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What does Language Across the Curriculum (LAC) emphasize?
What does Language Across the Curriculum (LAC) emphasize?
Who is responsible for literacy in all subject areas?
Who is responsible for literacy in all subject areas?
What is the primary purpose of integrating literacy into every subject/discipline area?
What is the primary purpose of integrating literacy into every subject/discipline area?
What does the educational approach of Language Across the Curriculum (LAC) emphasize?
What does the educational approach of Language Across the Curriculum (LAC) emphasize?
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Where does language education take place?
Where does language education take place?
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What is a key benefit of content area integration with writing?
What is a key benefit of content area integration with writing?
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How does content area integration with writing support students who struggle with writing?
How does content area integration with writing support students who struggle with writing?
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What is a requirement of content area integration with writing?
What is a requirement of content area integration with writing?
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How does content area integration with writing encourage discussion?
How does content area integration with writing encourage discussion?
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Study Notes
Language Across the Curriculum (LAC)
- Emphasizes that all teachers are responsible for teaching literacy skills in their subject areas
- Emphasizes the integration of literacy into every subject/discipline area
Literacy Responsibility
- All subject area teachers are responsible for literacy in their classrooms
Primary Purpose of Integration
- To enable students to engage with complex subject matter and think critically about it
Language Education
- Takes place across the curriculum, not just in language classes
Content Area Integration with Writing
- A key benefit is that it helps students see writing as a tool for learning and communication
- Supports students who struggle with writing by providing them with opportunities to practice writing in different subjects
- Requires teachers to integrate writing tasks into their subject area lessons
- Encourages discussion by providing students with opportunities to share and respond to each other's writing
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Test your understanding of Language Across the Curriculum with this quiz. Explore how literacy can enhance learning in various subject areas and the responsibility of teachers in promoting literacy skills.
