 The Grocery Cart and Other Memories: By
Students for Students (1999) Result of a contest held as an incentive for new readers to practise their
writing skills. Intended to provide suitable and interesting reading material
for any learners involved in literacy programmes. Literacy tutors and
facilitators will find the selection a source of good reading material and
their students will enjoy them as a source of inspiration. Memories of My Childhood: By Students for Students (1999) Laubach Literacy of Canada (LLC) Result of a contest held as an incentive for new readers to practise their
writing skills. Included in these publications are creative stories, poetry and
the experiences of students when learning to read and how much their
achievements have meant to them. The People We Are - Connecting the Past and the Present (1999) An anthology of stories written by elders who live in or around Sioux
Lookout, Ontario. Contains exercises including comprehension, grammar, writing,
reflection, and research activities based on the story. Aimed at native
learners, but is accessible for all adult learners. Computers and Adult Literacy: Voices of computer literacy students in
Ontario (1999) A summary report and explanation of the results of a survey conducted by
Alpha Ontario among learners and instructors in adult literacy vis-à-vis
computers and their role in adult education. The questions that were asked and
the responses that were given are presented in a format that is easy to read
and understand. Briefly a Candle (1999) A novel that follows the life of Jason McMullin, a fictional Fredericton New
Brunswick character, from his youth through his turbulent teenage years and
finally into a stable adulthood. Jason and his friends are outsiders to the
mainstream middle class culture. Written in plain and easy to understand
English, as a series of episodes that deal with different aspects of
Jason’s life and trials. The Real Game Designed to show youth the relevancy of their schooling and the importance
of planning for their futures. Shows the links between the decisions they make
now and the effects that these decisions will have on their future life and
career choices. Allows them to explore a variety of possible roles in the work
force, helping them to broaden their horizons. |