Ellin Oliver Keene Bücher

How do students become thoughtful, independent readers who comprehend text at a deep level?

Reading education pioneer Ellin Oliver Keene demystifies comprehension instruction by describing what it can look like when readers comprehend deeply and what it can look like when teachers aim for this deep comprehension. This ground-breaking book is illustrated with video footage of Ellin modeling the reading instruction she describes. Here, you can watch Ellin use language and teaching moves that help students go beyond superficial reading comprehension to lasting understanding. Talk About Understanding offers: "Outcomes of Understanding" Markers-descriptions of the behaviors present when children understand a text deeply including ways to assess with and teach toward these outcomes. "Talk About Understanding" Principles-suggestions to modify teaching language and teaching interactions to deepen children's ability to comprehend. "From the Inside" Video Segments-classroom footage of Ellin teaching lessons that illustrate use of the "Outcomes of Understanding" markers and "Talk About Understanding" principles from the book. Do your students understand their reading as deeply as they need to? Talk About Understanding has the guiding principles, the teaching suggestions, the carefully described outcomes, and the video support to help you teach your students how to comprehend, thoroughly and eagerly, the varied and complicated texts in the world around us.

Rethinking understanding -- In our minds and in our lives -- Driven to understand -- Alone in the presence of others dwelling in ideas -- To savor the struggle -- A renaissance of understanding -- Nothing as certain as change -- The great conversations -- To feel and remember, to understand

This engaging account offers practical strategies for teachers to help adolescents enhance their reading comprehension skills. Cris Tovani, an experienced teacher and staff developer, shares her insights with humor, addressing the challenges faced by students of varying achievement levels—from those adept at "fake reading" to high school juniors and seniors struggling with complex texts. Step into Tovani's classroom, where students learn effective strategies for tackling challenging material. The book provides a comprehensive overview of theory-based reading instruction adaptable across subjects. Each chapter includes anecdotes about real students facing relatable issues, demonstrating how these challenges can be addressed. Readers will find a thoughtful explanation of current comprehension instruction theories and their application for adolescents. Additionally, the last seven chapters feature a "What Works" section with straightforward, actionable ideas for immediate classroom implementation, suitable for grades 6-12. The teaching tips benefit all readers, from struggling to advanced. With appendices containing reproducible materials like coding sheets and comprehension constructors, this resource supports teachers aiming to integrate comprehension instruction into their lesson plans while maintaining content knowledge in an era that demands sophisticated reading skills.