An authoritative guide for improving teaching, learning, andliteracy in content area classroomsThis book introduces teachers to the Disciplinary Literacyinstructional framework developed by the Institute for Learning,University of Pittsburgh. Grounded in the Principles of Learningdeveloped by acclaimed educator Lauren Resnick, the framework isdesigned to prepare students, grades 6 and up, to master therigorous academic content learning required for college success.Unlike 'generic' teaching models, the framework is specificallytailored for each of the content disciplines. Highly practical, thebook shows teachers how to integrate literacy development andthinking practices into their routine content instruction, withseparate chapters devoted to math, science, history, andEnglish/language arts. The book also shows how school instructionalleaders can support teachers in learning and using thisinstructional approach.* Offers an innovative approach for improving literacy, thinking,and content learning in secondary students* Includes detailed instructional guidance plus numerousclassroom examples of lessons, dialogs, and teaching routines* Features chapters on each of the content areas-math, science,language arts, and social sciences* Provides leadership guidance in implementing the method* Foreword written by internationally acclaimed educator andcognitive scientist Lauren Resnick

Foreword by Lauren B. Resnick viiPreface ixAcknowledgments xiiiThe Editors xviiThe Authors xixONE Engaging Content Teachers in Literacy Development 1Stephanie M. McConachie, Anthony R. PetroskyTWO Disciplinary Literacy: A Principle-Based Framework 15Stephanie M. McConachieTHREE Disciplinary Literacy in the History Classroom 33Anita K. RaviFOUR Disciplinary Literacy in the Mathematics Classroom 63Victoria L. Bill, Idorenyin JamarFIVE Disciplinary Literacy in the Science Classroom 87Samuel A. Spiegel, Jody Bintz, Joseph A. Taylor, Nancy M. Landes, Deborah L. JordanSIX Disciplinary Literacy in the English Language Arts Classroom 129Anthony R. Petrosky, Stephanie M. McConachie, Vivian MihalakisSEVEN Embedding Disciplinary Literacy: Leadership and Professional Learning 163Stephanie M. McConachie, Rosita E. ApodacaAppendix A: Disciplinary Literacy Design Principles by Core Academic Area 197Appendix B: Disciplinary Literacy Observation Protocol 215Appendix C: Selected Disciplinary Literacy Tools 219References 223Index 241