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Building Academic Language: Essential Practices for Content Classrooms, Grades 5-12 (1st Edition) by Jeff Zwiers Paperback, 320 Pages, Published 2007 ISBN-10: 0-7879-8761-1 / 0787987611 ISBN-13: 978-0-7879-8761-9 / 9780787987619 Many students, ranging from native English speakers to recent immigrants, need help in understanding and using the language of school. Language is the lifeblood of learning in all content areas, and it plays a major role in academic achievement. Building Academic Language explains the functions and |