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“The Reading Success for Adults series incorporates an approach that will
surely appeal to those who want to improve their literacy skills. The
topics covered in the Reading Success lesson books and storybooks are ones that
will engage the interest of adult learners and thus motivate them to read on.
The Reading Success Workbooks reinforce the elements introduced in the lesson
books and provide further opportunities for the learners to apply their newly
acquired knowledge.
“Both adult learners and literacy teachers will welcome this well-rounded
program utilizing both the auditory and visual approach to the mastery of
language.”
Patricia S. Cunningham, Certified high school language teacher, 12
years experience as a adult literacy teacher and trainer, and college language
professor
“Reading Success is an excellent addition to the field of adult literacy.
Its well developed, systematic approach will no doubt enable the adult
non-reader to learn to read. The
combination of phonics and whole language in one set of instructional materials
is commendable. “The books are well designed with an appealing, sophisticated
cover and appropriate fonts throughout the series.
Incorporating instructor sections in the lesson itself is particularly
helpful. There are regular review
sections which are also well done.”
Donna McCoy, Program Specialist for an
Educational Cooperative
“I liked the format
of these books. There is plenty of
practice of phonics skills as well as comprehension.
I like the integration of grammar skills as the series advances.
I also like the variety of stories and characters in the short story
books. It gives new readers a taste
for different types of literature and hopefully enough exposure so they can
begin to make choices about reading.”
Sandra Delgado,
Curriculum and Instructional Support
Manager for Kentucky Department for Adult Education and Literacy
“I was most delighted to see your reading program. I know from my experience that the methods outlined in your
books are successful in teaching young adults to read. Your systematic approach and brief related stories are ideal
for at-risk students overwhelmed by their surroundings.…Your program is easy to understand, but does not insult their
intelligence. The stories are
contemporary, but not too long as to lose the reader’s interest. “Your program
is exemplary and if utilized properly I know it will be very successful.”
Teresa Graham, Teacher for At-Risk
Students
“I have been working with adult ESL and GED students for almost ten years.
I think your materials will provide an excellent resource for the adult
learner.
“The stories
presented in this series are very interesting and unique.
The books offer phonics, vocabulary, and grammar rules.
The stories are ideal for my students because they are written for
adults, not small children. The
book about the life of George Washington Carver should provide a source of
inspiration for underachieving students.
The handwriting guide is one of the best guides that I have ever seen. “Your books are
very good and if used within the structure of a well-balanced program, I have
confidence that the books will greatly benefit all adult learners.
Congratulations on an outstanding program.”
William Dixon,
ESL and GED Teacher
“Through our Adult Education Program at North Harris College, our teachers work
with Pre-GED, GED and Basic ESL students.
I was very impressed with the quality of both the Reading Success and
Number Success series....
"Several teachers also looked at these materials and liked
the straightforward approach of the books.
Both the Reading Success and the Number Success have lessons based on
reality built into them, which is something that our students usually need as
well. The stories are engaging and the lessons very relevant to
their everyday lives. The lessons
are not too lengthy, so as not to lose the interest of the student. "The series will be a refreshing addition to classrooms of
all ages everywhere.”
Tracy Hendrix,
Adult Education Counselor, North Harris College
“In my years of teaching ESL, I have always used a phonics-based approach.
These materials are excellent.
They are self-paced and provide high-interest materials for adults.
I highly recommend Carl Sommer’s Reading Success materials.”
Linda Prager, Dr. Ph.
(Dr. Linda Prager proofread the Reading Success program, except
the supervisor volumes.)
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