KATHERINE S. MCKNIGHT, PHD, began her career as a high school teacher in the Chicago Public School system. She currently serves as professor of secondary education at National Louis University and is a sought-after professional development consultant. McKnight is an active trainer for Staff Development for Educators. To learn more, go to www.katherinemcknight.com.

• About the Author viiAbout Staff Development for Educators ixPreface xiChapter One: Why Does Content Literacy Matter? 1Chapter Two: Deepening Reading Comprehension Skills and Content Knowledge 11Chapter Three: Effective Content Area Writing Strategies 63Chapter Four: Speaking and Listening in the Content Area 101Chapter Five: Developing Academic Language 111Chapter Six: Learning Centers and Student-Centered Activities 167Chapter Seven: Technology Tools for Twenty-First-Century Learning 195Chapter Eight: Helping Students Become College and Career Ready 211Appendix A: List of Bonus Web Downloads 217Appendix B: Text Circles Resource Guide 219Appendix C: Resources and References 233Index 237

KATHERINE S. MCKNIGHT, PHD, began her career as a high school teacher in the Chicago Public School system. She currently serves as professor of secondary education at National Louis University and is a sought-after professional development consultant. McKnight is an active trainer for Staff Development for Educators. To learn more, go to www.katherinemcknight.com.

• About the Author viiAbout Staff Development for Educators ixPreface xiChapter One: Why Does Content Literacy Matter? 1Chapter Two: Deepening Reading Comprehension Skills and Content Knowledge 11Chapter Three: Effective Content Area Writing Strategies 63Chapter Four: Speaking and Listening in the Content Area 101Chapter Five: Developing Academic Language 111Chapter Six: Learning Centers and Student-Centered Activities 167Chapter Seven: Technology Tools for Twenty-First-Century Learning 195Chapter Eight: Helping Students Become College and Career Ready 211Appendix A: List of Bonus Web Downloads 217Appendix B: Text Circles Resource Guide 219Appendix C: Resources and References 233Index 237

KATHERINE S. MCKNIGHT, PHD, began her career as a high school teacher in the Chicago Public School system. She currently serves as professor of secondary education at National Louis University and is a sought-after professional development consultant. McKnight is an active trainer for Staff Development for Educators. To learn more, go to www.katherinemcknight.com.

• About the Author viiAbout Staff Development for Educators ixPreface xiChapter One: Why Does Content Literacy Matter? 1Chapter Two: Deepening Reading Comprehension Skills and Content Knowledge 11Chapter Three: Effective Content Area Writing Strategies 63Chapter Four: Speaking and Listening in the Content Area 101Chapter Five: Developing Academic Language 111Chapter Six: Learning Centers and Student-Centered Activities 167Chapter Seven: Technology Tools for Twenty-First-Century Learning 195Chapter Eight: Helping Students Become College and Career Ready 211Appendix A: List of Bonus Web Downloads 217Appendix B: Text Circles Resource Guide 219Appendix C: Resources and References 233Index 237