Text InSPECtion on the Core: Close Reading Strategies for Unlocking Informational Text - Softcover

Fitzpatrick, Anthony J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0986437700 ISBN 13: 9780986437700

Publisher: Inedvation Programs, 2015

Synopsis

Transform Your Students into Text InSPECtors!Every student can uncover and discover concepts, content, and context in thoughtful and engaging ways! Inspired by Sherlock Holmes and developed by Anthony Fitzpatrick; these classroom strategies will empower students to activate and enhance their close reading abilities. Features of the book include:•Strategies and Activities Aligned to the Common Core State Standards•Text and Source Selection According to the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) Text Selection Guidelines•Graphic Organizers to Assist in Classroom Implementation•Opportunities to Practice the StrategiesThe author invites you into his classroom and confronts new standards and the challenges of engaging students with text in ways that inspire the detective in all of us. For any teacher looking for new ways to engage students in close reading while providing avenues for higher order thinking, this book is a powerful and accessible way to turn your classroom into a Detective Agency that doesn't divorce content from skill.

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About the Author

Anthony Fitzpatrick is currently the Innovation Manager in the Division of Teacher and Leader Effectiveness for the New Jersey Department of Education. He is responsible for implementing policy and programs throughout the state as well as developing innovative ways to reward, recognize and capitalize on the high quality skills of New Jersey’s educators. Anthony is regularly tasked with providing high quality professional learning experiences across the state. A nationally acclaimed presenter and speaker, he has had the privilege of providing professional learning to over 1,000 school districts across the country. Prior to joining the New Jersey Department of Education; Anthony served as the Vice-President for Professional Development Services for the American Institute for History Education. In that role, he designed workshops and presentations for educators around the country. All of those experiences aside, Anthony’s true calling is as an educator; and is most proud of his time at the Kingsway Regional School District. There he taught United States, World, A.P. European histories as well as elective courses in Humanities, Public Policy and Political Science. He also served as the Curriculum and Technology Supervisor and the History Department Area Leader.

Review

.. Mr. Fitzpatrick's work provides a strategic approach to planning instruction, including many resources that can be integrated into lessons easily.  Each strategy comes complete with a sample "opportunity" for students using high-quality reading selections and a connection to previously presented strategies. Not only is this work an excellent resource for social studies teachers, it should become the model for all teachers who want to address literacy across the curricula and develop students who engage intellectually with their content.  A must read for all teachers!"

"The deep textual analysis strategies Mr. Fitzpatrick has developed and provided in Text InSPECtion are fun and accessible to all learners. Text InSPECtion is a welcome and much needed resource for any school that is institutionalizing the Common Core State Standards."

"Throughout this very timely and relevant text, Mr. Fitzpatrick introduces different teaching strategies/techniques that have been proven to be successful in the classroom while working with students challenged to explore informational text...During times of overwhelming educational reform, it is often a challenge to take a deep breath and celebrate moments of professional growth. While we are all just trying to keep up, taking a trip into Mr. Fitzpatrick's classroom will enable educators to become re-invigorated while they  "seize the opportunities beyond the frustration."

 Mr. Fitzpatrick provides teachers with practical and effective classroom strategies and activities that will allow students to truly understand the informational texts that they are reading.  Aligned with the C3 Framework for Social Studies Instruction and correlated with the Common Core, these strategies can be implemented by teachers across all grade levels.  Simple to read, teachers are provided with a multitude of informal texts, graphic organizers, and all the tools a teacher would need to master the strategies presented.  

Edition details

• Publisher: Inedvation Programs
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0986437700
• ISBN 13: 9780986437700
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 138