Stretching Beyond the Textbook

Stretching Beyond the Textbook

Meet the CCSS requirement of increased nonfiction reading in the content areas with these classroom-tested, differentiated lessons that teach students to comprehend complex texts. Learn how to:

â€¢ select books and other complex texts that support the curriculum
â€¢ craft essential questions that delve into key content
â€¢ teach reading strategies targeted for nonfiction texts
â€¢ facilitate small-group meetings and whole-group discussions focused on text-specific questions
â€¢ model how to support arguments with textual evidence
â€¢ incorporate writing to improve comprehension
â€¢ design assessments to monitor progress and adjust instruction

Designed for middle school, this rigorous approach to teaching in the content areas develops independence, fosters responsibility, and really builds content-area knowledge. A must-have for the CCSS classroom!
Country USA
Manufacturer Scholastic Teaching Resources
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2014-02-01
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Scholastic Teaching Resources
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2014-02-01
Format	Kindle eBook

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