This innovative resource describes how teachers can help students employ "literacy tools" across the curriculum to foster learning. The authors demonstrate how literacy tools such as narratives, question-asking, spoken-word poetry, drama, writing, digital communication, images, and video encourage critical inquiry in the 5-12 classroom. The book provides many examples and adaptable lessons from diverse classrooms and connects to a website where readers can join a growing professional community, share ideas, and get frequent updates (http://literacytooluses.pbworks.com).

This dynamic text will inspire teachers to:

• Work together to create richer and more equitable literacy curricula.
• Develop purpose-driven activities and projects.
• Identify and showcase students' strengths through their use of literacy tools.
• Foster learning and critical inquiry across all content areas.
• Use "change-based assessment" to encourage student reflection and growth.