Adolescent Literacy in the Academic Disciplines: General Principles and Practical Strategies

by Tamara L. Jetton (Editor), Cynthia Shanahan (Editor)

From leading authorities in both adolescent literacy and content-area teaching, this book addresses the particular challenges of literacy learning in each of the major academic disciplines. Chapters focus on how to help students successfully engage with texts and ideas in English/literature, science, math, history, and arts classrooms. The book shows that while general strategies for reading informational texts are essential, they are not enough—students also need to learn processing strategies that are quite specific to each subject and its typical tasks or problems. Vignettes from exemplary classrooms illustrate research-based ways to build content-area knowledge while targeting essential reading and writing skills.

Genres: Professional Development, Nonfiction

274 pages, Paperback

First published January 19, 2012

Reviews

[Nikki Baker · Rating 3 out of 5]

Would have never picked this up (or made it through) if it were not required reading for a Grad School course. Great information but dense in some parts and a bit of a stretch to apply to primary grades. Would be more easily applicable for secondary teachers.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

My favorite part, what is it about texts that make them difficult to read? Fascinating breakdown.

[Mary C. · Rating 1 out of 5]

hated it. Extremely difficult read

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great first chapter if you want to change you language arts instruction. Other chapters are good, but discipline specific.