Table of Contents

1. You Have to Have an Idea

2. Thinking and Talking About Texts in Read-Aloud and Partnership Conversations

3. Literary Thinking Across Texts

4. Using a Readers Norebook and Making Plans for Longer Writing

5. Genres of Writing About Reading

6. The Literary Essay

7. Writing About Reading in the Content Areas

8. Assessment: Evaluating the Work of Writing About Reading Conclusion: Final Thoughts-Changing Students as Readers Forever Bibliography: List of Recommended Children’s Books