A powerful array of field-tested literacy tools for closing the achievement gap!
This book provides a comprehensive and systematic framework for developing literacy skills and improving reading in all content areas. With funding from the Carnegie Corporation and the U.S. Department of Education, author Margarita Calder n has developed a research-based approach to expediting reading comprehension that results in higher test scores not just for ELLs, but for all students. Educators can easily complement their instruction with ready-to-use tools, including:
- Lesson templates
- Rubrics
- Sample lesson plans
- Strategies for teaching reading and vocabulary in content areas
- Descriptions of successful programs
- Professional development designs