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Expert: Lettie K. Albright, Ph. D.
During the month of March, Dr. Albright answered your questions about reading across content areas! Read the summarized Q&A below!
Topic: Reading to Learn: Reading Across Content Areas
 About Our Expert:
Lettie Albright received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in reading/language arts from Ohio University. She teaches courses in literacy education, focusing on middle-level grades and content areas. Her research interests center on effective and engaging literacy practices for middle-level students, including teacher read-alouds, comprehension strategies, and the use of literature in content areas. She is currently conducting a study of the read-aloud practices of middle-level teachers. She has made presentations at meetings of such groups as the International Reading Association, National Reading Conference, and National Council of Teachers of English, and serves on the editorial advisory board of Reading Research and Instruction. Dr. Albright was formerly a special education teacher in middle schools.
Question 1:
Hi- As a middle school math teacher I am wondering what I can do to help some of my struggling readers feel less intimidated by their math text book? -Kevin Thomas
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Question 2:
I teach science and math to fourth and fifth graders in Junction City KS and I am looking for some strategies to incorporate more reading activities into my lessons. Any ideas?
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Question 3:
Hello Lettie,
My son is in fourth grade, and he has very little interest in reading. He has always struggled with reading, but now I really want to make sure that he catches up to his classmates. It seems typical that he has no interest in reading at his age, but I really do want to encourage him to read. He is very interested in animals and nature. Can you suggest any books or magazines on these topics that might encourage him to read?
Thank you for your suggestions,
Sarah Inez, MN
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Question 4:
I am a first grade teacher at a school with a very little money to spend. In my previous teaching experience, I used supplemental magazines such as Scholastic's magazine and Ranger Rick magazine to introduce new subjects to my students. At my current school, we cannot afford to purchase these types of extras. Can you suggest inexpensive alternatives?
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