Overview

An authoritative teacher resource and widely adopted text, this book provides a comprehensive overview of adolescent literacy instruction in the era of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Leading educators describe effective practices for motivating diverse learners in grades 5-12, building comprehension of multiple types of texts, integrating literacy and content-area instruction, and teaching English language learners and struggling readers. Case examples, lesson-planning ideas, and end-of-chapter discussion questions and activities enhance the utility of the volume.

New to This Edition

Extensive CCSS content incorporated throughout the book.

Chapters on disciplinary literacy, text complexity, and differentiated instruction.

Chapters on academic language, writing instruction, history and English/language arts classrooms, and coaching.