Academic Language in Diverse Classrooms: Definitions and Contexts

Academic Language in Diverse Classrooms: Definitions and Contexts

<strong><em>Ensure your school speaks the language of success! </em><br /> </strong><br /> Since the introduction of the Common Core, schools realize the necessity for a deep understanding of academic language as a stepping stone to academic achievement. The expectations for more robust curriculum, instruction, and assessment require administrators, teachers, and students to retool for academic success.<br /> <br /> This companion volume to Margo Gottlieb and Gisela Ernst-Slavit’s six-book series on academic language provides a thorough overview of key concepts and effective practices. Optimized for curricular planning and in-classroom reference, with particular attention to linguistically and culturally diverse students, the book includes:<br /> <br /> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Definitions and examples of the dimensions of academic language.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt;">A step-by-step template for teachers to incorporate academic language into their planning for student learning.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Graphic models that illustrate academic language use across the content areas.</span></li> </ul> <div><br /> </div>