Reading and the middle school student : strategies to enhance literacy / Judith L. Irvin.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Irvin, Judith L., 1947-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Reading (Elementary)--United States.
• Reading (Elementary).
• United States.
• Reading (Middle school)--United States.
• Reading (Middle school).
• Content area reading--United States.
• Content area reading.

Physical Description:

x, 277 pages : illustrations, facsimiles ; 24 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Boston ; London : Allyn and Bacon, [1998]

Summary:

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0205163793

OCLC:

36207559