Classrooms of Wonder and Wisdom: Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking for the 21st Century
“This book provides strategies that are varied and vital for student success, especially as critical thinkers.”(Tamara Rhone, Secondary Social Studies Educator 2010-05-28)“I wish this text were available today—I could really use it in the Center of Excellence I direct! In fact, I really could have used it a year and a half ago—it would have saved me HOURS of work!”(Victoria Ridgeway Gillis, Professor 2010-05-28)“The author's excellent exercises and examples effectively illustrate the application of the instructional strategies. These examples are at the heart of the text and are the major reason it will be successful in improving classroom instruction.”(Connie Harris, Gifted Language Arts Teacher 2010-05-28)“An excellent resource filled with useful strategies and approaches for creating student-centered learning through reading and writing.”(Eric A. Combs, Teacher 2010-05-28)"Jeannie Steele and Kurt Meredith illuminate theoretical ideas with insightful, practical ways for teachers to encourage students to develop the critical and creative thinking necessary in a flourishing democratic society."(Angela Ward, Acting Associate Dean 2010-06-23)"The authors bring their extraordinary experience to the task of masterfully suggesting powerful ways to effectively address the question of how we can best prepare students for life in the twenty-first century and bring about lasting change. They share a wealth of ideas for effective learning experiences in a range of professional development settings."(Adria Klein, Professor Emeritus 2010-07-12)