Literacy Matters

2nd Edition

Strategies Every Teacher Can Use

Robin J. Fogarty
eISBN-13: 9781483362151

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The versatile and practical handbook to promote students′ literacy and learning!

Scores of children across the country do not read with comprehension, and literacy has become a national priority. In Literacy Matters, internationally recognized author, educational coach, and consultant Robin Fogarty defines and reviews 15 practical literacy approaches that teachers can use across all content areas and grade levels to help students develop essential literacy skills. This user-friendly resource provides strategies for immediate implementation with an overview of the research and best practices associated with each strategy.

With an easy-to-use menu that enables teachers to select the specific strategies they want to use to boost content-area literacy and comprehension, this valuable guide explores proven instructional methods such as

Teaching metacognitive student thinkingCreating literature circles Involving parents and communityTapping into prior knowledgeUsing technology to impact literacy acquisition

Put these strategies to use in your classroom, and watch as your students improve their reading and comprehension, and apply these tools for success across content areas and in their lives!

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ISBNs 1483362159, 9781483362151, 9781412938914, 9781412938914
Language English
Number of Pages 104
Edition 2nd