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Susan Ruckdeschel
| Name | Susan Ruckdeschel |
| Location | Beacon, New York |
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"Writing lessons for ReadWriteThink.org has been a highlight for both my teaching and writing careers. I enjoy researching current, proven methods for effectively teaching literacy, as well as spreading enthusiasm and knowledge of new trends in reading instruction to teachers across all content areas."
Susan Ruckdeschel earned a Master of Education from Nazareth College and an advanced certification of completion from Touro College. She has 16 years experience as a reading specialist and administrator for grades K–12, and now consults and provides training for teachers in addition to writing and publishing both personally and professionally.
Susan also teaches graduate courses for the University of Phoenix Online and has lectured and taught at a number of colleges and universities, including Pace University, Mercy College, and Bluefield College. She is an active member of the International Reading Association and currently sits on the Poetry and Prose Subcommittee. Susan is also a member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, and the Northern Westchester Reading Council.
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Grades 6 – 8 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson
Mind Pictures: Strategies That Enhance Mental Imagery While Reading
Students create mental images while reading using a three-pronged approach: developing schemata and visual awareness; Watch-Read-Watch-Read (W-R-W-R), using video clips; and a strategy similar to the think-aloud approach.
Grades 3 – 8 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson
Scaffolding Comprehension Strategies Using Graphic Organizers
Students learn collaborative strategic reading (CSR). During and after reading, students apply four reading strategies—preview, click and clunk, get the gist, and wrap-up—and use graphic organizers for scaffolding.
