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Article: The journey from primary to secondary school: the literacy-related demands in transition.
- Article from:
- Australian Journal of Language and Literacy
- Article date:
- June 1, 1998
- Author:
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In this article Pam Green provides a rich case study of a young boy, Ryan, as he moves from primary to secondary schooling. While the problems of transition have been well recorded, this article documents the literacy-related demands and in particular identifies disturbing evidence about the literacy demands of the secondary school. In conclusion Green offers some useful recommendations that need to be seriously considered if students are to continue to develop their literacy skills at secondary level.
Ryan has continued to work well and is making pleasing progress. He conscientiously applies himself to all tasks and is always an active participant.
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