Robust Comprehension Instruction with Questioning the Author

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This practical K–12 teacher resource explains the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of using Questioning the Author (QtA), a powerful approach for enhancing reading comprehension and engagement. Thorough yet concise, the book shows how to plan lessons using both narrative and expository texts, formulate open-ended Queries, and guide class discussions around them. The authors discuss how QtA has evolved over many years of classroom application and include innovative ideas for integrating vocabulary instruction and writing prompts into QtA lessons. Also provided are steps for gradually transitioning from teacher-led instruction to independent reading. The book features extended examples of teachers implementing QtA, as well as four complete texts that can be downloaded and printed for classroom use.

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  Robust Comprehension Instruction with Questioning the Author: 15 Years Smarter

  • 2020-11-16
  • 192 pages
  • Paperback
  • Guilford Publications
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  Robust Comprehension Instruction with Questioning the Author: 15 Years Smarter

  • 2020-10-19
  • 192 pages
  • Ebook
  • Guilford Publications

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