When teachers are clear in their intentions during small-group instruction, all children can achieve. With this first in a three-book series addressing small-group instruction, Nancy Akhavan shares the precise instructional scaffolds striving readers need, and helps teachers:
Form groups in culturally sensitive ways
Activate and build background knowledge
Ensure students are reading for most of the small-group minutes
Toggle between teaching and assessment during the sessions
Use coaching language that develops comprehension and confidence
When teachers are clear in their intentions during small-group instruction, all children can achieve. With this first in a three-book series addressing small-group instruction, Nancy Akhavan shares the precise instructional scaffolds striving readers need, and helps teachers:
Form groups in culturally sensitive ways
Activate and build background knowledge
Ensure students are reading for most of the small-group minutes
Toggle between teaching and assessment during the sessions
Use coaching language that develops comprehension and confidence
About The Author
Nancy Akhavan
Nancy Akhavan is a nationally known educator and author. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at Fresno State, in California. Previously, she has served as an assistant superintenNancy Akhavan is a nationally known educator and author. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at Fresno State, in California. Previously, she has served as an assistant superintendent, principal, coach, and EL teacher.dent, principal, coach, and EL teacher.
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