Adolescent Literacy

School Partnerships for Grades 5-8

Literacy is everywhere; it permeates all we do in life. Learn how to powerfully teach literacy in grades 5-8 so all students can access and gain literacy knowledge, strategies, and skills essential to make sense of the world. Imagine the possibilities for student achievement if teachers of all content areas in a school worked together to embed literacy instruction in their classes and courses! 

Devin is well-versed in research and evidence-based best practices for teaching literacy to adolescents. Invite her to facilitate professional development at your school to increase high-quality literacy instruction and student achievement across content areas.

Reading Comprehension

Work with Devin to explore culturally responsive approaches to honoring students' identities and learn high leverage approaches for teaching reading comprehension.

Vocabulary

Intentionally planning and teaching academic words and morphology is a gateway for accessing and comprehending the rigorous texts students encounter. Learn routines to embed meaningful vocabulary instruction in the classroom.

Writing

Make writing joyful for your students! From craft lessons using mentor texts, formal academic writing, teaching foundational skills, or teaching reflective journaling, learn how to make writing authentic, effective, and exciting for adolescents.

Accountable Talk

Do you want your students to develop effective academic speaking and active listening skills? Let's work together to empower and elevate student voice in the classroom!