{"product_id":"academic-language-mastery-conversational-discourse-in-context-9781506338019","title":"Academic Language Mastery: Conversational Discourse in Context","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy now it's a given: if we're to help our ELLs and SELs access the rigorous demands of today's content standards, we must cultivate the \"code\" that drives school success: academic language. Look no further for assistance than this much-anticipated series from Ivannia Soto, in which she invites field authorities Jeff Zwiers, David and Yvonne Freeman, Margarita Calderon, and Noma LeMoine to share \u003cem\u003eevery\u003c\/em\u003e teacher's need-to-know strategies on the four essential components of academic language.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe subject of this volume is conversational discourse. Here, Jeff Zwiers reveals the power of academic conversation in helping students develop language, clarify concepts, comprehend complex texts, and fortify thinking and relational skills. With this book as your roadmap, you'll learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoster the skills and language students must develop for productive interactions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplement strategies for scaffolding paired conversations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssess student's oral language development as you go\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt's imperative that our ELLs and SELs practice academic language in rich conversations with others in school, especially when our classrooms may be their only opportunities to receive modeling, scaffolding, and feedback focused on effective discourse. This book, in concert with the other three volumes in the series, can provide both a foundation and a framework for accelerating the learning of diverse students across grade levels and disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eZwiers, Jeff:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eDr. Jeff Zwiers \u003c\/b\u003eis a senior researcher at the Stanford University Graduate School of Education. He supports the Understanding Language Initiative, a research and professional development project focused on literacy, cognition, discourse, and academic language. His current research focuses on effective lesson planning and classroom practices that foster academic interactions and literacy. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSoto, Ivannia:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eDr. Ivannia Soto\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Education and Director of Graduate Programs at Whittier College, where she specializes in language acquisition, systemic reform for English language learners (ELLs), and urban education. She began her career in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), where she taught English and English Language Development to a population of 99.9% Latinos, who either were or had been multilingual learners. Before becoming a professor, Dr. Soto also served LAUSD as a literacy coach, as well as district office and county office administrator. She has presented on literacy and language topics at various conferences, including the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE), the California Association for Bilingual Association (CABE), the American Educational Research Association (AERA), and the National Urban Education Conference. As a consultant, Soto has worked with Stanford University's School Redesign Network (SRN), WestEd, and CABE, as well as a variety of districts and county offices in California, providing technical assistance for systemic reform for ELLs and Title III. Recently, Soto also directed a CABE bilingual teacher and administrator program across California.  Dr. Soto has authored and co-authored twelve books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Literacy Gaps: Building Bridges for ELLs and SELs\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eELL Shadowing as a Catalyst for Change\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003ewhich was recognized by Education Trust-West as a promising practice for ELLs in 2018\u003c\/b\u003e; \u003ci\u003eFrom Spoken to Written Language with ELLs;\u003c\/i\u003e the \u003ci\u003eAcademic English Mastery\u003c\/i\u003e four-book\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eseries\u003ci\u003e; Common Core Companion Book Series for English Language Development \u003c\/i\u003efour-book series\u003ci\u003e; Breaking Down the Wall; \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSupporting Cultural and Linguistic Diversity: A Framework for Responsive Schooling. \u003c\/i\u003eTogether, the books tell a story of how to equitably engage and include ELLs by ensuring that they gain voice and an academic identity in the classroom setting. Soto is Executive Director of the \u003ci\u003eInstitute for Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching (\u003c\/i\u003eICLRT) at Whittier College, whose mission it is to promote relevant research and develop academic resources for ELLs and Standard English Learners (SELs) via linguistically and culturally responsive teaching practices. ","brand":"Corwin Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50467358441746,"sku":"9781506338019","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ef0908c3-11e2-4951-aab1-c8d01c16cfbf.jpg?v=1730130656","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/academic-language-mastery-conversational-discourse-in-context-9781506338019","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}