Improving Disciplinary Writing in the Secondary School

Writing for Learning in English, History, Geography, and Science

This book rethinks how writing can be taught effectively across key disciplines in secondary schools. Bridging theory and practice, it presents an innovative, research-informed model of disciplinary literacy that positions writing as a powerful tool for learning and knowledge-making.

This book rethinks how writing can be taught effectively across key disciplines in secondary schools. Bridging theory and practice, it presents an innovative, research-informed model of disciplinary literacy that positions writing as a powerful tool for learning and knowledge-making.

Featuring leading writing researchers from Australia, England, and the United States, the book addresses perennial literacy challenges in secondary education. It offers a scaffolded approach that integrates explicit literacy teaching into English, History, Geography, and Science, supporting deeper disciplinary learning while enhancing writing outcomes. Combining key theoretical insights with adaptable tools and strategies, this resource equips teachers to make an immediate and significant impact on students’ writing development.

Grounded in both research and practice, this essential guide is a must-read for pre-service teachers and teacher educators seeking to strengthen literacy teaching and support students’ thinking and writing in the age of generative AI.

Contributor: Honglin Chen (Edited by), Pauline Jones (Edited by), Helen Georgiou (Edited by)

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