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Teaching DisciplineSpecific Literacies in Grades 612,New
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Comprehensive, timely, and relevant, this text offers an approach to disciplinespecific literacy instruction that is aligned with the Common Core State Standards and the needs of teachers, students, and secondary schools across the nation.It is essential that teachers know how to provide instruction that both develops content and literacy knowledge and skills, and aims at reducing student achievement gaps. Building on the researchsupported premise that disciplinespecific reading instruction is key to achieving these goals, this text provides practical guidance and strategies for prospective and practicing content area teachers (and other educators) on how to prepare all students to succeed in college and the workforce.Pedagogical features in each chapter engage readers in digging deeper and in applying the ideas and strategies presented in their own contexts:Classroom Life (real 612 classroom scenarios and interviews with contentarea teachers) Common Core State Standards Connections College, Career, and Workforce Connections Applying DisciplineSpecific Literacies Think Like an Expert ('habits of thinking and learning' specific to each discipline) Digital Literacies Differentiating Instruction Reflect and Apply Questions Extending Learning ActivitiesThe Companion Website includes:Lesson plan resources Annotated links to video files Annotated links to additional resources and information Glossary/Flashcards For Instructors: All images and figures used in the text provided in an easily downloadable format For Instructors: PowerPoint lecture slides
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Teaching Discipline-Specific Literacies in Grades 6-12'? A: The book focuses on discipline-specific literacy instruction aligned with the Common Core State Standards, aiming to help teachers develop both content knowledge and literacy skills to reduce student achievement gaps.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Teaching Discipline-Specific Literacies in Grades 6-12' is Vicky I. Zygouris-Coe.
- Q: What kind of instructional strategies are included in this text? A: The text provides practical guidance and strategies for content area teachers, including classroom scenarios, Common Core connections, and methods for differentiating instruction.
- Q: Is this book suitable for both prospective and practicing teachers? A: Yes, the book is designed for both prospective and practicing content area teachers, offering insights applicable to various educational contexts.
- Q: What are some key pedagogical features of the book? A: Key features include Classroom Life scenarios, Common Core State Standards connections, Digital Literacies, Reflect and Apply questions, and Extended Learning Activities.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 486 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Teaching Discipline-Specific Literacies in Grades 6-12' published? A: The book was published on November 19, 2014.
- Q: Does this book come with additional online resources? A: Yes, the Companion Website includes lesson plan resources, annotated links to videos, and additional materials for instructors.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the first edition of 'Teaching Discipline-Specific Literacies in Grades 6-12'.