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Content Area Reading: Teaching and Learning in an Age of Multiple Literacies (with MyEducationLab) - Softcover
Synopsis
With three full chapters on reading comprehension (reflecting the before, during, after reading approach) and a separate chapter that explores multiple literacies, Content Area Reading: Teaching and Learning in an Age of Multiple Literacies has a wealth of practical strategies for teaching reading, writing, and study skills in the content area classroom.
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About the Author
Maureen McLaughlin is a professor of reading education at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. She earned her doctorate at Boston University in reading and language development. Prior to her tenure at the University, Dr. McLaughlin spent fifteen years as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, and department chair in a public school system.
A member of the Board of Directors of the International Reading Association from 2005 ― 2008, Maureen is the author of numerous publications about the teaching of reading, reading comprehension, and content area literacies. A frequent speaker at international, national, and state conferences, Maureen is a consultant to school districts and universities throughout North America.
From the Back Cover
With three full chapters on reading comprehension (reflecting the before, during, after reading approach) and a separate chapter that explores multiple literacies, Content Area Reading: Teaching and Learning in an Age of Multiple Literacies, has a wealth of practical strategies for teaching reading, writing and study skills in the content area classroom.
See what's inside:
- Making Connections to Multiple Literacies notes found in all chapters connect chapter topics to different aspects of multiple literacy (ex. media literacy, critical literacy, mathematics literacy, visual literacy, etc.)
- Making Connections to Struggling Readers apply chapter topics to issues surrounding struggling readers
- Making Connections to English Learners are notes that explore issues related to teaching English language learners
- Making Connections to Writing features link chapter coverage to writing opportunities and give examples of ideas for writing assignments
- Making Connections to Study Skills are notes that connect chapter topics to teaching different aspects of study skills and strategies
- Making Connections boxes encourage students to actively engage with the chapter content by posing a question and then asking students to share their responses with a small group
The Appendixes are practical, reproducible, idea-filled teaching resources that support a variety of topics addressed throughout the book. Examples featured include blackline masters, Discussion Circle Bookmarks, Double Entry Journal formats, Press Conference Checklist, First-Person Experience Rubric, form poems, and examples from projects such as the Content Area Resource Anthology, Student-Authored Electronic Books, and Transmediations.
MyEducationLab icons throughout connect chapter content to video, student artifacts, and lesson planning resources. To get access to MyEducationLab with the book, use the ISBN: 0136101313
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ISBN-13: 9780136101314
ISBN-10: 0136101313
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ISBN-13: 9780205486618
ISBN-10: 0205486614
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