Table Of ContentPART I. CONTEXTS OF LITERACY INSTRUCTION IN A TECHNOLOGICAL AGE.1. Content Area Literacy in a Changing World.2. Integrating Technology in Content Area Literacy Instruction.3. Content Literary AssessmentPART II. STRATEGIES FOR LEARNING: CONSTRUCTING MEANING AND STUDYING.4. A Conceptual Approach to Developing Meaningful Vocabulary.5. The Process of Constructing Meaning in Texts.6. Strategies for Constructing Meaning in Texts.7. Location and Organization of Information.8. Reading-Study Strategies for Textbook Use.PART III. APPLYING LITERACY INSTRUCTION IN THE CONTENT AREAS.9. Writing in the Content Areas.10. Literature-Based and Thematic Approaches to Content Area Teaching.11. Reading in the Content Areas: I.12. Reading in the Content Areas: II.
SynopsisWell known for its detailed and practical explanations of reading, writing, and study strategies, SECONDARY SCHOOL LITERACY INSTRUCTION is required reading for all non-literacy teaching majors. Its motivational pedagogy especially appeals to pre-service teachers, who quickly realize that the text will help them improve their students' progress. Two hallmark chapters on content area teaching have brought this text wide acclaim for its unique application of literacy and study skills in all secondary subject areas. The text also is recognized for its proven pedagogy, including "Meeting the Challenge," which puts ideas into classroom practice, and "Focus on English Language Learners" and "Focus on Struggling Readers," which highlight important applications for these special needs learners in easy-to-locate sections in each chapter.