Overview
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 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
Full Product Details
Author: Martha C. Hougen
Publisher: Brookes Publishing Co
Imprint: Brookes Publishing Co
Dimensions:
Width: 21.70cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 28.90cm
Weight: 1.000kg
ISBN: 9781598573596
ISBN 10: 1598573594
Pages: 312
Publication Date: 30 September 2014
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
a Will be an enormously useful book in the hands of educators who want to improve literacy outcomes for adolescents.a --Donald D. Deshler Will be an enormously useful book in the hands of educators who want to improve literacy outcomes for adolescents. --Donald D. Deshler
Will be an enormously useful book in the hands of educators who want to improve literacy outcomes for adolescents. --Donald D. Deshler
a Will be an enormously useful book in the hands of educators who want to improve literacy outcomes for adolescents.a --Donald D. Deshler
Will be an enormously useful book in the hands of educators who want to improve literacy outcomes for adolescents. --Donald D. Deshler
Author Information
Martha Hougen, Ph.D. is the principal investigator of the College and Career Readiness Initiative: English/Language Arts Faculty Collaborative, USA. Hougen’s recent work focuses on improving preservice teacher education by providing university teacher educators with ongoing professional development and collaborative opportunities. She has worked with struggling readers as a general and special education teacher and administrator and as a university faculty member. She consults with state departments, universities, and school districts across the country on teacher education, reading, and special education.
