Reading with Writing in Mind: A Guide for All Middle and High School Educators

Reading with Writing in Mind meets the needs of school districts and teachers by providing rationale and activities that increase students’ literacy skills. Relevant reading and writing standards are aligned with Common Core Standards and preface each chapter’s activities. Textboxes provide adaptation ideas for students with moderate to severe special needs, English language learners, or low performing students. Readers will explore and implement reading strategies that enhance students’ writing across the curriculum.

Nancy Charron attended the University of Michigan and received a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education and deaf education. She received a Master of Education degree in teaching reading from Western Michigan University and a doctorate degree in language arts and literacy from the University of Massachusetts. She has worked as a general education teacher, a special education teacher, a reading specialist, and a principal designee. She is currently teaching graduate education courses for Southern New Hampshire University.

Marilyn Fenton attended the University of Rochester (B.A. and M.A. in Foreign and Comparative Literature). She holds a CAGS degree (Educational Leadership) and an Ed.D. (Curriculum and Instruction) from Argosy University, Sarasota, Florida. She taught high school English and oversaw curriculum and instruction as an administrator. At Southern New Hampshire University she prepared prospective teachers and taught literature, composition, and teaching methods, especially the teaching of writing. Now retired, Dr. Fenton gives professional presentations, tutors foster teens and continues to write for the benefit of current and future teachers.