Where was Anna Roseboro when I began teaching ??? ..when I could have slept with her text under my pillow...Written so marvelously..as if peering over the shoulder of the neophyte, whispering gently into the ear of a trembling "new practicioner"..and stepping aside with confidence that the techniques offered are tried and true. So many wonderful and practical observations.For example, Roseboro offers an invaluable section that details the essence of teaching as more than telling..and on behalf of student and teacher assures us that test prep is a "no brainer". Having students "understand" what they are to be assessed on and in what way..as well as supplying reasons for measurement boosts their self-confidence and likelihood of success. It lets them know that you are their advocate and not there to do a "gotcha".Roseboro's use of color coding is brilliant..as a primary teaching tool and as a means of making room for "peer instruction..Beautiful use of the personal story to alert the new teacher to individuality regarding learning style. With regard to "critical reading" and conferencing..what a wonderful opportunity to have students compare their earliest work - prior to introduction to a new concept or concepts...to their most recent or final work..discussing either orally or in writing (or both) their progress. Foremost, I love the idea of connecting personal writing to current events in student's lives.In summation, Roseboro has created a practical guidebook for success as a neophyte teacher as well as a refreshing overview of personal practice as we monitor and adjust veteran approaches to "effective teaching."Marilyn Gross - (Pennsylvania) Retired Reading Specialist - 30+ years..Accelerated, Developmental, Corrective, Remedial K-12 & university levels.