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Thinking Reading: What every secondary teacher needs to know about reading: What every secondary teacher needs to know about reading

by Dianne Murphy (Author), James Murphy (Author)
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Despite the efforts of teachers and educators, every year secondary schools across the English-speaking world turn out millions of functionally illiterate leavers. The costs in human misery and in wasted productivity are catastrophic. What can schools do to prevent this situation? In this highly accessible book James and Dianne Murphy combine more than 50 years of experience to provide teachers with a thorough, easy to use introduction to the extensive research on reading and its effects on student achievement. Drawing on the work of experts from around the world, the authors explore how we learn to read, how the many myths and misconceptions around reading developed, and why they continue to persist.Building on these foundations chapters go on to examine how the general secondary school classroom can support all levels of reading more effectively, regardless of subject; how school leaders can ensure that their systems, practices and school culture deliver the very best literacy provision for all students; and what it takes to ensure that a racing intervention aimed at adolescent struggling readers is truly effective. The overall message of this books is one of great optimism: the authors demonstrate that the right of every child to learn to read is entirely achievable if schools employ the best research-driven practice.
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    September 3, 2019
  5. Language
    English
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'There is a powerful moral mission at the core of 'Thinking Reading' to ensure that no child leaves school unable to read. From the start of this important book, readers know they are in the hands of experts who can bridge the gap between extensive research and what we can do as teachers and leaders in our school contexts. We are left both informed and inspired to move beyond superficial quick fixes to reading. Essential reading for anyone involved in education' --Jamie Thom, English teacher, author 'Slow Teaching'

This book combines passion and pragmatism - it makes a compelling case that with the right approach all pupils can be successful in reading and then lays out practical steps that can help ensure teachers achieve that end. It will be a useful and motivating guide for all teachers. --Doug Lemov, author (Teach Like a Champion, Reading Reconsidered, Practice Perfect), MD at Uncommon Schools.

I love this book! It is a call to arms to any secondary teacher who wishes to empower their students through effective reading instruction. The authors have combined a vast catalogue of research with clear, practical classroom application, employing empirically supported strategies to offer teachers a 'best bet' in helping students learn to read with proficiency and pleasure. --Claire Hill, head of English

James and Dianne Murphy bring together research and teaching experience to address reading difficulties in secondary school. Secondary reading is a much neglected topic and there is rising awareness that appropriate strategies and resources are sorely needed. The book fills this gap and is essential reading for any secondary teacher who is concerned about their pupils' reading abilities but does not feel equipped to support them.' Dr Jessie Ricketts, Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London

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Dianne Murphy is a secondary school reading specialist and designer of the research-evidenced intervention Thinking Reading. She spent nine years setting up and running Literacy Centres in NZ and UK secondary schools, for students reading significantly behind. For the last three years she has been training staff to implement Thinking Reading in their schools. She is an experienced teacher with a degree in education and linguistics, and post-graduate diplomas in Special Education. Professional interests: reading instruction, instructional design, applied linguistics.James was formerly DP, AP and HOD English, and Learning Support Co-ordinator in New Zealand and the UK. He has a research-oriented MEd and a post-graduate SEN Diploma. He is currently School Partnerships Director, Thinking Reading. Interests: instructional design, research evaluation, teacher development. He is also a writer and blogs at: https: //horatiospeaks.wordpress.co

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ John Catt Educational (September 3, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1911382683
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1911382683
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.8 x 0.39 x 8.19 inches
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After writing my book, “Failing Students or Failing Schools? A Parents Guide to Reading Instruction and Intervention,” parents and teachers asked me if I could write a book about reading at the secondary level. Although I had plenty of experience with struggling readers of all ages, secondary education is outside of my wheelhouse. After reading “Thinking Reading,” I finally have a book that I can wholeheartedly recommend that is written in plain English for anyone who wants to learn about adolescent literacy. This book offers a nice balance of research and practical solutions. It’s also a quick read - I’m not one for fillers and fluff. This concise book is packed with information! I highly recommend it!- Faith Borkowsky, Certified Dyslexia Practitioner and Literacy ConsultantHigh Five Literacy and Academic Coaching
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  • Dave W
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2023
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    This book is a must read for all educators
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  • toomanybooks&solittletime
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brings a needed spotlight to struggling readers in middle and high schools
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2019
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    While everyone else argues over the best way to teach the youngest students how to read, James and Dianne Murphy focus on a severely under-reported issue that deserves the same attention--middle and high school students who lack an adequate ability to read. The book is grounded in evidence-based practices and discusses the unique needs of this age group that teachers should consider when developing interventions. All secondary reading/ELA teachers should place this on their must-read list.
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  • Heather
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Concepts
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2019
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    This book gave me guidance on enhancing my teaching of reading. I wish there were clearer strategies to.help.me and other teachers of English.
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  • craig w
    5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone Should Know How To Read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2018
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    If you need to find motivation for helping students read in spite of the present level of interest and ability, this is the book you MUST read. Simply inspiring.
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  • Annette M. Anderson
    3.0 out of 5 stars Great theory; I wanted more.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2023
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    This was a quick read with some strong facts and evidence. However, I had been hoping for more specific strategies or recommended programs.
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  • Sweet Review Child
    5.0 out of 5 stars Important for high school and middle school teachers and school leaders
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2022
    Millions of children in the United States leave elementary school as poor readers. They are unlikely to catch up without a change in teacher knowledge and practice about what they need, and leaders who will make sure these things can happen. READ THIS BOOK. Society depends on literate citizens who can find shared knowledge and shared understanding.
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  • FYB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Shining a spotlight on adolescent literacy
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2021
    After writing my book, “Failing Students or Failing Schools? A Parents Guide to Reading Instruction and Intervention,” parents and teachers asked me if I could write a book about reading at the secondary level. Although I had plenty of experience with struggling readers of all ages, secondary education is outside of my wheelhouse. After reading “Thinking Reading,” I finally have a book that I can wholeheartedly recommend that is written in plain English for anyone who wants to learn about adolescent literacy. This book offers a nice balance of research and practical solutions. It’s also a quick read - I’m not one for fillers and fluff. This concise book is packed with information! I highly recommend it!
    - Faith Borkowsky, Certified Dyslexia Practitioner and Literacy Consultant
    High Five Literacy and Academic Coaching
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Shining a spotlight on adolescent literacy

    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2021
    After writing my book, “Failing Students or Failing Schools? A Parents Guide to Reading Instruction and Intervention,” parents and teachers asked me if I could write a book about reading at the secondary level. Although I had plenty of experience with struggling readers of all ages, secondary education is outside of my wheelhouse. After reading “Thinking Reading,” I finally have a book that I can wholeheartedly recommend that is written in plain English for anyone who wants to learn about adolescent literacy. This book offers a nice balance of research and practical solutions. It’s also a quick read - I’m not one for fillers and fluff. This concise book is packed with information! I highly recommend it!
    - Faith Borkowsky, Certified Dyslexia Practitioner and Literacy Consultant
    High Five Literacy and Academic Coaching
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  • Christine Grace
    1.0 out of 5 stars Not Useful, Not Worthwhile
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2021
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    The contents of this book consist of basic material pre-service educators learn while engaged in their undergraduate degrees. It is not at all worthwhile or useful for most educators.
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  • A Visser
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thought-provoking and practical
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2018
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    This is a thought-provoking book about young people who have reached secondary school and are unable to read fluently, and about what teachers and school leaders can do to help improve attainment, confidence and life-chances.I especially like the policy section, where the Murphys advocate for development of reading skills as a high priority in every subject; at risk students to be systematically identified; students to be withdrawn from any subject for reading intervention; and an unwavering determination that all students leave school as fluent readers.
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  • Mrs. E. A. Nonweiler
    5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Reading for Secondary School Leaders
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2019
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    This is an important book. All secondary school leaders should read it, and not only those responsible for English or special needs. It is practical, challenging, based on experience and strong on evidence. It is a passionate plea for the best teaching for all pupils who arrive in secondary school without the literacy skills they need to benefit from the curriculum.
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  • MA Saxby
    3.0 out of 5 stars Scaremongering without solutions
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 14, 2018
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    This terrified me - some of the stats bringing me near to tears - but it was clear by the last third that what I was actually reading was a massive advert. This will provide you with all the problems, but you’ll have to part with a significantly greater sum to get any of the answers.
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  • gcod
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cannot recommended this book highly enough
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2018
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    Cannot recommended this book highly enough. James and Dianne Murphy present an intelligent, powerful and research-evidenced call for the illiteracy/semi literacy of thousands of students to end. The book is full of wisdom, years of experience and observation compressed into an analysis of why education has paid insufficient attention to assessment and teaching of struggling secondary students.
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