Subjects Matter, Second Edition: Exceeding Standards Through Powerful Content-Area Reading

For a textbook this is very practical and easy to read. Lots of examples and ideas to use in the classroom.

I used this book in my reasing class. I think it will ve an asset to my teaching career.

I appreciated both the support and criticism given to various components of the Common Core. The authors seem to move around and through the modern political fashion just fine as they present concrete examples of the functional teaching of reading. The folksy style makes the book accessible, and many see it as a strength. I prefer just a bit more formality. Some of the "research" used to support the techniques refers to educator blog posts, but much of it does appear to be authentic educational research of varying quality. The techniques do have strong anecdotal support. In a sentence: The two authors do appear to know their business, and communicate it succinctly and accessibly.

This book is an absolute must read for any non-English teacher in high school- although it would serve as a good reminder to ela teachers as well. I could absolutely see this book being approached as a PLC book study for groups trying to close the achievement gap in the area of secondary literacy- so many explicit strategies that could help a school building or department get traction towards reaching their goals.

Great teacher resource. Specifically the grey area in the textbook gives you a variety of activities that you can do before, during, and after reading

Came on time, and was good to put use! I actually forgot I rented it because I was using it too often! I will definitely purchase my own very soon.

Recommend for all you teachers out there. Most of the stuff is really obvious, but it is handy to have so many options for classroom activities written down in one spot. Good resource.

Easy read! Great book!!! All of the textbook teachers out there...must read!