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40 Ways to Support Struggling Readers in Content Classrooms, Grades 6-12
40 Ways to Support Struggling Readers in Content Classrooms Grades 612
Author: Elaine K. McEwan
"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 ...  more »Barbara L. Townsend, Reading Specialist

Elkhorn Area School District, WIHelp for students who are overwhelmed, feel confused, can't remember, lack language skills, or just dont 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.
ISBN-13: 9781412952064
ISBN-10: 1412952069
Publication Date: 5/1/2007
Pages: 200
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Publisher: Corwin Press
Book Type: Paperback
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