Who Says I Can’t? A Four-Year Plan to Erase the Reading Gap and Achieve Proficiency by Fourth Grade

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 organising strategies. With the revolving literacy framework, secondary educators can boost student engagement, increase relevance in learning and better prepare students for future success.

Grade 6–12 English teachers will:

• Implement a process that promotes growth of curriculum to meet future challenges
• Prioritise student engagement and relevance in curriculum design and lesson planning
• Encourage student agency through options in what students choose to read and learn
• Cultivate prized qualities, such as innovation, to enhance students’ future professional profiles