How to Teach Students to Critically Think about Text [Spiral-bound] Jackson, Jill (author)

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Preparing students to be sophisticated readers, writers, and speakers should not be confusing or cumbersome. This book is designed to give K-12 teachers and parents straightforward, doable steps for teaching students how to critically think about text. And you can always count on Jill Jackson books to keep it real without using flowery jargon or impractical theories! In How to Teach Students to Critically Think About Text, Jackson helps K-12 teachers and parents break down lessons Text Structure Theme Figurative language Analysis How to organize a student?s writing How to evaluate other forms of media ? and TONS more? True, deep comprehension of text is attainable for students ? through simple, habitual steps. The how-tos in this book will empower teachers and parents to lay the groundwork for greater student understanding.