Reading Isn't Optional: Fulfilling the Promise of Literacy for Secondary Students (Maximize Secondary Literacy with Evidence-Based Practices.) -- Jeanne A. Schopf, Paperback

Coauthor and editor Jeanne A. Schopf brings together leading literacy experts to address one of secondary education's most significant gaps: teaching adolescents to read. Grounded in literacy research and implementation science, this book guides middle and high school educators through systems, leadership, MTSS, and evidence-based instructional practices that transform literacy development for struggling readers, including multilingual learners, across all content areas.

Grades 6-12 teachers, leaders, and instructional coaches can use this book to:
  • Implement multitiered systems of support to teach literacy actively across all disciplines in secondary education
  • Encourage teachers and train them in effective literacy instruction through peer coaching
  • Adopt new strategies to improve student reading fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary
  • Reinforce students' literacy training through reflective writing and class discussions
  • Adapt practices as needed to address unique needs and support multilingual learners
Contents: Introduction Part 1: Where Are We, and Where Do We Go? Chapter 1: The Barriers to Strong Literacy Outcomes in Secondary Schools--Breaking Down the Myths Chapter 2: The Science of Reading and Implementation Science Part 2: The Foundation of Literacy Transformation Chapter 3: Secondary Literacy Leadership--Actions and Character Above Title and Role Chapter 4: Multitiered Systems of Support to Center Adolescent Literacy Chapter 5: Student-Focused Coaching to Support Literacy Learning Part 3: Literacy Research to Practice Chapter 6: Accuracy, Rate, and Expression--Fluency for All Students Chapter 7: Construction of Meaning--Building Text Understanding Layer by Layer Chapter 8: Comprehension--The Acquisition of Content-Area and Disciplinary Literacy Skills Chapter 9: Word-Rich Classrooms--Practices for Intentional Vocabulary Instruction Chapter 10: Scaffolds for All Learners in Grade- and Course-Level Texts Chapter 11: POWERful Writing Instruction for Secondary Students Chapter 12: Oral Language--Speaking and Listening in the Secondary Classroom Chapter 13: Foundational Skills for Adolescent Newcomer English Learners

Author: Jeanne A. Schopf
Publisher: Solution Tree
Published: 5/13/2026
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.77 lbs
Size: 9.98" H x 7.02" L x 0.91" W
ISBN: 9798893740653

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