Join the ADE English Language Arts Team for a FREE Secondary ELA Focused 8-week book study. Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 MST (9/5 through 10/24). Everyone is welcome!
Text: Reading for Understanding: How Reading Apprenticeship Improves Disciplinary Learning in Secondary and College Classrooms, 3rd Edition by Cynthia Greenleaf, Ruth Schoenbach, Linda Friedrich, Lynn Murphy, and Nika Hogan
To order: Wiley Publishers
Improve student outcomes in reading and literacy with the latest edition of this bestselling text! The newly revised Third Edition of Reading for Understanding: How Reading Apprenticeship Improves Disciplinary Learning in Secondary and College Classrooms is the latest iteration of the best-selling, landmark book in the field of adolescent literacy. The book contains strategies for boosting the reading independence of middle, secondary, and college students. Research conducted by NSF, IES, and OII has validated the model taught in Reading for Understanding, demonstrating its effectiveness in raising students’ reading achievement levels. The authors teach a clear and concise instructional framework for students at all learning levels, from those with special learning needs to those taking honors and Advanced Placement courses. The book also includes:
- A direct correlation to disciplinary literacy, making the book an even more valuable resource in a wide range of classrooms
- Explanation of the social and personal dimensions for building a foundation for engaged learning
- Discussions of the value of setting aside dedicated class time for independent, silent reading
With collaboration tips that go beyond the classroom and advice on building a cognitive “reading toolbox,” Reading for Understanding is an indispensable resource for teachers at the Grade 6 and up, literacy coaches, reading teachers, community college instructors, and other school leaders.
Participants must register for each week’s session individually. All participants who register in APLD, read their chapter, and attend the book study will be given 2-hours PD credit. Certificates will be in APLD and no record of attendance will be emailed.
Zoom link will be individually emailed to registrants the day of the webinar. Registration closes at 12 PM on Thursdays.
Dates/Chapters:
- 10/10 Chapter 6 “The Cognitive Dimension”
- 10/17 Chapter 7 “The Knowledge-Building Dimension”
- 10/24 Chapter 8 “Disciplinary Inquiry” and Epilogue
- For questions regarding this resource, please contact Arizona Department of Education.
- Contact Name: Lauren Spenceley
- Email Address: Lauren.Spenceley@azed.gov