Caught in the Middle: Reading and Writing in the Transition Years
A richly textured picture of the world of middle-school students. It describes who these students are, explains why fostering their voice is important, and discusses the creation of a community of literacy partners. It addresses topics related to technology, reading, writing, research, use of the arts, community, and assessment. The voices of thirty remarkable middle-school teachers focus on such important issues as recognizing the impact of social media; the effect of the internet on research; the need for critical literacy; and the potential of the school library.
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Caught in the Middle: Reading and Writing in the Transition Years
A richly textured picture of the world of middle-school students. It describes who these students are, explains why fostering their voice is important, and discusses the creation of a community of literacy partners. It addresses topics related to technology, reading, writing, research, use of the arts, community, and assessment. The voices of thirty remarkable middle-school teachers focus on such important issues as recognizing the impact of social media; the effect of the internet on research; the need for critical literacy; and the potential of the school library.
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Caught in the Middle: Reading and Writing in the Transition Years

Caught in the Middle: Reading and Writing in the Transition Years

by David Booth
Caught in the Middle: Reading and Writing in the Transition Years

Caught in the Middle: Reading and Writing in the Transition Years

by David Booth

Overview

A richly textured picture of the world of middle-school students. It describes who these students are, explains why fostering their voice is important, and discusses the creation of a community of literacy partners. It addresses topics related to technology, reading, writing, research, use of the arts, community, and assessment. The voices of thirty remarkable middle-school teachers focus on such important issues as recognizing the impact of social media; the effect of the internet on research; the need for critical literacy; and the potential of the school library.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781551382654
Publisher: Pembroke Publishers Limited
Publication date: 10/01/2011
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 176
Product dimensions: 8.38(w) x 10.88(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range: 11 - 14 Years

About the Author

David Booth was Professor Emeritus at OISE–University of Toronto, where he trained teachers to use innovative ways to promote literacy among children for more than 30 years. A prolific author and popular international speaker, David delighted thousands with his energy, enthusiasm, and commitment. Although David passed away in 2018, his dedication to literacy, and his superb body of work in the field, form a lasting legacy in Canadian education.

Table of Contents

Preface, PART A Towards a Literate Future, 1. In the Classroom: Student Engagement, Teacher Support 2. Inside, Outside and All Through the Text 3. On Page, Online and in Workshop 4. Part B. Helping Students Find Their Voices 4. Engaging Students in Learning 5. Creating the Conditions for Learning 6. Assessing for Learning and Teaching 7. Weaving Threads of Purpose and Community: One School's Journey 8. Promoting Reading as Literacy Events 9. Helping Students Grow as Writers 10. Sharing, Responding, Changing the World.
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