Evaluative Reading and Literacy: A Cognitive View

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Dagostino, Lorraine

Carifio, James

Words, Language & Grammar

Allyn&Bacon

Improving the Expository Writing Skills of Adolescents (Presidency and Arms Control; 5)

Although sentence-combining researchers acknowledge the importance of syntax-to-discourse transfer, their treatments have achieved it in varying degrees through unclear procedures. Improving the Expository Writing Skills of Adolescents suggests effective strategies for contextualizing learning in the English language arts, focusing on a novel method of syntax instruction called "discourse-function sentence combining." The language arts objectives are integrated with ninth grade biology materials.

Kanellas, Robert J.

Foreign Language Study & Reference

University Press of America

Although sentence-combining researchers acknowledge the importance of syntax-to-discourse transfer, their treatments have achieved it in varying degrees through unclear procedures. Improving the Expository Writing Skills of Adolescents suggests effective strategies for contextualizing learning in the English language arts, focusing on a novel method of syntax instruction called 'discourse-function sentence combining.' The language arts objectives are integrated with ninth grade biology materials.

Guiding Instruction in Young Adult Literature: Ideas from Theory, Research, and Practice

Review\nThis book is a labor of love offered by experts in the field of young adult literacy. It provides a careful and compassionate analysis of the relationship between a young adult reader and a literary text from both psychological and sociological perspectives. It is thoughtfully conceived, beautifully researched, and elegantly written. This study is a necessary read for teachers, for scholars, and for anyone interested in the field of literacy studies. -- Mary E. Robbins, PhD, senior associate to the Provost for communication and faculty affairs, University of Massachusetts Lowell\nA fresh perspective for educators of literary courses for the young adult reader and how to help them bring their own experiences and understanding to the text, while giving the reader the freedom to broaden their world view. This book explains the relationship between the reader, literature and the role of the teacher and how using literature for instruction brings about the development of identity and growth in the young adult reader, which can continue to lead the young adult reader to independent reading of more complex literature. As a book club leader, the concepts in this book gave me new ways of approaching areas of discussion for my book club, such as, at what point in the book did you become engaged, personal response and character development, even though the book club is beyond the young adult stage of reading. This book gave me a whole new perspective of why we read and the life long effects of reading. -- Joanne Burket, book discussion leader, New Hampshire\nThe authors believe that students reading young adult literature are in a transformational period of their lives. The young adult literature that they encounter and engage in can be companions and guides as they explore and develop their identities and develop their capacity for tolerance, understanding, compassion, equity and kindness. The authors provide not only a framework rooted in Rosenblatt’s concept of transactional reading, they also provide models for applying the instructional framework to actual young adult stories. Their coverage of the theory and practice of the young adult literature landscape puts teachers in a position to develop their own young adult literature lessons, units, and curriculum knowing they are building on the ground that will encourage student engagement and involvement with the power of young adult literature. -- Michael Deasy Ed.D, reading teacher\nThis book is an eye-opening resource for anyone working with young adults in the English language arts, as well as anyone simply interested in young adult literature. Both practitioners and researchers will find the book an informative resource on the literary and psychological theories informing the instruction of young adult literature, and educators especially will find helpful the suggestions for instruction offered by the authors. This is a must-read for anyone working with young people in the field of literature. -- Andrea Mooney, PhD, English teacher, Reading Memorial High School\nTwo of the writing purposes of this book match the mainstream of educational requirements and a nationwide movement initiated by the Chinese government to strengthen and improve ideological instruction and moral education in all levels of the educational system, especially colleges and universities where disciplinary instruction is expected to integrate ideological and moral education for students in various ways. These writing purposes are acquainting readers with the dimensions of the human experience that young adult literature offers because of its reinforcement of such values as tolerance, acceptance, understanding, compassion, empathy, and kindness, and reminding readers that society is in desperate need of thoughtful citizens and that young adult literature provides rich resources for students to draw on in order to grow into compassionate, engaged and educated citizens and the needs of society. 
-- Wei Xu,

Teen & Young Adult

Ryan, Kathleen

Bauer, Jennifer

Literature & Fiction

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

The book draws from literary, psychological, and sociological perspectives to discuss and to illustrate how these perspectives contribute to instructional practices in Young Adult Literature. The focus is on young adult identity development as it is integrated into reading literature and contributing to the young adult reader's personal growth. The suggestions for instruction range from complete lessons to mini-lessons as well as to student-developed lessons that encourage participation and responsibility of the student in his/her own learning. There is a section on integrating media, technology and literature in instruction. And finally, a look at implications and applications for assessment and curriculum.

Literacy in a Digital World

The digital revolution has greatly influenced communication, meaning a current, analytical examination of changing literacy skills is needed. Becoming literate in today's world requires an understanding of traditional and electronic messaging venues in order for communications to not be misled by unrecognized influences. This book examines changes in the concept of literacy, including, the specific characteristics of evaluation literacy, predictors of literacy efficiency, the nature of audiences and users, and ethical concerns. It also examines the implications and applications for instruction, assessment, and professional development.

Literacy in a Digital World: The Evolution and Development of Literacy Proficiency

Education & Teaching

Deasy Ed.D, Michael

Schools & Teaching

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