Full Description
Newly revised and updated throughout, this new Texas Edition has been specially developed to align with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards.
Contents
List of Videos
Foreword
INTRODUCTION: Your Access Point
CHAPTER 1. Ramping Up for Complex Texts
Reading Complex Texts
A New Definition of Text Complexity
Reading Closely and Carefully
The Importance of Comprehension Strategies Instruction for Accessing Complex Texts
Accessing Complex Texts Through a Gradual Release of Responsibility
Summary
CHAPTER 2. Access Point One: Modeling and Learning Intentions
Accessing Complex Text Requires Modeling
Accessing Complex Text Requires a Clear Learning Intention
Summary
CHAPTER 3. Access Point Two: Close and Scaffolded Reading Instruction
Accessing Complex Text Requires Close Reading
Accessing Complex Text Requires Scaffolded Reading Instruction
Summary
CHAPTER 4. Access Point Three: Collaborative Conversations
Accessing Complex Texts Requires Collaborative Conversations
Accessing Complex Texts Requires Student-to- Student Interaction
Summary
CHAPTER 5. Access Point Four: An Independent Reading Staircase
Accessing Complex Texts Requires Wide, Independent Reading
Increasing At-Home Reading
Accessing Complex Texts Requires Conferring
Summary
CHAPTER 6. Access Point Five: Assessing Students' Understanding
Checking for Understanding
Summary
Coda
References
Index
