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Literacy Intervention for Teens (LIFT)

Storyshares Literacy Intervention for Teens (LIFT) is a comprehensive program designed to address the unique literacy needs of striving readers in grades 6-12. It tackles the challenge of varying reading levels in middle and high school classrooms by providing age-appropriate, engaging content aligned with structured literacy principles.

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Developed by a team of literacy experts, the program combines high-quality texts, targeted classroom resources, and professional learning opportunities. Storyshares aims to empower teachers and students, fostering reading success and closing literacy gaps. This research-based intervention program offers a solution to the widespread issue of struggling readers in secondary education.

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Available now for school year 2025-2026.

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Made for Teens and Pre-Teens
Adolescent literacy is unique. Storyshares LIFT recognizes this, providing targeted support specifically for teen and pre-teen readers—a focus missing from most other curricula.
Approachable for Any Educator
Don't have extensive training in literacy instruction? No problem! Our materials and training empower all educators to become effective literacy teachers.
High-Interest Materials
Finally, intervention resources designed for adolescents. Our high-interest texts and materials, including letter-sound and vocabulary cards featuring relatable teen and pre-teen imagery, help striving readers build skills and confidence.

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Middle and high school teachers often face the challenge of addressing a wide range of literacy levels among their students. While some are ready for complex texts, others struggle with fundamental skills like phonics and decoding, leading to frustration and disengagement. LIFT includes:

  • Engaging decodable chapter book series written specifically for older striving readers
  • 4 high-low books with supporting resources
  • Fluency passages that scaffold up as students improve their skills

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Educator Materials

Simplify literacy instruction and maximize student growth with our teacher materials:

  • Decodable chapter books
  • High-low books with supporting fluency resources
  • Detailed Educator Manual with scripted and adaptive lesson plans (including a phonics-based scope and sequence)
  • 45-minute live implementation session to get you started
  • Optional add-ons:
    • Intensive Coaching & Support for personalized guidance and ongoing assistance.
    • 4-module Asynchronous Course for in-depth learning by HILL for Literacy

Ideal for general education teachers integrating literacy instruction and special education teachers providing Tier 2 intervention.

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Student Materials

These student materials are designed to support and inspire every reader:

  • Sound-Keyword Cards and Dry Erase Boards provide hands-on practice with multisyllabic word decoding
  • Fluency Passages help students read effortlessly
  • Vocabulary Cards and Book Club Role Cards enhance comprehension and knowledge.
  • Trivia Games make learning fun!
  • Opportunities to engage with written language activities prepare students for complex material
  • Fluency and Decoding Student Workbooks offer additional practice and reinforcement

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For additional info and pricing, please contact sales@storyshares.org.

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View the LIFT one-pager.