Mastering Academic Language

A Framework for Supporting Student Achievement

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Educational Theory, Multicultural Education, Bilingual Education
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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
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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:

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