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Subject: [NIFL-FOBASICS:168] Re: collected resources
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Rosalind Davidson wrote:
>
> thank you, Pam - I would like the list of resources for low level
> readers
> On Mon, 18 Oct 1999 10:40:31 -0400 (EDT) "Heidi A.C. Watson"
> <haw6@psu.edu> wrote:
>
> > Thank you to every one who assisted me in putting together a list of
> > resources for low level readers.
> > I have put all the responses together for those of you who would like to
> > have it.
> >
> > *******************
> > Are you familiar with the Wilson Reading Program? We are using it at our
> > adult ed site to help low level and non readers learn to read. It is phonic
> > based and has been very successful with our adult population. If you would
> > like more information on this program, I can put you in touch with our Wilson
> > trainer and coordinator, Judy Storer.
> >
> > From: Pam Meader
> > Email: Mdr151@aol.com
> > Portland Adult Education
> > Portland, Maine
> >
> > *****************************
> >
> > The AVKO website (http://www.avko.org) has a number of freebies as well as a
> > catalog of curriculum materials that were designed for the teaching of adult
> > dyslexics. At our free reading clinic we have found that adults respond
> > especially well to Word Families in Sentence Context. The sentences promote
> > "thinking" while reading, in other words, comprehension while helping the
> > adult lock in on specific patterns. The best part about this book is that
> > the tutor only works with those patterns the adult student needs to learn.
> >
> > From: Don McCabe, Research Director
> > Email: DonMcCabe@aol.com
> > AVKO Educational Research Foundation
> > 3084 W. Willard Road, Suite W
> > Clio, MI 48420-7801
> > Phone: (810) 686-9283
> > FAX: (810) 686-1101
> >
> > *****************************
> > I read your posting requesting information on reading material
> > for low-level readers, and, while we have nothing to add to the many
> > publishers of such materials, such as New Readers Press, with which I'm sure
> > you're familiar, we are writing to ask that you visit our web site to see how
> > we are trying to reach the millions who have not, or can not, come out to get
> > help from the traditional literacy providers. That site is
> > http://www.literacy-now.org
> > We would appreciate any comments you, might have on our efforts. Thank you.
> >
> > From: Jack Fenimore
> > From: Litrcynow@aol.com
> >
> > ********************************
> > Since Tailored Reading, a primarily tutorial system I have been developing for
> > many years, is age neutral; it works with at-risk readers of any age. Key
> > in the
> > method is to find and fill gaps in word knowledge (sightwords, phonics, and
> > vocabulary), which almost magically improves comprehension. I have begun a web
> > site to share these ideas which you can find at:
> >
> > http://tailoredreading.cjb.net/ or
> > http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Cyprus/8493/Homepage.htm
> >
> > I'd love to have feedback on the ideas. More of the system will be added in the
> > near future
> >
> > "Jeffrey B. Reiter"
> > jefcar@herald.infi.net
> >
> > ********************************
> > I look to language experience writing as a means towards getting learners
> > involved in texts (their own) and then bridging to other basic level
> > readings. Linmore publishing has a number of good titles; they're on the
> > ESOL page of my site.
> >
> > http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Swearer_Center/Literacy_Resources/
> >
> > Janet Isserlis
> > Janet_Isserlis@Brown.edu
> > Literacy Resources/RI
> >
> > *******************************************
> > I am an adult ed. Teacher. We use a strong phonics program for
> > those just learning to read (ex. Hooked on Phonics). Then I use the
> > Barnell Loft Specific Skills series of books. They cover everything from
> > phonics to drawing conclusions, etc. The Specific Skills come in every
> > level from picture level to 12th grade reading level. They are excellent.
> > The stories in them are extremely interesting and many times factual.
> > They really appeal to adults. You won't find non-sense pictures and
> > stories in them...so they are great for adults. These little mini books
> > have questions also, but they are perfect for using over and over,
> > because it is very easy to write the answers on separate paper.
> > The publisher is Barnell Loft,
> > 958 Church St., Baldwin, NY 11510
> >
> > Micki Hendrix,
> > Selmer, Tennessee
> > hendrixm2@ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us
> >
> > ******************************************
> > LVA has a catalogue full of resources for tutors and program managers
> > working with low-level learners. You can obtain a catalogue by calling
> > 1-800-LVA-8812, or by visiting our web site at www.literacyvolunteers.org.
> >
> > Marsha L. Tait, President
> > Literacy Volunteers of America, Inc.
> > 635 James St.
> > Syracuse, NY 13203
> > (315) 472-0001
> > www.literacyvolunteers.org
> > mtait@literacyvolunteers.org
> >
> > *******************************************
> > Linmore Publishers (800-336-3656) and New Readers Press (80-448-8878) are
> > both good places to start for actual texts, and most of the larger
> > publishers (Addison Wesley, Oxford, etc., will generally have series of
> > "graded" readers.
> >
> > While they are geared to adult ESL learners (although many of the
> > suggestions and principles are viable for native English speakers too) we
> > have two ERIC digests that we've done, one on working with low level adults
> > and one on the Language Experience Approach, that the person might find
> > informative. S/he can request them directly from us, or view them on our
> > website at http://www.cal.org/ncle/digests/. There's also a digest there
> > that discusses using multicultural children's literature with adults.
> >
> > Also, check the International Reading Association's Journal of Adolescent
> > and Adult Literacy. There have been various articles over the last five
> > years or so on using LEA, big books, etc. with beginning adult readers.
> >
> > MaryAnn Cunningham Florez
> > Program Associate
> > National Clearinghouse for ESL Literacy Education (NCLE)
> > 4646 40th Street NW
> > Washington, DC 20016-1859
> > 202-362-0700, ext. 226
> > maryann@cal.org
> >
> > *******************************************
> > I'm responding to your request for information on reading materials
> > for very low level readers. Of course, the Laubach Way to Reading is a
> > very popular instructional series for the lowest-level readers and
> > writers. I do not know what research, if there is any on this series,
> > says about this method. New Readers Press, the publisher, also recently
> > has introduced another series for very low level readers (though not
> > quite as basic as Laubach) called "Voyager." While I haven't reviewed
> > this thoroughly, it does not use controlled vocabulary as Laubach does
> > and may use words a little more immediately useful to students. Please
> > let us know what you all find works best!
> >
> > Steve Zach, literacy coordinator
> > szach@stic.lib.tx.us
> > Harris County Public Library
> > 8080 El Rio Street
> > Houston, TX 77054
> > 713-749-9000
> > FAX 713-749-9090
> >
> >
> > Heidi Watson
> > Sr. Research Technologist
> > Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy
> > College of Education
> > The Pennsylvania State University
> > 102 Rackley Building
> > University Park, PA 16802-3202
> > Phone: 814-863-3777
> > Fax: 814-863-6108
> > E-mail: haw6@psu.edu
> >
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> ----------------------------------------
> Rosalind Davidson
> Email: Rosalind_Davidson@harvard.edu
> Harvard University Graduate School of Education
Please please could you tkae me off your maliing list
Thanks
Nike.
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