Differentiated literacy strategies : for English language learners, grades 7-12 /: for English language learners, grades 7-12. ([2012])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Gayle H. Gregory, Amy Burkman.
• Other Names: Gregory, Gayle; Burkman, Amy
• Contents: 1. Accelerating literacy learning : Academic accountability ; Closing the achievement gap ; Diverse learners and busy teachers ; Selecting high-payoff instructional strategies ; Standards-based curriculum ; Five levels of English language proficiency ; Four core competencies in literacy ; Assessment data ; A comprehensive literacy program -- 2. Creating a climate for literacy learning : Equity, diversity, and classroom climate ; Building connections with students ; The basic toolkit for teachers of English language learners ; You can't learn to read in English until you understand English ; You can't learn to read in English until you can speak English ; You can't learn to read without reading ; You can't learn to write without writing ; Goal setting at the secondary level ; Reading, writing, speaking, and listening every day -- 3. Knowing the adolescent literacy learner : Brain research ; Adolescent brain development ; Developmental stages ; Characteristics of adolescents ; Learning styles ; Gardner's multiple intelligences ; Best teaching practices for all learning styles, preferences, and intelligences ; Data collection -- 4. Functional literacy : Literacy strategies for diverse learners ; Functional literacy defined ; Oral language skills ; Phonological awareness ; Phonemic awareness ; Spelling and early writing ; Fluency ; Fluency is the prelude to comprehension ; Flexible grouping strategies for functional literacy ; Forms of writing: narrative and descriptive ; A balanced literacy program for functional literacy. 5. Content-area literacy : Content-area literacy defined ; Vocabulary acquisition ; Formulating questions for critical thinking ; Text orientation ; Forms of writing: expository and persuasive ; Presentation and product creation for content literacy ; Commitment to content-area literacy -- 6. Technological literacy : Technological literacy defined ; The multidimensional nature of the twenty-first century ; Questioning authenticity ; Searching for information ; Media orientation ; Multimedia production ; Demystifying directions ; Technological literacy and diverse learners ; Technological literacy and lifelong learning -- 7. Innovative literacy : Innovative literacy defined ; Innovation and creativity ; Instructional strategies that promote innovative and creative literacy -- Lifelong learner orientation ; Practical and adaptive thinking ; Influential communication ; High payoff for the unknown future -- 8. Managing instruction in the differentiated literacy classroom : Unit planning for literacy learning ; Managing literacy instruction in diverse classrooms ; Centers ; Strategies for learners with literacy problems ; Developing independent learners ; Classrooms that support differentiated literacy learning.
• Publisher Details: Thousand Oaks, Calif : Corwin Press
• Publication Date: 2012
• Copyright Date: 2012
• Extent: 1 online resource (x, 228 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 428.0071/2; English language -- Study and teaching (Middle school) -- Foreign speakers; English language -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Foreign speakers; Content area reading; Individualized instruction; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- General; Content area reading; English language -- Study and teaching (Middle school) -- Foreign speakers; English language -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Foreign speakers; Individualized instruction; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781452282565; 1452282560; 9781452296470; 1452296472; 1283856026; 9781283856027
• Related ISBNs: 9781412996471; 1412996473
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-219) and index.; Note: Print version record.
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