Literacy Promotion
"Get Caught Reading!" and other literacy promotion ideas from the National Adult Literacy Database
News, Articles and Links
"Never a Dull Moment"
—SchoolLibraryJournal.com
—SchoolLibraryJournal.com
Body piercing? Extreme sports? Teen pregnancy? Welcome to the action-packed world of hi/lo books. [Read this article]
ESL Tutor Training Kit
Facilitator Training Manual: "A Learner-Centred Approach to Tutoring Adult ESL Learners"
Essential Skills for Internet Use
Manual to assist educators and learners, developed by TR Leger Adult Literacy and Employment Preparation Program
Readers Theater "How To" Kit
In this "How To" Kit from the National Adult Literacy Database, you will find a description of readers theater, tips for creating scripts and putting them into practice, ready-made scripts and futher resources.
Testimonials
“Our struggling readers at our school love all the ORCA book series. The books fly off the shelves! Not only do the covers appeal to the students, but the content is so appropriate to their age level! Thank you, thank you, thank you both from a librarian and from the students themselves.”Carol Rachuk
Teacher Librarian
Colborne Street School, Strathroy
“The Orca Currents series offers books for 'reluctant' young-adult readers, with straightforward vocabulary, interesting subjects, and fast-paced plots. ”Canadian Book Review Annual
Additional Online Resources
Teachers Guides from Orca Book Publishers
Do you use Orca's leveled series in your classroom? Download free teachers guides for Orca Soudings, Orca Currents and Orca Sports from the Orca Book Publishers website.
National Adult Literacy Database Canada's Literacy and Essential Skills Network
Get Set Learn Enriching families through life-long learning