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Direct linkSchmitt, Maribeth Cassidy – Voices from the Middle, 2011
Clay's work regarding how learners develop independent, strategic control over the process of constructing meaning from written texts indicates that all learners need a flexible repertoire of strategies as a network for: (a) "problem solving" or working on text on the run, (b) "self-monitoring" of the message for clarity and coherence, and (c)…
Descriptors: Scoring Rubrics, Problem Solving, Rhetoric, Middle School Students
Kelley, Michelle; Clausen-Grace; Nicki – Voices from the Middle, 2008
The Metacognitive Teaching Framework (MTF) is explained from the initial teacher-directed think-aloud through to students' independent use of cognitive strategies. The four stages of the MTF are described and tips for implementation are offered. Using questioning as an example, the authors work through what this looks like from stage 1 through…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Action Research, Educational Psychology, Reading Strategies
Smiles, Tracy – Voices from the Middle, 2008
A teacher-researcher describes how collaborative inquiries with students into literacy has the potential to develop metacognitive awareness of language and literacy practices, inform practice, and provide opportunities for students to use literacy in meaningful and authentic ways. Drawing upon a teacher-research study into the use of argument…
Descriptors: Research Projects, Action Research, Teacher Researchers, Metacognition
Peer reviewedBennett, Mari Beth – Voices from the Middle, 2003
Describes an informal investigation of students' familiarity with and knowledge of active reading strategies by administering the Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies Inventory. Contends that student responses solidified the importance of helping students become aware of reading strategies. Concludes that the best way to encourage content…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Metacognition, Middle Schools, Reading Comprehension
Peer reviewedWright, Judith A. – Voices from the Middle, 1995
Paints a portrait of a students' varied experiences with literature, and explains how the teacher brings the reading process to a conscious level with students and parents to help them appreciate readers' strengths. Intertwines several case studies of students and their awareness (or lack of awareness) of their own reading strategies. (RS)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Environment, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools
Peer reviewedJordan, Marean; Jensen, Rita; Greenleaf, Cynthia – Voices from the Middle, 2001
Describes Reading Apprenticeship, an approach to adolescent reading improvement in which teachers apprentice students into the strategies skilled readers use. Demonstrates the program at work in one seventh and eighth grade classroom. Discusses four key dimensions of classroom life: social (building community); personal (connecting to reading);…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Content Area Reading, Grade 7, Grade 8
