Content literacy instruction is multi-purpose teaching that provides opportunities for students to engage in real-world reading and writing experiences. These multi-genre units of study support students’ building enduring understandings about science and social studies topics through close reading and responding to authentic texts in meaningful ways.
EACH UNIT INCLUDES:
- Anchor/Mentor Texts (5–6 mentor texts and 3–13 short shared texts)
- Standards Alignment and Correlation Chart
- Unit Introduction and Overview
- Interactive Read-Aloud Lessons (8–10)
- Mini-Lessons (6–12)
- Transition to Independent Reading and Guided Practice
- Conference Questions
- Lesson Extensions
- Appendices
- Assessments (Formative & Summative)
