79. Essential Takeaways from Reading Reconsidered by Doug Lemov

Do you want to teach your students how to read more effectively and prepare them for college and life? In this podcast episode, Amanda discusses the book "Reading Reconsidered" by Doug Lemov, which provides a wealth of information on how to improve students' reading abilities. The book emphasizes the importance of equity in education and student engagement. It is organized around four important elements of reading instruction. Amanda goes through the chapters of the book and highlights key points, such as the importance of selecting challenging texts, using close reading practices, and analyzing meaning via text-dependent questions.While Amanda praises the book overall, she expresses some reservations about the authors' reliance on cold calling as a teaching technique. She also recommends being mindful when practicing reading with students who have learning disabilities. If you want to learn how to teach rigorous analytical reading skills, check out this episode and the book talk series available for purchase here: https://www.empowerstudentsnow.com/equity-book-talks-for-english-teachers