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Teaching Through Text: Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (4th Edition)

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This book is set up very well--each chapter begins with a graphic organizer for the chapter contents and then each section is bolded. The information is timely and includes references. There are plenty of empirically-based instructional methods that can be utilized immediately. The tone is conversational yet scholarly; a pleasure to read!
This book is a must for any teacher who wishes to incorporate reading and writing strategies for increased engagement and comprehension in his or her specific content area. Please note that this book is NOT set up as lessons for specific content areas--it is overall strategies that can be used in ANY content area. Again, there is no guesswork here--the strategies are proven winners compiled in one lovely volume!

I had to purchase this book for one of my classes. I'm an education major and the book reads very easily. There are well written summaries at the end of every chapter. This may be a keeper... I usually sell my textbooks once the course is completed.

This well-written book provides comprehensive strategies for prereading, guided reading, and postreading. Both authors are experienced educators who have contributed widely in the field. In this work, they provide an overview to each of the five sections in the book, visual displays that are easy to follow, and a summary to each chapter that drives home the major themes.

In the introductory part of the book, the philosophy behind the book is revealed. The authors emphasize they believe in the connection between content learning and the construction of comprehension by actively engaged students. Students are encouraged to extend their knowledge in the process. As scholars, McKenna and Robinson note, "we have tried very hard to include only those recommendations that have been validated through research and that teachers tend to regard as practical" (p. ix).

Appropriate "sound bite" type quotes fill the margins of the book. In fact, the authors talk about using such quotes in classes. Objectives for each chapter are clearned identified. For each technique presented, clear explanations are offered. There are also extensive examples from which to draw. This is a positive resource for any teacher interested in helping students construct meaning using methods that have been successfully used by other educators.

The book was required text for a class. It arrived quickly, was the correct edition, and was cheaper than other sources.

It is a predictable text for teacher credential students. At times, it is a bit of a struggle to stay focused, but it gets it's message across.

I have found this book to greatly increase my understanding of how to match up a textbook to a group of students, and also to understand the importance of student comprehension in any subject area. I would highly recommend this book to any teacher of any subject, but especially to teachers in subject areas outside of language arts. It is a great resource!

Very good textbook. The authors offer practical suggestion as well as theory. Good mixture of both. I have used some of their suggestions and methods in class with good results. I recommend this book to anyone interested in integrating reading and writing into their curriculum, or to anyone interested in promoting reading and writing.