Series Editor Dr. Jeffrey Wilhelm
A research-based practical guide for elementary teachers and parents that includes research evidence about why some boys struggle with reading and writing, guidance on taking a whole school approach to raising boys' achievement, and top ten tips for getting boys engaged in reading and writing.
Welcome by Jeff Wilhelm
Introduction
The Facts about boys' underachievement in literacy
Boys' attitudes and reading preferences
Why do some boys struggle with reading?
A whole-school approach to raising boys' achievement
How to Get Boys Reading and Writing
10 top
tips
1. High expectations
2. The learning environment
3. Reading role models
4. Assessment and targets
5. The importance of talk
6. Active learning and drama
7. A reason to read - comprehension and book choice
8. Using ICT and multimedia
9. Making links to the
wider curriculum
10. Parents as partners
Conclusions
Lessons from schools with no gender gap
Boy friendly strategies and materials
Notes and research reports
There are no Instructor/Student Resources available at this time.
Dr. Jeffrey Wilhelm is an internationally known academic, teacher, author, and presenter and Senior Literacy Consultant for Project X, published by Oxford University Press Canada. Jeffrey is currently Professor of English Education at Boise State University; Director of the Boise State
Writing Project.
Please check back for the special features of this book.
