Academic Language in Diverse Classrooms: Definitions and Contexts

by Margo H. Gottlieb, Gisela Ernst-Slavit

Ensure your school speaks the language of success! 

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.

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

Genres: Education, Professional Development

254 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2014

Reviews

[Joanna]

Terrible. Had to use this for my class, but good grief.