The Reading Makeover

The Reading Makeover

The Reading Makeover

The Reading Makeover

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Overview

Make over your reading routine with fun activities that will engage even the most reluctant readers. This action plan offers techniques to ignite a passion for reading at all levels with classroom-tested activities that bring the joy of reading and build the confidence of struggling readers. Based on current research and classroom observations, this resource helps students engage with fiction and nonfiction texts, strengthens their vocabulary skills, and fosters a lifelong love of reading.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781425814762
Publisher: Shell Education
Publication date: 04/01/2016
Series: Professional Resources
Edition description: First Edition
Pages: 208
Sales rank: 1,112,566
Product dimensions: 7.20(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range: 4 - 18 Years

About the Author

Danny Brassell, Ph.D., is an experienced classroom teacher who has worked with students ranging from preschoolers to rocket scientists. The author of 15 books and over 50 articles in magazines, newspapers, journals, and textbooks, Danny is the founder of The Lazy Readers' Book Club. Using humor, music, and games, Danny has spoken to over 2,000 audiences at conferences, school districts, and associations around the world to celebrate and honor the hard work of teachers, administrators, and parents in inspiring a lifelong passion for learning in children.

Mike McQueen, M.A.Ed., is an award-winning teacher-librarian, author, and professional speaker. Mike overcame his own academic struggles as a young boy and now receives international recognition for his expertise with literacy and technology. He spent over 20 years teaching in a variety of at-risk schools at both the elementary and high school levels. Mike has written numerous books for education and speaks at conferences and school all over the world.

Table of Contents

Foreword 5

Acknowledgments 7

Introduction: Buckle Your Seatbelt! 11

Chapter 1 Interest: The First Step to Reading Riches 21

Chapter 2 Background Knowledge: The Second Step to Reading Riches 33

Chapter 3 Access: The Third Step to Reading Riches 45

Chapter 4 Commitment: The Fourth Step to Reading Riches 55

Chapter 5 Models: The Fifth Step to Reading Riches 71

Chapter 6 The Power of Discussion: The Sixth Step to Reading Riches 79

Chapter 7 The Mystery of Gender Differences: The Seventh Step to Reading Riches 91

Chapter 8 Technology: The Eighth Step to Reading Riches 103

Chapter 9 Rewards: The Ninth Step to Reading Riches 117

Chapter 10 Sense of Accomplishment: The Tenth Step to Reading Riches 129

Chapter 11 Atmosphere: The Eleventh Step to Reading Riches 139

Chapter 12 The Brain: The Twelfth Step to Reading Riches 151

Chapter 13 Teamwork: The Thirteenth Step to Reading Riches 163

Chapter 14 The Secrets: The Final Steps to Reading Riches 175

Chapter 15 Your Challenge 187

Appendix

Appendix A References Cited 192

Appendix B Resources 203

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