Strategies to Enhance Literacy and Learning in Middle School Content Area Classrooms (3rd Edition)
Strategies to Enhance Literacy and Learning in Middle School Content Area Classroomsis the only book on the market that focuses specifically on content area reading instruction in the middle grades. Readable and teacher friendly, Irvin, Buehl, and Radcliffe provide not only a strong research base, but also practical teaching strategies for middle school teachers in all content areas. Take a Glimpse Inside the Third Edition:A wealth of current student examples of strategies for middle grade students for instant use in the classroom.New issues and trends facing adolescent literacy including policy and position statements and federal action.New ELL emphasis in every chapter outlining specific strategies that can be used by middle school teachers with their English language learners.Unique focus on classroom implementation of literacy integrated with content area instruction. About Your Authors: Judith L. Irvinis currently a Professor at Florida State University and serves as the Executive Director of the National Literacy Project.  She has written and edited numerous books, chapters, and articles on adolescent literacy. Douglas R. Buehlis a reading specialist at Madison East High School and District Adolescent Literacy Support Teacher, Madison, Wisconsin. He is Past President of the IRA Secondary Reading Interest Group and has published numerous articles on adolescent literacy. Barbara J. Radcliffe is an eighth grade reading/language arts teacher at Fairview Middle School in Tallahassee, Florida. Barbara also teaches Teaching English in the Middle School and Teaching Reading in Secondary English at Florida State University.