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Common Core Literacy for ELA, History/Social Studies, and the Humanities

In this age of the Common Core State Standards, all content area teachers must integrate literacy standards into their curriculum. If you''re like most content area educators, you''re feeling a bit overwhelmed at the thought of applying the new standards, or you might just need a little extra help.

In this hands-on resource, Common Core literacy expert Katherine McKnight offers secondary teachers a clear understanding of what literacy looks like in English Language Arts (ELA), social studies, and other humanities-related subjects. She gives educators proven teaching techniques that will help them to develop literacy skills in their students. The book offers a wealth of practical strategies and activities that content area teachers can integrate seamlessly. Included are

  • A selection of activities that support literacy skills and build content knowledge
  • Ideas for implementing t

    Table of Contents

    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

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 27/05/2014
      ISBN13: 9781118710159, 978-1118710159
      ISBN10: 1118710150

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Common Core Literacy for ELA, History/Social Studies, and the Humanities

      In this age of the Common Core State Standards, all content area teachers must integrate literacy standards into their curriculum. If you''re like most content area educators, you''re feeling a bit overwhelmed at the thought of applying the new standards, or you might just need a little extra help.

      In this hands-on resource, Common Core literacy expert Katherine McKnight offers secondary teachers a clear understanding of what literacy looks like in English Language Arts (ELA), social studies, and other humanities-related subjects. She gives educators proven teaching techniques that will help them to develop literacy skills in their students. The book offers a wealth of practical strategies and activities that content area teachers can integrate seamlessly. Included are

      • A selection of activities that support literacy skills and build content knowledge
      • Ideas for implementing t

        Table of Contents

        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

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