Reading and the Middle School Student (2nd Edition)

Irvin, Judith L.

ISBN 10: 0205163793 / ISBN 13: 9780205163793

Published by Allyn & Bacon, 1997

About this Item

The item is in good condition and works perfectly, however it is showing some signs of previous ownership which could include: small tears, scuffing, notes, highlighting, gift inscriptions, and library markings.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reading and the Middle School Student (2nd Edition)
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205163793
• ISBN 13: 9780205163793
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

The last three decades have been a time of renewed interest in middle-level education. In fact, membership in the National Middle School Association has skyrocketed. Also, current research and theory in reading education have contributed to what educators know about the most exciting ways for improving literacy abilities. This is a new edition of the best-selling guide to middle-school literacy instruction and literacy programs. Numerous strategies are recommended for the instruction of vocabulary, comprehension, study skills, and using literature across the curriculum. This book is for prospective and practicing teachers, program specialists, and resource teachers concerned with improving the literacy abilities of mid-level learners. Parents will also find it helpful.

From the Back Cover

Strategies to Enhance Literacy and Learning in Middle School Content Area Classrooms

is the only book on the market that focuses specifically on content area reading instruction in the middle grades.

 

Readable and teacher friendly, Irvin, Buehl, and Radcliffe provide not only a strong research base, but also practical teaching strategies for middle school teachers in all content areas.

 

Take a Glimpse Inside the Third Edition:

• A wealth of current student examples of strategies for middle grade students for instant use in the classroom.
• New issues and trends facing adolescent literacy including policy and position statements and federal action.
• New ELL emphasis in every chapter outlining specific strategies that can be used by middle school teachers with their English language learners.
• Unique focus on classroom implementation of literacy integrated with content area instruction.

 

About Your Authors:

 

Judith L. Irvin is currently a Professor at Florida State University and serves as the Executive Director of the National Literacy Project.  She has written and edited numerous books, chapters, and articles on adolescent literacy.

 

Douglas R. Buehl is a reading specialist at Madison East High School and District Adolescent Literacy Support Teacher, Madison, Wisconsin. He is Past President of the IRA Secondary Reading Interest Group and has published numerous articles on adolescent literacy.

 

Barbara J. Radcliffe is an eighth grade reading/language arts teacher at Fairview Middle School in Tallahassee, Florida. Barbara also teaches Teaching English in the Middle School and Teaching Reading in Secondary English at Florida State University.