Katherine S McKnight

Common Core Literacy for Math, Science, and Technical Subjects

Strategies to Deepen Content Knowledge (Grades 6-12)

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Resources and guidance for the journey of Common Core implementation 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 addressing all 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 math, science, and technical subjects. McKnight gives educators proven teaching techniques that help develop literacy skills in students. She also offers a wealth of practical strategies and ready-to-use activities that content area teachers can integrate seamlessly. Included are * Ideas for implementing the literacy requirements of the Common Core across content areas * A selection of activities that support literacy skills and build content knowledge in math, science, and technology classrooms * An easy-to-use Difficulty Dial that indicates the complexity of each activity * Robust student samples that bring the activities to life across a variety of grade levels and subjects Common Core Literacy for Math, Science, and Technical Subjects is designed for practicality. With bonus web downloads, a literacy resource guide, and countless ideas for deepening content knowledge, this book provides excellent support for rigorous Common Core implementation. Praise for Common Core Literacy for Math, Science, and Technical Subjects > --Rick Wormeli, veteran educator, author, and teacher trainer > --Richard M. Cash, Ed.D., educational consultant; author, Advancing Differentiation: Thinking and Learning for the 21st Century

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 264
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 280mm x 216mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 673g
• ISBN-13: 9781118710203
• ISBN-10: 1118710207
• Artikelnr.: 39380213

Autorenporträt

KATHERINE S. MCKNIGHT, PHD, began her career as a high school teacher in the Chicago Public School system. She currently serves as professor of secondary education at National Louis University and is a sought-after professional development consultant. McKnight is an active trainer for Staff Development for Educators. To learn more, go to www.katherinemcknight.com.

Inhaltsangabe

About the Author vii
About Staff Development for Educators ix
Preface xi
Chapter One: Why Does Content Literacy Matter? 1
Chapter Two: Deepening Reading Comprehension Skills and Content Knowledge
11
Chapter Three: Effective Content Area Writing Strategies 63
Chapter Four: Speaking and Listening in the Content Area 101
Chapter Five: Developing Academic Language 111
Chapter Six: Learning Centers and Student-Centered Activities 167
Chapter Seven: Technology Tools for Twenty-First-Century Learning 195
Chapter Eight: Helping Students Become College and Career Ready 211
Appendix A: List of Bonus Web Downloads 217
Appendix B: Text Circles Resource Guide 219
Appendix C: Resources and References 233
Index 237