Grade ToTwelfth Grade
Table Of ContentAbout the Reproducible Material About the Editor About the Contributors Preface Foreword Carol Jago Acknowledgments I Introduction to Literacy Assessment and Instruction, Grades 6-12 Teaching Literacy and Content Martha C. Hougen Social and Emotional Consequences of Reading Disability Leslie Novosel Features of Effective Instruction Jennifer B. Wick Schnakenberg and Martha C. Hougen Academic Vocabulary Development: Meaningful, Memorable, and Morphological Susan Ebbers and Martha C. Hougen Fluency Development for the Older Student Jan Hasbrouck and Martha C. Hougen "Now It Makes Sense!": Best Practices for Reading Comprehension Stephen Ciullo and Colleen Reutebuch Learning to Write and Writing to Learn Joan Sedita Understanding the New Demands for Text Complexity in American Secondary Schools Elfrieda H. Hiebert II Disciplinary Literacy The What and Why of Disciplinary Literacy Cynthia Shanahan and Timothy Shanahan Disciplinary Literacy in English/Language Arts Classes Leslie S. Rush Teaching Disciplinary Literacy in History Classes Abby Reisman and Bradley Fogo Teaching Students to Read and Write in Science Dolores Perin Reading and Writing as a Mathematician Brian R. Bryant and Diane Pedrotty Bryant Literacy in the Arts Neva Cramer III Timely Topics Teaching Adolescent English Language Learners Desiree Pallais Response to Intervention and Multi-tiered Systems for Support in Secondary Schools Pamela Bel Microblogging: An Example of Using Technology to Increase Engagement and Achievement Hannah R. Gerber Current Laws, Policies, and Initiatives Martha C. Hougen, Susan Smartt, and Jane Hunt Ten Tips for Becoming an Effective Teacher Martha C. Hougen Appendix A Formative Assessment Strategies Appendix B Helpful Web Sites Appendix C Sample Lesson Plans and Instructional Tools Appendix D Glossary Index
SynopsisPrepare future educators to strengthen the literacy skills of students in Grades 6-12 with this introductory reading textbook, based on the latest research, the Common Core State Standards, and recommended instructional practices. The perfect first text on adolescent literacy, this expertly organized volume covers all the fundamentals of how reading and writing skills develop in older students and how to teach literacy within key academic content areas: language arts, math, science, and history. More than 20 of today's top authorities give educators the solid, practical background knowledge they'll need for the rest of their careers, as they shape the next generation of confident readers and writers. PREPARE FUTURE EDUCATORS TO teach the fundamental components of literacy, with special emphasis on fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension address the Common Core State Standards prepare students for college and career by teaching literacy in content areas differentiate instruction for struggling students and English language learners implement the highly effective RTI model and other multi-tiered systems of support apply evidence-based instructional strategies in the classroom use current legislation to inform classroom instruction STUDENT-FRIENDLY FEATURES: Practical sample lesson plans for use in tutoring and student teaching, classroom examples illustrating recommended practices, helpful chapter objectives and summaries, in-class exercises and homework assignments, an appendix of formative assessment strategies., The essential comprehensive textbook for preparing to teach literacy skills across content areas to students in grades 6-12. The perfect first text on adolescent literacy, this expertly organised volume covers all the fundamentals of how reading and writing skills develop in older students and how to teach literacy., Prepare future educators to strengthen the literacy skills of students in Grades 6 - 12 with this introductory reading textbook, based on the latest research, the Common Core Standards, and recommended instructional practices. The perfect first text on adolescent literacy, this expertly organised volume covers all the fundamentals of how reading and writing skills develop in older students and how to teach literacy within key academic content areas: language arts, math, science, and history. More than 20 of todays top authorities give educators the solid, practical background knowledge theyll need for the rest of their careers, as they shape the next generation of confident readers and writers. Prepare Future Educators to: Teach the fundamental components of literacy, with special emphasis on fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension Address the Common Core State Standards Prepare students for college and career by teaching literacy in content areas Differentiate instruction for struggling students and English language learners Implement the highly effective RTI model and other multi-tiered systems of support Apply evidence-based instructional strategies in the classroom Use current legislation to inform classroom instruction
LC Classification NumberLB1631.F86 2014