The achievement gap is a language gap--and you can bridge it!

Mastering academic language is the "make or break" skill for school success. This much-needed book shows how teachers can scaffold instruction for students who struggle to learn, speakers of non-standard English, and English learners, helping students from all backgrounds to thrive in school. Readers will find:

• Practical teaching strategies based on the four key facets of academic language fluency
• Richly detailed case studies about students' experiences with academic language across the content areas
• Guidance on family involvement
• Thought-provoking study questions, along with performance assessment tools