The Write to Read

Response Journals That Increase Comprehension

By: Lesley J. Roessing (Editor)

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Paperback | 1 July 2009

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In this practical handbook, Lesley J. Roessing presents a unique step-by-step model of response journaling which demonstrates how teachers can plan and implement response journaling using concepts that can be applied to all content areas.The Write to Read: Reading Journals That Increase Comprehension teaches students in Grades 5u12 how to respond to reading material in a variety of ways, encourages students to read self-selected books, and helps them develop skills for deeper and more meaningful responses. The book contains a combination of theory, practice, practical advice, anecdotes, and teacher models, along with samples of student work. Readers will also find an array of tools for adapting the program to learnersAE needs and interests and for evaluating student progress.

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"A transactional approach to understanding literature will come alive for intermediate and middle school teachers and students who avail themselves of Roessing's advice and examples in this book. What a practical resource for teachers! Facilitating a balanced reading and writing program is at the heart of The Write to Read." -- Annemarie Jay, Assistant Professor, Widener University "This is such an easy answer: a curriculum that builds to strong reader response. This is a gem." -- Dolores Hennessy, Reading Specialist "A comprehensive, well-reasoned text devoted to reader response at middle elementary and secondary levels. Such authenticity is appealing to the field." -- Barbara A. Marinak, Assistant Professor "The major strengths of the book are the explicit instructions for set-up, multiple examples of student responses, examples of varieties of texts used for modeling, and materials for teacher use in appendices." -- Dixie D. Massey, Senior Lecturer "The author provides very engaging and helpful examples throughout the book. One can really 'see' how these ideas work." -- Lettie K. Albright, Associate Professor of Literacy

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