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E-mail this pageAdolescent Literacy

This topic explores approaches to improving the literacy skills of adolescents so that they can succeed in content-area classes and enjoy reading.


Introduction

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References

The following sources were cited in this Introduction. For additional research and resources, see our links to other pages on this topic below.

Alvermann, D. E. (2001). Effective literacy instruction for adolescents. Chicago, IL: National Reading Conference. Retrieved June 10, 2003, from http://www.readingonline.org/editorial/edit_index.asp?HREF=/editorial/november2002/

Moore, D. W., Bean, T. W., Birdyshaw, D., & Rycik, J. A. (1999). Adolescent literacy: A position statement. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 43, 97-112.

Report on learning disabilities research: Hearing before the Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives. 105th Cong. (1997). (Adapted from testimony of G. R. Lyon, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development). Retrieved June 10, 2003, from
http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/reading/nih_report.html


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This document was published by the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET). NCSET is supported through a cooperative agreement #H326J000005 with the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of the U.S. Department of Education Programs, and no official endorsement should be inferred.


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