Grades 9 - 12, Language Arts & Literature

• Building Respect in the Culturally Diverse Literature and Language Arts ClassroomCareful consideration of student diversity and individuality help build a classroom environment focused on learning.
• Comprehending Non-Fiction: The Power of the HighlighterFrom charts and graphs to websites to instructions for the latest MP3 player, students must be able to comprehend non-fiction writing in order to be functionally literate in today's society.
• Differentiating Reading Instruction in the Language Arts ClassroomMeet the needs of your struggling, proficient, and advanced readers by integrating these teaching ideas into your next reading assignment.
• Direct Study Approaches to VocabularyLearn strategies for teaching vocabulary using direct study.
• English Language Learners in Literature and Language ArtsPlanning for English language learners is easy when you consider some general strategies and skill building exercises.
• Standards-Based Instruction in Literature and Language ArtsDevelop a series of strategies to help you build proficiency effectively.