Professional Bibliography Here is a carefully selected group of books that can help you implement sound reading and writing strategies in your classroom. For Further Reading Academic Reading by Kathleen T. McWhorter Included are tips for reading online and electronic sources, websites, and chapters on specific disciplines; a resource for a range of reading levels and techniques. (New York: Longman, 2001). A Handbook of Content Literacy Strategies: 75 Practical Reading and Writing Ideas by Elaine C. Stephens and Jean E. Brown This book presents various reading and writing strategies to implement across the content areas. While teachers develop instructional practice, students become more active learners. Both fictional and non-fictional literature excerpts are included. (Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon Publishers, Inc., 2000). Classroom Strategies for Interactive Learning by Doug Buehl This book assesses thirty common teaching strategies adaptable for students in elementary school through high school. The strategies provide ideas for teachers working with diverse students and classrooms. (Schofield, WI: Wisconsin State Reader Association, 1995). Connecting Informational Children's Books with Content Area Reading by Evelyn B. Freeman and Diane G. Person After explaining the national standards for the content areas, this book discusses how children's trade books can enrich students' understanding of science, math, and social studies. Content Area Reading by Richard T. Vacca and JoAnne L. Vacca The book provides a close look at content area reading and, in particular, the teacher's role in the process of students' learning. It is also accompanied by a website (http://longman.awl.com/vacca) to further expound on the ideas in the text. (New York: Longman, 1999). Content Area Reading and Learning: Instructional Strategies by Diane Lapp, James Flood, and Nancy J. Farnan (eds.) Presents activities to use before, during, and after reading. Included different articles, including a historical overview of content area reading as well as discussions of the challenges of real-world literacy. Content Area Reading: An Integrated Approach by John A. Readence Encouraging teachers to make learning in content areas fun and interesting, this book includes many graphic organizers and activities. Teachers will learn techniques for improving students' vocabulary and writing skills. Content Area Reading: Integration with the Language Arts by Jeanne Jacobson Contains a general explanation of how to emphasize reading in different content areas; includes activities and lessons. Creating Writers: Linking Writing and Assessment and Instruction by Vicki Spandel and Richard J. Stiggins This book proposes an individualized method of teaching writing by assessing an individual student's work and teaching based on that assessment as opposed to one general method. (New York: Longman, 1997). Developing Competent Readers and Writers in the Middle Grades by Martha Combs Using a holistic, interdisciplinary approach, this text explores, in-depth, the application of literature based reading and writing in grades 4-8. It balances the use of authentic children's literature with a basal approach. The text features class tested models and examples which can be applied to the classroom. Easy Mini-Lessons for Building Vocabulary by Laura Robb This book is composed of practical strategies that improve both word knowledge and reading comprehension. Also included are mini-lessons such as vocabulary discussion charts and "dictionary dipping." (New York: Scholastic Professional Books, 1999). Easy Strategies and Lessons That Build Content Area Reading Skills (Grades 4-8) by Joyce Graham Baltas and Denise D. Nessel With reading selections, model lessons, and reproducible activities, this book gives clear examples of teaching strategies specific to different content areas. Fusing Science with Literature by Caryn M. King and Peg Sudol Helping teachers include literature in the study of science, this book includes ideas for appropriate selections as well as tips for combining the two subject areas. The authors provide specific lesson plans for integrating science and reading. Guiding Readers and Writers (Grades 3-6): Teaching Comprehension, Genre, and Content Literacy by Irene C. Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell The authors provide a comprehensive guide for developing a successful literacy program for Grades 3-6. The book explains practical suggestions and methods, and the authors also include an extensive book list recommended for students. I Hear America Reading: Why We Read, What We Read by Jim Burke This book is a collection of letters from a diverse range of people, both children and adults, examining their views on reading in today's society. Each letter follows a quote from a famous person reflecting on the "power of books." (Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 1999). I Read It, But I Don't Get It by Cris Tovani This book is a guide for teacher's assisting students at all levels of achievement in developing or redeveloping reading comprehension skills. Included are anecdotes, teaching tips and ideas and appendixes with reproducible material. (Portland, ME: Stenhouse Publishers, 2000). Methods That Matter: Six Structures for Best Practice Classrooms by Harvey Daniels and Marilyn Bizar These are practical ways of organizing the classroom while still maintaining "student-centered" classrooms. The book contains stories by over 45 teachers who have followed these methods. (York, ME: Stenhouse Publishers, 1998). Mosaic of Thought: Teaching Comprehension in a Reader's Workshop by Ellin Oliver Keene and Susan Zimmermann The content of this book is not limited to an age bracket. Instead, it is applicable to all ages in that the theme is focused on strategies to help children become more independent readers. (Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 1997). Prereading Activities for Content Area Reading and Learning by John E. Readence Focusing on prereading, this book explains ways to achieve continuity throughout lessons and units by combining prereading activities. Principal's Guide to Increasing Reading Achievement by Elaine K. McEwan This guide is an excellent source of information for elementary school teachers and principals wishing to improve the level of reading achievement among students. It provides a balanced, comprehensive, instructional program for children. Read and Retell by Hazel Brown and Brian Cambourne This text examines the strategy of retelling and the whole-language approach. The authors discuss the approach and how to achieve it in a classroom. (Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 1987) Reading and Learning to Read by JoAnne L. Vacca, Richard T. Vacca and Mary K. Grove The authors' focus in this book is achieving balance in the learning process through examining how children learn and what techniques achieve the best results. (New York: Longman, 2000). Reading and Writing Remediation Kit: Ready-to-Use Strategies & Activities to Build Writing and Content Skills by Wilma H. Miller This spiral-bound "kit" includes reproducible activities as well as tips on teaching within the different content areas. Reading Comprehension in the Elementary School: A Teacher's Practical Guide by Robert M. Wilson, Linda B. Gambrell This book focuses on developing a strong comprehension in elementary age students. It gives teachers useful techniques for improving their students' comprehension. Reading for Meaning: Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades by Barbara M. Taylor, Michael F. Graves & Paul van den Broek This book is a collection of resources for improving reading comprehension at elementary and secondary levels with strategies for teaching. (Newark, DE: Teachers College Press, 2000). Reading Reminders: Tools, Tips, and Techniques by Jim Burke Burke provides a comprehensive guide to teaching reading skills. He begins by discussing the establishment of a reading culture and explaining general teaching tips. Evaluation methods for assessing the performance of both teachers and students are included. In addition, this text includes practical teaching techniques that can be implemented in the classroom. Reading Strategies and Practices: A Compendium by Robert J. Tierney and John E. Readence Instead of one single approach, this book provides a variety of approaches to reading and comprehending focusing on thinking critically. (Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000). Reading Strategies That Work: by Laura Robb This workbook contains several approaches to teaching reading comprehension skills to children and making it enjoyable. (New York: Scholastic Professional Books, 1996). Ready to Use Activities and Materials for Improving Content Reading Skills by Wilma H. Miller and Win Huppuch Full of activities and reproducibles, this book covers topics such as teaching content-specific vocabulary and improving students' test-taking abilities in different subjects. Special sections address ESL needs and strategies for dealing with at-risk students. Real Reading, Real Writing: Content-Area Strategies by Donna Topping and Roberta McManus As teachers with several years' experience, Topping and McManus explain their collaborative findings on content area teaching. After testing their methods in the classroom and receiving student feedback, they have learned effective ways of fostering reading and writing comprehension across several subjects. Their book contains practical activities for other teachers. Revisit, Reflect, Retell: Strategies for Improving Reading Comprehension by Linda Hoyt A collection of strategies and reproducibles provide a way of improving comprehension through guided reflection and retelling. Each chapter includes guides for teachers and student self reflection forms. (Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 1999). Strategic Learning in the Content Areas by Doris M. Cook A workbook by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, this book guides teachers through instructing students in the content areas. (Milwaukee: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 1989). Strategic Teaching and Learning California Department of Education This is the "Standards-Based Instruction to Promote Content Literacy in Grades Four Through Twelve" from the California Department of Education. (Sacramento, CA: California Department of Education, 2000). Supporting Intermediate & Secondary Readers by Armin Schulz This book grew out of the California Reading Association's desire to focus on intermediate and secondary reading needs in addition to supporting primary grade instruction. Included in the book are reproducible worksheets to accompany the reading assigned. (Costa Mesa, CA: California Reading Association, 1998). Systems for Change in Literacy Education: A Guide to Professional Development by Carol A. Lyons and Gay Su Pinnell Lyons and Pinnell offer suggestions for helping teachers of reading and writing improve their teaching methods. The book also includes specific methods for creating an effective professional development course for reading and writing teachers. Teaching Reading Sourcebook for Kindergarten through Eighth Grade by Bill Honig, Linda Diamond and Linda Gutlohn This is a sourcebook that identifies ways to construct meanings from text from recognizing words to understanding passages. It is helpful from kindergarten through eighth grade. Teaching Struggling Readers by Richard L. Allington This book contains examples of effective classrooms where teachers can learn techniques to teach children with varying reading abilities. (Albany, NY: International Reading Association, Inc., 1998). Teaching Through Text: Reading and Writing in the Content Areas by Michael C. McKenna and Richard David Robinson McKenna and Robinson provide instruction in content area reading, including strategies for pre- and postreading. They also give advice for teaching technical terms specific to certain subjects as well as for teaching to a diverse audience. Textbooks and the Students Who Can't Read Them: A Guide to Teaching Content by Jean Ciborowski Addressing the special needs of struggling readers, this book explains content-specific teaching tools when working with textbooks. Vocabulary Development (from Reading Research to Practice) by Steven A. Stahl This book reviews the current literature on vocabulary development among children and makes teachers and parent s aware of current research in this all-important area for current and later success in school. For more information, contact us!