
Lessons in Comprehension
Explicit Instruction in the Reading Workshop
Frank Serafini(Author)
Pearson (Publisher)
Published on 1. July 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-325-00625-3 (ISBN)
Description
Grades 3-8
Plumbing his file drawers for 64 of the most effective comprehension minilessons from his distinguished teaching career, Serafini has created a teaching treasure trove that contains nearly a year's worth of comprehension instruction plus an extensive list of children's literature that he has successfully woven into his own reading workshop. Lessons in Comprehension introduces and reinforces meaning-making concepts through eight broad thematic strands that scaffold understanding and responsibility for novice readers:
Inviting Children into the World of Reading and Literature
Exploring the Structures and Components of Literature
Navigating Text
Promoting Invested Literature Discussions
Developing Comprehension Practices
Investigating Informational Texts
Extending Response to Literature
Examining Critical Perspectives.
Within each strand, eight lessons take students deep into key comprehension strategies like visualization, journaling, and previewing texts. Tried, proven, and grounded in the latest scientific-based research, each substantial lesson offers a complete framework to take you and your students from theory through guided practice and beyond. And, unique among books on the reading workshop, each lesson also features Serafini's own classroom-honed language-the perfect model to adapt for explicit instruction in any reading classroom. These lessons fit seamlessly together and provide the instructional backbone for learners of every level and ability.
"Effective teachers teach," writes Serafini, and in effective reading workshops explicit instruction provides an important link between the written word and an emerging reader's ability to both interact with texts and understand them. Read Lessons in Comprehension, trust Serafini, and help your students learn the strategies they need to comprehend a variety of texts.
Also available: The Lessons in Comprehension Professional Development e-Book Package
Plumbing his file drawers for 64 of the most effective comprehension minilessons from his distinguished teaching career, Serafini has created a teaching treasure trove that contains nearly a year's worth of comprehension instruction plus an extensive list of children's literature that he has successfully woven into his own reading workshop. Lessons in Comprehension introduces and reinforces meaning-making concepts through eight broad thematic strands that scaffold understanding and responsibility for novice readers:
Inviting Children into the World of Reading and Literature
Exploring the Structures and Components of Literature
Navigating Text
Promoting Invested Literature Discussions
Developing Comprehension Practices
Investigating Informational Texts
Extending Response to Literature
Examining Critical Perspectives.
Within each strand, eight lessons take students deep into key comprehension strategies like visualization, journaling, and previewing texts. Tried, proven, and grounded in the latest scientific-based research, each substantial lesson offers a complete framework to take you and your students from theory through guided practice and beyond. And, unique among books on the reading workshop, each lesson also features Serafini's own classroom-honed language-the perfect model to adapt for explicit instruction in any reading classroom. These lessons fit seamlessly together and provide the instructional backbone for learners of every level and ability.
"Effective teachers teach," writes Serafini, and in effective reading workshops explicit instruction provides an important link between the written word and an emerging reader's ability to both interact with texts and understand them. Read Lessons in Comprehension, trust Serafini, and help your students learn the strategies they need to comprehend a variety of texts.
Also available: The Lessons in Comprehension Professional Development e-Book Package
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Reading Age: From 8 to 13 years, Interest Age: 0 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 277 mm
Width: 211 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
428 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-325-00625-3 (9780325006253)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Frank Serafini is the author of the Heinemann title Classroom Reading Assessment. He is a leading voice on the reading workshop, whether the topic is implementation, planning, assessment, or comprehension. His passion for the workshop has helped tens of thousands of teachers find more effective and professionally satisfying teaching through Heinemann professional books such as Around the Reading Workshop in 180 Days, Lessons in Comprehension, and The Reading Workshop and his newest book released in late 2015, Reading Workshop 2.0. Frank is a Professor of Literacy Education at Arizona State University and he brings his ideas, experiences, and deep understanding of reading instruction to teachers around the country as a member of Heinemann Professional Development Services.
Content
The Role of Explicit Comprehension Instruction in the Reading Workshop
How This Book Is Organized
Comprehension Strands
1. Inviting Children into the World of Reading and Literature
2. Exploring the Structures and Components of Literature
3. Navigating Text
4. Promoting Invested Literature Discussions
5. Developing Comprehension Practices
6. Investigating Informational Texts
7. Extending Response to Literature
8. Examining Critical Perspectives
How This Book Is Organized
Comprehension Strands
1. Inviting Children into the World of Reading and Literature
2. Exploring the Structures and Components of Literature
3. Navigating Text
4. Promoting Invested Literature Discussions
5. Developing Comprehension Practices
6. Investigating Informational Texts
7. Extending Response to Literature
8. Examining Critical Perspectives