About Adolescent Literacy
Too many kids in the United States aren't learning to read critically, write persuasively, or communicate effectively. According to the U.S. Department of Education's National Assessment of Educational Progress, some 33% of 4th graders and 26% of 8th graders can't read at the "basic" level. Fortunately, researchers and policymakers have begun to give the adolescent literacy crisis the attention it demands, and the articles below provide an introduction to this work.
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How Can Instruction Help Adolescent Students with Motivation?
Despite many teachers' beliefs that they have little influence on student motivation, teachers can influence and support student motivation. This articles highlights four strategies to improve student motivation for reading.
Student Motivation and Engagement in Literacy Learning
To foster improvement in adolescent literacy, teachers should use strategies to enhance students' motivation to read and engagement in the learning process.
