Visual Tools for Differentiating Content Area Instruction: Strategies That Make Concepts in Math, Science & Social Studies Accessible―& Support All Learners Across the Curriculum

by Roger Essley

Visual tools expert Roger Essley shows how to engage even the most reluctant learners in reading content area texts and absorbing the information and ideas they need to succeed in school and beyond. Essley’s simple but powerful storyboarding strategies dramatically improve students’ comprehension of text books, help students write about topics they’ve studied, and boost their retention of content-area vocabulary. Covers science, social studies, math, and technology applications-and shows how to help students tackle standardized tests. Also includes downloadable storyboard formats for the interactive whiteboard. For use with Grades 3–8.

144 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2010