Mastering Academic Language
A Framework for Supporting Student Achievement
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Educational Theory, Multicultural Education, Bilingual Education
| Author: | Debbie Zacarian | ISBN: | 9781452277851 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications | Publication: | December 19, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Corwin | Language: | English |
| Author: | Debbie Zacarian |
| ISBN: | 9781452277851 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| Publication: | December 19, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Corwin |
| Language: | English |
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
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
