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