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More Tools for Teaching Content Literacy

by Janet Allen

Book Details

Publisher:Stenhouse Publishers
Published:2008
Pages:50
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

"In Tools for Teaching Content Literacy Janet Allen put a wealth of research-based instructional tools at teachers' fingertips to help students make connections with information resources and to read critically. More Tools for Teaching Content Literacy extends this treasure trove with twenty-five new instructional strategies - from Expert Groups to Point-of-View Guides to Wordstorming - using the same compact tabbed flipchart format. More Tools is a handy reference that provides instant access t

Our Review

This practical resource delivers twenty-five research-based instructional strategies designed to help students actively engage with informational texts across all subjects. Building on the foundation of its predecessor, this compact flipchart format puts tools like Expert Groups, Point-of-View Guides, and Wordstorming directly at an educator's fingertips for immediate classroom implementation. It focuses squarely on developing critical literacy skills, enabling students to make deeper connections with content and read with a more analytical eye. This is a hands-on guide for making literacy instruction an integral part of daily learning in any content area.

What sets this resource apart is its no-nonsense, accessible format that respects a teacher's planning time. The tabbed organization allows for quick reference, making it an ideal companion for busy educators in middle and high school settings who need effective strategies on demand. Each tool is clearly explained with a research-backed rationale, ensuring methods are both practical and pedagogically sound. For any teacher striving to weave literacy seamlessly into history, science, or math lessons, this book provides the concrete methods to make that goal a sustainable reality.

Themes

Education

Subjects

Education