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The course prepares pre-service teachers to teach reading and writing to adolescents in middle years classrooms by providing knowledge of the literacy needs of middle level learners with emphasis on reading and writing development, methodology, assessment and accountability. The latest research findings are reflected in studies of how middle level learners require instructors to be adept at a breadth of instruction. Strategies and methods for assisting adolescents are provided as they become fluent readers and writers. This course has a Stage 3 field component, successful completion of the field component is required for recommendation for certification. See SoE Field Placement Office website for all clearance policy and stage 3 field experience requirements.