Jennifer Berne

The One-on-One Reading and Writing Conference: Working with Students on Complex Texts Jennifer Berne

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Responding specifically to the new CCSS in reading and writing, this book introduces pre- and inservice teachers to a method of one-on-one interaction the authors refer to as the 'stretch conference.' It provides detailed practical advice on the logistics of implementing these conferences during the busy school day.

Contributor Bio:  Berne, Jennifer Jennifer Berne is the author of the acclaimed Manfish, about Jacques Cousteau, and spends her time writing children's books about the subjects she loves most--our amazing universe and the people who are passionate about it. She lives in Copake, New York. Contributor Bio:  Degener, Sophie C Sophie Degener, EdD is an assistant professor in the reading and language department at National Louis University, where she teaches literacy methods to pre-service teachers as well as courses in beginning reading and reading research. She works with many school districts around the Chicago area on the topics of balanced literacy and differentiated instruction.