Engaging in the Language Artsemphasizes the need for teachers to draw upon the language power of students-the best language resource in their classrooms-in order to succeed in teaching to our increasingly culturally and linguistically diverse student body. Engaging in the Language Artsenables teachers to identify their studentsrs"language possibilities and know how to make optimal use of these possibilities in their classrooms.Distinguished author team Donna Ogle and Jim Beers have crafted an ideal book for instructors seeking a focus on contemporary communication and visual literacy, using varied genre and electronic resources. Ogle and Beers present a lively narrative, clear organization, exceptional pedagogy and special features that bring the language arts to life for teachers. K-8 language arts