Week-by-Week Homework for Building Reading Comprehension and Fluency, Grades 3-6: 30 Reproducible, High-Interest Passages for Kids to Read Aloud at HomeNWith Companion Activities

Rose, Mary

ISBN 10: 0439271649 / ISBN 13: 9780439271646

Published by Scholastic Teaching Resources (Teaching Strategies), 2002

Seller Inventory # 0439271649-3-21524431

Synopsis:

Can a once-a-week homework activity really boost reading fluency and comprehension? Yes! One-page reading passages, a couple of quick comprehension activities, and a parent’s signature are all you need to ensure success. Developed by a leading teacher, who says it’s the most successful homework/parent connection she’s ever done. Parents love it, too! For use with Grades 3-6.

About the Author: Mary Rose received her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Marshall University in Huntington, WV, and a Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of Central Florida. She has been a classroom teacher for 37 years and is currently teaching fourth grade in Orange County Public Schools in Orlando, Florida. She is active in state and national assessment projects, including the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP - the "Nation's Report Card") and the New Standards Project. She has been trained as a scorer for the Florida State Writing Assessment and helped to write the reading portion of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. She presents at state and national conferences and is a national consultant on improving scores on writing assessments.
Mary Rose is a contributor to Storyworks and Instructor magazines and is the author of eight books, all published by Scholastic.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Week-by-Week Homework for Building Reading ...
Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources (Teaching Strategies)
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good