Mastering Academic Language: A Framework for Supporting Student Achievement

by Deborah (Debbie) E. Zacarian

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1452255431
• ISBN13: 9781452255439
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: Corwin Publishers
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.9" x 9.9"