The Essentials of Adolescent Literacy: Integrating Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Instruction in Grades 5-12

The Essentials of Adolescent Literacy: Integrating Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Instruction in Grades 5-12

by Joan Sedita

The science of reading isn't just for younger learners—all middle and high school students, particularly those who struggle with foundational skills, benefit from literacy instruction. This groundbreaking book for Grades 5-12 is a practical guide for teaching reading and writing skills across all subject areas.

Developed by Joan Sedita, the expert behind the bestseller The Writing Rope and author of the Keys to Adolescent Literacy professional development course, this book helps secondary educators understand the unique aspects of adolescent literacy. It provides practical suggestions for integrating reading and writing instruction into content-area classrooms and providing data-driven intervention for older struggling students.

A must for both preservice preparation and in-service professional development, this book equips teachers, reading specialists, and literacy coaches to teach the literacy skills students need for success in school and life.

Readers will

• Access six chapters of evidence-based teaching practices for vocabulary, comprehension, text structure, writing, discussion, and advanced word study
• Learn how to integrate literacy instruction into all subjects, enabling students to read, write, and discuss content confidently
• Review how adolescent literacy develops and current adolescent literacy research
• Learn how to support adolescents with literacy difficulties—including dyslexia and executive function deficits—in both classroom and intervention settings
• Explore a secondary literacy assessment model that supports individualized, data-driven reading interventions

Practical materials: Implement effective adolescent literacy practices using the included online materials: downloadable templates, worksheets, and other teacher-friendly resources.

Product details

ISBN13: 978-1681258898

Format: Professional Book

Pages: 280 pages

Grades: 5-12

Language: English

About the Author

Joan Sedita is the founder of Keys to Literacy, a literacy professional development organization. Joan has been in the literacy field for over 40 years as a teacher, administrator, and teacher trainer. Joan is the creator of "The Writing Rope" framework for explicit instruction of writing. She has authored multiple literacy professional development programs, including The Key Comprehension Routine, The Key Vocabulary Routine, Keys to Beginning Reading, Keys to Content Writing, Keys to Early Writing, Understanding Dyslexia, and Adolescent Literacy. Reading. Beginning in 1975, she worked for 23 years at the Landmark School, a pioneer in the development of literacy intervention programs. As a teacher, principal, and director of the Outreach Teacher Training Program at Landmark, Joan developed expertise, methods, and instructional programs that address the literacy needs of students in grades K-12. Joan was one of the three lead trainers in MA for the Reading First Program and was a LETRS author and trainer. Joan received her M.Ed. in Reading from Harvard University and her B.A. from Boston College.

Joan Sedita is the founder of Keys to Literacy, a literacy professional development organization. Joan has been in the literacy field for over 40 years as a teacher, administrator, and teacher trainer. Joan is the creator of "The Writing Rope" framework for explicit instruction of writing. She has authored multiple literacy professional development programs, including The Key Comprehension Routine, The Key Vocabulary Routine, Keys to Beginning Reading, Keys to Content Writing, Keys to Early Writing, Understanding Dyslexia, and Adolescent Literacy. Reading. Beginning in 1975, she worked for 23 years at the Landmark School, a pioneer in the development of literacy intervention programs. As a teacher, principal, and director of the Outreach Teacher Training Program at Landmark, Joan developed expertise, methods, and instructional programs that address the literacy needs of students in grades K-12. Joan was one of the three lead trainers in MA for the Reading First Program and was a LETRS author and trainer. Joan received her M.Ed. in Reading from Harvard University and her B.A. from Boston College.

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