Revolving Literacy

Drawing on author Lorraine M. Radice's literacy teaching and leadership experience, this book provides practical resources to design future-ready reading, writing, and research curriculum and instruction, including unit planners, lesson plans, reflection prompts, discussion questions, and organizing strategies. With the revolving literacy framework, secondary educators can boost student engagement, increase relevance in learning, and better prepare students for future success. Grades 6 12 English teachers will:Implement a process that promotes growth of curriculum to meet future challengesPrioritize student engagement and relevance in curriculum design and lesson planningEncourage student agency through options in what students choose to read and learnCultivate prized qualities, such as innovation, to enhance students future professional profilesContents:IntroductionChapter 1: Newfound Literacies in Future-Ready SkillsChapter 2: Tools for Designing New Visions and New PrioritiesChapter 3: How to Plan Lessons Using the Revolving Literacy Lesson StructureChapter 4: Teaching Writers in the Revolving Literacy ClassroomChapter 5: Teaching Researchers in the Revolving Literacy ClassroomChapter 6: Teaching Readers in the Revolving Literacy ClassroomConclusionReferences and ResourcesIndex