Reading Literacy in the United States
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Published: 1994
Total Pages: 710
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Denise Eide
Publisher: Logic of English, Inc
Published: 2011-01-27
Total Pages: 204
ISBN-13: 1936706075
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"English is so illogical!" It is generally believed that English is a language of exceptions. For many, learning to spell and read is frustrating. For some, it is impossible... especially for the 29% of Americans who are functionally illiterate. But what if the problem is not the language itself, but the rules we were taught? What if we could see the complexity of English as a powerful tool rather than a hindrance? --Denise Eide Uncovering the Logic of English challenges the notion that English is illogical by systematically explaining English spelling and answering questions like "Why is there a silent final E in have, large, and house?" and "Why is discussion spelled with -sion rather than -tion?" With easy-to-read examples and anecdotes, this book describes: - the phonograms and spelling rules which explain 98% of English words - how English words are formed and how this knowledge can revolutionize vocabulary development - how understanding the reasons behind English spelling prevents students from needing to guess The author's inspiring commentary makes a compelling case that understanding the logic of English could transform literacy education and help solve America's literacy crisis. Thorough and filled with the latest linguistic and reading research, Uncovering the Logic of English demonstrates why this systematic approach should be as foundational to our education as 1+1=2.
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 2012-04-26
Total Pages: 504
ISBN-13: 0309219590
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA 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.
Author: J. North Conway
Publisher: Quill
Published: 1995-04
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13: 9780688140762
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Carl F. Kaestle
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 1991-01-01
Total Pages: 372
ISBN-13: 9780300054309
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAims to shed new light on the issue of literacy in America, providing a social history that broadens the definition of literacy, considering who was reading what, under what circumstances and for what purposes. The book assesses trends in Americans' reading abilities and reading habits.
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor. Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary, and Vocational Education
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Published: 1986
Total Pages: 280
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Published: 1984
Total Pages: 98
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Published: 1914
Total Pages: 22
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Carl F. Kaestle
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Published: 1991
Total Pages: 338
ISBN-13: 9780300162219
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Published: 1988
Total Pages: 12
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