Differentiated Instructional Strategies for Reading in the Content Areas

By Rita King, Carolyn Chapman, Rita S. King

Book Overview

"Filled with activities, ideas, and methods for integrating reading instruction, Chapman and King′s text provides content classrooms with necessary materials for differentiating reading instruction to meet individual student needs."
--Anita Price Davis, Professor Emerita of Education
Converse College

"Offers best practices for before, during, and after reading to improve comprehension; great ideas for assessing vocabulary knowledge and teaching vocabulary; and excellent activities to help with interventions for RTI."
--Coleen Martin, Fifth-Grade Teacher
Wilder Waite Grade School, Peoria, IL

Increase understanding of content by strengthening every learner′s reading skills

Completely revised and reorganized, this second edition of the best-selling guide by Carolyn Chapman and Rita S. King offers creative, substantive methods for increasing students′ content learning by helping them become better readers.

Featuring new strategies, current research, expanded coverage of key topics, plus new material on planning, and information about English language learners, this updated edition shows how to use differentiated instruction, multiple intelligences, scaffolding, constructivism, and cooperative learning methods to support reading comprehension. With ideas for all subject areas, including in math, science, social studies, and other subject areas, the book helps teachers:

Create the right environment for motivating readersAssess readers effectivelyIncorporate guided reading, shared reading, a four-block model, language experience, and read-aloudsTeach vocabulary using methods such as visuals, context clues, and miscue analysisImprove comprehension before, during, and after reading

Brimming with samples, suggestions, and lists that facilitate quick implementation in the classroom, this second edition of Differentiated Instructional Strategies for Reading in the Content Areas helps ensure that all students can experience improved learning and achievement

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412972302
• ISBN13: 9781412972307
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Corwin Publishers
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.9" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

Differentiated Instructional Strategies for Reading in the Content Areas

I purchased this book for a class I am taking, Reading Across the Curriculum. It is an easy reference for strategies used for teaching reading.

Has been completely revised and reorganized, offering creative methods for increasing students' cont

Carolyn Chapman and Rita King's DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR READING IN THE CONTENT AREAS, SECOND EDITION has been completely revised and reorganized, offering creative methods for increasing students' content by helping them become better readers. New strategies, expanded coverage of key topics, and more offer tips on blending guided reading with vocabulary.

Differentiated Instructional Strategies for Reading in the Content Area

This is a great text for current and future educators. It provides outstanding information, tools, and resources about how to be an effective reading teacher. The book was in excellent condition. I would recommend purchasing from this seller.