Content Area Literacy: An Integrated Approach - Softcover

Readence, John; Bean, Thomas W; Baldwin, R Scott

 
9780757588914: Content Area Literacy: An Integrated Approach

Synopsis

The 11th edition of Content Area Literacy focuses on developing 21st century learners who are adept at reading and critiquing multiple texts. Organized into two parts: Learning with Text and Technology and Teaching and Learning Strategies, this edition has a redesigned page format that provides teachers quick and easy access to concepts, ideas, and strategies.

Content Area Literacy features:

  • theory and related discipline-specific learning strategies designed to assist middle and secondary students in reading and learning through 21st century literacy practices.
  • a multimedia approach that integrates the book with additional website resources.
  • new teaching and learning strategies as well as a discussion of current literacy issues.

Content Area Literacy Learning Aids:

  • Technology - Access to an expanded companion website provides valuable and current information on the subject.
  • Anticipation Guides in Part 1 present a series of statements and facilitate discussion of literacy issues to come.
  • Vignettes in Part 2 present a classroom scenario that sets the tone of the chapter lesson.
  • Rationale sections explain the purpose of the chapter.
  • Learning Objectives focus on the literacy issues discussed in each chapter.
  • The Graphic Organizer gives a preview of new vocabulary and concepts.
  • Several Chapter Features including Applications, Consider This, Glimpse into the Classroom, and Summary sections.

Content Area Literacy End of Chapter Aids:

  • Reaction Guides/Vignettes – reinforce the Anticipation Guides and Vignettes from the chapter openers and confirm the big picture presented in the chapter.
  • Mini Projects to apply chapter information.
  • Website Activity references exercises for the corresponding chapter content.

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