Literacy in the Disciplines (2nd Edition): A Teacher's Guide for Grades 5-12, Book

This successful guide - now in a revised and expanded second edition - gives teachers
effective strategies to support adolescents' development of relevant literacy skills in
specific disciplines. Demonstrating why disciplinary literacies matter, the authors
discuss ways to teach close reading of complex texts; discipline-specific
argumentation, communication, and writing skills; academic vocabulary; and more.
The book draws on revealing interviews with content-area experts and professionals in
history, science, mathematics, literature, the arts, and physical education. Teacher friendly tools include 21 reproducible forms that also can be downloaded and printed,
"Try It On!" practice activities, lesson plans, chapter anticipation guides, and links to
recommended online teaching videos.

•Respected guide, now updated–– 25% new material includes two new chapters, plus
expanded coverage of math, the pros and cons of AI in schools, and more.
•Shows teachers of all subjects how to help students develop reading, writing, and
speaking skills for their discipline.
•Packed with practical features like lesson plans, activities, and conversations with
experts, plus new chapter anticipation guides.
•Provides 21 reproducible/downloadable tools for teaching students ages 10–17
(grades 5–12).

New to This Edition
*Chapter on assessment.
*Chapter on disciplinary literacies beyond school - in civic, professional, and personal
life.
*Expanded coverage of math, more attention to evidence and sources used in different
disciplines, new and updated expert interviews, and advice on how both teachers and
students can use AI tools productively.
*Anticipation guides that invite reflection on key questions before, during, and after
reading most chapters.