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Reading Smart, 2nd Edition: Simple Strategies for Improved Reading
by Princeton ReviewSIMPLE STRATEGIES CAN MAKE YOU A BETTER READER.Being "good at reading" isn't just about speed--it's about being able to read through info, quickly sort out what's important, and draw useful connections. That's why we at The Princeton Review created Reading Smart, a book designed to help people who have a hard time keeping up with assignments, understanding novels, or even absorbing news articles. Reading Smart will give you the skills and strategies you need to read efficiently and build your confidence as both a reader and thinker.Within Reading Smart, you'll find:TECHNIQUES THAT ACTUALLY WORK.* Straightforward advice for boosting reading comprehension* Specific techniques and step-by-step approaches to all types of texts, from newspapers to novels to test passages* Tips for pacing yourself to get the most out of what you read* Comprehensive guidance on how to extract important information from passages, whether it's big-picture concepts or key detailsPRACTICE YOUR WAY TO EXCELLENCE.* Reading comprehension drills and exercises in every chapter to help improve your scores on standardized and classroom tests* Sample passages to help you get comfortable with different kinds of texts* Bonus online drills to help reinforce the reading skills and strategies covered in the book
Reading Sounds: Closed-Captioned Media and Popular Culture
by Sean ZdenekImagine a common movie scene: a hero confronts a villain. Captioning such a moment would at first glance seem as basic as transcribing the dialogue. But consider the choices involved: How do you convey the sarcasm in a comeback? Do you include a henchman's muttering in the background? Does the villain emit a scream, a grunt, or a howl as he goes down? And how do you note a gunshot without spoiling the scene? These are the choices closed captioners face every day. Captioners must decide whether and how to describe background noises, accents, laughter, musical cues, and even silences. When captioners describe a sound--or choose to ignore it--they are applying their own subjective interpretations to otherwise objective noises, creating meaning that does not necessarily exist in the soundtrack or the script. Reading Sounds looks at closed-captioning as a potent source of meaning in rhetorical analysis. Through nine engrossing chapters, Sean Zdenek demonstrates how the choices captioners make affect the way deaf and hard of hearing viewers experience media. He draws on hundreds of real-life examples, as well as interviews with both professional captioners and regular viewers of closed captioning. Zdenek's analysis is an engrossing look at how we make the audible visible, one that proves that better standards for closed captioning create a better entertainment experience for all viewers.
Reading South Vietnam's Writers: The Reception of Western Thought in Journalism and Literature (Global Vietnam: Across Time, Space and Community)
by Thomas Engelbert Chi P. PhamThis edited book examines how South Vietnam’s (formerly the Republic of Vietnam 1955-1975) literary and journalistic writers were perceived and - potentially - influenced by Western thought, led by thinkers such as Jean-Paul Sartre, Franz Kafka, Sigmund Freud, Thomas Mann, Martin Heidegger, Hermann Hesse, Edmund Husserl, Stefan Zweig, Graham Greene, and Somerset Maugham. The book reveals the dynamism and diversity of Western thought in individual literary texts, as well as among the authors themselves. The volume considers how writers and their texts engaged with issues that are socially, culturally, politically, and philosophically significant to Vietnam and beyond, past and present. This approach to South Vietnam’s literary and journalistic tradition enables an alternative plural, inclusive view of the significance of these texts, which are shown to be neither exclusively anti-Communist nor “bourgeois individualist” (cá nhân tiểu tư sản), as they have so often been interpreted both in and outside of Vietnam. Such an interpretation problematically retains the marginal position of South Vietnam’s literature in mainstream Vietnamese literature, and in the literatures of the host countries where these Vietnamese authors have migrated, settled, and continued to write following the 'Fall of Saigon'. This volume presents itself as a key text for those studying Asian and postcolonial literatures, as well as scholars in the humanities researching Vietnam – its history, politics, society, and culture.
Reading Spaces in South Africa, 1850–1920s (Elements in Publishing and Book Culture)
by Archie L. DickVoluntary societies and government initiatives stimulated the growth of reading communities in South Africa in the second half of the nineteenth century. A system of Parliamentary grants to establish public libraries in country towns and villages nurtured a lively reading culture. A condition was that the library should be open free-of-charge to the general public. This became one more reading space, and others included book societies, reading societies, literary societies, debating societies, mechanics institutes, and mutual improvement societies. This Element explains how reading communities used these spaces to promote cultural and literary development in a unique ethos of improvement, and to raise political awareness in South Africa's colonial transition to a Union government and racial segregation.
Reading Specialist, Second Edition
by Rita Bean Joanne CaldwellA trusted resource for day-to-day guidance, professional development, and certification courses, this nuts-and-bolts text explains the varied roles and responsibilities of reading specialists in grades K 12. Rita Bean offers evidence-based best practices for working with struggling readers, supporting teachers, planning curricula, and collaborating with parents, community programs, and granting agencies. Useful features include discussion questions, self-reflective exercises, and lively examples and vignettes. New to This Edition Expanded coverage of middle and secondary school reading programs. Addresses the reading specialist's role in a response-to-intervention framework. Additional chapter on literacy coaching. Suggested learning exercises and activities for each chapter are provided in an appendix. Many new or revised examples and reflection questions.
Reading Specialist, Third Edition
by Rita M. BeanA trusted practitioner guide and course text, this book provides a complete introduction to the multiple roles of the reading specialist in grades PreK-12. Rita M. Bean offers evidence-based best practices for working with struggling readers; supporting teachers through professional development and coaching; planning curricula; assessing at the individual, classroom, and school levels; and building strong school, family, and community partnerships. User-friendly features include helpful classroom vignettes, questions for discussion and reflection, follow-up activities, and ideas for instructors and workshop leaders. Reproducible forms and worksheets can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. New to This Edition *New overarching framework that connects literacy leadership more directly to classroom instruction and assessment. *Links to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and new standards-based examples included throughout. *Expanded coverage of literacy coaching, middle and high school grades, and response to intervention. *Chapters now begin with key questions and include annotated resources for further reading.
Reading Stories for Comprehension Success (Senior High Level)
by Katherine L. HallA flexible, high-interest program that can be used with all regular and special students, grades 10-12. Each volume provides over 45 factual stories with related teaching materials, 15 at each level.
The Reading Strategies Book: Your Everything Guide To Developing Skilled Readers
by Jennifer SerravalloWith hit books that support strategic reading through conferring, small groups, and assessment, Jen Serravallo gets emails almost daily asking, "Isn't there a book of the strategies themselves?" Now there is. <P><P> "Strategies make the often invisible work of reading actionable and visible," Jen writes. In The Reading Strategies Book, she collects 300 strategies to share with readers in support of thirteen goals-everything from fluency to literary analysis. Each strategy is cross-linked to skills, genres, and Fountas & Pinnell reading levels to give you just-right teaching, just in time. With Jen's help you'll: <br>develop goals for every reader <br>give students step-by-step strategies for skilled reading <br>guide readers with prompts aligned to the strategies <br>adjust instruction to meet individual needs with Jen's Teaching Tips <br>craft demonstrations and explanations with her Lesson Language <br>learn more with Hat Tips to the work of influential teacher-authors. <P><P>Whether you use readers workshop, Daily 5/CAFE, guided reading, balanced reading, a core reading program, whole-class novels, or any other approach, The Reading Strategies Book will complement and extend your teaching. Rely on it to plan and implement goal-directed, differentiated instruction for individuals, small groups, and whole classes. <P><P> "We offer strategies to readers to put the work in doable terms for those who are still practicing," writes Jen Serravallo. "The goal is not that they can do the steps of the strategy but that they become more comfortable and competent with a new skill." With The Reading Strategies Book, you'll have ways to help your readers make progress every day. <P><P> Visit heinemann.com/readingstrategiesbook/ where you'll find blog posts, videos from Jen Serravallo, community features, and more information on The Reading Strategies Book.
The Reading Strategies Book 2. 0: Your Research-Based Guide to Developing Skilled Readers
by Jennifer SerravalloEvidence-based, responsive instruction made easier. - 100 new and 200 heavily revised strategies - 700+ references or links to research studies - Skill progressions for progress monitoring - 200 new student-facing charts - New strategies for advanced middle school readers - Recently published mentor texts used in lesson examples Serravallo brings a practical and proven approach to helping teachers help kids develop as skilled readers. The Reading Strategies Book 2.0 is designed to work in every K-8 classroom, providing strategies and lesson plans for every type of reader. The user-friendly design of The Reading Strategies Book 2.0 makes it easy to find strategies, prompts, and tips that meet every student where they are now. Save prep time and support readers' progress toward skills mastery with classroom-ready features such as revised lesson language with updated mentor texts, teaching tips with advice for differentiation, and mostly new student-facing charts. Whether you are looking for powerful and engaging lessons for whole-class teaching, need to supplement your core curriculum with small-group instruction, want to improve the quality of content-area instruction, or need ideas for intervention, The Reading Strategies Book 2.0 will help you connect research to practice.
Reading Strategies for College & Beyond (Revised First Edition)
by Deborah J. KellnerThis book offers simple, practical strategies designed to lead students to a successful college career. These strategies have a wide range of applications and can be useful tools for both students and teachers seeking new ways to engage developmental students.
Reading Strategies for Elementary Students With Learning Difficulties: Strategies for RTI
by William N. Bender Martha J. LarkinPacked with research-based strategies for use with RTI, this resource covers brain-compatible reading instruction for students with learning disabilities or reading difficulties.
Reading Street
by Peter Afflerbach Camille Blachowicz Candy Dawson Boyd Wendy Cheyney Connie Juel Edward Kame'Enui Donald Leu Jeanne Paratore P. David Pearson Sam Sebesta Deborah Simmons Sharon Vaughn Susan Watts-Taffe Karen Kring WixsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Reading Street: Grade 4, Florida Edition
by Peter Afflerbach Camille Blachowicz Candy Dawson Boyd Wendy Cheyney Connie Juel Edward Kame'Enui Donald Leu Jeanne Paratore P. David Pearson Sam Sebesta Deborah Simmons Sharon Vaughn Susan Watts-Taffe Karen Kring WixsonA Florida edition reader for Grade 4.
Reading Street
by Peter Afflerbach Camille Blachowicz Candy Dawson Boyd Wendy Cheyney Connie Juel Edward Kame'Enui Donald Leu Jeanne Paratore P. David Pearson Sam Sebesta Deborah Simmons Sharon Vaughn Susan Watts-Taffe Karen Kring WixsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Reading Street
by Peter Afflerbach Camille Blachowicz Candy Dawson Boyd Wendy Cheyney Connie Juel Edward Kame'Enui Donald Leu Jeanne Paratore P. David Pearson Sam Sebesta Deborah Simmons Sharon Vaughn Susan Watts-Taffe Karen Kring WixsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Reading Street
by Peter Afflerbach Camille Blachowicz Candy Dawson Boyd Wendy Cheyney Connie Juel Edward Kame'Enui Donald Leu Jeanne Paratore P. David Pearson Sam Sebesta Deborah Simmons Sharon Vaughn Susan Watts-Taffe Karen Kring WixsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Reading Street
by Peter Afflerbach Camille Blachowicz Candy Dawson Boyd Wendy Cheyney Connie Juel Edward Kame'Enui Donald Leu Jeanne Paratore P. David Pearson Sam Sebesta Deborah Simmons Sharon Vaughn Susan Watts-Taffe Karen Kring WixsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Reading Street
by Peter Afflerbach Camille Blachowicz Candy Dawson Boyd Wendy Cheyney Connie Juel Edward Kame'Enui Donald Leu Jeanne Paratore P. David Pearson Sam Sebesta Deborah Simmons Sharon Vaughn Susan Watts-Taffe Karen Kring WixsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Reading Street
by Peter Afflerbach Camille Blachowicz Candy Dawson Boyd Wendy Cheyney Connie Juel Edward Kame'Enui Donald Leu Jeanne Paratore P. David Pearson Sam Sebesta Deborah Simmons Sharon Vaughn Susan Watts-Taffe Karen Kring WixsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Reading Street
by Peter Afflerbach Camille Blachowicz Candy Dawson Boyd Wendy Cheyney Connie Juel Edward Kame'Enui Donald Leu Jeanne Paratore P. David Pearson Sam Sebesta Deborah Simmons Sharon Vaughn Susan Watts-Taffe Karen Kring WixsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Reading Street
by Peter Afflerbach Camille Blachowicz Candy Dawson Boyd Wendy Cheyney Connie Juel Edward Kame'Enui Donald Leu Jeanne Paratore P. David Pearson Sam Sebesta Deborah Simmons Sharon Vaughn Susan Watts-Taffe Karen Kring WixsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Reading Street
by Peter Afflerbach Camille Blachowicz Candy Dawson Boyd Wendy Cheyney Connie Juel Edward Kame'Enui Donald Leu Jeanne Paratore P. David Pearson Sam Sebesta Deborah Simmons Sharon Vaughn Susan Watts-Taffe Karen Kring WixsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Reading Street
by Peter Afflerbach Camille Blachowicz Candy Dawson Boyd Wendy Cheyney Connie Juel Edward Kame'Enui Donald Leu Jeanne Paratore P. David Pearson Sam Sebesta Deborah Simmons Sharon Vaughn Susan Watts-Taffe Karen Kring WixsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Reading Street 1.1(Indiana)
by Peter Afflerbach Camille Blachowicz Candy Dawson Boyd Wendy Cheyney Connie Juel Edward Kame'Enui Donald Leu Jeanne Paratore P. David Pearson Sam Sebesta Deborah Simmons Sharon Vaughn Susan Watts-Taffe Karen Kring WixsonDear Indiana Reader, A new school year is beginning. Are you ready? You are about to take a trip along a famous street--Scott Foresman Reading Street. On this trip you will meet exciting characters, such as a pig in a wig, a blue ox, and a dinosaur. As you read the stories and articles, you will gain exciting new information that will help you in science and social studies. While you're enjoying these exciting pieces of literature, you will find that something else is going on--you are becoming a better reader, gaining new skills and polishing old ones. Have a great trip, and send us a postcard! Sincerely, The Authors
Reading Street: Common Core, Grade 5. 2
by Scott Foresman and CompanyReading Street: Common Core, Grade 5.2