Literacy in the disciplines : a teacher's guide for grades 5-12 / Thomas DeVere Wolsey, Diane Lapp.
| Author/creator | Wolsey, Thomas DeVere author. |
| Other author | Lapp, Diane, author. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | New York, NY : Guilford Press, a Division of Guilford Publications, Inc., [2017] |
| Description | 1 online resource (ix, 230 pages) : illustrations |
| Supplemental Content | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part I. The literacy of the disciplines. What is disciplinary literacy? ; What are the literacy demands of experts in the disciplines? -- Part II. Literacy instruction in the disciplines. Saying it well ; Choosing the right words ; Arguing it well ; Reading it carefully ; Reading it closely ; Writing it down -- Part III. Routines that support learning in the disciplines. Organizing it well ; Presenting it well -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | This book gives all teachers in grades 5-12 practical strategies for building the unique literacy skills that students need for success in their respective subject areas. Drawing from interviews with leading educators and professionals in science, mathematics, history, the arts, and other disciplines, the authors explain what disciplinary literacy is and discuss ways to teach close reading of complex texts, discipline-specific argumentation skills, academic vocabulary, the use of multimodal tools and graphic organizers, and more. User-friendly features include classroom materials, lesson plans. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of description | Print version record. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Wolsey, Thomas DeVere. Literacy in the disciplines. New York, NY : Guilford Press, a Division of Guilford Publications, Inc., [2016] 9781462527922 |
| ISBN | 9781462527953 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 1462527957 (electronic bk.) |
| Stock number | 950573 MIL |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |