Reading is interpreting; interpreting is reading, which is why its more crucial than ever to ensure that our students are able to make meaning as they read. But do we know how to integrate best practices in reading instruction into our classrooms? In this book Appleman dismantles the traditional divide between secondary teachers of literature and teachers of reading and offers a variety of practical ways to teach reading within the context of literature classrooms. Using real-world examples from diverse secondary classrooms, Appleman helps literature teachers find answers to the questions they have about teaching reading: how can I help students negotiate the complex texts that they will encounter both in and out of the classroom: what are the best ways to engage whole classes in a variety of texts: both literary and nonliterary; what does it mean to be a struggling reader and how can I support these students; and ow can I inspire and motivate the male readers in my classes. For grades K-8.
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