Strategic Reading Groups

Jennifer Berne, PhD is an Associate Professor and Department Chair of Reading and Language at National Louis University. Dr. Berne teaches courses in the teaching of writing and the teaching of comprehension. She is also an active staff developer, working in K-12 classrooms in implementing best practices in contemporary reading and writing. Sophie Degener, EdD is an assistant professor in the reading and language department at National Louis University, where she teaches literacy methods to pre-service teachers as well as courses in beginning reading and reading research. She works with many school districts around the Chicago area on the topics of balanced literacy and differentiated instruction.

“This is an excellent study of a heretofore under-used strategy for improving reading instruction in the middle grades. The writing is honest, accessible, and engaging. The content is authoritative, relevant, and detailed. I intend to acquire a copy for every teacher on my team.”

• List of Online ResourcesForeword by Donna OgleAcknowledgmentsAbout the Authors1. Introduction2. Fitting Strategic Reading Groups Into the Middle School Literacy Block3. A Detailed Look at Strategic Reading Groups4. Listening to Fluent Readers5. Teacher Cueing During Informational Text Reading6. Teacher Cueing During Narrative Text Reading7. Materials for Strategic Reading Groups8. Assessment Prior to and During Strategic Reading Groups9. Managing the Rest of the Class During Strategic Reading GroupsAfterwordReferencesIndex