Feb 28 2006
MAKING ROOM FOR LITERACY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
According to WestEd, more than ever, high school students need an
understanding of how to read critically and fluently, translating the
meaning and purpose of text. When students reach middle and high school,
the demands on their reading abilities undergo a significant shift—from
primarily narrative texts to complex expository material. So how can we
explain why so many students cannot crack the nonfiction code? Why do
their interest and skills in reading decline precisely when the demands of
literacy begin to soar? One solution is to integrate literacy throughout
the curriculum and culture of schools by dramatically changing the way
educators think about reading instruction. (link)
