Adolescent Literacy, Field Tested

Effective Solutions for Every Classroom

Sheri R. Parris, Douglas Fisher, and Kathy Headley, editors

Proven, research-based teaching practices from top professionals in adolescent literacy.

With this book, you'll go inside exemplary classrooms to observe adolescent literacy practices in real school environments. You’ll find best practices in key areas such as writing, comprehension, vocabulary, cooperative learning, new literacies, assessment, and the content areas.

Chapters address your challenges by illustrating effective teaching methods for both the general population of middle and secondeary students and groups such as struggling readers, English learners, and African American adolescents. You'll also read about a model high school environment and find recommendations for progressive professional development.

Special features for busy teachers include lesson ideas in a quick-read format, questions to extend and apply your thinking, and suggestions for professional development.

© 2009 | 272 pp.
ISBN 13: 978-0-87207-695-2

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Taking the Lead on Adolescent Literacy

Adolescent Literacy Instruction