Disciplinary Literacy in English 1.) The Discipline Types of Questions:  Description: “Students read a wide range of print and non-print texts to build an understanding of texts, of themselves, and of the cultures of the United States and the world; to acquire new information; to respond to the needs and demands of society and the… Read more

Throughout our discussions of disciplinary literacy, we have observed how various groups engage in various literacies depending on the group involved.  Each of these literacies possesses individual worldviews, specific terms and phrases, and a particular terminology that defines how to improve one’s understanding of the discipline.  We’ve repeatedly touched on different ways to introduce this… Read more