Reading
Recent Newsletter Articles
Getting Started, Moving Forward: An Explicit Plan for Teaching the Writing Standards
An explicit instructional plan for teaching the Writing Standards in a way that cultivates both students’ reading and writing capacities, plus examples of reading-writing tasks for cross-implementation of the Writing Standards at Levels A-C. Read More
Morpheme Matrices: A Tool for Assembling Multi-Syllable Words
Morpheme matrices are flexible tools that can promote multi-syllable word reading, spelling, and understanding. Check out this great new resource! Read More
ESL Classroom Activity Videos
ESL teachers and volunteers interested in watching professional teachers leading popular ESL classroom activities can now complete observations from the comfort of their own homes. Read More
English Grammar 101
English Grammar 101 is a free online resource to supplement your current grammar instruction for advanced ESL or ABE learners. Read More
A Trio of Academic Vocabulary Resources
Strong academic vocabulary knowledge is essential for ABE/ESL students who want to complete their GED or adult diploma, attend technical school or college, or advance in a career. Learn about 3 resources to improve knowledge, sentence writing, and usage. Read More
Addressing the Critical Need for Critical Thinking Skills
Critical thinking emerged as an area for which many ABE teachers would like more instructional resources. As a result, a new resource has been added to the Critical Thinking section of the ACES Resource Library. Read on to discover how you can start using it in your classroom today. Read More
One More Text Library… Designed for Adult Readers!
The text library from the Center for the Study of Adult Literacy (CSAL) was designed for adults (both native and non-native English speakers) who struggle with reading. Read More
ReadTheory.org for FREE Reading Practice!
ReadTheory.org is a free website that delivers leveled reading passages with comprehension questions. Teachers can sign up for a free account, create classes and student accounts, and track their students’ progress. Plus, adult learners will not feel that they are using a child’s program. Read More
Teaching Adults to Read
These free online courses from LINCS - Teaching Adults to Read: Alphabetics, Fluency, and Vocabulary - are well worth your time! Read More
Grammar Bytes! (In a Good Way.)
Here is a website that really puts some teeth into grammar, usage and mechanics instruction! The materials can be used in a structured class or open lab setting, for one-on-one sessions with learners, for work with volunteers, and as independent work to supplement class lessons. Read More