Literacy instruction in multicultural settings

Preface. 1. An Invitation to History and Exploration. 2. Principles and Actions of Strategic Readers and Writers: Conditions for Fostering Literacy. 3. The Role of Reading, Writing, and Discussion in Conceptual Learning. 4. Considerations for Selecting and Using Textbooks. 5. Literature-Based Instruction in Content Areas. 6. Possibilities for Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas. 7. Creating a Classroom for Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas. References. Index.