Adolescent: 6-12​ | Learning Modules

The Adolescent Learner Literacy (AL) Series is intended for educators of adolescent learners in grades 6-12, and other related professionals who seek to further their knowledge on how to best support the literacy development of adolescents in a variety of settings. The series focuses on: (1) Word Recognition in Adolescents; (2) Teaching and Learning with Complex Texts; (3) Disciplinary Literacy; and (4) Literacy Screening and Intervention. Modules present evidence-based practices for supporting adolescents’ literacy development and language learning, providing educators with opportunities to reflect on their instructional practices and explore additional ways to incorporate these techniques into their contexts.

1. Advanced Word Study

2. Pre-Reading Support

3. During-Reading Support

4. Post-Reading Support

5. Extended Discussion of Text Meaning

6. Using Text Sets - Part 1

7. Using Text Sets - Part 2

10. Coming Soon: Disciplinary Literacy - Best Practices 2

12. Coming Soon: Supporting Reading Fluency

13. Coming Soon: Adolescent Data-Based Literacy Instruction