveling Systems
Leveling systems can be inconsistent, especially in terms of the qualitative complexity of texts. - Module 1.3: The Five Plagues of the Developing Reader
It is imperative to expose students to a broad and deep list of difficult texts. - Module 1.4: Book Choice
Including the totality of a text is important for providing literary utility, cultural capital, knowledge development, and disciplinary literacy. - Module 1.5: Managing Selection
Managing selection and establishing a schoolwide canon improve intertextual discussion, as well as teacher knowledge and workload.
Chapter 1
Text Selection
Oliver Twist and his companions suffered the tortures of slow starvation for three months: at last they got so voracious and wild with hunger, that one boy, who was tall for his age, and hadn't been used to that sort of thing (for his father had kept a small cookshop), hinted darkly to his companions, that unless he had another basin of gruel per diem, he was afraid he might some night happen to eat the boy who slept next him, who happened to be a weakly youth of tender age. He had a wild, hungry eye; and they implicitly believed him. A council was held; lots were cast who should walk up to the master after supper that evening, and ask for more; and it fell to Oliver Twist.The evening arrived; the boys took their places. The master, in his cook's uniform, stationed himself at the copper; his pauper assistants ranged themselves behind him; the gruel was served out; and a long grace was said over the short commons. The gruel disappeared; the boys whispered to each other, and winked at Oliver; while his next neighbours nudged him. Child as he was, he was desperate with hunger, and reckless with misery. He rose from the table; and advancing to the master, basin and spoon in hand, said: somewhat alarmed at his own temerity:âPlease, sir, I want some more.âThe master was a fat, healthy man; but he turned very pale. He gazed in stupefied astonishment on the small rebel for some seconds, and then clung for support to the copper. The assistants were paralysed with wonder; the boys with fear.âWhat!â said the master at length, in a faint voice.âPlease, sir,â replied Oliver, âI want some more.â