AdLit http://www.adlit.org/ is a national multimedia project created mainly for parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers, grades 4-12. Their mission is to share information on literacy research and best practices (adLit, 2021).
Much of the information includes articles on specific literacy topics to include data collected through various researchers. Each article normally begins with background information about the topic being discussed and offers steps to take when implementing the indicated strategy into the curriculum. The articles also provide links to topic related websites, articles, and resources.
Some of my favorite features of this website are the sample classroom videos, classroom strategies, and graphic organizers. In each sample video, they include a summary of the lesson with the appropriate common core state standard and give an idea of what materials may be needed to implement the strategy as well as a visual of how to appropriately execute it in the classroom. I found this to be beneficial, especially for new educators. As you navigate into the “classroom strategies” page, you will see a list of various strategies. Each strategy has background information, a description of how it benefits literacy development, and how to use it. Many of the strategies also come with a downloadable graphic organizer. Graphic organizers are an important tool in any subject area. They help in organizing and breaking down complex information for better understanding.
Overall, AdLit is a great resource for teaching literacy! Many times adolescents lose their motivation to read as they transfer from “learning to read” to ‘reading to learn,” but with the helpful information displayed through AdLit, educators will be equipped with appropriate strategies and tools to engage their students and build appropriate skills in order to comprehend more complex texts.
