TEACHING READING IN THE CONTENT AREA - DEVELOPING CONTENT LIBERACY FOR ALL STUDENTS

Focuses on content classrooms at the middle and high school levels.Introduces the Content Literacy Model.Offers authentic assessment strategies for content classes. Suggests ideas for building classroom environments which build a positive affect in students and permit scheduling of numerous content literacy activities. Features a special chapter showing how mastering the writing process can help students become better readers aqnd comprehenders of content materials. Includes a unique chapter demonstrating the many benefits and uses of fiction, non-ficition, and various media in subject matter classes.