An inspiring book to help teachers shift their beliefs and stretch their thinking around reading comprehension literacy instruction and content-area learning. Using the key concepts and strategies introduced in her ground-breaking book Reading Power Adrienne Gear shows teachers practical ways to create a culture of thinking that can be integrated into all areas of learning. Using knowledge-rich texts as tools Adrienne shares how read-alouds can be used in content areas to support literacy skills and build knowledge. This timely book offers classroom-tested lessons and anchor books to create a content-rich learning environment that helps strengthen student learning and knowledge-building. |Powerful Thinking Engaging readers building knowledge and nudging learning in elementary classrooms