Making Words Count: Writing across the Curriculum and Beyond

The teaching of literacy/language arts and mathematics is not a pairing traditionally found in classrooms. However, there are ways to link the two vital core subjects. This article will explore using writing as a tool for students to work through mathematical processes by integrating writing and literacy curriculum as a subject to complement, not complicate. The application of knowledge and adapting prompts and scenarios to personalized settings in mathematics and literacy classrooms will be highlighted. What is shared will be relevant to students' lives through the application of practical strategies and approaches for planning and instruction as an individual educator or on grade level teams in a variety of grade levels. The perspectives, thoughts, and activities shared in this article result from presentations and research shared with literacy and mathematics educators and the need to work beyond content area teams to support students in their literacy journeys.