Title: Strategies That Work: Teaching Comprehension for Engagement, Understanding, and Building Knowledge, Grades K-8, 3rd Edition
Authors: Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis
Publisher: Routledge
Description: “Strategies That Work: Teaching Comprehension for Engagement, Understanding, and Building Knowledge,” now in its 3rd edition, is a comprehensive guide for educators focused on enhancing reading comprehension skills in students from kindergarten to eighth grade. Authored by Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis, this textbook provides teachers with practical strategies and techniques to promote engagement, deepen understanding, and foster the development of knowledge through reading. Through a blend of research-based approaches, classroom examples, and instructional activities, the authors explore effective comprehension instruction, including activating prior knowledge, questioning, visualizing, inferring, determining importance, synthesizing information, and monitoring comprehension. The 3rd edition, published by Routledge, incorporates new insights, updates, and additional resources to support educators in implementing evidence-based practices in their classrooms. With its emphasis on active learning, critical thinking, and collaboration, “Strategies That Work” equips educators with the tools and knowledge needed to empower students as proficient and lifelong readers. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, reading specialist, or literacy coach, this text serves as an invaluable resource for designing and implementing effective comprehension instruction across grade levels.