I chose to examine the LNS Monograph Content Literacy. The monograph explains that content literacy is the, “ability to read, write, create, interpret and present a range of media, in subjects such as science, social studies and mathematics.” (Content Literacy p. 1) Through conversation with my board ESL colleagues, I have discovered that frequently ESL teachers collaborate with classroom teachers to plan, teach and assess ELLs in the content area, therefore, reviewing this monograph was a natural fit for me. The monograph discusses the importance of teaching content literacy skills to increase proficiency in reading and writing across content subjects. A myriad of strategies are suggested throughout the article such as having students create
