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Adolescence, the period between age 10 and 19, is a
time of rapid psychological and neurological
development, during which children develop morally
(truly understanding the consequences of their actions),
cognitively (problem-solving, reasoning, remembering),
and socially (responding to feelings, interacting,
cooperating). All three types of development have
influence--to varying degrees--on the development of
literacy skills.
In recognition of the unique psychology and neurology
of adolescence, distinct from the literacy development
of younger readers or adults, the
International Reading Association (IRA) has outlined
seven guiding principles of literacy development for
this population. According to these principles,
adolescents require the following to become motivated,
life-long readers:
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• access to a wide variety of reading material
that appeal to adolescent interests
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• instruction that builds the skill and desire
to read increasingly complex materials
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• assessment that shows both strengths and needs
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• expert teachers who model and provide explicit
instruction across the curriculum
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• reading specialists (for students having
difficulty learning how to read)
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• teachers who understand the complexities of
individual adolescent readers
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• homes, communities, and a nation that support
the needs of adolescent learners
