Common Core Literacy for Ela, History/Social Studies, and the Humanities: Strategies to Deepen Content Knowledge (Grades 6-12) (Paperback)

Tables and Figures ix

About the Author xi

About Staff Development for Educators xiii

Preface xv

Chapter One: Why Does Content Literacy Matter? 1

Chapter Two: Deepening Reading Comprehension Skills and Content Knowledge 9

Chapter Three: Effective Content Area Writing Strategies 61

Chapter Four: Speaking and Listening in the Content Area 85

Chapter Five: Developing Academic Language 91

Chapter Six: Learning Centers and Student-Centered Activities 131

Chapter Seven: Technology Tools for Twenty-First-Century Learning 153

Chapter Eight: Helping Students Become College and Career Ready 167

Appendix A: List of Bonus Web Downloads 173

Appendix B: Literature Circles Resource Guide 175

Appendix C: Resources and References 187

Index 191