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Reading with Meaning
If you have ever wondered how to teach comprehension strategies to primary-age children, read on.
First, imagine a primary-grade classroom where all the children are engaged and motivated; where the buzz of excited, emerging readers fills the air; where simultaneously words are sounded out and connections are made between the books of their choice and the experiences of the...more
First, imagine a primary-grade classroom where all the children are engaged and motivated; where the buzz of excited, emerging readers fills the air; where simultaneously words are sounded out and connections are made between the books of their choice and the experiences of the...more
Paperback, 208 pages
Published
January 1st 2002
by Stenhouse Publishers
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Here you will learn:
techniques for modeling thinking;
specific examples of modeled strategy lessons for inferring, asking questions, making connections, determining importance in text, creating mental images, and synthesizing information;
how to help children make their thinking visible through oral, written, artistic, and dramatic responses to literature;
how to successfully develop book clubs as a way for children to share their thinking.
Reading with Meaning shows you how to bri...more
Here you will learn:
techniques for modeling thinking;
specific examples of modeled strategy lessons for inferring, asking questions, making connections, determining importance in text, creating mental images, and synthesizing information;
how to help children make their thinking visible through oral, written, artistic, and dramatic responses to literature;
how to successfully develop book clubs as a way for children to share their thinking.
Reading with Meaning shows you how to bri...more
Jul 24, 2011
Jill
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
primary teachers
Recommended to Jill by:
Donalyn
This book SERIOUSLY rocked my world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After I read The Book Whisperer, I was inspired to throw out my basal (which my principal JUST ordered) and do my reading instruction just like she does. But I was wondering how I could do this in a primary classroom, since Donalyn Miller teaches sixth grade. So, when a teacher blog set up a read-along of the Book Whisperer, I loosely followed along, and that's where I found that Donalyn Miller would answer bloggers' questions if they sub...more
After I read The Book Whisperer, I was inspired to throw out my basal (which my principal JUST ordered) and do my reading instruction just like she does. But I was wondering how I could do this in a primary classroom, since Donalyn Miller teaches sixth grade. So, when a teacher blog set up a read-along of the Book Whisperer, I loosely followed along, and that's where I found that Donalyn Miller would answer bloggers' questions if they sub...more
This is my favorite professional development book. I've read it so much the pages are falling out. I love the theories and activities. They all revolve around a calm, meaningful classroom in which children are engaged in learning.
This book has some really great ideas for mini lessons when teaching Reading Comprehension. Concrete examples help the newer teacher like myself.
It isn't the only reading book you should purchase if you are a new teacher but it is a helpful one. Other reading books that are incredibly helpful are The Book Whispererby Donalyn Miller, The Daily Five by Gail Boushey and Joan Moser, and Growing Readers: Units of study in the Primary Classroom by Kathy Collins
These 3 books will shape your reading cu...more
It isn't the only reading book you should purchase if you are a new teacher but it is a helpful one. Other reading books that are incredibly helpful are The Book Whispererby Donalyn Miller, The Daily Five by Gail Boushey and Joan Moser, and Growing Readers: Units of study in the Primary Classroom by Kathy Collins
These 3 books will shape your reading cu...more
Debbie Miller's disarming writing style makes you feel as if you're dialoguing with her about teaching reading in an elementary setting - the book nearly vanishes and there you are, sipping a cup of coffee and listening to Miller respond (patiently!) to your myriad questions. Throughout the text she takes the reader with her, through teaching hiccups and tough lessons learned, and anticipates every question you have. It's easy to see she's a realistic idealist, someone who has high expectations...more
This book is a quick read but really thought- provoking and overflowing with good ideas. I am so excited to put some of this to use in my classroom. She gives really good tips on how to cultivate a calm, child- centered classroom environment. I wish her strategies were illustrated a little more by providing examples of children who really struggle with literacy and how they perform/ progress within her framework as opposed to mainly giving examples of those who excel.
I LOVED this book. Debbie Miller's writing makes me want to jump up and run to my Media Center to try out her teaching strategies. She has a warm and descriptive way of writing that makes it so easy to visualize her classroom and makes me wish I could be there! She has some great ideas for teaching reading comprehension. The only thing is, it's a whole lot at once. It'll take some re-reading for it to all sink in.
Jan 20, 2012
Anita
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Primary Teachers, Principals, Intermediate Teachers could even tweak it a bit
Recommended to Anita by:
2nd Grade Teacher I work with
I moved from 4th to 3rd grade last year and had to relearn reading. I did not like what I did, so I read a book recommended by the 2nd grade teacher. It revolutionized my teaching for language arts. Love the way she teaches active reading strategies and makes them so organically part of the classroom routine. Now my kids come to me loving to read and they continue that love in my class. Amazing!
I think was one of the texts for a class I took while working on my reading courses. Although, I currently work with intermediate to middle grades in reading, there were ideas there that can be formed to use in all grades. Gave a good look at what the primary grades are doing to evolve into a reader.
Debbie's book changed the way I thought about teaching primary students to read. Instead of thinking of beginning readers as simply decoders, she invited me to open up space for my young students to think and engage deeply in books. Every primary reading teacher should read this book.
Anything by Debbie Miller is informative and insightful. I love how she teaches that even young children can be thinkers and learners. This book really changed my feelings about comprehension (thinking) strategies and what primary children are capable of learning and doing!
I call this book my Bible as a teacher. Such excellent ideas and explanations. If your district has a foundation to teach reading strategies, but not a specific program or basal, this book is an amazing guide.
Mar 08, 2009
Susan
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A practical, systematic approach to teaching comprehension strategies for grades 1-2 with mentor text suggestions. This book makes teaching reading strategies authentic and clear.
Wow. I loved this book! This book absolute and perfect sense to me. I am now on the reader's workshop bandwagon starting this school year. It was clear and concise.
Jul 17, 2011
Alexandra
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
First Grade teachers
Recommended to Alexandra by:
Dawn
Written by a first grade teacher for first grade teachers. This really helped me transform and improve my teaching of reading. Great, helpful strategies with student samples!
Aug 06, 2011
Anne
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This book will change how you see teaching reading. I had to put it down several times because there was too much at once! It is a wonderful resource!
What a great book to read when teaching reading! Reading is more than just phonics and fluency. So often the comprehension part of reading is over looked and under taught. Debbie Miller does a fantastic job at explaining through classroom examples of how even the youngest students can use connections, schema, predictions, questioning, inferences, and synthesizing through out their reading and life.
Her approach to "Reader's Workshop" is wonderful and straightforward. I had no problem reading thi...more
Her approach to "Reader's Workshop" is wonderful and straightforward. I had no problem reading thi...more
This is one of those books that seemed to have disappeared from school. Everyone says we had it, but I can't find it. It is on order for next year. Any hints, tips for using it as a PD tool would be welcome.
From Carrie E: A great book to help teachers help to understand how to be more explicit with comprehension strategies. One point to not get stuck in is her model of teaching a comprehension strategy a month. Many other experts in the field would suggest that teaching comprehension strategies...more
From Carrie E: A great book to help teachers help to understand how to be more explicit with comprehension strategies. One point to not get stuck in is her model of teaching a comprehension strategy a month. Many other experts in the field would suggest that teaching comprehension strategies...more
Feb 03, 2010
Sara Mcgarvey
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haha if anyone ever had an interest in being a reading teacher read this! Can't believe I added a textbook on here but it actually is a good read!
Debbie Miller has great ideas for pushing the thinking and comprehension of young children and I hope to incorporate her ideas into my practice.
A good choice for any elementary teacher (K - 4 especially). Has great information to help improve reader's workshop.
One of my favorites. She makes the proficient reader strategies understandable. Love the practical lesson ideas.
Includes excellent strategies for helping young readers learn how to comprehend what they are reading.
One of the best books to help you grasp the "workshop" model. This woman is amazing!!
An easy read - clearly written with good ideas to implement at many different levels.
I bought this book over the summer for another one of my master's classs. It is a must have resource for any lower elementary teacher. Debbie Miller does an outstanding job of teaching you about how to implement explicit reading instruction in your classroom. She begins with how she lays out the beginning of the school year and takes you all the way through June. There are wonderful examples of students work and of Miller modeling various ideas and strategies. I plan on using this resource to be...more
I like to read this book during the summer along with And with a Light Touch.
read and reread.... use the anchor lessons. She is amazing!
Great strategies and ideas for an early elementary classroom.
Highly recommended to teachers of 1st grade readers.
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