Differentiated Instructional Strategies for Reading in the Content Areas [Paperback]

Carolyn M. Chapman (Author), Rita S. King (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0761938257 | ISBN-13: 978-0761938255 | Publication Date: May 8, 2003 | Edition: 1

In this straightforward handbook teachers will find creative, substantial ideas for infusing phonics, word analysis, vocabulary development, and comprehension strategies into subject area instruction.

Editorial Reviews

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"Filled with activities, ideas, and methods for integrating reading instruction, Chapman and King's text provides content classrooms with necessary materials for differentiating reading instruction to meet individual student needs. Because a unique vocabulary is inherent in each subject matter, the sections on vocabulary development and enhancement are particularly helpful for classrooms in any content area.” (Anita Price Davis, Retired Professor of Education )

“Offers best practices for before, during, and after reading to improve comprehension, great ideas for assessing vocabulary knowledge as well as various ways to teach vocabulary, and excellent ideas and activities to help with interventions for RTI.” (Coleen Martin, Fifth-Grade Teacher )

"Finally, someone has put into print a book that explains the exact process of teaching reading. The book offers information on the set up of the room, the literacy centers, large-group instruction, sample lessons, the four-block system, guiding reading, small-group instruction, teaching strategies, and the components of reading. It is all in there. This book is a must-have, teacher-friendly tool for helping teachers understand the process of being great reading teachers!" (Linda Prichard, PreK/Fifth-Grade Instructional Specialist ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Rita King has more than 20 years of teacher training experience and administrative experience as principal and director of Middle Tennessee State University's teacher training program in the laboratory school. Most recently, she was an adjunct professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at the university. She now consults internationally in the areas of multiple intelligences, practical applications of brain-based research, differentiated learning, reading and writing strategies, mathematics instruction, creating effective learning environments, and strategies for test success. She is the coauthor of Differentiated Instructional Strategies for Reading in the Content Areas, Differentiated Instructional Strategies for Writing in the Content Areas, and Differentiated Assessment Strategies: One Tool Doesn't Fit All.

Carolyn Chapman is an international educational consultant, author, and teacher who has taught in kindergarten to college classrooms. Her interactive, hands-on professional development training sessions challenge educators to use strategies that ensure success for learners of all ages. Chapman has written many books about differentiated instruction, multiple intelligences, multiple assessments, and the brain-compatible classroom. She is coauthor with Gayle Gregory of the landmark Corwin Press book Differentiated Instructional Strategies: One Size Doesn't Fit All.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Corwin Press; 1 edition (May 8, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761938257
• ISBN-13: 978-0761938255
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,334,000 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Carolyn Chapman is an international educational consultant, author, and teacher who has taught in kindergarten to college classrooms. Her interactive, hands-on professional development training sessions challenge educators to use strategies that ensure success for learners of all ages. Chapman has written many books about differentiated instruction, multiple intelligences, multiple assessments, and the brain-compatible classroom. She is coauthor with Gayle Gregory of the landmark Corwin book Differentiated Instructional Strategies: One Size Doesn't Fit All.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I was looking for more of 'Here's how it worked in this classroom', July 31, 2007

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Penny E. Christensen (Pendergrass, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Differentiated Instructional Strategies for Reading in the Content Areas (Paperback)

There are many strategies for variations of the same work in this book, like different vocabulary activities or some good reading strategies minilessons. I wanted more of a structure for a classroom - like take the top 10% from the pretest and go this route with them, then with the next group ... But that was not the layout of this book.
This book would be great for a content area teacher that has not taken an indepth reading (for information or in the content area) class at some point in their career. Possibly a beginning teacher in a secondary content area would benefit most from this.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Has been completely revised and reorganized, offering creative methods for increasing students' content, September 16, 2009

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This review is from: Differentiated Instructional Strategies for Reading in the Content Areas (Paperback)

Carolyn Chapman and Rita King's DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR READING IN THE CONTENT AREAS, SECOND EDITION has been completely revised and reorganized, offering creative methods for increasing students' content by helping them become better readers. New strategies, expanded coverage of key topics, and more offer tips on blending guided reading with vocabulary.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Differentiated Instructional Strategies for Reading in the Content Area, September 10, 2009

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Clarissa R. Douthit "Queen of the Pen" (Independence, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Differentiated Instructional Strategies for Reading in the Content Areas (Paperback)

This is a great text for current and future educators. It provides outstanding information, tools, and resources about how to be an effective reading teacher. The book was in excellent condition. I would recommend purchasing from this seller.