AdLit.org is a national multimedia project offering information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers. AdLit.org is an educational initiative of WETA, the flagship public television and radio station in the nation's capital, and is funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York and by the Ann B. and Thomas L. Friedman Family Foundation.
Especially For Teachers
Cognitive Strategies Toolkit
Eight strategies — including monitoring and making predictions — to help build comprehension skills. More »
Explicit Vocabulary Instruction
Students need explicit vocabulary instruction in content-area classes, as well as reading and language arts classes. More »
Key Literacy Component: Writing
What are good writing skills and how can struggling writers acquire them? More »
Student Motivation and Engagement
Strategies to enhance students' motivation to read and engagement in the learning process.More »
Professional Development to Improve Ad Lit
What sorts of professional development will help teachers improve the literacy of their older students? More »
Professional Development
A teacher's education never ends. New research, state standards, and curriculum changes require teachers who are informed, energized, and responsive. Learn the characteristics of excellent reading teachers and the knowledge and skills required to teach reading effectively. More »
The Strategy Library
Explicit strategy instruction is at the core of good comprehension instruction. Browse our Strategy Library to print graphic organizers and to learn more about the range of research-based strategies for teaching comprehension, vocabulary and writing. More »
Helping Struggling Readers
Teaching reading is a complex process, but we now know a lot about effective adolescent literacy instruction, including how to identify at-risk children and how to intervene effectively. The articles in this section offer information on what effective instruction looks like in the classroom and strategies to increase student engagement and motivation. More »
Books and Authors
Featured Author: David Lubar is the author of lots of short stories and novels. This former video game programmer connects with his adolescent audience through a shared love of adventure and explosions. More »
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Working with Families
Families play a huge role in how well students do in school. The following articles explain the importance of teachers and parents working together on behalf of kids. Also included are examples of programs that specifically attempt to make the link between home and school. More »
Research and Reports
In this era of data-driven decision-making, the education community is using research to guide policy about reading instruction. In this section we highlight a sample of the most relevant reports. More »
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