Reading for Meaning: Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades (Language & Literacy) - Softcover

Reading comprehension is of great concern to many Americans. This work brings together leading scholars and researchers, providing a broad overview of educational and psychological research on the teaching of reading to middle grade students.

Michael F. Graves is a former high school English teacher, a Professor Emeritus of Literacy Education at the University of Minnesota, and a member of the Reading Hall of Fame. Michael has authored and coauthored over a dozen books on vocabulary learning and instruction and on comprehension instruction. His recent books include Teaching Vocabulary to English-Language Learners, Fostering Comprehension in English Classes, and Reading and Responding in the Middle Grades.