A review of the research regarding the lack of literacy instruction at the secondary level by content area teachers. This review includes a short summary of the current best research-based literacy strategies. It reveals that graphic organizers, like the Frayer model, and projects like READI appear to be the easiest forms to add literacy instruction to improve literacy in content areas. It also recommends the creation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) as one of the best forms of support by administration
