In Breathing New Life into Book Clubs teachers can follow a step-by-step format in planning for a book club unit of study, grouping students into book clubs, guiding students in setting up readings, and providing possible teaching points, writes Jacqueline Barreras.
Dana Johansen and Sonja Paul nudge writing workshop to a new level with flipped mini-lessons, allowing more time for teachers to conference with students. Teacher leader Sandy Wisneski says to keep the step-by-step, easy-to-read and resource laden book close by.
In Teaching Interpretation educators Sonja Cherry-Paul and Dana Johansen provide a book packed with detailed guidance and resources to help students read closely, letting them slow down to notice, wonder and connect meaning, says reviewer Linda Biondi.
