Power Tools for Adolescent Literacy

Strategies for Learning

Are there students in your classroom who have hit the reading wall? Studies indicate comprehension regresses in many students once they reach middle school. Teachers need the right resources in their classrooms for engaging students in reading. This book is a veritable encyclopedia of literacy strategies secondary teachers can apply to all content areas immediately. It integrates key strategies, research from top literacy experts, and proven intervention practices.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction: Using Power Tools to Improve Adolescent Literacy
Chapter 1: Engaging the Adolescent Learner
Chapter 2: Empowering Strategic Learning
Chapter 3: Building Comprehension
Chapter 4: Developing Vocabulary
Chapter 5: Writing to Learn