Disciplinary literacy refers to the specific reading and writing skills required to understand and communicate effectively within different academic disciplines, such as science, mathematics, history, and literature. Each discipline has its own conventions, vocabulary, and ways of thinking, which means that students must learn how to engage with texts and tasks that are unique to each field. This approach emphasizes the importance of teaching students not just general literacy skills, but also how to apply those skills in context. For example, a science class may focus on interpreting data and understanding technical language, while a history class might prioritize analyzing primary sources and constructing arguments based on evidence.