Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy Ser.: Tools for Matching Readers to Texts : Research-Based Practices by Heidi Anne E. Mesmer (2007, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherGuilford Publications

ISBN-101593855974

ISBN-139781593855970

eBay Product ID (ePID)60744728

Product Key Features

Number of Pages180 Pages

Publication NameTools for Matching Readers to Texts : Research-Based Practices

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2007

SubjectTeaching Methods & Materials / Reading & Phonics, Children's Studies, Reading Skills, Children's & Young Adult Literature, Elementary, Books & Reading

TypeTextbook

AuthorHeidi Anne E. Mesmer

Subject AreaLiterary Criticism, Social Science, Language Arts & Disciplines, Education

SeriesSolving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight9.3 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width5.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2007-037699

Dewey Edition22

Reviews"Mesmer's book is a practical text, filled with current information about various ways to find appropriate books for both primary and intermediate readers....Charts that summarize key ideas about readability formulas, leveling books, and informal reading inventories make this a great reference when working with the numerous tools available to teachers....Highly recommended. Students of all levels and practitioners."--Choice Reviews"Provides wonderful background knowledge for understanding all the various text types that are available to meet our students' individual needs....I highly recommend this text. I have not encountered a more comprehensive treatment of the various kinds of texts available for fostering better literacy learning and instruction. This book helped me understand text types in a whole new way, moving my understanding far beyond the correlation chart that we tend to use to choose leveled books for our students. Further, Dr. Mesmer provides a wonderful balance between background knowledge and practical suggestions, making this a wonderful addition to the bookshelves of teachers, literacy coaches, reading specialist, building administrators, parents--anyone who has an interest in helping children achieve their best literacy outcomes."--The Quill, "Mesmer's book is a practical text, filled with current information about various ways to find appropriate books for both primary and intermediate readers....Charts that summarize key ideas about readability formulas, leveling books, and informal reading inventories make this a great reference when working with the numerous tools available to teachers....Highly recommended. Students of all levels and practitioners."--Choice Reviews "Provides wonderful background knowledge for understanding all the various text types that are available to meet our students' individual needs....I highly recommend this text. I have not encountered a more comprehensive treatment of the various kinds of texts available for fostering better literacy learning and instruction. This book helped me understand text types in a whole new way, moving my understanding far beyond the correlation chart that we tend to use to choose leveled books for our students. Further, Dr. Mesmer provides a wonderful balance between background knowledge and practical suggestions, making this a wonderful addition to the bookshelves of teachers, literacy coaches, reading specialist, building administrators, parents--anyone who has an interest in helping children achieve their best literacy outcomes."--The Quill, "Mesmer has emerged as one of the leading authorities on text features that support learning to read. In this book, she offers both a comprehensive examination of the research literature in this area and a very useful set of guidelines for the use of text analysis tools. The chapters that focus on actual school-level and classroom-level practices are particularly helpful."--James V. Hoffman, PhD, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Texas at Austin"Mesmer has done an extraordinary job. This is one of the first books to provide a comprehensive review of information about text analysis tools, and it represents an important contribution to the literature on instructional materials. I think students in my graduate reading education courses will find this an excellent resource. In particular, the vignettes will help them understand how text analysis tools can be applied in schools."--Priscilla L. Griffith, PhD, Department of Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum, University of Oklahoma"Reading educators of all stripes, from classroom teachers to coaches, will find this text a valuable resource. Mesmer analyzes reading tools that are ubiquitous in classrooms but are rarely discussed with any informative depth. The book's analysis of these tools, discussion of their advantages and disadvantages, and vignettes for classroom application fill a long-standing gap in the field."--Kathleen J. Brown, PhD, Director, University of Utah Reading Clinic, "Mesmer has emerged as one of the leading authorities on text features that support learning to read. In this book, she offers both a comprehensive examination of the research literature in this area and a very useful set of guidelines for the use of text analysis tools. The chapters that focus on actual school-level and classroom-level practices are particularly helpful."--James V. Hoffman, PhD, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Texas at Austin "Mesmer has done an extraordinary job. This is one of the first books to provide a comprehensive review of information about text analysis tools, and it represents an important contribution to the literature on instructional materials. I think students in my graduate reading education courses will find this an excellent resource. In particular, the vignettes will help them understand how text analysis tools can be applied in schools."--Priscilla L. Griffith, PhD, Department of Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum, University of Oklahoma "Reading educators of all stripes, from classroom teachers to coaches, will find this text a valuable resource. Mesmer analyzes reading tools that are ubiquitous in classrooms but are rarely discussed with any informative depth. The book's analysis of these tools, discussion of their advantages and disadvantages, and vignettes for classroom application fill a long-standing gap in the field."--Kathleen J. Brown, PhD, Director, University of Utah Reading Clinic, "Mesmer has done an extraordinary job. This is one of the first books to provide a comprehensive review of information about text analysis tools, and it represents an important contribution to the literature on instructional materials. I think students in my graduate reading education courses will find this an excellent resource. In particular, the vignettes will help them understand how text analysis tools can be applied in schools."--Priscilla L. Griffith, PhD, Department of Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum, University of Oklahoma "Reading educators of all 'stripes,' from classroom teachers to coaches, will find this text a valuable resource. Mesmer analyzes reading tools that are ubiquitous in classrooms but are rarely discussed with any informative depth. The book's historical analysis of these tools, discussion of their advantages and disadvantages, and vignettes for classroom application fill a long-standing gap in the field."--Kathleen J. Brown, PhD, Director, University of Utah Reading Clinic, "Provides wonderful background knowledge for understanding all the various text types that are available to meet our students' individual needs....I highly recommend this text. I have not encountered a more comprehensive treatment of the various kinds of texts available for fostering better literacy learning and instruction. This book helped me understand text types in a whole new way, moving my understanding far beyond the correlation chart that we tend to use to choose leveled books for our students. Further, Dr. Mesmer provides a wonderful balance between background knowledge and practical suggestions, making this a wonderful addition to the bookshelves of teachers, literacy coaches, reading specialist, building administrators, parents--anyone who has an interest in helping children achieve their best literacy outcomes."--The Quill, Reading educators of all stripes, from classroom teachers to coaches, will find this text a valuable resource. Mesmer analyzes reading tools that are ubiquitous in classrooms but are rarely discussed with any informative depth. The book's analysis of these tools, discussion of their advantages and disadvantages, and vignettes for classroom application fill a long-standing gap in the field.' - Kathleen J. Brown, PhD, Director, University of Utah Reading Clinic, USA 'Mesmer has done an extraordinary job. This is one of the first books to provide a comprehensive review of information about text analysis tools, and it represents an important contribution to the literature on instructional materials. I think students in my graduate reading education courses will find this an excellent resource. In particular, the vignettes will help them understand how text analysis tools can be applied in schools.' - Priscilla L. Griffith, PhD, Department of Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum, University of Oklahoma, USA 'Mesmer has emerged as one of the leading authorities on text features that support learning to read. In this book, she offers both a comprehensive examination of the research literature in this area and a very useful set of guidelines for the use of text analysis tools. The chapters that focus on actual school-level and classroom-level practices are particularly helpful.' - James V. Hoffman, PhD, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Texas at Austin, USA|9781593855970|

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal372.41

Table Of Content1.Using Text Analysis Tools to Match Readers to Texts I. Text Analysis Tools: A Reference 2. Traditional Readability Formulas 3. Second-Generation Readability Formulas: Lexiles and Degrees of Reading Power 4. Textual Scaffolds for Beginning Readers: Qualitative Leveling, Decodability, and Vocabulary Control II. Choosing and Using Text Analysis Tools 5. Choosing Text Analysis Tools: Successful Schools 6. Using Text Analysis Tools: Successful Primary Teachers 7. Using Text Analysis Tools: Successful Intermediate Teachers Appendix. Applications of Readability Formulas: Accelerated Reader and Reading Counts

SynopsisSelecting reading materials at the appropriate level for each student is an essential component of promoting literacy, and a number of systems for determining text difficulty are now available. This unique, much-needed reference helps teachers choose from a wide array of approaches and implement them effectively. Provided is a thorough, integrative review of recently developed applications such as Lexiles, as well as traditional readability formulas and systems for beginning readers. Detailed vignettes clearly illustrate how teachers have used these tools in real classrooms and provide tips and pointers for success. Rich with charts, tables, and resources, this practical guide includes an appendix on two electronic book matching programs, Accelerated Reader and Reading Counts., Selecting reading materials at the appropriate level for each student is an essential component of promoting literacy, and a number of tools for determining text difficulty are now available. This unique, much-needed reference helps teachers choose from a wide array of approaches and implement them effectively. Provided is a thorough, integrative review of recently developed applications such as Lexiles, as well as traditional readability formulas and systems for beginning readers. Detailed vignettes clearly illustrate how teachers have used these tools in real classrooms and provide tips and pointers for success. Rich with charts, tables, and resources, this practical guide includes an appendix on two electronic book matching programs, Accelerated Reader and Reading Counts., Helps teachers choose from an array of approaches and implement them effectively. This book provides a review of developed applications such as Lexiles, as well as traditional readability formulas and systems for beginning readers. It includes an appendix on two electronic book matching programs, 'Accelerated Reader' and 'Reading Counts'., Selecting reading materials at the appropriate level for each student is an essential component of promoting literacy, and a number of systems for determining text difficulty are now available. This unique, much-needed reference helps teachers choose from a wide array of approaches and implement them effectively.

LC Classification NumberLB1573.M452 2007