Teachers spend time demonstrating and modeling strategies that will make students successful readers and writers. (page 19)
CONTEXT
They set goals for themselves, they select strategies that work for them, they self-monitor, and they have a purpose for reading a particular text.(Metacognition, page 22)
TASK
I like the story you wrote!
You should read this book on Epic.com!
Readability levels: Selected texts were at the frustration level for a student. (page 25)
"...effective teachers use discussions instead of simple questions to engage students in higher-level thinking activities." (page 28)
I believe...
Reading extends beyond books; they also read websites and other online resources, children’s magazines, newspapers, other students’ stories, and posters. (page 29)