This useful guide to incorporating prominent literary theories into the reading process provides students with a substantial introduction to a wide range of ideas and practices. Each chapter covers a text from the international canon and suggests how that text can also be interpreted by employing a particular literary theory. Links are made between "A Passage to India and postcolonialism. "Heart of Darkness and Marxism, and "The Turn of the Screw and psychoanalysis, among others.

To address Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for reading and language, today’s educators strive to help their students develop higher-level understanding with challenging materials. In this book, we share our method for implementing an integrated strategy approach for helping readers understand expository text. This approach can be used to accompany and extend text structure instruction on the five most commonly used expository text structures: compare and contrast, cause and effect, problem and solution, description, and sequence. Within this approach, we designed a method for using key vocabulary in a way that helps readers think about the structure of the text. To aid in the development of higher-level understanding with challenging materials, this approach integrates other essential reading comprehension components that foster understanding, such as predicting and summarizing. The Structure Sort integrated approach embeds these essential strategies before, during, and after reading to empower students to make connections and build comprehension at all stages of reading.

Empowering Young Readers: Dialogic Reading with Integrated Vocabulary Enrichment is designed to familiarize adults with a fun and engaging approach to reading with children that promotes their reading comprehension and vocabulary development. This book outlines an evidence-based approach called Dialogic Reading with Integrated Vocabulary Enrichment, or DRIVE, that adults can use while reading together with preschool children and children in the early elementary grades. Beginning with an overview of the importance of shared reading and the key skills necessary for children to become successful readers, Empowering Young Readers then transitions to describing the easy-to-use approach for creating meaningful dialogues while reading stories, beginning with concrete strategies used in DRIVE that are easily remembered by the acronym, EMPOWERED. Also provided are recommendations on ways to encourage vocabulary development while using the DRIVE approach, suggestions for choosing appropriate books to implement the approach, additional tips for an optimal reading experience, and a summary chapter that includes valuable resources.

This book provides classroom-tested methods for engaging struggling middle grade readers--even those who appear to have given up--and fostering their success. The emphasis is on constructing respectful, encouraging learning environments that incorporate students' diverse literacies, cultural interests, and prior knowledge and skills into instruction. Chapters outline effective, innovative strategies for instruction and assessment in comprehension, vocabulary, text-based discussion, critical reading, and other core areas. Realistic classroom examples are included throughout, including applications of nontraditional texts. Other useful features include reflection questions at the end of each chapter. Winner--Literacy Research Association's Edward B. Fry Book Award

In this readable and ground-breaking text, Irwin examines the forces that keep educators and students from feeling fully empowered. She defines empowerment as gaining the power to self-actualize and to facilitate this for others. Grounding her arguments in feminist and critical examinations of domination, Irwin begins by defining empowerment as fundamentally opposed to domination. She then examines the implications of this definition for our educational system. This book encourages the reader to consider new directions for educational reform and synthesizes current innovations under the umbrella philosophy of empowerment, suggesting how the change from the patriarchal paradigm to one based on cooperation and connection might revolutionize the organization of schools and their classrooms. The reader is challenged to develop his or her own philosophy and agenda for change through a series of reflective activities. A comparative case study of five "empowered" teachers is included to demonstrate that empowerment is an individual as well as a collective process.

"Empower Your Wealth: DIY Investing Tactics" is a comprehensive guide designed to equip readers with the knowledge and strategies necessary to take control of their financial future through self-directed investing. In this ebook, readers will embark on a journey toward financial empowerment, learning practical tactics and proven techniques to build wealth on their own terms. Whether you're a novice investor looking to get started or an experienced trader seeking to refine your approach, this ebook provides valuable insights and actionable advice to help you navigate the complex world of investing with confidence. Beginning with an exploration of the fundamentals of DIY investing, including different investment types, risk management strategies, and setting investment goals, this ebook lays a solid foundation for readers to build upon. From there, readers will delve into the intricacies of building a well-rounded investment portfolio, mastering research and analysis techniques, and leveraging advanced strategies for risk management and mitigation. With a focus on empowering readers to make informed decisions, "Empower Your Wealth" also addresses important topics such as tax considerations, common pitfalls to avoid, and creating a personalized investment plan tailored to individual goals and risk tolerance. Throughout the ebook, readers will find practical tips, real-world examples, and expert guidance to help them navigate the markets and optimize their investment returns. Whether you're seeking to grow your wealth for retirement, save for a major purchase, or simply achieve financial independence, "Empower Your Wealth: DIY Investing Tactics" provides the tools and knowledge you need to succeed in today's dynamic investment landscape. Take control of your financial future and unlock the potential of DIY investing with this indispensable resource.