Buddy Reading: Cross-Age Tutoring in a Multicultural School
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Book Overview
In this book, Samway, Whang, and Pippitt describe their experiences in establishing and maintaining a cross-age reading program in a multiethnic, multilingual inner-city school in Oakland, California. What began as an effort to engage one underachieving fifth-grade boy evolved into an effective cross-age tutoring program, involving first/second grade students and fifth/sixth grade students, most of whom were acquiring English as a non native language. As a result of this program, the authors witnessed compelling growth among the fifth/sixth grade students as teachers and learners. The younger students gained confidence in both oral language and reading skills. The authors share their experiences here so that you may enjoy the same successes and rewards. They offer practical suggestions on setting up and maintaining a cross-age reading program, as well as solutions to logistical problems. The appendix includes books and magazines popular with students.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0435088408
ISBN13:9780435088408
Release Date:March 1995
Publisher:Heinemann Educational Books
Length:145 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.9" x 10.0"
Age Range:6 to 11 years
Grade Range:Grades 1 to 6
Customer Reviews
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
After carefully digesting Buddy Reading and having implemented the program for four years, I truly believe that the suggestions and techniques that the authors had to offer helped to develop fluency, intonation, critical thinking, and a love for reading! There are many articles on the benefits of buddy reading and this book offers an excellent guide on how to successfully implement one. There are lessons for the teacher of older buddies as well as lessons for the teacher of the younger buddies. I highly recommend this book!
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