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Transformational Literacy - Making the Common Core Shift with Work That Matters
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Table of Contents

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

About the Author

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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