Deeper Reading Comprehending Challenging Texts 412 Kelly Gallagher by Kelly Gallagher 9781571103840, 1571103848 instant download after payment.

In [this book, the author] shares effective, classroom-tested strategies that enable your students to: accept the challenge of reading difficult books; move beyond a first-draft understanding of the text into deeper levels of reading ... reach deeper levels of reflection by understanding the relevance the book holds for themselves and their peers; use critical thinking skills to analyze real-world issues. [He] also provides guidance on effective lesson planning that incorporates strategies for deeper reading.-Back cover.;Why reading is like baseball -- Teaching challenging text -- Focusing the reader -- Effective first-draft reading -- Deepening comprehension through second-draft reading -- The importance of collaboration -- Using metaphor to deepen comprehension -- Leading students to meaningful reflection -- Reading the world -- The art of teaching deep reading.