Nichols, Maria.

Comprehension through conversation : the power of purposeful talk in the reading workshop / Maria Nichols ; foreword by Richard L. Allington. - Portsmouth, NH : Heinemann, c2006. - xii, 116 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 109-113) and index.

The importance of developing the ability to think and talk in todays world -- The interconnectedness of language development and purposeful talk -- Paradigm shifts : what were pushing away from, and why -- Getting started : environments and instruction that enable purposeful talk -- Growing purposeful talk : using read alouds as the spark -- Thinking and talking about reading in increasingly complex ways : Immersing children in units of study -- Building toward independence : moving reading, thinking, and talking down the release of responsibility slide.

0325007934 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2006014778


Reading comprehension--Study and teaching (Elementary)
Language arts (Elementary)
Conversation--Study and teaching (Elementary)

LB1573.7 / .N53 2006

372.47

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