This practical K-12 teacher resource explains the "whats," "whys," and
"how-tos" of using Questioning the Author (QtA), a powerful approach for
enhancing reading comprehension and engagement. Thorough yet concise,
the book shows how to plan lessons using both narrative and expository
texts, formulate open-ended Queries, and guide class discussions around
them. The authors discuss how QtA has evolved over many years of
classroom application and include innovative ideas for integrating
vocabulary instruction and writing prompts into QtA lessons. Also
provided are steps for gradually transitioning from teacher-led
instruction to independent reading. The book features extended examples
of teachers implementing QtA, as well as four complete texts that can be
downloaded and printed for classroom use.