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1 online resource. |
| Contents |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; About the Author; About Staff Development for Educators; Preface; Chapter One Why Does Content Literacy Matter?; The Structure of the Common core State Standards; The Need for Content Literacy; What Does this Framework Mean for Content area Teachers?; Common Core State Standards; A Close Reading; Up for Debate; Reading the Framework; The Biggest Changes with the Common core; Text Complexity; Close Reading and Textual Analysis; Argumentation in Writing; Greater Emphasis on Research; Speaking and Listening; Language; Some Final Thoughts. |
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Chapter Two Deepening Reading Comprehension Skills and Content KnowledgeA Look at the Interdisciplinary Standards; Key Ideas and Details; Craft and Structure; Integration of Knowledge and Ideas; Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity; Building Reading Skills in a Content area: Before, During, and After Reading; Before-Reading Strategies; During-Reading Strategies; After-Reading Strategies; Close Reading and Textual Complexity; The CCSS Textual Complexity Model; Text Complexity Three-Part Model; Additional Resources for Determining Text Complexity. |
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Other Tips for Developing Adolescent Reading SkillsSome Final Thoughts; Chapter Three Effective Content Area Writing Strategies; A Look at the Interdisciplinary Standards; CCSS Anchor Standards in Writing; Text Types and Purposes; Production and Distribution of Writing; Research to Build and Present Knowledge; Range of Writing; Key Features of the Writing Standards; Writing Process; The Three Types of Writing; Writing and Technology; Strategies that Build Writing Skills in the Content area; An Increased Focus on Research; Webquests; ProCon. |
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Integrating Knowledge and Ideas Across Multiple Sources of InformationSome Final Thoughts; Chapter Four Speaking and Listening in the Content Area; A Look at the Speaking and Listening Standards; Comprehension and Collaboration; Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas; Technology; Small and Large Group Discussions; Developing Argumentation Skills Through Speaking and Listening; What do the Standards Mean for Science and Mathematics Teachers?; A few Words About English Language Learners; Some Final Thoughts; Chapter Five Developing Academic Language; A Look at the CCSS Anchor Standards in Language. |
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Conventions of Standard EnglishKnowledge of Language; Vocabulary Acquisition and Use; The Impact of the Language Strand on Content Instruction; What Do the Vocabulary Standards Mean for Content Teachers?; Strategies to Build Language Skills in Content Areas; Sample Mini-Lessons; Vocabulary Strategies; Why Visualization Matters; Some Final Thoughts; Chapter Six Learning Centers and Student-Centered Activities; Learning Centers; How to Get Started with Learning Centers; Some Additional Advice About Centers; How Often Should I Use Centers in the Classroom?; Text Discussion Groups. |
| Summary |
"According to the Common Core State Standards, which have been adopted by 46 states, students must develop literacy skills not just in English/Language Arts but across all content areas. This means that educators must teach literacy--reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language--in subjects like Math, Science, Social Studies, and Technology/Computer Science. This book help teachers understand what literacy looks like in math, science, and technology classrooms and shows them how to develop these literacy skills in their students. Author Katie McKnight is a popular education consultant who trains teachers nationwide on Common Core literacy. Features include: Alignment of activities to the Common Core State Standards in Interdisciplinary Literacy Difficulty Dial: A quick reference to determine the complexity of each activity Tips for Classroom Implementation: An overview of each literacy activity and how the tool supports the development of literacy skills and builds content knowledge Student Samples: Useful references for teachers across subjects and grade levels "-- Provided by publisher. |
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"This book helps teachers understand what literacy looks like in math, science, and technology classrooms and shows them how to develop these literacy skills in their students. The book shows teachers how to align their activities to the Common Core State Standards in Interdisciplinary Literacy, and it provides an overview of each literacy activity and how the tool supports the development of literacy skills and builds content knowledge"-- Provided by publisher. |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Machine generated contents note: Tables and Figures Acknowledgments About the Author About Staff Development for Educators Preface Chapter One: Why Does Content Literacy Matter? Chapter Two: Deepening Reading Comprehension Skills and Content Knowledge Chapter Three: Effective Content Area Writing Strategies Chapter Four: Speaking and Listening in the Content Area Chapter Five: Developing Academic Language Chapter Six: Learning Centers and Student-Centered Activities Chapter Seven: Technology Tools for 21st Century Learning Chapter Eight: Helping Students Become College and Career Ready Appendix A: List of Bonus Web Downloads Appendix B: Literature Circles Resource Guide Appendix C: Resources and References Index. |
| Summary |
"According to the Common Core State Standards, which have been adopted by 46 states, students must develop literacy skills not just in English/Language Arts but across all content areas. This means that educators must teach literacy--reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language--in subjects like Math, Science, Social Studies, and Technology/Computer Science. This book help teachers understand what literacy looks like in math, science, and technology classrooms and shows them how to develop these literacy skills in their students. Author Katie McKnight is a popular education consultant who trains teachers nationwide on Common Core literacy. Features include: Alignment of activities to the Common Core State Standards in Interdisciplinary Literacy Difficulty Dial: A quick reference to determine the complexity of each activity Tips for Classroom Implementation: An overview of each literacy activity and how the tool supports the development of literacy skills and builds content knowledge Student Samples: Useful references for teachers across subjects and grade levels "-- Provided by publisher. |
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Requires Boundless App. |
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Mathematics -- Study and teaching -- United States -- Standards.
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Science -- Study and teaching -- United States -- Standards.
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Mathematics -- Study and teaching -- United States.
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Science -- Study and teaching -- Standards -- United States.
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Mathematics -- Study and teaching. |
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Science -- Study and teaching -- Standards. |
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United States. |
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Electronic books. |
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: McKnight, Katherine S. (Katherine Siewert) Common core literacy for math, science, and technical subjects 1 San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, 2014 9781118710203 (DLC) 2014019129 |
| ISBN |
9781118710340 : $29.95 |
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1118710347 : $29.95 |
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