Adult Education / GED: Literacy Resources
Literacy Reources
These books and tutorials will help you strengthen your reading skills.
- Core Reading SkillsLessons and practice tutorials from Learning Express
- Active readingLearn strategies for improving reading comprehension, from Open University.
ACTIVE Skills for Reading Intro by Call Number: Cascade and Southeast Libraries 428.64 A53a 2013Practice reading comprehension exercises.
501 Reading Comprehension Questions by Having trouble with reading comprehension questions on tests? Learn how to develop better reading strategies, understand what you need to do to read better and faster, and learn the joys of reading for pleasure.
Reading Comprehension Success in 20 Minutes a Day by Being a good reader isn't just about knowing the words--you have to understand what you read and put it to use. This eBook provides a complete reading tutorial in an easy 20-step program.
Read for fun!
One effective and fun way to become a better reader is just to read! Here are some recommended page turners.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by First book in a captivating fantasy series that follows the journey of Feyre Archeron, who is brought into the faerie lands of Prythian and embarks on an epic love story and fierce struggle to break an ancient curse Young adult fiction. 419 pages. Available as ebook and audiobook
The Hate U Give by This runaway best seller tells the story of 16-year-old Starr Carter, who is drawn to activism after she witnesses the police shooting of her unarmed friend. Winner of the Coretta Scott King award. Young Adult Fiction. 444 pages. Available as ebook and audiobook
Hunger : a memoir of (my) body by Roxane Gay addresses the experience of living in a body that she calls 'wildly undisciplined. Memoir. 306 pages Available as ebook
I'm Glad My Mom Died by A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor-including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother-and how she retook control of her life. Memoir. 304 pages. Available as ebook and audiobook
Here are recommended page turners for different types of books.
- FantasyIf you like stories set in imaginary worlds that involve the supernatural or elements of magic -- check out these titles!
- MemoirsIf you like to read fascinating accounts of other peoples' lives, check out these titles!
- Overcoming AdversityLooking for a story to truly inspire you? Check out these titles!
- RomanceEnjoy stories about dating, love and relationships? Check out these titles!
- SportsEnjoy all things sports-related? Check out these titles!
- Urban FictionWant a racy story that reflects the realities of urban life? Check out these titles!
- Recommended BooksMore recommendations here!
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