Improving Adult Literacy Instruction
Improving Adult Literacy Instruction

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2012-04-26

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13: 0309219590

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A high level of literacy in both print and digital media is required for negotiating most aspects of 21st-century life, including supporting a family, education, health, civic participation, and competitiveness in the global economy. Yet, more than 90 million U.S. adults lack adequate literacy. Furthermore, only 38 percent of U.S. 12th graders are at or above proficient in reading. Improving Adult Literacy Instruction synthesizes the research on literacy and learning to improve literacy instruction in the United States and to recommend a more systemic approach to research, practice, and policy. The book focuses on individuals ages 16 and older who are not in K-12 education. It identifies factors that affect literacy development in adolescence and adulthood in general, and examines their implications for strengthening literacy instruction for this population. It also discusses technologies for learning that can assist with multiple aspects of teaching, assessment,and accommodations for learning. There is inadequate knowledge about effective instructional practices and a need for better assessment and ongoing monitoring of adult students' proficiencies, weaknesses, instructional environments, and progress, which might guide instructional planning. Improving Adult Literacy Instruction recommends a program of research and innovation to validate, identify the boundaries of, and extend current knowledge to improve instruction for adults and adolescents outside school. The book is a valuable resource for curriculum developers, federal agencies such as the Department of Education, administrators, educators, and funding agencies.

27 Essential Principles of Story
27 Essential Principles of Story

Author: Daniel Joshua Rubin

Publisher: Workman Publishing Company

Published: 2020-08-18

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 1523507160

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“So often people ask me if there’s a book on story I can recommend. This is the one. I can’t recommend it highly enough.”––Alexa Junge, writer/producer, Friends, Sex and the City, The West Wing A master class of 27 lessons, drawn from 27 diverse narratives, for novelists, storytellers, filmmakers, graphic designers, and more. Author Daniel Joshua Rubin unlocks the secrets of what makes a story work, and then shows how to understand and use these principles in your own writing. The result is “an invaluable resource” (Publishers Weekly, starred review), offering priceless advice like escalate risk, with an example from Pulp Fiction. Write characters to the top of their intelligence, from the Eminem song “Stan.” Earn transformations, from Alison Bechdel’s Fun Home. Attack your theme, from The Brothers Karamazov. Insightful, encouraging, filled with attitude, and, as Booklist puts it, “perfect for any writer looking to ensure their stories operate and resonate at the top of their potential,” this book gives contemporary storytellers of all kinds a lifeline of inspiration and relatable instruction. “[The] new bible of lessons and practices for creators.”––Library Journal “Not a ‘how-to,’ thank God, but a ‘here’s why.’ Writers of all levels of experience will benefit from reading––and then rereading––this elegant exploration of the principles of storytelling.”––Traci Letts, Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright “A godsend for storytellers in all media. It will help you decide what to write and then show you, step by step, how to tackle virtually any problem you face.”––Anna D. Shapiro, Tony Award-winning director, August: Osage County

Handbook of Reading Research
Handbook of Reading Research

Author: P. David Pearson

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 1108

ISBN-13: 9780805824162

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"The Handbook of Reading Research is the research handbook for the field. Each volume has come to define the field for the period of time it covers ... When taken as a set, the four volumes provide a definitive history of reading research"--Back of cover, volume 4.

Adolescent Literacy Research and Practice
Adolescent Literacy Research and Practice

Author: Tamara L. Jetton

Publisher: Guilford Press

Published: 2004-05-04

Total Pages: 486

ISBN-13: 9781593850210

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This much-needed book addresses the role of literacy instruction in enhancing content area learning and fostering student motivation and success well beyond the primary grades. The unique literacy needs of middle school and secondary students are thoroughly examined and effective practices and interventions identified. Reviewing the breadth of current knowledge, leading authorities cover such important topics as: o How literacy skills develop in grades 5-12 o Ways to incorporate literacy learning into English, social studies, math, and science o Struggling adolescent readers and writers: what works in assessment and intervention o Special challenges facing English language learners and culturally diverse students o Implications for teacher training, policy, and future research

Teaching Reading and Writing
Teaching Reading and Writing

Author: Brett Miller

Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781598573640

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This important volume gives educators the foundational knowledge they'll need to plan and deliver high-quality, evidence-based reading and writing instruction aligned with Common Core State Standards.

The Advanced Reading-writing Connection
The Advanced Reading-writing Connection

Author: John Langan

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 472

ISBN-13: 9781591944263

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The Advanced Reading-Writing Connection will help you become a more effective reader and writer. You will learn, in a nutshell, that good readers (1) recognize a main point and (2) recognize the support for that point, and that good writers (1) make a point and (2) support the point.

From Reading-Writing Research to Practice
From Reading-Writing Research to Practice

Author: Sophie Briquet-Duhazé

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2019-04-09

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 1119610729

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Teachers regularly seek to update their practice with newly-developed tools from the realm of research, with the aim of applying them directly in the classroom, particularly for teaching reading and writing. Thus, teachers’ continuing education is dependent on the effective dissemination and appropriation of research results. This book explores this problem from multiple angles, presenting research projects from France and Quebec, Canada. Using a variety of methods, including creating teaching materials and engaging classroom teachers in the research process, the authors demonstrate the importance of ownership and dissemination of research results in schools. Although this necessity sometimes complicates the work of researchers, it is vital to develop and maintain the relationship between reading–writing research and its practical applications.

Year 4, Ages 7-9 Math, Reading, Writing Practice Workbook - Vol1, 3000 Questions
Year 4, Ages 7-9 Math, Reading, Writing Practice Workbook - Vol1, 3000 Questions

Author: Teresa Marek

Publisher: KewlActiveMinds

Published:

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1990299032

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KewlActiveMinds(TM) Workbooks and Practice Worksheets are immersive self-study tools that encourage and stimulate your child’s mind, while at the same time letting them have fun learning! Each section is devoted to a specific task, with a structured format to avoid distractions and short enough problems to hold attention. Very easy to use and understand to teach your child with simple, clear lessons and easy to follow exercises presented in an interactive way. A fun and challenging approach to plant the seeds of eagerness to learn and to keep your child’s mind sharp. Use daily, a page or two, to keep your child engaged, not taking too long so children don’t get bored while building a child’s capabilities and confidence! The Books a great addition to regular learning routines and a good method for parents to cope with distance learning. BENEFITS Through completing questions we hope to enhance your child’s comprehension, active use and development of: • REASONING • PROBLEM SOLVING • COMMUNICATION • CONFIDENCE • MOTIVATION EASY TO USE & ADDITIONAL RESOURCES The books are designed to be easy to use, with sequentially numbered Questions and Answer Keys at the end of each Part to allow you to flip back and forth quickly. QR Codes for your smartphone take you to Parent Resources that provide additional support! BONUS CONTENT 1. Success Tracking Sheets - Recording sheets are included to help track a child’s progress through the Book and for individual sections, to show how they progress over time. 2. Parts Quizzes - Mixed question quizzes are included at the end of every Part to show how well your child has grasped the concepts throughout the material. 3. Downloadable Resources - You can use clear overlay sheets to preserve the practice worksheets and download additional Tracking Sheets as a means of cost-effective use of learning resources.

Grade 3, Ages 7-9 Math, Reading, Writing Practice Workbook - Vol1, 3000 Questions
Grade 3, Ages 7-9 Math, Reading, Writing Practice Workbook - Vol1, 3000 Questions

Author: Teresa Marek

Publisher: KewlActiveMinds

Published:

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1777537886

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KewlActiveMinds(TM) Workbooks and Practice Worksheets are immersive self-study tools that encourage and stimulate your child’s mind, while at the same time letting them have fun learning! Each section is devoted to a specific task, with a structured format to avoid distractions and short enough problems to hold attention. Very easy to use and understand to teach your child with simple, clear lessons and easy to follow exercises presented in an interactive way. A fun and challenging approach to plant the seeds of eagerness to learn and to keep your child’s mind sharp. Use daily, a page or two, to keep your child engaged, not taking too long so children don’t get bored while building a child’s capabilities and confidence! The Books a great addition to regular learning routines and a good method for parents to cope with distance learning. BENEFITS Through completing questions we hope to enhance your child’s comprehension, active use and development of: • REASONING • PROBLEM SOLVING • COMMUNICATION • CONFIDENCE • MOTIVATION EASY TO USE & ADDITIONAL RESOURCES The books are designed to be easy to use, with sequentially numbered Questions and Answer Keys at the end of each Part to allow you to flip back and forth quickly. QR Codes for your smartphone take you to Parent Resources that provide additional support! BONUS CONTENT 1. Success Tracking Sheets - Recording sheets are included to help track a child’s progress through the Book and for individual sections, to show how they progress over time. 2. Parts Quizzes - Mixed question quizzes are included at the end of every Part to show how well your child has grasped the concepts throughout the material. 3. Downloadable Resources - You can use clear overlay sheets to preserve the practice worksheets and download additional Tracking Sheets as a means of cost-effective use of learning resources.