Literacy Tools in the Classroom

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Literacy Tools in the Classroom is written by Richard Beach and published by Teachers College Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0807770647 (ISBN 10) and 9780807770641 (ISBN 13).

This innovative resource describes how teachers can help students employ "literacy tools" across the curriculum to foster learning. The authors demonstrate how literacy tools such as narratives, question-asking, spoken-word poetry, drama, writing, digital communication, images, and video encourage critical inquiry in the 5-12 classroom. The book provides many examples and adaptable lessons from diverse classrooms and connects to an active Website where readers can join a growing professional community, share ideas, and get frequent updates: http://literacytooluses.pbworks.com