The Write to Read: Response Journals That Increase Comprehension
"A transactional approach to understanding literature will come alive for intermediate and middle school teachers and students who avail themselves of Roessing's advice and examples in this book. What a practical resource for teachers! Facilitating a balanced reading and writing program is at the heart ofThe Write to Read."(Annemarie Jay, Assistant Professor, Widener University 2009-03-03)"This is such an easy answer: a curriculum that builds to strong reader response. This is a gem."(Dolores Hennessy, Reading Specialist 2009-03-03)"A comprehensive, well-reasoned text devoted to reader response at middle elementary and secondary levels. Such authenticity is appealing to the field."(Barbara A. Marinak, Assistant Professor 2009-03-03)"The major strengths of the book are the explicit instructions for set-up, multiple examples of student responses, examples of varieties of texts used for modeling, and materials for teacher use in appendices."(Dixie D. Massey, Senior Lecturer 2009-03-03)"The author provides very engaging and helpful examples throughout the book. One can really 'see' how these ideas work."(Lettie K. Albright, Associate Professor of Literacy 2009-03-03)