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Module A3 - Reading and Writing in the Content Area
Susan Nisonger - Sacramento Robin Lund - Bay Area

**Course Description** This course provides substantive, research-based, content literacy instruction for the single subject classroom. Research-based content literacy includes vocabulary development specific to each subject area, academic language appropriate for each subject, reading comprehension strategies and skills to access grade-level content material, and writing strategies necessary to demonstrate content knowledge. Diagnostic, formative and summative assessments for reading skills addressed. Students will have the opportunity to observe effective reading instruction. Strategies acquired will be used to develop content-based reading and writing skills to a full range of students including struggling readers, students with special needs, English learners, speakers of non-standard English, and advanced learners.

For Session 1 Practicum, start with the Session 1 PowerPoint below. This will guide you through the practicum. Also be sure to read the syllabus below for all upcoming classes and assignments.

