The Reading Activity Handbook (Book with eBook), 2nd edition

Components

• Print Book with eBook access code printed on the inside cover. (The eBook is accessed through pearsonplaces.com.au. A free Pearson Places account is required.)

A new and updated edition of this essential teacher resource book filled with activities to engage students when responding to a wide range of texts. It includes purposeful activities that focus on reading comprehension, critical thinking and developing vocabulary to help students make personal connections with texts, develop independence and a positive self-image as a reader. An extensive range of blackline masters to support student learning and save teacher's time is available from the eBook. This resource is suitable for primary/elementary and intermediate/middle school teachers.

Contents

• Introduction
• How to use this resource
• Chapter 1: Locating and organising information
• Chapter 2: Focusing on vocabulary
• Chapter 3: Exploring characters, setting and plot
• Chapter 4: Creating visual responses
• Chapter 5: Engaging in writing
• Chapter 6: Organising for talk
• Activity links to Teaching Reading Comprehension Strategies
• References
• Acknowledgements
• Activities index
• Blackline masters index