Date of Award
2009
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
First Advisor
Susan Stires
Abstract
The purpose of this fourth-grade reading curriculum is to teach students to become active readers who can articulate and communicate their thoughts about reading. By communicating about text, readers construct meaning and develop a rich understanding and appreciation of their reading. The curriculum uses the reading workshop framework (Atwell, 1998; Calkins, 2001; Rief, 1992) and the literature circle structure (Daniels, 2002). Process- and content-based mini-lessons provide explicit instruction for literature circle discussions. Comprehension strategy mini-lessons are provided to complement the literature circle instruction and provide support for students as needed.
Recommended Citation
Eisenberg, R. B. (2009). Fueling Small Explosions of Conversation: A Reading Curriculum for Fourth Grade. New York : Bank Street College of Education. https://educate.bankstreet.edu/independent-studies/343
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Reading and literacy (Program of study)