E-grāmata: Connecting Across Disciplines: Collaborating with Informational Text

Fisch and Chenelle have crafted a grounded and practical text for educators seeking to collaborate across disciplines to help students make meaning of informational text.  Their interdisciplinary approach offers classroom-tested strategies for engaging students in literature and non-fiction text through multiple points of entry. -- Heather Lattimer, associate dean and professor, School of Leadership and Education Sciences, University of San Diego Today's teachers are responsible for teaching literacy skills within their unique disciplines. This book is a tremendous resource for educators who want to engage their students in authentic reading and their colleagues in meaningful collaboration. Chenelle and Fisch continue to build upon their powerful work with informational texts by bringing teachers practical strategies for every classroom. -- Lauren K. Francese and Rebecca H. Marsick, authors of Stretching Beyond the Textbook: Reading and Succeeding with Complex Texts in the Content Areas Literacy IS a shared responsibility. Practical and timely, Connecting Across Disciplines provides teachers of all content areas models of collaboration that can be easily implemented. And, with its example lessons, texts, and assessments, it is an invaluable resource for novice and experienced teachers looking to integrate informational text into their curricula. I can't wait to introduce this book in my education courses! -- Emily S. Meixner, associate professor of English and Secondary English Education Program Coordinator, The College of New Jersey Many students still ask their teachers the age-old question: "Why do we have to learn this?" Fortunately, Fisch and Chenelle provide a powerful approach to answering this question. By using provocative informational texts and media, teachers can ignite students' interest and build deeper understandings of the issues. In their practical and engaging volume, Fisch and Chenelle provide teachers with a flexible plan that outlines how this type of work can be accomplished and how the Common Core State Standards can be implemented in meaningful ways. -- Amy Alexandra Wilson and Kathryn Chavez, authors of "Reading and Representing Across the Content Areas: A Classroom Guide"