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41. Reading Between The Lines (2004)
A practical guide for organizations and individuals wishing to improve the accessibility of their literacy programs to people with physical disabilities
Authors: Tim Readman, Dr. Christine Carpenter
Collection: Research Materials
This handbook is designed to help anyone offering literacy training to people with physical disabilities make their services truly accessible to their client group. The information presented here is the result of a review of the existing literature and of conducting 27 interviews across Canada with people with a physical disability who have self-identified problems with reading and writing.
Added: 2005-05-13
42. Reading Circle Games and Activities (2011)
Authors: Dave Page, Sophie Maksimowski
Collection: Learning Materials
This document contains a variety of activities that can help children to increase vocabulary, develop love of language, and improve literacy skills. As well, because they are designed for groups of children taking part in reading circles, the activities also emphasize social skills such as sharing and cooperating.
The authors divide the activities into those suitable for toddlers and preschoolers, and those more suitable for children age six or older. They offer tips for adapting activities for different age groups. For example, Word Bingo can be played with school-age children, while preschoolers can play Picture Bingo.
They also provide many suggestions for songs, rhymes, and books to accompany the activities.
Added: 2013-01-09
43. Reading Comprehension - Using Help! - Level LBS 4 (2001)
Series: An Approach to Integrating Computers into Learning Activities and Demonstrations
Authors: Sir Sandford Fleming College
Collection: Learning Materials
This learning activity provides instruction on using the Help feature in Windows, with the added benefit of improving reading comprehension. The activity is part of a series developed to be used with Microsoft Office 97 software programs.
Added: 2003-09-16
44. Reading Effectiveness Tool (1999)
Clear Language and Design (CLAD)
Collection: Learning Materials
This is a link to a website which provides a tool for determining the reading level of documents.
Added: 1999-01-01
45. Reading for Working (1975)
A Functional Literacy Anthology
Authors: Thomas G. Sticht
Collection: Research Materials
A compilation of research on job-related literacy conducted by the Human Resources Research Organization.
Added: 2006-05-03
46. Reading Giroux Through a Deweyan Lens: Pushing Utopia to the Outer Edge (2001)
Authors: George Demetrion
Collection: Research Materials
This essay uses a Deweyan perspective to explore Giroux's writings, including his concepts of resistance, literacy, and empowerment.
Added: 2002-10-25
47. Reading in the 21st-Century (2003)
Authors: C. Ikehara
Collection: Research Materials
As modes of communication shift from reading text to other forms (e.g., visual images), will role of reading in the future diminish? This article discusses the future of reading in a changing world.
Added: 2003-11-25
48. Reading Indicator (2005)
A Guide for Employers and Employees
Series: Assessment Tools - HRSDC
Authors: Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Collection: Learning Materials
The Reading Indicator is a tool that can be used by employers to learn more about the reading skills of their employees. It gives an indication of skill levels by providing examples of Level 1 and Level 2 assessment questions. The questions duplicate actual workplace tasks performed in a variety of occupations, but they do not require specialized knowledge to be correctly answered. This document contains instructions for both employers and employees. Answers and a marking guide are also included.
Added: 2008-04-08
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49. Reading Indicator - A Guide for Employers (2009)
Series: Essential Skills Indicators - HRSDC
Authors: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)
Collection: Learning Materials
The goal of this document is to help employers learn more about the reading skills of their employees by providing examples of Level 1 and Level 2 assessment questions. Using this tool allows employers to obtain information about the skills employees bring to the workplace; identify current employees’ training needs; and improve workplace training to target specific skill areas for improvement.
While the authors have based the questions on actual workplace tasks performed in a variety of occupations, specialized knowledge is not required in order to answer the questions.
The authors note that employers may want to give employees the opportunity to administer and mark the questions themselves.
Added: 2011-09-02
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50. Reading Memos (2009)
Lesson Plan 13
Series: Language for Work: CLB and Essential Skills Lesson Plans for ESL Instructors
Authors: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)
Collection: Learning Materials
This lesson plan, part of the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Essential Skills series, focuses on the formatting conventions of the memo; identifying intended readership for a memo; and understanding a memo’s key information and required action. It also looks at the difference between a letter and a memo; how memos are distributed; and the purposes of memos and other workplace communications.
The lesson is rated at CLB level 4-5 and requires 1.5 to 2.0 hours for completion. It focuses on the essential skills of reading text and document use.
Added: 2009-10-20
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