Students at the secondary level have learned much about reading and writing, but language proficiency involves so much more! Students must be able to navigate, "Reading between the lines." Understanding and using abstract language involves making inferences, using context clues to decipher complex vocabulary, comprehending figurative expressions (idiom, similes, metaphors. etc.) and using complex reasoning skills. Check out the web addresses below to access some great materials for improving adolescent language. To access these resources, copy and paste the website into your browser.