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Covering everything from day-to-day learning activities to schoolwide goals, this engaging book reviews key topics in literacy instruction for grades 5-12 and provides research-based recommendations for practice. Leading scholars present culturally responsive strategies for motivating adolescents; using multiple texts and digital media; integrating literacy instruction with science, social studies, and math; and teaching English language learners and struggling readers. Vivid case studies, thoughtful discussion questions and activities in each chapter, and detailed ideas for program and lesson planning make this an indispensable classroom resource and professional development tool.
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Covering everything from day-to-day learning activities to school-wide goals, this book reviews key topics in literacy instruction for grades 5-12 and provides research-based recommendations for practice. Part I focuses on culturally responsive teaching and motivation. Part II, on developing reading and writing strategies for multiple contexts, gives recommendations for developing print literacy across and within social contexts. Part III explains how to deal with programmatic aspects of literacy instruction for older students. Each chapter includes case studies, discussion questions, and activities. Hinchman is professor and chair of the Reading and Language Arts Center, Syracuse University. Sheridan-Thomas is assistant superintendent for Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction for the Tompkins- Seneca-Tioga (New York) Board of Cooperative Educational Services. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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