Gary Robert Muschla, B.A., M.A.T., taught reading and writing for more than twenty-five years at Appleby School in Spotswood, New Jersey. He is the author of several practical resources for teachers, including Writing Workshop Survival Kit, English Teacher’s Great Books Activities Kit, Reading Workshop Survival Kit, and three books of Ready-to-Use Reading Proficiency Lessons and Activities for the 4th, 8th, and 10th grade levels, all published by Jossey-Bass.