Mastering Academic Language: A Framework for Supporting Student Achievement

by Zacarian, Debbie
ISBN: 9781452255439
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Overview

The achievement gap is a language gap--and you can bridge it!

Mastering academic language is the make or break skill for school success. This much-needed book shows how teachers can scaffold instruction for students who struggle to learn, speakers of non-standard English, and English learners, helping students from all backgrounds to thrive in school. Readers will find:

  • Practical teaching strategies based on the four key facets of academic language fluency
  • Richly detailed case studies about students' experiences with academic language across the content areas
  • Guidance on family involvement
  • Thought-provoking study questions, along with performance assessment tools
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Zacarian, Debbie
  • ISBN: 9781452255439
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.90 x 0.70
  • Number Of Pages: 240
  • Publication Year: 2012
Language: English