TCH 223 - Content Area Language And Literacy In Elementary Classrooms

Department: Teaching and Learning

Description: Study of disciplinary literacy learning and instruction in the elementary school.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: 45 hours completed; TCH 208 or TCH 267 or concurrent registration

Current Offerings

For the most up-to-date course information, please check the registration system through your MyIllinoisState portal.

Fall 2025

001 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 3:35 PM - 4:50 PM , Dana Karraker 3.00 hour(s)
003 - Lecture (Internet): Online , Sarah Reid 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Edwards Hall 103 (EDW 103)

Instructor: Dana Karraker

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Teaching Disciplinary Literacy in Grades K-6 (Required)

ISBN9780367485566

AuthorLupo

Edition1st

PublisherRoutledge

MSRP $37.00

NotesTextbook/Material Note: Course material subject to change- Please consult with your instructor to confirm required texts.

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Online

Instructor: Sarah Reid

Class Notes: Asynchronous Online

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Drawn to Change the World: 16 Youth Climate Activi (Required)

ISBN9780063084216

AuthorReynolds, E.

Edition

PublisherHarper Alley

MSRP $12.72

NotesTextbook/Material Note: Will available at Milner reserve desk

Teaching Climate Change to Children: Literacy Peda (Required)

ISBN9780807769782

AuthorWoodard, R.

Edition

PublisherTeachers College Press

MSRP $37.09

NotesTextbook/Material Note: Available electronically at Milner

Spring 2026

001 - Lecture (In Person): T 5:30 PM - 8:20 PM , Instructor to be announced 3.00 hour(s)
003 - Lecture (Internet): TBD , Instructor to be announced 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026

Location: Fell Hall 176 (FEL 176)

Instructor: To be announced

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.

Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026

Location: Online

Instructor: To be announced

Class Notes: Asynchronous Online

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.