Building Literacy in the Content Areas

By Thomas G. Gunning

Book Overview

It is estimated that 25% to 35% of students do not read well enough to handle their content area texts. This book emphasizes strategies, techniques, and materials especially appropriate for students who are struggling to learn. Above all else, the book serves as a practical guide, filled with sample lessons, examples of exemplary teaching, explanations of student strategies, and emphasizes integrating technology into the classroom. "Building Literacy in the Content Areas" reflects the diversity of today's student population and emphasizes the need to gear instruction to include all students. This K-12 book provides templates for planning programs and making modifications for average, gifted, ESL and bilingual students, and struggling learners at all grade levels (not just secondary). K-12 experienced and incoming teachers, Reading Coordinators.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0205368220
• ISBN13: 9780205368228
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Good Book in Good Condition

This book was in very good condition- just like new really. I got it in a decent amount of time. I will definitely order through this company again.

Reading in the content area

This book was very helpful in my class. Book arrived as expected and was a great value.