Download or read book Building Literacy in the Content Areas, MyLabSchool Edition written by Thomas G. Gunning and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 2004-12-01 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is estimated that 25% to 35% of students do not read well enough to handle their content area texts. This book emphasizes strategies, techniques, and materials especially appropriate for students who are struggling to learn. Above all else, the book serves as a practical guide, filled with sample lessons, examples of exemplary teaching, explanations of student strategies, and emphasizes integrating technology into the classroom.Building Literacy in the Content Areasreflects the diversity of today's student population and emphasizes the need to gear instruction to include all students. This K-12 book provides templates for planning programs and making modifications for average, gifted, ESL and bilingual students, and struggling learners at all grade levels (not just secondary).K-12 experienced and incoming teachers, Reading Coordinators.