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The Thinking Reader: Cultivating Critical Thinkers in the Classroom

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Concepts, lesson plans, and strategies for making reading lessons work

The Thinking Reader: Cultivating Critical Thinkers in the Classroom is the frazzled teacher's guide to setting up any grade 2-4 classroom for reading success. You won't find any busywork, condescending lectures, or boring worksheets in this book. Instead, you'll learn flexible reading strategies to blend into your lessons at the start of the school year that will support your students for years to come. This book also debunks old-school ideas about reading instruction and explains the concepts that you'll need to know as you help students build a foundation for their future as readers.

Former elementary teacher and instructional coach Ciera Harris has achieved remarkable, replicable results with young readers, not with a rigid system or program, but with a new approach to thinking about reading. In this book, you'll learn why it makes sense to go beyond all the lessons of phonics, fluency, and vocabulary by making reading personal to each student. This easy-to-use approach has helped teachers across the country create a culture of reading within their classrooms, so students―even those that struggle the most with reading―can start view themselves as readers. Help students learn based on what interests them, as individuals, and watch budding readers bloom.

  • Discover why reading is not a series of decoding skills, but a personal, powerful act of thinking
  • Learn the steps to setting up your classroom for reading success at the beginning of the year
  • Get engaging lesson plans and techniques for implementing primary reading strategies like schema, asking questions, metacognition, and so much more
  • Overcome common roadblocks, including student resistance to reading

With The Thinking Reader, elementary school teachers in grades 2-4 can build the ultimate framework for reading success.

Read more

Editorial Reviews

Review

Praise for The Thinking Reader

“I highly recommend The Thinking Reader for any educator looking to inspire critical thinking and deep engagement in their students’ reading. With a focus on building relationships and understanding each student’s unique reading needs, it’s an invaluable resource for creating a classroom culture that values both reading and reflective thinking.“

―Lance Schnaus, Principal, Arthur C. Newby Elementary

“This is a teacherly book, and I mean that in the most positive way! It is by a skilled teacher, designed to build teacher knowledge of the brain and metacognition and why they matter in daily literacy instruction. This book is practical and handy. You’ll want it on your desk all the time!”

―Meredith Liben, Reading Done Right, author of Know Better Do Better: Comprehension and Know Better Do Better: Foundational Skills

“Practicing educators seeking to support and understand their students’ development as engaged, metacognitive readers will benefit from the accessible explanations, insights, and pedagogical guidance shared in The Thinking Reader.”

―Jessica Hernandez Fletcher, PhD

From the Back Cover

A FRESH APPROACH TO BUILDING INTEGRATED LITERACY SKILLS IN ELEMENTARY GRADES

Struggling to get your students excited about reading? In The Thinking Reader, Ciera Harris provides actionable lesson plans and strategies to engage even the most reluctant readers. You can show students that reading isn’t just another boring task for school, but ties into fundamental parts of our identities. From creating a classroom library, encouraging perseverance, and teaching critical thinking skills, you’ll discover all you need to help emerging readers thrive and grow all schoolyear long!

“I highly recommend The Thinking Reader for any educator looking to inspire critical thinking and deep engagement in their students’ reading. With a focus on building relationships and understanding each student’s unique reading needs, it’s an invaluable resource for creating a classroom culture that values both reading and reflective thinking.”
―Lance Schnaus, Principal, Arthur C. Newby Elementary

“This is a teacherly book, and I mean that in the most positive way! It is by a skilled teacher, designed to build teacher knowledge of the brain and metacognition and why they matter in daily literacy instruction. This book is practical and handy. You’ll want it on your desk all the time!”
―Meredith Liben, Reading Done Right, author of Know Better Do Better: Comprehension and Know Better Do Better: Foundational Skills

“Practicing educators seeking to support and understand their students’ development as engaged, metacognitive readers will benefit from the accessible explanations, insights, and pedagogical guidance shared in The Thinking Reader.”
―Jessica Hernandez Fletcher, PhD

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Calling all reading teachers!

K. · July 13, 2025

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5.0 out of 5 stars Reading IS Thinking!

M. · July 10, 2025

Beautifully written and chock full of research on how reading is really thinking!Ever wonder what your brain is doing while you are reading? It's amazing!!She also included lessons on how to teach your students, the strategies she recommends.Highly recommend!

5.0 out of 5 stars Such a great resource to get students thinking

T.B. · September 1, 2025

Love this book! It will change so many classrooms and impact so many studeit is i'm excited to see the changes coming in air reading culture.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best read for Thinking Readers

A. · July 10, 2025

I loved this book and it was very helpful as I participated in the book study with the author. I have already found multiple ways to incorporate the ideas that are in this book for the start of the new school year! I am definitely buying a second copy since I have marked up the first one with so many notes. And I have already talked to my Admin about these strategies.

5.0 out of 5 stars Reading Expert

a. · July 14, 2025

This book has been a master's class on reading. I feel like I have been in a college course this summer. This book has taught me so much about reading and how to better help my students with their reading. I'm so glad I bought this book.

4.0 out of 5 stars Thinking Reader Book

N. · July 28, 2025

Great for lower level teachers.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!

S.V. · July 10, 2025

This book has been incredibly helpful in changing the way I teach reading. The philosophy of the thinking reader is exactly what young readers of today need! I recommend this book to anyone who teaches young kids how to read.

5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal Book

K. · July 10, 2025

This book is phenomenal. I teach students who are deaf / hard of hearing and has great resources to use now with students. Great research and application of skills to build comprehension. This book has it all. Great summer read to prepare for back to school. A must read for the new school year!

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The Thinking Reader: Cultivating Critical Thinkers in the Classroom

Product ID: U1394276176
Condition: New

4.9

The Thinking Reader: Cultivating Critical Thinkers in the Classroom-0
Type: Paperback

AED17000

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by 7-14 business days

Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.

Returns & Warranty policies

Imported From: United States

At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.

BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

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All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

Concepts, lesson plans, and strategies for making reading lessons work

The Thinking Reader: Cultivating Critical Thinkers in the Classroom is the frazzled teacher's guide to setting up any grade 2-4 classroom for reading success. You won't find any busywork, condescending lectures, or boring worksheets in this book. Instead, you'll learn flexible reading strategies to blend into your lessons at the start of the school year that will support your students for years to come. This book also debunks old-school ideas about reading instruction and explains the concepts that you'll need to know as you help students build a foundation for their future as readers.

Former elementary teacher and instructional coach Ciera Harris has achieved remarkable, replicable results with young readers, not with a rigid system or program, but with a new approach to thinking about reading. In this book, you'll learn why it makes sense to go beyond all the lessons of phonics, fluency, and vocabulary by making reading personal to each student. This easy-to-use approach has helped teachers across the country create a culture of reading within their classrooms, so students―even those that struggle the most with reading―can start view themselves as readers. Help students learn based on what interests them, as individuals, and watch budding readers bloom.

  • Discover why reading is not a series of decoding skills, but a personal, powerful act of thinking
  • Learn the steps to setting up your classroom for reading success at the beginning of the year
  • Get engaging lesson plans and techniques for implementing primary reading strategies like schema, asking questions, metacognition, and so much more
  • Overcome common roadblocks, including student resistance to reading

With The Thinking Reader, elementary school teachers in grades 2-4 can build the ultimate framework for reading success.

Read more

Editorial Reviews

Review

Praise for The Thinking Reader

“I highly recommend The Thinking Reader for any educator looking to inspire critical thinking and deep engagement in their students’ reading. With a focus on building relationships and understanding each student’s unique reading needs, it’s an invaluable resource for creating a classroom culture that values both reading and reflective thinking.“

―Lance Schnaus, Principal, Arthur C. Newby Elementary

“This is a teacherly book, and I mean that in the most positive way! It is by a skilled teacher, designed to build teacher knowledge of the brain and metacognition and why they matter in daily literacy instruction. This book is practical and handy. You’ll want it on your desk all the time!”

―Meredith Liben, Reading Done Right, author of Know Better Do Better: Comprehension and Know Better Do Better: Foundational Skills

“Practicing educators seeking to support and understand their students’ development as engaged, metacognitive readers will benefit from the accessible explanations, insights, and pedagogical guidance shared in The Thinking Reader.”

―Jessica Hernandez Fletcher, PhD

From the Back Cover

A FRESH APPROACH TO BUILDING INTEGRATED LITERACY SKILLS IN ELEMENTARY GRADES

Struggling to get your students excited about reading? In The Thinking Reader, Ciera Harris provides actionable lesson plans and strategies to engage even the most reluctant readers. You can show students that reading isn’t just another boring task for school, but ties into fundamental parts of our identities. From creating a classroom library, encouraging perseverance, and teaching critical thinking skills, you’ll discover all you need to help emerging readers thrive and grow all schoolyear long!

“I highly recommend The Thinking Reader for any educator looking to inspire critical thinking and deep engagement in their students’ reading. With a focus on building relationships and understanding each student’s unique reading needs, it’s an invaluable resource for creating a classroom culture that values both reading and reflective thinking.”
―Lance Schnaus, Principal, Arthur C. Newby Elementary

“This is a teacherly book, and I mean that in the most positive way! It is by a skilled teacher, designed to build teacher knowledge of the brain and metacognition and why they matter in daily literacy instruction. This book is practical and handy. You’ll want it on your desk all the time!”
―Meredith Liben, Reading Done Right, author of Know Better Do Better: Comprehension and Know Better Do Better: Foundational Skills

“Practicing educators seeking to support and understand their students’ development as engaged, metacognitive readers will benefit from the accessible explanations, insights, and pedagogical guidance shared in The Thinking Reader.”
―Jessica Hernandez Fletcher, PhD

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Calling all reading teachers!

K. · July 13, 2025

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } This book is essential to teaching kids how to comprehend reading and think critically. Harris gives lesson ideas, tips, tricks, as well as science based evidence why we should teach kids comprehension skills differently than we have in the past. She advocates for children to understand their thinking and how their brain works to better adapt to the challenges that reading can bring. Please do yourself a favor and read this one teachers!

5.0 out of 5 stars Reading IS Thinking!

M. · July 10, 2025

Beautifully written and chock full of research on how reading is really thinking!Ever wonder what your brain is doing while you are reading? It's amazing!!She also included lessons on how to teach your students, the strategies she recommends.Highly recommend!

5.0 out of 5 stars Such a great resource to get students thinking

T.B. · September 1, 2025

Love this book! It will change so many classrooms and impact so many studeit is i'm excited to see the changes coming in air reading culture.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best read for Thinking Readers

A. · July 10, 2025

I loved this book and it was very helpful as I participated in the book study with the author. I have already found multiple ways to incorporate the ideas that are in this book for the start of the new school year! I am definitely buying a second copy since I have marked up the first one with so many notes. And I have already talked to my Admin about these strategies.

5.0 out of 5 stars Reading Expert

a. · July 14, 2025

This book has been a master's class on reading. I feel like I have been in a college course this summer. This book has taught me so much about reading and how to better help my students with their reading. I'm so glad I bought this book.

4.0 out of 5 stars Thinking Reader Book

N. · July 28, 2025

Great for lower level teachers.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!

S.V. · July 10, 2025

This book has been incredibly helpful in changing the way I teach reading. The philosophy of the thinking reader is exactly what young readers of today need! I recommend this book to anyone who teaches young kids how to read.

5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal Book

K. · July 10, 2025

This book is phenomenal. I teach students who are deaf / hard of hearing and has great resources to use now with students. Great research and application of skills to build comprehension. This book has it all. Great summer read to prepare for back to school. A must read for the new school year!

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