Inspiring Lifelong Readers: Using Inquiry to Engage Learners in Grades 6–12 (Practical, evidence-based strategies to advance literacy learning and student engagement)

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Research shows that secondary students need daily opportunities to engage in reading, writing, and communicating to improve reading success. Inspiring Lifelong Readers equips teachers with literacy strategies that achieve lasting results. Grounded in practices that promote adolescent literacy, inquiry, motivation, inspiration, and engagement, this book offers tried-and-true, evidence-based strategies that support students in becoming competent, confident, and engaged readers.

This book will help grades 6–12 teachers and administrators:Access practical strategies and reproducible tools to support literacy instructionImplement the inquiry approach and workshop framework to effectively advance the literacy skills of all readersCurate a classroom library of diverse, inclusive books and other texts that pique students’ interestsCelebrate student accomplishments by rewarding met goals and continued progressUnderstand the physical and social-emotional classroom environments that create the ideal conditions for literacy engagement
Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Building a Community of Readers, Writers, Communicators, and Thinkers
Chapter 2: Immersing Students in Rich, Diverse Texts
Chapter 3: Using Inquiry for English Language Arts and Literacy
Chapter 4: Structuring Class Time for Authentic Literacy Engagement
Chapter 5: Creating Conditions for Student Engagement
Chapter 6: Celebrating Literacy Achievements
Epilogue
References and Resources
Index

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Solution Tree Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 9, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1949539873
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1949539875
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.36 x 10 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,845,960 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2,199 in Education Administration (Books)
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