{"product_id":"common-core-literacy-for-ela-history-social-studies-and-the-humanities-isbn-9781118710159","title":"Common Core Literacy for ELA, History\/Social Studies, and the Humanities","description":"\u003cb\u003eCommon Core Literacy for ELA, History\/Social Studies, and the Humanities\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn this age of the Common Core State Standards, all content area teachers must integrate literacy standards into their curriculum. If you're like most content area educators, you're feeling a bit overwhelmed at the thought of applying the new standards, or you might just need a little extra help.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this hands-on resource, Common Core literacy expert Katherine McKnight offers secondary teachers a clear understanding of what literacy looks like in English Language Arts (ELA), social studies, and other humanities-related subjects. She gives educators proven teaching techniques that will help them to develop literacy skills in their students. The book offers a wealth of practical strategies and activities that content area teachers can integrate seamlessly. Included are\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA selection of activities that support literacy skills and build content knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeas for implementing the literacy requirements of the Common Core in specific content areas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn easy-to-use Difficulty Dial that indicates the complexity of each activity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRobust student samples that bring the activities to life across a variety of grade levels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eCommon Core Literacy for ELA, History\/Social Studies, and the Humanities\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"McKnight eloquently dispels much of the mythology surrounding the new standards, and explains how to help students find success. You'll find this engaging book your 'go-to' resource for implementing the Common Core!\" \u003cb\u003e— Richard M. Cash, Ed.D.,\u003c\/b\u003e Educational Consultant; Author, \u003ci\u003eAdvancing Differentiation: Thinking and Learning for the 21st Century\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"While this book would be a gift to any beginning teacher, its practical and comprehensible support for literacy as defined by the Common Core State Standards makes it a must-have for all teachers.\" \u003cb\u003e— Laura Garner,\u003c\/b\u003e Language Arts Coordinator, Berkeley County (South Carolina) Public Schools\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is a must-read for all middle and high school content area teachers! McKnight shows how every strategy in the book supports student achievement of the Common Core.\" \u003cb\u003e— LeAnn Nickelsen, M.Ed.,\u003c\/b\u003e Educational Consultant; Coauthor, \u003ci\u003eDeeper Learning\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBringing the Common Core to Life in K – 8 Classrooms\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTables and Figures ix\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbout the Author xi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbout Staff Development for Educators xiii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter One: Why Does Content Literacy Matter? 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Two: Deepening Reading Comprehension Skills and Content Knowledge 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Three: Effective Content Area Writing Strategies 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Four: Speaking and Listening in the Content Area 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Five: Developing Academic Language 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Six: Learning Centers and Student-Centered Activities 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Seven: Technology Tools for Twenty-First-Century Learning 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Eight: Helping Students Become College and Career Ready 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: List of Bonus Web Downloads 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Literature Circles Resource Guide 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Resources and References 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndex 191\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKATHERINE S. McKNIGHT, Ph.D.,\u003c\/b\u003e a former high school English teacher, is a professor of secondary education at National Louis University and a sought-after professional development consultant. McKnight is an active trainer for Staff Development for Educators. To learn more, go to \u003cb\u003ewww.katherinemcknight.com.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Core Literacy for ELA, History\/Social Studies, and the Humanities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this age of the Common Core State Standards, all content area teachers must integrate literacy standards into their curriculum. 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Included are\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA selection of activities that support literacy skills and build content knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeas for implementing the literacy requirements of the Common Core in specific content areas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn easy-to-use Difficulty Dial that indicates the complexity of each activity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRobust student samples that bring the activities to life across a variety of grade levels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eCommon Core Literacy for ELA, History\/Social Studies, and the Humanities\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“McKnight eloquently dispels much of the mythology surrounding the new standards, and explains how to help students find success. You’ll find this engaging book your ‘go-to’ resource for implementing the Common Core!”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e— Richard M. 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