Improving Adolescent Literacy: Effective Vocabulary and Comprehension Practices—Workshop Resources

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Improving Adolescent Literacy: Effective Vocabulary and Comprehension Practices—Workshop Resources

Resources from a “Bridge Event” designed to connect researchers, policymakers, and practitioners - held on February 17, 2010 in Portland, Oregon

Event Resources

Agenda PDF
Kamil, M.L., Borman, G.D., Dole, J., Kral, C.C., Salinger, T., and Torgeson, J. (2008). Improving adolescent literacy: Effective classroom and intervention practices: A Practice Guide (NCEE #2008-4027). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education.
Improving Adolescent Literacy: Five Principles PDF
PowerPoint by Michael L. Kamil
Supplemental Materials PDF
PowerPoint by Michael L. Kamil
Explicit Comprehension Instruction: Summarizing PDF
PowerPoint by Janice Dole
Checklist for Carrying Out the Recommendations PDF
Explicit Vocabulary Activity PDF
Getting the Gist PDF
Discussion Around Text PDF

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