Athans, Sandra K.

Gives tips and tricks to help readers analyze ideas, events, and individuals in literature and informational text using expert reader models, then providing guided practice.

Discusses the dangers and discoveries that mountaineer Pete Athans found while exploring the "sky caves" of the remote Mustang region of Nepal.

Describes how mountaineers and archeologists are investigating and exploring Nepal's Mustang cliffs and caves.

Looks at the difficulty climbers face when ascending Mount Everest, from the deep crevasses to the jagged towers of ice, and what is required to succeed.

Suggests activities for teachers in second- through sixth-grade classrooms that support differentiating comprehension instruction, including small groups, independent student practice, and game-based activities to improve student abilities in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and more.