From School to Home

Please feel free to visit and use the materials that we have developed for teachers. Many of these resources can easily be used in a home situation to build literacy skills. Visit us often since new information is frequently posted on the our web site.

Our two key "literacy matters" are listed below in bold. We encourage you to explore these "matters" in depth. In addition, we have culled the specific web resources to assist parents in helping their students build literacy skills at home.

Adolescent Literature

Selecting Literature
Here we list sites with books recommended by experts, students, and lists of recommended books. We also include recommended classics, award-winning books, and electronic books.
www.literacymatters.org/adlit/selecting/literature.htm

Student Online Book Reviews and Writing
The sites listed here can encourage students to write and respond to other students' book reviews.
www.literacymatters.org/adlit/response/discussion.htm#book

Content Literacy

Study Strategies
This section provides an overview of how to listen, take notes, remember, and use graphic organizers.
www.literacymatters.org/content/study/intro.htm

Vocabulary
Here we offer links to sites that aid in vocabulary development.
www.literacymatters.org/content/readandwrite/vocab.htm

How to Read a Text Book
This section provides basic tips on how to help students read textbooks.
www.literacymatters.org/content/readandwrite/textbook.htm

How to Do Research
This section helps students do research on the Web, including finding, evaluating, and citing information. It also addresses safety issues in using the Web.
www.literacymatters.org/content/research/intro.htm