This innovative resource describes how teachers can help students employ "literacy tools" across the curriculum to foster learning. The authors demonstrate how literacy tools such as narratives, question-asking, spoken-word poetry, drama, writing, digital communication, images, and video encourage critical inquiry in the 5-12 classroom. The book provides many examples and adaptable lessons from diverse classrooms and connects to an active Website where readers can join a growing professional community, share ideas, and get frequent updates: http://literacytooluses.pbworks.com. This dynamic text will inspire teachers to: (1) Work together to create richer and more equitable literacy curricula; (2) Develop purpose-driven activities and projects; (3) Identify and showcase students' strengths through their use of literacy tools; (4) Foster learning and critical inquiry across the content areas; and (5) Use "change-based assessment" to encourage student reflection and growth.