Links and Literacy Resources

Here are a group of literacy related organizations, websites, technologies and programs that we refer to frequently and think that you may find valuable.

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Literacy Organizations, Resource Sites, and Research Centers

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Literacy Books, Reports, and White Papers


Publications and articles available from the internet

Adolescent Literacy

“Adolescent Literacy: A Position Statement”. (1999). International Reading Association. Available at www.reading.org/resources/issues/positions_adolescent.html Download and print free.

Berman, I., & Biancarosa, G. (2005). Reading to achieve: A governor’s guide to adolescent literacy. Washington, DC: National Governor’s Association Center for Best Practices. Available at www.nga.org/cms/home/nga-center-for-best-practices/center-publications/page-edu-publications/col2-content/main-content-list/reading-to-achieve-a-governors-g.html

Boardman, A.G., Roberts, G., Vaughn, S., Wexler, J., Murray, C.S., and Kosanovich, M. (2008). Effective instruction for adolescent struggling readers: A Practice brief . Portsmouth, NH: RMC Research Corporation, Center on Instruction. Available at: www.centeroninstruction.org

Carnegie Council on Advancing Adolescent Literacy. (2010). Time to act: An agenda for advancing adolescent literacy for college and career success. New York, NY: Carnegie Corporation of New York. Available at: http://carnegie.org/programs/past-commissions-councils-and-task-forces/carnegie-council-for-advancing-adolescent-literacy/time-to-act/

Kamil, M. L. (2004). “Adolescents and Literacy: Reading for the 21st Century”. Alliance for Excellent Education. Available at www.all4ed.org/publications/AdolescentsAndLiteracy.pdf

Kamil, M.L., Borman, G.D., Dole, J., Kral, C.C., Salinger, T., and Torgesen, J. (2008). Improving adolescent literacy: Effective classroom and intervention practices: A Practical Guide (NCEE #2008-4027). Washington, DC: National Center for Education. Available at http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/PracticeGuide.aspx?sid=8

Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. Moats, L. C. (2001). “When Older Kids Can’t Read”. Educational Leadership. 58(6), 36-40. Available at www.ldonline.org/article/When_Older_Students_Can’t_Read

National Association of State Boards of Education (2005). Reading at risk: The state response to the crisis in adolescent literacy. The report of the NASBE study group on middle and high school literacy. Alexandria, VA: National Association of State Boards of Education. Available at http://carnegie.org/fileadmin/Media/Publications/PDF/reading_at_risk_.pdf

National Governors Association. (2005) Reading to achieve: A governor’s guide to adolescent literacy. Washington, DC: National Governors Association, Center for Best Practices. Available at www.nga.org/cms/home/nga-center-for-best-practices/center-publications/page-edu-publications/col2-content/main-content-list/reading-to-achieve-a-governors-g.html

National Institute for Literacy (2007). What content-area teachers should know about adolescent literacy. Washington, DC: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Available at: http://lincs.ed.gov/publications/pdf/adolescent_literacy07.pdf

Phillips, M, Kinney, P., & Meltzer, J. (2005). Creating a culture of literacy: A guide for middle and high school principals. Reston, VA: National Association of Secondary School Principals. Available at http://www.ecs.org/html/Document.asp?chouseid=6478

Scammacca, N., Roberts, G., Vaughn, S., Edmonds, M., Wexler, J., Reutebuch, C.K., Torgesen, J.K. (2007). Interventions for adolescent struggling readers: A meta-analysis with implications for practice. Portsmouth, NH: RMC Research Corporation, Center on Instruction. Available at: www.centeroninstruction.org/interventions-for-adolescent-struggling-readers-a-meta-analysis-with-implications-for-practice

Shanahan, T., Callison, K., Carriere, C., Duke, N.K., Pearson, P.D., Schatschneider, C., & Torgesen, J. (2010). Improving reading comprehension in kindergarten through 3rd grade: A practice guide (NCEE 2010-4038). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved from whatworks.ed.gov/publications/practiceguides.

Short, D.J., & Fitzsimmons, S. (2007). Double the work: Challenges and solutions to acquiring the language and academic literacy for adolescent English language learners: A report to the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Washington, DC. Available at: http://www.all4ed.org/files/DoubleWork.pdf

“Supporting Adolescent Literacy Across the Content Areas”, (2001). Perspectives On Policy and Procedure Newsletter, available through LAB at Brown University: www.alliance.brown.edu/pubs/perspectives/adlitcontent.pdf

Torgesen, J K.., Houston, D., & Rissman, L. (2007). Improving literacy instruction in middle and high schools: A guide for principals. Portsmouth, NH: RMC Research Corporation, Center on Instruction. Available at: www.centeroninstruction.org/improving-literacy-instruction-in-middle-and-high-schools-a-guide-for-principals

Torgesen, J.K., Houston, D.D., Rissman, L. M., Decker, S.M., Roberts, G., Vaughn, S., Wexler, J., Francis, D.J., Rivera, M.O., & Lesaux, N. (2007). Academic literacy instruction for adolescents: A guidance document from the Center on Instruction. Portsmouth, NH: RMC Corporation, Center on Instruction. Available at: www.centeroninstruction.org/academic-literacy-instruction-for-adolescents-a-guidance-document-from-the-center-on-instruction

Williamson, G. L. (2004). Student readiness for postsecondary options. MetaMetrics, Inc. Retrieved from http://lexile.com/research/51/

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Literacy in General

Duke, N.K., Bennett-Armistead, S., & Roberts, E.M. (2003). Filling the great void: Why we should bring nonfiction into the early-grade classroom. American Educator. Spring 2003 www.aft.org/pubs-reports/american_educator/spring2003/void.html

Hirsch, E.D. (2001). Overcoming the language gap: Make better use of the literacy time block. American Educator. Summer, 2001. www.aft.org/pubs-reports/american_educator/summer2001/lang_gap_hirsch.html

Hirsch, E.D. (2006). The case for bringing content into the language arts block and for a knowledge-rich curriculum core for all children. American educator. Spring, 2006. www.aft.org/pubs-reports/american_educator/issues/spring06/hirsch.htm

Hart, B. & Risley, T.R. (2003). The early catastrophe: The 30 million word gap by age 3. American Educator. Spring, 2003. www.aft.org/pubs-reports/american_educator/spring2003/catastrophe.html

“Put Reading First: The Research Building Blocks for Teaching Children to Read” (Booklet for Educators) “Put Reading First: Helping Your Child Learn to Read” (Parent Guide) Free copies available through:
National Institute for Literacy at ED Pubs
P.O. Box 1398, Jessup, MD 20794
Ph: 1-800-228-8813

Reading between the lines: What the ACT reveals about college readiness in reading. (2006). ACT. Iowa City, Iowa. www.act.org/research/policymakers/reports/reading.html

Wren, S. (2002). Ten myths of reading instruction. SEDL Letter. 14(3). Southwest Educational Development Laboratory. www.sedl.org/pubs/sedl-letter/v14n03/2.html

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Books

Adolescent Literacy

Curtis, M.E. & Longo, A.M. (1999). “When Adolescents Can’t Read: Methods and Materials That Work”. Boys Town Reading Center, Nebraska. Available through Brookline Books, Phone 1-800-666-BOOK (57 pages) ISBN: 1-57129-072-9

Deshler, D., Palinscar, A.S., Biancarosa, G., & Nair, M. (2007). Informed choices for struggling adolescent readers: A researchbased guide to instructional programs and practices. Newark, DE: International Reading Association.

Guthre, J.T., (Ed.). (2008). Engaging adolescents in reading. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Jetton, T.L. & Dole, J.A. (2004). Adolescent literacy research and practice. New York: The Guildford Press. ISBN: 1-59385-021-2

Langer, J.A. (2000). “Guidelines for Teaching Middle and High School Students to Read”. National Research Center for English Learning and Achievement, University of Albany, NY Phone: 518-442-5933.

McEwan, E.K. (2001). “Raising Reading Achievement In Middle And High Schools: 5 Simple-to-follow Strategies for Principals”. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, Inc.

Meltzer, J. (2002). “Adolescent Literacy Resources: Linking Research to Practice”. Available through the Northeast and Islands Regional Educational Lab, Brown University. Publications dept: Phone: 401-274-9548, X 782.

Moore, D.W., Alvermann, D.E., & Hinchman, K.A. (Eds.) (2000). Struggling adolescent readers: A collection of teaching strategies. International Reading Association.

Peterson, C.L. et al (2000). “Building Reading Proficiency at the Secondary Level: A Guide to Resources”. Available from the Southwest Educational Development Lab, Austin,TX Phone: 512-476-6861 (145 pages).

Strickland, D., & Alvermann, D.E., (Eds.) (2004). Bridging the literacy gap: Grades 4-12. New York: Teachers College Press.

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Literacy In General

Birsh, J.R., (2011). Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills, 3rd Edition. Paul H. Brookes Publishers.

Cain, K. (2010). Reading Development and Difficulties. BPS Blackwell Publishers

Cain, K. and Oakhill, J. (2007). Children’s Comprehension Problems in Oral and Written Language. Guilfford Press.

Fielding, L., Kerr, N., & Rosier, P. (2007). Annual Growth for all students, Catch-UP Growth for those who are behind. Kennewick, WA: The New Foundation Press, Inc.

Jones, S., Burns, D., & Pirri, C. (2010). Leading Literacy Change. Sopris West.

Lemov, D. (2010). Teach Like a Champion. Joessey-Bass.

Moats, L. (2005-2011) LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) 12 Modules, Sopris West.

Pedriana, A. 2009. Leaving Johnny Behind. Learning Dynamics Press.

Samuels, S.J. & Farstrup, A.E. (2011). What Research Has to Say About Reading Instruction, 4th edition. International Reading Association.

Sedita, J. and Moats, L. (2006) LETRS Module 11, Writing: A Road to Reading Comprehension, Sopris West

Shaywitz, S. (2003). Overcoming Dyslexia. Knoff Publishing.

Snow, Catherine; Griffin, Peg; & Burns, M. Susan (eds.). © 2005. Knowledge to Support the Teaching of Reading. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Snow, M., Burns, M. S., & Griffin, P. (1998) Preventing Reading Difficulties in Young Children. National Academy Press. ISBN 0-309-06418

Wolf, M. (2007). Proust and the Squid. Harper Collins Publishers.

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Vocabulary and Comprehension Specific

Beck, I. L. & McKeown, M.G. (2002). Bringing words to life. New York: Guilford Press.

Beck. I. L., (2006). Questioning the Author. Scholastic.

Biemiller, A. Language Reading Success. Brookline Books.

Block, C.C. & Pressley, M. (2002). Comprehension instruction: Research-based best practices. New York: Guilford Press.

Block. C.C., Gambrell, L.B., & Pressley, M. (2002). Improving Comprehension Instruction: Rethinking Research, Theory, and Classroom Practice. Jossey-Bass.

Carlisle, J.R., & Rice, M.S. (2002). Improving reading comprehension: Research-based principles and practices. Baltimore, MD: York Press.

Ebbers, S. Vocabulary Through Morphemes. Longmont, CO: Sopris West.

Farstrup, A.E., and Samuels, S.J. (2008). What Research Has to Say About Vocabulary Instruction. International Reading Association.

Graves, M.F. 2006. The vocabulary book. New York: Teachers College Press

Harvey, S. & Goudvis. A. (2007). Strategies That Work; Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement. Stenhouse Publishers.

Israel, S.E., and Duffy, G.G. (2009). Handbook of Research on Reading Comprehension. Routledge.

Klingner, J.K., Vaughn, S., Dimino, J., Schumm, J.S., & Bryant, D. (2001). Collaborative Strategic Reading. Longmont, CO: Sopris West ISBN: 1-57035-452-9

Marzano, R.J. (2004). Building Background Knowledge. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Moats, L, & Sedita, J. (2005). LETRS Module 11: Writing: A Road to Reading Comprehension. Longmont, CO: Sopris West ISBN: 1-59318-199-X

Sedita, J. (2003). The Key Three Routine: Comprehension Strategies. Boxford, MA: Sedita Learning Strategies. www.keystoliteracy.net

Snow, C. (2002). (Chair). RAND reading study group: Reading for understanding: Toward an R&D program in reading comprehension. Santa Monica, CA: RAND

Stahl, S. A. (1999). Vocabulary development. Brookline, MA: Brookline Books.

Stahl, S.A. and Nagy, W.E., (2006). Teaching Word Meanings. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Sweet, A.P., & Snow, C. E. (2003). Rethinking reading comprehension. New York: Guilford Press.

Wagner, R.K., Muse, A.E., & Tannenbaum, K. R. (2007). Vocabulary Acquisition: Implications for Reading Comprehension. Guilford Press.

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