Tutoring Adolescent Literacy Learners

This is the first tutoring manual to respond to the needs of educators and literacy volunteers, addressing the growing problem of teen literacy difficulties, especially in grades 6-12, and considers the needs of English language learners.

Using research-based strategies and examples from over twenty tutors in the field, this book offers practical ideas for carrying out the entire process of tutoring by:

* assessing the strengths, weaknesses and interests of the tutee
* selecting appropriate and engaging materials
* promoting the development in comprehension, word study, fluency and composition.

Featuring ready-to-use reproducible activities; a Q&A section for common problems faced; and written in a clear, friendly style; this book makes a very useful tool for educators and anyone faced with improving the literacy levels amongst teenagers.