Reality checks : teaching reading comprehension with nonfiction /

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by Stead, Tony.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Published by : Stenhouse Publishers ; | Pembroke Publishers, (Portland, Me. : | Markham, Ont. :) Physical details: xi, 260 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. Subject(s): Reading comprehension --Study and teaching (Elementary) Year : 2006 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
Location Collection Call Number Status Date Due
West Kent Elementary School WK Lit Lab, Professional 372.4 STE Available
West Kent Elementary School WK Lit Lab, Professional 372.4 STE Available

Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-251) and index.

Comprehending nonfiction: the real story -- Getting the facts -- The art of reading -- Dealing with unknown vocabulary and concepts -- Inferring -- Making connections -- Reading between the words -- All those in favor?: explorations in the early years -- Visual literacy: comprehension beyond words -- Guided reading and assessment -- Providing a framework for teaching and learning.