Supporting Reading Fluency and Literacy Beyond the Early Grades with Doug Lemov

An explanation of how the brain reads.

This book is the revised, expanded, and up-to-date revision of Doug Lemov’s study of the craft of teaching. It includes new and updated teaching techniques, the latest evidence from cognitive science and culturally responsive teaching practices, and an expanded companion video collection. The techniques help teachers build students’ background knowledge, move learning into long-term memory, and connect their teaching with the curriculum content for tangible improvement in learning outcomes. The book also includes extensive discussions of research connecting the techniques to cognitive and social sciences and updates on issues in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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The Scarlet Letter, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, is set in 17th-century Boston and revolves around Hester Prynne, a young woman who is publicly shamed for committing adultery. She is forced to wear a scarlet letter 'A' on her clothing as a symbol of her sin. The novel delves into themes of guilt, sin, redemption, and the strict moral codes of the Puritan community. Hester's husband, Roger Chillingworth, seeks revenge against her lover, Arthur Dimmesdale, a local minister who is wracked with guilt over his secret sin. The story explores the psychological and emotional suffering of the characters, ultimately leading to a dramatic public confession by Dimmesdale and the subsequent consequences for all involved. The novel is a classic moral study and a masterpiece of American literature, critiquing the hypocrisy and rigid moral standards of the Puritan society.

Set in Nazi-occupied Copenhagen during World War II, the story follows 10-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her family as they risk their lives to help their Jewish friends, the Rosens, escape persecution. Through acts of bravery and resistance, the Johansens navigate dangers like Nazi soldiers and tracking dogs, ultimately aiding in the Rosens' safe passage to Sweden. The novel explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and the moral imperative to protect others during wartime.

The story, narrated largely through the perspective of Mr. Gabriel John Utterson, a London lawyer, revolves around the mysterious and sinister figure of Mr. Edward Hyde and his connection to the respectable Dr. Henry Jekyll. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals Jekyll's secret: he has created a potion that allows him to transform into the evil Mr. Hyde, embodying his repressed desires and darker impulses. The novella delves into themes of dual identity, the struggle between good and evil, and the social hypocrisy of Victorian society.

The novel centers around Briony Tallis, a thirteen-year-old girl who, in 1935, witnesses a flirtation between her older sister Cecilia and Robbie Turner, the son of a servant. Briony's incomplete grasp of adult motives and her precocious imagination lead her to make a false accusation that changes all their lives. The story follows the repercussions of this event through World War II and into the late 20th century, as Briony spends her life trying to make amends for her mistake. The novel is a complex exploration of guilt, atonement, and the nature of writing and memory.