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Offers teachers practical advice on how they can incorporate carefully structured writing activities into classroom lessons in order to increase student understanding and achievement.

Describes the human body, all its organs and systems, and things people can do to keep their bodies healthy.

Examines nearly thirty years of research to determine how teachers can incorporate writing instruction that helps students master course content and improve overall achievement.

Explains the importance of vocabulary for student success, focusing on middle- and high school, describes strategies for developing vocabulary in content areas through teacher modeling, peer talk, individual activities, and collaboration, and includes examples.

Provides standards-based reading and writing strategies for the first through eight-grade classroom, with additional instruction for English language learners, gifted, and challenged students. Includes CD.