Rigorous Reading, Texas Edition
5 Access Points for Comprehending Complex Texts
Will be published approx. on 14. May 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
184 pages
978-1-5443-3635-0 (ISBN)
Description
Newly revised and updated throughout, this new Texas Edition has been specially developed to align with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards.
Reviews / Votes
This is a bold book. . . . It is genius, and its unique contribution, is in bringing the balance andthe centeredness to new education standards. -- P. David Pearson With Rigorous Reading, Doug Fisher and Nancy Frey have provided literacy educators who are
committed to successfully raising the bar with solutions that make sense. The book is masterfully
developed with an extensive reach across many grade levels in terms of defining what it means to
provide intentional instruction and teaching text complexity. The five access points are discussed
pragmatically with evidence of a solid research base deftly woven throughout the book. This is
the most practical book I have come across in terms of providing teachers with the knowledge
base and assistance many are seeking to improve their instruction with regard to complex texts. -- Steven L. Layne, EdD In Rigorous Reading: 5 Access Points for Comprehending Complex Texts, Fisher and Frey help teachers
understand how to bring vigor to rigor. They teach us how to help students understand more from
their complex texts-greater understanding that will help to bring life and energy to each student's
reading. Rooted in solid research, this is book is a must-read for those grappling with how to
translate the recommendations and mandates around text complexity into instructional practices. -- Jennifer Serravallo [W]e need resources that show us how to support students in developing their full literacy
potential. In this very practical and insightful book, Fisher and Frey examine how conceptions of
text complexity are causing us to shift some of our ideas about reading instruction. Rigorous Reading
is an important resource that will help teachers align reading instruction in powerful ways. -- Linda B. Gambrell, Professor
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Series
Edition
Adapted edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Adapted edition
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 187 mm
Weight
370 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5443-3635-0 (9781544336350)
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Persons
Douglas Fisher, Ph.D., is Professor of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University and a leader at Health Sciences High & Middle College. He has served as a teacher, language development specialist, and administrator in public schools and non-profit organizations, including 8 years as the Director of Professional Development for the City Heights Collaborative, a time of increased student achievement in some of San Diego's urban schools. Doug has engaged in Professional Learning Communities for several decades, building teams that design and implement systems to impact teaching and learning. He has published numerous books on teaching and learning, such as Assessment-capable Visible Learners and Engagement by Design.
Nancy Frey, Ph.D., is a Professor in Educational Leadership at San Diego State University and a leader at Health Sciences High and Middle College. She has been a special education teacher, reading specialist, and administrator in public schools. Nancy has engaged in Professional Learning Communities as a member and in designing schoolwide systems to improve teaching and learning for all students. She has published numerous books, including The Teacher Clarity Playbook and Rigorous Reading.
Nancy Frey, Ph.D., is a Professor in Educational Leadership at San Diego State University and a leader at Health Sciences High and Middle College. She has been a special education teacher, reading specialist, and administrator in public schools. Nancy has engaged in Professional Learning Communities as a member and in designing schoolwide systems to improve teaching and learning for all students. She has published numerous books, including The Teacher Clarity Playbook and Rigorous Reading.
Content
List of Videos
Foreword
INTRODUCTION: Your Access Point
CHAPTER 1. Ramping Up for Complex Texts
Reading Complex Texts
A New Definition of Text Complexity
Reading Closely and Carefully
The Importance of Comprehension Strategies Instruction for Accessing Complex Texts
Accessing Complex Texts Through a Gradual Release of Responsibility
Summary
CHAPTER 2. Access Point One: Modeling and Learning Intentions
Accessing Complex Text Requires Modeling
Accessing Complex Text Requires a Clear Learning Intention
Summary
CHAPTER 3. Access Point Two: Close and Scaffolded Reading Instruction
Accessing Complex Text Requires Close Reading
Accessing Complex Text Requires Scaffolded Reading Instruction
Summary
CHAPTER 4. Access Point Three: Collaborative Conversations
Accessing Complex Texts Requires Collaborative Conversations
Accessing Complex Texts Requires Student-to- Student Interaction
Summary
CHAPTER 5. Access Point Four: An Independent Reading Staircase
Accessing Complex Texts Requires Wide, Independent Reading
Increasing At-Home Reading
Accessing Complex Texts Requires Conferring
Summary
CHAPTER 6. Access Point Five: Assessing Students' Understanding
Checking for Understanding
Summary
Coda
References
Index
Foreword
INTRODUCTION: Your Access Point
CHAPTER 1. Ramping Up for Complex Texts
Reading Complex Texts
A New Definition of Text Complexity
Reading Closely and Carefully
The Importance of Comprehension Strategies Instruction for Accessing Complex Texts
Accessing Complex Texts Through a Gradual Release of Responsibility
Summary
CHAPTER 2. Access Point One: Modeling and Learning Intentions
Accessing Complex Text Requires Modeling
Accessing Complex Text Requires a Clear Learning Intention
Summary
CHAPTER 3. Access Point Two: Close and Scaffolded Reading Instruction
Accessing Complex Text Requires Close Reading
Accessing Complex Text Requires Scaffolded Reading Instruction
Summary
CHAPTER 4. Access Point Three: Collaborative Conversations
Accessing Complex Texts Requires Collaborative Conversations
Accessing Complex Texts Requires Student-to- Student Interaction
Summary
CHAPTER 5. Access Point Four: An Independent Reading Staircase
Accessing Complex Texts Requires Wide, Independent Reading
Increasing At-Home Reading
Accessing Complex Texts Requires Conferring
Summary
CHAPTER 6. Access Point Five: Assessing Students' Understanding
Checking for Understanding
Summary
Coda
References
Index