Middle+Years+and+Secondary

Instruments and Resources: (also see ASSESSMENT tab) Professional Books:
 * Assessment **
 * GSSD Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System
 * [|GSSD RAD]professional support
 * Pearson, . //[|Reading assessment district]//. Pearson Education.
 * [|HIP Reading Assessment]
 * [|OCA]Reading Assessment
 * Rhodes, L. & Shanklin, N. (1993). //[|Windows into literacy: Assessing Learners K-8]//. Heinemann Educational Books.

Professional Books and Resources
 * Fluency **
 * Barcley, M. The Reading Teacher. [|Putting fluency on a fitness plan]. 65(4). pp 242-249. International Reading Association. Neward. DOI: 10.1002/TRTR 01034.
 * Rasinski, T., Yildirim, K., Nageldinger, J., (2012) The Reading Teacher. [|Building fluency through the phrased text lessons]. 65(4). pp 252 - 255. International Reading Association, Newark. DOI: 10.1002/TRTR.01036

**Grammar** Professional Books and Resources: Professional Books:
 * Weaver, C. (2007). //[|The Grammar plan book: A Guide to smart teaching]//. Heinemann. (Sk Learning recommended resource Grades 1-10)
 * GSSD Grammar in Context
 * Independent Reading **
 * Donohue, L. (2008). **[|//Independent reading: Inside the box//]**. Pembroke Publishers, Markham, Ontario, Canada. (Sk Learning recommended resource Grade 3-7)
 * Hiebert, E. & Ruetzal, R. (2010). //[|Revisiting silent reading: New directions for teachers and researchers].// International Reading Association, Newark. (recommended for Grade 3 and up)
 * Kelly, M. & Claussen-Grace, N. (2008). //[|R5 in your classroom: A guide to differentiating independent reading and developing avid readers]//. International Reading Association. Newark. (recommended for Grade 5-8)
 * Stead, T. (2006). [|Good choice: Supporting independent reading and response K-6]. Stenhouse Publishers. Markham, ONT. Canada. (recommended for grades 1-6)

Professional Articles: **Inquiry**
 * Fisher, D. & Frey, N. (2011). [%20Making%20the%20most%20of%20graphic%20novels%20in%20the%20classroom.pdf| Making the most of graphic novels in the classroom]], Engaing the Adolescent Learner, International Reading Association. August (12).
 * Lee, V. (2011) Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy. [|Becoming the reading mentors our adolescents deserve: Developing a successful sustained silent reading program]. 55(3) International Reading Association. Newark. pp 209-218. DOI: 10.1002/JAAL.00026.
 * Daniels, H., Harvey, S., (2009). [|Comprehension and collaboration: Inquiry circles in action]. Heinemann. Portsmouth. (Sk Learning recommended resource Grade 3-12)
 * Willhelm, J. (2007).[| Engaging readers and writers with inquiry: Promoting deep understanding in language artsand content area with guideing questions]. Scholastic Canada, Markham, ONT. (Sk Learning recommended resource Grades 1- 12)
 * Parker, D. (2007). [|Planning for inquiry: It's not an oxymoron!.]National Council of Teachers of English. Urbana, Illinois. (Sk Learning recommended resource Grade K-6)

Professional Books and Resources:
 * Instruction in English Language Arts **
 * Buehl, D. (2009) Classroom strategies for interactive learning. International Reading Association. Newark. (Sk Learning recommended resource for Grade 6-10)
 * Burke, J. [|50 Essential lessons; Tools and techniques for teaching English Language Arts 9-12]. Heniemann. (SK Learning recommended resource Grades 9-12)
 * Gallagher, K. (2009). [|Readicide: How schools are killing reading and what you can do about it] . Stenhouse Publishers. ([])
 * [.pdf|Readicide ]]in ebook format (Sk Learning recommended resource Grades 9-12 )
 * Gallagher K. (2004). [|Deeper reading]. Stenhouse Publishers.
 * Gallagher, K. (2004). [|Deeper reading: Comprehending challenging texts], 4-12. Stenhouse Publishers. (Sk Learning recommended resource Grades 4-12)
 * Harvy, D., Harvey, S. (2009). [|Comprehension and collabooration: Inquiry circles in action]. Heinemann. (Sk Learning recommended resource for Grade 3-12)
 * Kelly, M. & Claussen-Grace, N. (2007).[| //Comprehension shouldn’t be silent//]. International Reading Association. Newark.
 * Ockzus, L. (2010). //[|Reciprocal teaching at work: Powerful strategies and lessons for improving reading comprehension]//. International Reading Association. Newark.
 * Sadler, C.R. (2011) [|Comprehension strategies for middle grade learners: A handbook for content area teachers, 2Ed]. International Reading Association, Newark.
 * Senechal, D. [|Let strategies serve literature]. Edualtional Leadership. March 2011. pp 52-56.
 * Tompkins, G. (2009). //[|50 Literacy strategies step by step]//. Prentice-Hall. (Sk Learning recommended resource for Grades 1-9)
 * Zwier, J., (2011). [|Reading Comprehension Habits for Every Classroom]. Journal af Adolescents nad Adult Literacy. September, 2011. 55(1) pp 67-69. doi 10.1598/JAAL.55.1.7

Professional Articles, Web Links, and Resources: **Response to Intervention** Professional Books: Articles:
 * [|Comprehension Instruction Outside the Box](Rtsco, V. July 26, 2011)
 * GSSD Comprehension wiki
 * [|Before, During and After] posters for all ELA stands (Saskatchewan Learning)
 * GSSD CoTeaching wiki
 * GSSD Middle Years wiki
 * GSSD Grade 6 Comprehension
 * [.pdf|Readicide ]]in ebook format (Sk Learning recommended resource Grades 9-12 )
 * Brozo, W. (2011) [|RTI and the adolescent reader: Responsive literacy instruction in secondary schools]. International Reading Asociation, Newark.
 * DuFour,R.,Et al. (2010) [|Raising the bar and closing the gap: Whatever it takes]. Solution Tree Press, Bloomington.
 * Lenski, S. (2011). Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy. [|What RTI means for content area teachers]. International Reading Association. 55(4). pp 276-282.DOI: 10.1002/JAAL.00034

Professional Books: Web Resources: **Struggling Readers**
 * Spelling/Word Work **
 * Bear, D., Invernizzi, M., Johnston, M., Templeton, S. (2008). [|Words their way (Companion volumes).]Prentice Hall.
 * Gentry, R. (2004). //[|The Science of spelling]//. Heinemann Educational Books. (Sk learning recommended resource grade 1 - 10)
 * Flanigan, K. et al (2011)[| Words their way with struggling readers: Word study for reading, vocabulary, and spelling instruciton, grades 4-12]. Pearson, Boston.
 * Rasisnski, T., Padak, N., Newton, J., Newton, E. (2011). [|The Reading Teacher. The Latin- Greek Connection: Building Vocaubulkary Through Morphological Study]. International Reading Association, 65(2). pp133-141 DOI:10.1002/TRTR.01015
 * GSSD Middle Years wiki
 * [|GSSD Middle Years]link to book lists (high interest and low vocaubualy)
 * Fisher, D. & Frey, N. (2011). [%20Making%20the%20most%20of%20graphic%20novels%20in%20the%20classroom.pdf| Making the most of graphic novels in the classroom]], Engaing the Adolescent Learner, International Reading Association. August (12).

**Vocabulary**
 * Fisher, D. & Frey, N. (2011). [.pdf|The Power of the word: Vocabulary across disciplines]]. Engaging the Adolescent Learner: International Reading Association. July (13).
 * Fisher, D. & Frey, N. ( 2011). [|Making Word Learning Fun For All Students]. Podcast. Heinemann.
 * Rasisnski, T., Padak, N., Newton, J., Newton, E. (2011). [|The Reading Teacher. The Latin- Greek Connection: Building Vocaubulkary Through Morphological Study]. International Reading Association, 65(2). pp133-141 DOI:10.1002/TRTR.01015

**Writing**
 * Gallagher, K. (2011). [|Write like this: Teaching real world writing through modelling and mentor texts]. Stenhouse Publishers.
 * Newman, T., Bizzarri, S. (2011). The Reading Teacher. [|Friday letters: Connecting students, teachers, and families through writing]. International Reading Association. Newark. 65(4) pp 275-280. DOI: 10.1002/TRTR.01037

**Web Links and Interesting Literacy Articles**
 * Burke, J. [|50 Essential lessons; Tools and techniques for teaching English Language Arts 9-12]. Heniemann. (SK Learning recommended resource Grades 9-12)
 * Gillmore, B. (2011) Educational Leadership. [|Worthy texts: Who decides]. March, pp 46-50