Adolescent Literacy: Turning Promise into Practice

Editor(s): Kylene Beers, Robert E. Probst, Linda Rief

In Adolescent Literacy renowned educators Kylene Beers, Bob Probst, and Linda Rief lead twenty-eight of the most important and widely read educators across the country in a conversation about where we are in the teaching of literacy to adolescents and how best to move forward. From researchers to classroom teachers, from long-treasured voices to important new members of the education community, Adolescent Literacy includes the thoughts of central figures in the field today.

Adolescent Literacy discusses the most provocative issues of our time, including English language learners, struggling readers, technology in the classroom, multimodal literacy, compelling writing instruction, teaching in a “flat world,” engagement, and young adult literature. Each of its chapters builds on the previous to create a unified story of adolescent literacy that will help all middle and secondary teachers and administrators envision literacy instruction in exciting new ways. In addition Adolescent Literacy’s assessment rubrics for teachers, administrators, and staff developers make it an ideal resource for schoolwide and districtwide professional development, while its accompanying study guide is perfect for small-group discussions.

Heinemann. 411 pp. 2007. Grades 5–12. ISBN 978-0-325-01128-8.

No. 11288

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ISBN: 978-0-325-01128-8

Grade Level(s): Middle, Secondary