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Thistlethwaite, Linda – Lifelong Learning: The Adult Years, 1983
A reading program for adult learners with minimum reading skills should include activities that immerse the student in actual reading experiences. Working with connected text using such approaches as assisted reading, language experience, and independent reading is suggested. Listening activities, discussion, and writing should be vital parts of…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Reading Programs, Adult Students, Reading Instruction
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Richardson, Judy S. – Lifelong Learning: The Adult Years, 1981
Discusses the language experience approach (LEA) to teaching adults to read. LEA capitalizes on the adult's rich experience and advanced learning and speaking skills. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Beginning Reading
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Galen, Nancy – Lifelong Learning: The Adult Years, 1980
The author analyzes four informal reading inventories (IRIs) designed for adult students. Evaluative data presented for each IRI include the following: information on word lists and passages and on comprehension questions, estimates of difficulty based on the Fry index of readability, and a summary of scoring and evaluation guidelines. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Reading Programs, Diagnostic Tests, Informal Reading Inventories