Do I Really Have to Teach Reading? : Content Comprehension, Grades 6-12

Acknowledgments vi Introduction: ``I'm the Stupid Lady from Denver . . .'' 1(10) The ``So What?'' of Reading Comprehension 11(12) Parallel Experiences: Tapping the Mother Lode 23(14) Real Rigor: Connecting Students with Accessible Text 37(14) ``Why Am I Reading This?'' 51(16) Holding Thinking to Remember and Reuse 67(22) Group Work That Grows Understanding 89(12) ``What Do I Do with All These Sticky Notes?'' Assessment That Drives Instruction 101(16) ``Did I Miss Anything? Did I Miss Everything?'' Last Thoughts 117(6) Appendix 123(14) Double-Entry Diary Comprehension Constructor with Connections Guide ``The Three Bears'' Translation Sample Text Set Guide Sheet Instructional Purpose My Answer Comprehension Constructor Template for Reading Response Logs Silent Reading Response Sheet Weekly Calendar Double-Strategy, Double-Entry Diary Highlight and Revisit Group Observation Form Bibliography 137