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Prompt students to become the sophisticated readers, writers, and thinkers they need to be to achieve higher learning. The authors explore the important relatio

The Common Core State Standards have put close reading in the spotlight as never before. While middle and high school teachers want and need students to connect

Provides an easy to follow format that fits into many unit plans that promote critical thinking, text analysis, and assessment. Teachers can use this additionio

The Confident Teacher offers a practical, step-by-step guide to developing the habits, characteristics and pedagogy that will enable you to do the best job poss