Content Area Reading

A unique, Common Core-based, complete, student-centered resource for grades 6-12 designed to help students make connections between what they read and how they apply it in the classroom. Theory into practice through a wide range of innovative instruction approaches.
A desktop resource to be used throughout a teaching career, this is a practical guide to teaching for understanding in the content areas at middle and high school level—a complete information source. The book helps reader understand the innovations in content area teaching, help students learn course content, teach students how to actively engage in learning, and deal effectively with assessment and professional development.

The new edition features an entirely new chapter on the Common Core, in which both the College and Career Readiness Standards and the Common Core State Standards are emphasized and "rich instructional tasks" are introduced; a new "Making Connections to the Common Core" feature that appears throughout the text; updated theoretical information; revised websites; and numerous new student examples integrated throughout. In addition, the Appendixes have been revitalized to include a variety of new graphic organizers that focus on using multi-modal text and recognizing and creating text structures, plus new examples of completed student projects.

Pearson eText is an easy-to-use digital textbook that instructors can assign for their course. The mobile app lets you keep on learning, no matter where your day takes you — even when you're offline. You can also add highlights, bookmarks, and notes in your Pearson eText to study how you like.

NOTE: You are purchasing an access card only. Pearson eText is a fully digital delivery of Pearson content. Before purchasing, check with your instructor to confirm the correct ISBN. To register for and use Pearson eText, you may also need a course invite link, which your instructor will provide. Follow the instructions provided on the access card to learn more.