DVD Contents vii
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xiii
About the Authors xv
About EL Education xix
Introduction: Embracing Challenge 1
PART 1 UNLOCKING THE POWER OF INFORMATIONAL AND LITERARY TEXTS 13
Part 1 Introduction 14
1 Choosing Worthy Texts 21
2 Bringing Text to Life 47
Part 1 Conclusion 65
PART 2 READING FOR AND WRITING WITH EVIDENCE 73
Part 2 Introduction 74
3 Evidence-Based Reading, Th inking, Talking, and Writing 85
4 From Deep Understanding to High-Quality Written Work 113
5 Building Strong Writers with Models, Critique, and Descriptive Feedback 143
Part 2 Conclusion 167
PART 3 SUPPORTING ALL STUDENTS TO SUCCEED WITH COMPLEX TEXTS 175
Part 3 Introduction 176
6 Creating the Conditions for Success with Complex Texts 183
7 Helping Students Read Closely 201
Part 3 Conclusion 231
Conclusion: Leveraging the Common Core for Schoolwide Improvement 239
References 253
Appendix A Informational Text Resources 257
Appendix B Photograph Resources 261
Appendix C Helpful Terms for Reading for and Writing with Evidence 263
Appendix D Qualitative Text Rubrics 265
Appendix E Primary Source Close Reading Guide 267
Appendix F Deeper Lessons Tool 271
Appendix G Questions for Discussion 275
Appendix H Accessing the Bonus Web Materials 285
Index 287
How to Use the DVD 295
Ron Berger, chief academic officer for ExpeditionaryLearning, taught public school for more than twenty-five years.Libby Woodfin, a former teacher, is director of publicationsfor Expeditionary Learning. Suzanne Nathan Plaut, a formerhigh school English teacher, serves as the director of curriculumdesign for Expeditionary Learning. Cheryl Becker Dobbertin,program director for Expeditionary Learning, is a former teacherand building administrator.
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