English Learners, Academic Literacy, and Thinking: Learning in the Challenge Zone

by Pauline Gibbons

Book Overview

For educators individually and collectively who aspire to implement a curriculum based on intellectual quality, and who recognize the importance of infusing the teaching of academic literacy across the curriculum, Pauline Gibbons' book provides inspiration and guidance. The wealth of classroom examples based on actual practice convincingly refutes the argument, reflected in much current practice, that EL and low-income students are incapable of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0325012032
• ISBN13: 9780325012032
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.3" x 9.3"
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 8