The achievement of adolescent literacy learners has become a significant topic of research
and policy. This review of literature links current literacy learning theories, research that …

Despite good intentions, reform-minded schools in the United States are coming to grips
with the possibility that traditional school culture is making struggling readers out of some …

Comprehensive yet succinct and readable, Literacy in Grades 4-8, Third Edition offers a
wealth of practical ideas to help preservice and practicing teachers create a balanced and …

This article provides case studies of three middle school students‐two female and one male‐
who participated in an individual summer tutoring program designed to improve students' …

There have been few empirical studies investigating the uses of graphic novels in education,
fewer still in English Language Arts (ELA). As a result, there remain misconceptions about …

The consequences of lack of reading and poor reading skills are problematic for all students,
regardless of background; however, for middle grade striving readers with academic …

When we wrote our chapter for the first edition of this book, we focused on the extensive use
of round robin reading in the classroom (along with its equivalents of popcorn, popsicle, and …

A high school English teacher and a university literacy professor provide secondary
teachers with structured literacy strategies to support striving readers in the middle and high …

Struggling readers present a dilemma that has existed in education since the beginning of
public schooling. Technology can enhance our efforts to meet the diverse needs of students …