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by Ellin Oliver Keene and Susan Zimmermann. -This book is my all time favorite because it made me think deeply about comprehension and what readers do and what connections they make. This book has such a richness about it that it is pure pleasure to read.-Devon - I use this book more than any other for constant resource -- Renee -Mosaic is still my all-time favorite. It has helped me understand from the core what the most important elements in building reading comprehension are and how to help students build these skills.--K.K. - I found myself more conscious on my own reading strategy use and in doing so, better prepared me to teach to the real meat of reading--comprehension.--Lori Wondrous Words by Katie Wood Ray -for learning about the craft of writing -- ways with words-Ruby - Kimberlee Hannan -This book forever changed the way I think as a reader and a writer and opened Writer's Workshop open wide with possibility.--Lori --Examples of picture books to assist with developing mini lessons. Katie's own voice is a true joy to read. This becomes a touchstone text for me. Ideas abound! - Jan S Reading with Meaning: Teaching Comprehension in the Primary Grades by Debbie Miller (published by Stenhouse) -This is a book that is influencing my thinking and what I will do in the fall with my new first graders. Debbie Miller shows techniques for modeling thinking; specific examples of modeled strategy lessons for inferring, asking questions, making connections, determining importance in the text, creating mental images, and synthesizing information. (The above is taken from the back cover of the book.) In my opinion, the book is an enjoyable read and will both inspire and support teachers to work with readers in some very fruitful ways. - Cathy -K-3 reading comprehension strategies to enhance understanding. Mini lessons were developed for K-3, but can be used with 4-6 too.- Jan -- Miller manages to take the abstract beauty of Keene and Zimmerman's work and distill it clearly into classroom practice.--Lori On Solid Ground by Sharon Taberski --Strategies for teaching reading K-3- Jan --Taberski opened my eyes to the possibilities of teaching reading in a workshop environment.--Lori -- It was a tremendous help to me when I first began teaching a reading and writing workshop. Lots of ideas for starting out, setting up the classroom, and structuring the time. - Ruby Choice Words by Peter Johnston -for learning about how teachers use talk to foster democratic and caring classrooms.-Ruby -It is helping me even more with mylanguage in the classroom! Lists of what you can say really help!-Heather --The enormous awareness children will have of themselves as learners and determiners of their own learning if teacher can learn to speak this way. The enormous possibilities of helping teachers learn to speak more supportively to the children, using this book. - Sydney Strategies That Work by Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis - K-8 reading comprehension strategies to enhance understanding. Includes theory and sample mini-lessons.

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