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Best Practices in Adolescent Literacy Instruction, First Edition Hardback - 2008 - 1st Edition

by Kathleen A. Hinchman (Editor); Heather K. Sheridan-Thomas (Editor); Foreword by Donna E. Alvermann

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Covering everything from day-to-day learning activities to schoolwide goals, this engaging book reviews key topics in literacy instruction for grades 5-12 and provides research-based recommendations for practice. Leading scholars present culturally responsive strategies for motivating adolescents; using multiple texts and digital media; integrating literacy instruction with science, social studies, and math; and teaching English language learners and struggling readers. Vivid case studies, thoughtful discussion questions and activities in each chapter, and detailed ideas for program and lesson planning make this an indispensable classroom resource and professional development tool.

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  • Title Best Practices in Adolescent Literacy Instruction, First Edition
  • Author Kathleen A. Hinchman (Editor); Heather K. Sheridan-Thomas (Editor); Foreword by Donna E. Alvermann
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 379
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Guilford Publications
  • Publication date 2008-04
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781593856939 / 1593856938
  • Weight 1.44 lbs (0.65 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.16 x 6.05 x 1.18 in (23.27 x 15.37 x 3.00 cm)
  • Category Language Arts / Linguistics / Literacy
  • Library of Congress subjects Language arts (Secondary) - United States, Language experience approach in education -
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2007052767
  • Dewey Decimal Code 428.407

About the author

Kathleen A. Hinchman, PhD, is Professor and Chair of the Reading and Language Arts Center at Syracuse University. A former middle school teacher, she has published a number of journal articles, chapters, and books. Her current work is concerned with literacy-related middle school reform.

Heather K. Sheridan-Thomas, PhD, is Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction for the Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Ithaca, New York. Formerly a teacher educator, public school administrator, and secondary teacher, she has conducted research in the areas of adolescents' multiple literacies and addressing achievement gaps for underserved students.


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