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KnowledgeBases > The Adolescent Literacy KnowledgeBase > Element 2 > Activity 1 > Task 1: Explore Literacy in Grades 4-5

Guideline:

It is important for district- and school-level educators to have an awareness of the nature of adolescent literacy development. Possessing such awareness enables grades four and five educators to develop more effective instructional strategies.

Tools The Language of Literacy - Some Commonly Used Terms _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to a National Institute of Literacy glossary of commonly used terminology related to reading, literacy, and reading instruction.

References Improving Adolescent Literacy: Effective Classroom and Intervention Practices _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to a What Works Clearinghouse practices guide addressing adolescent literacy. The guide evaluates the strength of the research on actions teachers and literacy specialists can take to improve adolescent literacy. 

References NCTE Policy Research Brief: Adolescent Literacy _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to a National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) policy research brief on adolescent literacy. This document addresses "causes of concern," "common myths about adolescent literacy," "understanding adolescent literacy," and "research-based recommendations for effective adolescent literacy instruction."

References Reading at Risk _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to the National Association of State Boards of Education's (NASBE's) 2006 study group report on middle and high school literacy. The report lists concerns and outlines what states can do to address adolescent literacy. This report is particularly useful to state education agency leaders and staff members.

References Teaching All Students to Read in Elementary School A Guide for Prinicpals _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to a Center on Instruction guide for principals on teaching reading in elementary schools. As noted in its introduction, the document is intended "as a 'quick start' guide for a school-level instructional leader."

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