A World without Literacy Is a Cold Place

By Cathy Cutright

A World Without Literacy Is a Cold Place provides practical strategies and identifies factors relating to reading/literacy failure for boys [African American, English as Second Language (ELL) boys in middle school]. Modes of cultural communication that enable each student to learn effectively in language and literacy instruction are described. Cognitive, social, and biological aspects of literacy development of adolescent literacy are described in the developmental stages of learning. This book analyzes strategies for literacy that are compatible with brain-based learning (neurological science). This must-have resource evaluates staff development and developmentally appropriate approaches for literacy in middle schools.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1492289582
• ISBN13: 9781492289586
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"