{"product_id":"the-essentials-of-adolescent-literacy-integrating-evidence-based-reading-and-writing-instruction-in-grades-5-12-9781681258898","title":"The Essentials of Adolescent Literacy: Integrating Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Instruction in Grades 5-12","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by Joan Sedita, the expert behind the bestseller \u003cb\u003eThe Writing Rope\u003c\/b\u003e and author of the \u003cb\u003eKeys to Adolescent Literacy\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e providing data-driven intervention for older struggling students.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eREADERS WILL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess six chapters of \u003cb\u003eevidence-based teaching practices\u003c\/b\u003e for vocabulary, comprehension, text structure, writing, discussion, and advanced word study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to\u003cb\u003e integrate literacy instruction into all subjects\u003c\/b\u003e, enabling students to read, write, and discuss content confidently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview \u003cb\u003ehow adolescent literacy develops\u003c\/b\u003e and current \u003cb\u003eadolescent literacy research\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to \u003cb\u003esupport adolescents with literacy difficulties\u003c\/b\u003e--including dyslexia and executive function deficits--in both classroom and intervention settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore a \u003cb\u003esecondary literacy assessment model\u003c\/b\u003e that supports individualized, data-driven reading interventions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRACTICAL MATERIALS: \u003c\/b\u003e Implement effective adolescent literacy practices using the included online materials: downloadable templates, worksheets, and other teacher-friendly resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoan Sedita, M.Ed.\u003c\/b\u003e, Founder and CEO of Keys to Literacy, has been in the literacy education field for more than 40 years. She received her B.A. from Boston College and her M.Ed. in reading from Harvard University. She began her career at the Landmark School in Massachusetts for students with reading and learning disabilities, where she worked from 1975 to 1998 as a teacher and administrator. Joan was Founder and Director of the Landmark College Preparation Program and the Landmark Outreach Training Program. While at the Landmark School, she also was a member of a team that conducted psychoeducational evaluations at Boston Childrenâ (TM)s Hospital.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom 1998 to 2007, as Founder of Sedita Learning Strategies, Joan trained educators and consulted with schools and literacy organizations throughout the country. During this time, she was Lead Developer and Trainer for the Massachusetts Reading First initiative and Consultant to the stateâ (TM)s Secondary Reading initiative. Joan also authored several guides for using the Kurzweil text-to-speech software to support reading and study skills, and she was a national author and trainer for LETRS: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling. She was a member of the Educational Testing Service Praxis National Reading Advisory Committee and a board member of Learning Disabilities Worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoan is currently CEO of Keys to Literacy (KTL), a literacy professional learning company she founded in 2007 that develops, publishes, and delivers reading and writing professional development to educators across the country. KTLâ (TM)s professional development and on-line course have been delivered to thousands of teachers across the country, hundreds of districts and every state â \" and include topics such as Keys to Beginning Reading, Keys to Early Writing, Keys to Content Writing, Keys Vocabulary Routine, and Keys to Adolescent Literacy, amongst others. Joan has also authored numerous books, book chapters, and articles related to literacy instruction, as well as several customized professional development programs that include online courses, training manuals, and professional development delivery materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Brookes Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51676261744914,"sku":"9781681258898","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b8551e92-a3f9-416e-9c43-5ed0a6109414.jpg?v=1761050336","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-essentials-of-adolescent-literacy-integrating-evidence-based-reading-and-writing-instruction-in-grades-5-12-9781681258898","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}