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RESOURCES FOR LEARNERS
Reading
Wise : Comprenhension Strategies That Work (2003)
New Readers Press
This is a graduated, 8-level reading comprehension series using a variety
of texts drawn form daily life such as newspapers, magazine articles
and product safety labels. Interesting and engaging readings accompanied
by tips and strategies that are easy to follow and by written exercises
to reinforce the comprehension strategy.
Contact: Laubach Literacy of Canada, 70 Crown St. ,
Suite 225, Saint John NB E2L 2X6
Tel. (506) 634-1980 or 1-877-634-1980
Fax (506) 634-0944 or 1-866-634-0944
newreadersbookstore@nb.aibn.com
http://www.laubach.ca
The
Citizenship Wheel
by Clara Manduca
A handy reference tool designed to provide quick questions, facts and
answers related to writing a Canadian Citizenship test. Made of two
connected wheels : the inner wheel navigates a list of potential questions
and the outer wheel provides answers to them.
Cost: $12 Contact: Monika Jankowska, Marketing and
Distribution Coordinator, Centre AlphaPlus Centre
Tel. (416) 322-1012 ext. 117 Fax (416) 322-0780, TTY (416) 322-5751
mjankowska@alphaplus.ca
http://www.alphaplus.ca
Dilemma
in the Workplace
Educational Activities, Inc.
An interactive program that develops reading comprehension and vocabulary,
enhances learners’ awareness of workplace dilemmas and etiquette, and
promotes critical thinking skills and sound decisionmaking. Topics represent
difficult situations that are encountered every day on the job, and
for which there are no easy solutions.
Contact: Monika Jankowska, Marketing and Distribution
Coordinator, Centre AlphaPlus Centre
Tel. (416) 322-1012 ext.117, Fax (416) 322-0780, TTY (416) 322-5751
mjankowska@alphaplus.ca
How
to Kit : Literacy Games for Adults (2003)
NWT Literacy Council
Included in the kit : a variety of literacy games for adults, and supporting
materials; ideas on how to adapt them to create more games; suggestions
for adapting them to French or the Aboriginal languages. Examples of
games are : Bingo, Scrabble, Alphabet Scavenger Hunt, Paper Bag Skits,
Poetry Poems, Scattergories, etc.
Also available online in pdf format, at : www.nwt.literacy.ca/famlit/howtokit/games/games.pdf
Contact: NWT Literacy Council, Box 761, 5122 - 48th
Street, Yellowknife NT X1A 2N6 Tel. (867) 873-9262 Fax (867) 873-2176
info@nwtliteracy.ca
http://www.nwt.literacy.ca
The
Road to Reading : Early Steps to Help Children Become Readers,
Video (1998)
Grass Roots Press
A video that illustrates how the spirit of family can be enhanced by
accessible, informal, everyday activities that expose children to literacy.
Many strategies are presented, and the emphasis is on variety, constancy,
and enjoyment.
Cost: $59.95 Contact: Grass Roots Press, Literacy Services
of Canada, Ltd., P.O. Box 52192, Edmonton AB T6G 2T5
Tel. (780) 413-6491 or 1-888-303-3213 Fax (780) 413-6582
grassrt@interbaun.com
http://www.literacyservices.com
52
Days by Camel (1998)
by Lawrie Raskin and Debora Pearson
Raskin’s journey was inspired by a signpost in Morocco that read “Timbuktu
52 Days”. Readers will discover some amazing facts about the Sahara
Desert’s culture, climate, people, and transportation as they join the
author on his real-life trek across the Sahara to Timbuktu and beyond.
Includes photographs and annotated maps of the journey.
Cost: $15.95 Contact: Grass Roots Press, Literacy Services
of Canada, Ltd., P.O. Box 52192, Edmonton AB T6G 2T5
Tel. (780) 413-6491 or 1-888-303-3213 Fax (780) 413-6582
grassrt@interbaun.com
http://www.literacyservices.com
The
Page Turners Collection (2001)
Grass Roots Press
From Australia... Beginning readers will enjoy these entertaining, engaging,
and easy-to-read stories. Each story is expanded with amusing line drawings.
Includes Collection 1: The Hero, The Stud, The
Duck, Not Any More, Too Many Marias, I Want a Holiday! and Collection
2 : Tattoos, Pay Dirt, The Beach, Spare Parts, A Dog’s Life,
Bikini Sandals, Just One Friend.
Cost: $41.95 (Collection 1) and $48.95 (Collection
2)
Contact: Grass Roots Press, Literacy Services of Canada,
Ltd., P.O. Box 52192, Edmonton AB T6G 2T5
Tel. (780) 413-6491 or 1-888-303-3213 Fax (780) 413-6582
grassrt@interbaun.com
http://www.literacyservices.com
Hana’s
Suitcase (2002)
by Karen Levine
A true story where the reader follows Fumiko, a young Japanese curator,
on her quest to find the owner of a Jewish child’s suitcase. The empty
suitcase is part of a shipment that Fumiko receives from the Auschwitz
museum.
Cost: $15.95
Contact: Grass Roots Press, Literacy Services of Canada,
Ltd., P.O. Box 52192, Edmonton AB T6G 2T5
Tel. (780) 413-6491 or 1-888-303-3213 Fax (780) 413-6582
grassrt@interbaun.com
http://www.literacyservices.com
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