Reading for Understanding
How Reading Apprenticeship Improves Disciplinary Learning in Secondary and College Classrooms
3. Edition April 2023
384 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
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Improve student outcomes in reading and literacy with the latest edition of this bestselling text
The newly revised Third Edition of Reading for Understanding: How Reading Apprenticeship Improves Disciplinary Learning in Secondary and College Classrooms is the latest iteration of the best-selling, landmark book in the field of adolescent literacy. The book contains strategies for boosting the reading independence of middle, secondary, and college students.
Research conducted by NSF, IES, and OIIhas validated the model taught in Reading for Understanding, demonstrating its effectiveness in raising students' reading achievement levels.
The authors teach a clear and concise instructional framework for students at all learning levels, from those with special learning needs to those taking honors and Advanced Placement courses. The book also includes:
* A direct correlation to disciplinary literacy, making the book an even more valuable resource in a wide range of classrooms
* Explanation of the social and personal dimensions for building a foundation for engaged learning
* Discussions of the value of setting aside dedicated class time for independent, silent reading
With collaboration tips that go beyond the classroom and advice on building a cognitive "reading toolbox," Reading for Understanding is an indispensable resource for teachers at the Grade 6 and up, literacy coaches, reading teachers, community college instructors, and other school leaders.
Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xix
Chapter 1 Engaged Academic Literacy for All 1
Chapter 2 The Reading Apprenticeship Framework 19
Chapter 3 The Social and Personal Dimensions 57
Chapter 4 Metacognitive Conversation 93
Chapter 5 Extensive Academic Reading 151
Chapter 6 The Cognitive Dimension 197
Chapter 7 The Knowledge-Building Dimension 243
Chapter 8 Disciplinary Inquiry 297
Epilogue Collaborating Beyond the Classroom 339
List of Additional Resources 343
About the Authors 347
Index 349
"Reading for Understanding and the Reading Apprenticeship framework are a revelation for secondary educators. Through this framework, educators are engaged in the work of learning alongside their students and truly helping their students connect with their own metacognitive processes in a way that will benefit them far beyond their K-12 education. In this latest edition, the authors dive deeper into the concept of disciplinary literacy and inquiry which helps to build the power and agency of educators, in turn building the power and agency of students."
--Lauren Spenceley, M.Ed., Secondary English Language Arts Specialist, Arizona Department of Education
"I highly recommend this book for new and veteran teachers alike. Teacher credential programs stress the importance of teaching reading skills in all content areas but do not offer any specific ways. Reading for Understanding is chock full of a myriad of easy to implement, step by step ideas to teach reading skills to all levels of readers for all content areas."
--June Smith, Middle School Science teacher, New Haven Unified School District
"Reading for Understanding (and the Reading Apprenticeship framework) effectively complements disciplinary inquiry that centers the social aspects of learning and students' thinking, deepening students' reading and disciplinary learning."
--Chauncey Monte-Sano, Professor, University of Michigan School of Education
"An absolute must-read for educators that desire all their students to become independent readers in their disciplines. This research-based book maps out simple but powerful teaching approaches to ensure every learner engages in the reading process and evolves to independence."
--Alana Madgwick, Director of Educatalysts: Education for Change, New Zealand
"Timely, practical and relevant! This edition is replete with classroom routines from all content area classrooms and levels. A pragmatic guide, this edition dives deeper to assist teachers, professors and administrators as they uncover their habits as expert readers and learners so they can apprentice students to become more independent thinkers and learners. In this post COVID teaching and learning environment, the Reading Apprenticeship Framework is even more necessary as it meets the personal, social and emotional needs of all learners."
--Amy Keith-Wardlow, Fordson High School, Assistant Principal, former K-12 Curriculum Coordinator
"Bridging the gaps between new insights into disciplinary literacy, implementations of socioemotional learning into school curriculums, and the infusion of technology into texts and literacy, the third edition of Reading for Understanding brings new relevance and light to the Reading Apprenticeship framework, unlocking an even greater power for students and teachers."
--Ms. Kimberly Fargier, M.Ed., 6-12th grade Literacy Specialist
