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March Issue

Saturday, 06 March 2010 18:00 Daniel Pedroza
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Note to readers: The next issue of The Literacy Tribune is coming next week.       
 

Main Story

Sunday, 10 January 2010 00:00 Sylvester Pues
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The 7 Keys to Spelling

By Sylvester Pues, Contributing Writer
 
     Correct spelling uses a combination of techniques. The three most common techniques people try when spelling are:

 

 

Member Spotlight

Sunday, 10 January 2010 00:00 Alison Werner
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Johana Trevino

By Alison Werner, Senior Writer

     Johana Trevino’s nightmare started in second grade when she was supposed to start learning to read. However, she could not. Trevino was diagnosed with dyslexia when she was in elementary school. She did attend special education classes, but the instruction she received never specifically addressed her reading problems. So, Trevino continued to struggle to learn to read throughout school.

 

 

Organization Spotlight

Sunday, 10 January 2010 00:00 Alison Werner
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ProLiteracy

By Alison Werner, Senior Writer

     ProLiteracy is the world’s largest organization of adult basic education and literacy programs. Its network of 1,200 member organizations in the United States provides adults with instruction in basic literacy, GED preparation, math, and English as a second language. ProLiteracy provides member organizations with resources, training, and professional development. Its goal is to ensure that adult learners receive the best instruction possible.

 

A History Lesson

Sunday, 10 January 2010 00:00 Alison Werner
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Theodore Roosevelt

By Alison Werner, Senior Writer

  Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858 into a wealthy family living in New York City. As a child, he was quite sickly. His father encouraged physical exercise to help improve his health. As a result, Roosevelt grew stronger.
 
 

Technology Watch

Sunday, 10 January 2010 00:00 Daniel Pedroza
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Google Chrome

By Daniel Pedroza, Writer and Learner

     A web browser is likely the most used program on any computer. It allows you to use the Internet. When the Internet was invented in 1991, the first web browser only showed text. Only in 1993 did web browsers allow you to view images. Today web browsers allow you to send email, read the latest news stories, watch videos, listen to music, chat with friends, play video games, and pay bills.
 
 

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'That's Like Me!' - a book about learning disabilities - includes Granby man's struggle with dyslexia

Granby, NY -- When Kevin Wallace was a young pupil, he asked his teacher how to make the letters hold still on the pages he was trying to read. For his questions, his skeptical teacher sent him to the corner.

So Wallace kept his problem a secret and didn't learn to read. He passed along through school and into adulthood basically faking it.

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