{"product_id":"jacobs-ladder-reading-comprehension-program-grade-4-paperback","title":"Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program: Grade 4 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCenter for Gifted Education\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eJacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program\u003c\/i\u003e targets reading comprehension skills in high-ability learners by moving students through an inquiry process from basic understanding to critical analyses of texts, using a field-tested method developed by the Center for Gifted Education at William \u0026amp; Mary. Students in grade 4 will learn to comprehend and analyze any reading passage after completing the activities in \u003ci\u003eJacob's Ladder, Grade 4\u003c\/i\u003e (2nd ed., previously published as Level 2).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eResearch conducted by the Center for Gifted Education with Title 1 students demonstrated that the \u003ci\u003eJacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program\u003c\/i\u003e delivers results related to improved reading comprehension, increased critical thinking, and an enhanced interest in reading. Using skill ladders connected to short stories, poetry, essays, and nonfiction, students move from lower order, concrete thinking skills to higher order, critical thinking skills. The ladders include multiple skills necessary for academic success, covering language arts standards such as sequencing, determining cause and effect, classifying, inferencing, and recognizing main ideas. The second edition of the book builds off the previous Level 2 edition, including new readings and ladders for student use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides teachers with an explanation of the nature of supplementary tasks that scaffold reading comprehension. Also included is an overview of the goals and objectives of the \u003ci\u003eJacob's Ladder\u003c\/i\u003e tasks and suggestions for implementation, giving every teacher the tools needed to promote successful reading comprehension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptional Student Workbook Packs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to this teacher's guide, companion student workbooks are available for the short story readings, the poetry readings, and the nonfiction readings. The student workbooks feature more space for student responses and make checking and providing feedback on student work easier than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Center for Gifted Education at The College of William and Mary, a research and development center, was established in 1988 under the direction of Dr. Joyce VanTassel-Baska. The center provides services to educators, policy makers, graduate students, researchers, parents, and students in support of the needs of gifted and talented individuals. Located in Williamsburg, VA, the center has established a national reputation for excellence in research, curriculum development, and service. Several major grants, including funding from the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act, have provided significant support for the work of the Center.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoyce VanTassel-Baska, Ed.D., is the Jody and Layton Smith Professor Emerita of Education and former Executive Director of the Center for Gifted Education at William \u0026amp; Mary in Virginia, where she developed a graduate program and a research and development center in gifted education. She also initiated and directed the Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 11 x 8.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 30, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47223051223289,"sku":"9781618217141","price":85.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/eRp0sFTMz99781618217141.webp?v=1768225231","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/jacobs-ladder-reading-comprehension-program-grade-4-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}