{"product_id":"building-content-literacy-strategies-for-the-adolescent-learner-paperback","title":"Building Content Literacy: Strategies for the Adolescent Learner - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRoberta L. Sejnost\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eSharon M. Thiese\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Secondary teachers will find that this superb resource informs the teaching and learning of their students and provides many research-based strategies to enhance reading comprehension and written language in every area.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e--Johneen Griffin, Director of Secondary Pupil Services\u003cbr\u003eOlentangy Local Schools, Lewis Center, OH\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Sejnost and Thiese address the national literacy crisis with a practical guidebook that meets the needs of adolescent learners by focusing on the literacy skills needed for the 21st century. The strategies engage learners and create independence in content-area reading.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e--Rusti Russow, Director of Teaching and Learning\u003cbr\u003eKankakee School District, IL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncrease adolescent learners′ success in all content areas!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eResponding to the challenges associated with teaching middle and high school students, this resource offers specific strategies teachers may use to incorporate reading, writing, and critical thinking throughout content instruction to increase learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith step-by-step instructions, a wealth of examples, and numerous student reproducibles, the book presents an approach that secondary teachers can implement across all content areas. Roberta L. Sejnost and Sharon M. Thiese focus on research-based practices that increase comprehension and learning while meeting standards, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques that foster the acquisition and retention of specialized and technical content vocabulary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcesses to help students better comprehend narrative and expository texts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproaches to help students use writing and speaking to process their new knowledge and make it their own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques for promoting the literacies needed to effectively use various media sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethods for scaffolding instruction for students with special needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuilding Content Literacy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is an ideal resource for delivering developmentally appropriate learning experiences and strengthening adolescent′s academic achievement in every content area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoberta L. Sejnost\u003c\/strong\u003e is a university professor and literacy consultant who has taught secondary-level courses in social studies, reading, and English, and college-level courses in literacy, authentic assessment, brain-based learning, multiple intelligences, and cooperative learning. A nationally recognized staff developer and certified trainer, Sejnost has presented at over 200 educational conferences across the country. In 2003, she received the Reading Educator of the Year award from the Illinois Reading Council. Sejnost received a master of education degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a doctorate of education in curriculum and Instruction from Loyola University, Chicago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharon Thiese\u003c\/strong\u003e currently teaches writing at Lewis University, Romeoville, Illinois, and graduate classes for Aurora University, Aurora, Illinois. She is also certified in gifted education and a member of Illinois Association for Gifted Children. In addition, Thiese is a certified trainer in gifted education, authentic assessment, multiple intelligences, portfolios, differentiation, and reading and writing across content areas, and she has presented at numerous local and statewide workshops and conferences. Thiese received a master of arts in English from Northeastern University and a master of arts in writing from National-Louis University, Chicago. She taught English and writing at Geneva High School in Geneva, Illinois, and has been Geneva Community Unit 304's high school educator of the year. She is also recognized in \u003cem\u003eWho's Who of American Educators\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.9 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 02, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50382030799085,"sku":"9781412957151","price":64.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/2Ae1cOhFsi9781412957151.webp?v=1785690151","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-gb\/products\/building-content-literacy-strategies-for-the-adolescent-learner-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}