In this companion to their bestselling first book, David and Meredith Liben move beyond foundational skills to explore how the mind comprehends texts. They translate research in clear terms to help teachers understand what students truly need to read deeply for pleasure and with purpose. Focusing on vocabulary, knowledge building, and language structures, they provide cutting-edge instructional ideas and ready-to-use tools to help teachers put their understanding into action immediately.

Key Features :

i : The long-awaited sequel to the Libens' SOR blockbuster, Know Better, Do Better: Teaching the Foundations So Every Child Can Read
ii : Presents a three-level model of comprehension based on cognitive science teachers can trust
iii : Offers easy ways to adapt methods teachers are already using to boost comprehension such as read-aloud, close reading, and journaling
iv : Provides classroom anecdotes and videos that show methods in action