Educational Leadership

Includes bibliographical references.

How knowledge powers reading -- Disciplinary literacy: Just the FAQs -- The writing journey -- How to facilitate discussions in history -- Why argue? -- The roots of comprehension -- Until i write it down -- Permission to ponder -- Text prep -- The case for multiple texts -- 10 ways to promote a culture of literacy.

[Article title : How knowledge powers reading / Doug Lemov, p. 10-17] Abstract : When it comes to nonfiction reading, background knowledge is both the chicken and the egg.;[Article title : Disciplinary literacy: Just the FAQs / Timothy Shanahan and Cynthia Shanahan, p. 18-24] Abstract : To deepen knowledge in a content area, students must understand how literacy is used in that discipline.;[Article title : The writing journey / Kelly Gallagher, p. 24 - 29] Abstract : One district's quest to boost the quality and quantity of student writing across the curriculum.;[Article title : How to facilitate discussions in history / Abby Reisman, p. 30-34] Abstract : Four instructional practices to support text based student discussions that het to the heart of historical thinking.;[Article title : Why argue? / Mary Ehrenworth, p. 35-40] Abstract : Argumentation is not just a skill for language arts classrooms - it's a pathway to success in virtually every academic disciplines.;[Article title : The roots of comprehension / Timothy Rasinski, Nancy Padak and Joanna Newton, p. 41-45] Abstract : Studying greek and latin roots can build students' understanding of content-area vocabulary.;[Article title : Until i write it down / Paul Bambrick-Santoyo and Stephen Chiger, p. 46-51] Abstract : To strengthen students' skills as readers, start with their writing.;[Article title : Permission to ponder / Kay M. Cutler and Mary R. Moeller, p. 52-59] Abstract : A protocol for viewing and discussing artistic images can enhance students' reflective and analytical skills.;[Article title : Text prep / Doug Buehl, p. 60-65] Abstract : Effective scaffolding can help students meet the knowledge demands of complex texts. ;[Article title : The case for multiple texts / Sunday Cummins, p. 66-71] Abstract : If we want students to engage in thoughtful conversations and write fluently about a topic, reading one text isn't enough.;[Article title : 10 ways to promote a culture of literacy / Barry Gilmore, p. 72] Abstract : Lessons from a school that has set out to instill literacy as a central school-community value.