Reading and writing are fundamental skills needed to thrive in college, and in life. With a focus on disciplinary literacy in the secondary classroom, educators can invite students to engage deeply in the academic disciplines like science, history, the arts, and even math. In this course, you will learn the importance of disciplinary literacy in the acquisition of academic knowledge and explore specific strategies to enhance reading, writing, listening, and speaking in your content area. Design opportunities to implement writing conferences, provide formative feedback, and utilize mentor texts to model disciplinary thinking. You’ll leave this course with applicable strategies to teach students how to read, write, think, and talk like an expert in the field.