Dallas Public Library

Robust comprehension instruction with questioning the author, 15 years smarter, Isabel L. Beck, Margaret G. McKeown, Cheryl A. Sandora

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-187) and index

index present

non fiction

Robust comprehension instruction with questioning the author

bibliography

1159782393

Isabel L. Beck, Margaret G. McKeown, Cheryl A. Sandora

15 years smarter

"This practical K-12 teacher resource explains the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of using Questioning the Author (QtA), a powerful approach for enhancing reading comprehension and engagement. Thorough yet concise, the book shows how to plan lessons using both narrative and expository texts, formulate open-ended Queries, and guide class discussions around them. The authors discuss how QtA has evolved over many years of classroom application and include innovative ideas for integrating vocabulary instruction and writing prompts into QtA lessons. Also provided are steps for gradually transitioning from teacher-led instruction to independent reading. The book features extended examples of teachers implementing QtA, as well as four complete texts that can be downloaded and printed for classroom use"--, Provided by publisher

The building blocks of questioning the author -- The current scene in reading comprehension -- Planning for questioning the author lessons -- Specific plans for a narrative and an expository text -- Digging into initiating and follow-up queries -- Specific plans for a narrative -- What comes after reading and interspersed discussion? -- Vocabulary in the context of comprehension -- Approaching writing with a questioning -- Moves to keep discussion productive -- One teacher's journey with questioning the author -- Students take the wheel