Janet Allen
Author
Language
English
Description
Janet Allen's Tools for Teaching Content Literacy is a tool for all teachers. It is a flipbook with various instructional strategies that can be used to help students access information effectively while increasing student engagement and understanding. Not only does it provide information about the strategy, but it also includes examples and organizes them into before, during, and after reading. Keep this handy when planning lessons!
Author
Language
English
Description
We've learned a lot in recent years about the important role vocabulary plays in making meaning, yet many teachers still struggle with vocabulary instruction that goes beyond weekly word lists. Effective vocabulary instruction is particularly vital in the content areas, where the specialized language used by ?insiders? often creates a barrier to understanding for those new to the subjects. In Inside Words, Janet Allen merges recent research and key...