Cross-Curricular Instructional Theories, Approaches, and Strategies

ASSIGNMENT

Create a 750-1,000 word essay that describes literacy theories, instructional approaches, and reading and writing strategies to support literacy and content area teachers.

Include the following in your essay:

Description of reader response theory, new criticism theory, and critical literary theory, and how they can be applied to current literacy curriculum.

Description of basal/anthology, literature-based, individualized reading and writing workshops, and integrated instructional approaches. Provide a brief analysis of how each relates to the literary theories above when creating a balanced literacy program.

Discuss at least two evidence-based reading strategies that support the literary theories described. Include an explanation of how to support culturally responsive learning in the classroom.

Discuss at least two evidence-based writing strategies that support the literary theories described. Include how each inform writing instruction and support reading across content areas.

Support your essay with a minimum of 3-5 resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.