"ABR: You Can Read " is a unique, comprehensive, Basic
Essentials Literacy Learning Curriculum and Tutoring Program. It is
specifically designed to help adults improve basic reading skills.
It has 3 sections: "Letters" (sight and sounds); "Words" (900 Sight
& Rhyming Words; 1200+ Practical Literacy Words in 29 Units);
and "Let's Learn" (900+ key Words in 49 Academic and Civics Units).
Each learning session can incorporate varied units.
Millions of American adults (17.5%) are at beginning reading
levels, and many others want to improve English Language skills.
This extensive collection of units fits a wide variety of learning
needs and styles and builds on the rich vocabulary and experiential
foundations adults already have. In addition to use in Adult
Literacy Programs, it has practical use in ESL, Family Literacy and
Workplace Literacy Programs, as well as in Schools and for Home
Study.
"ABR: You Can Read " provides extensive exposure to a wide range of
Letter and Word Study skills. It fills education gaps and builds a
foundation of academic concepts. Approaches blend Sight and Sound
Recognition, Word Attack Skills and Functional Literacy content so
individuals can optimally learn and be proudly told, "You Can Read
"
About the Author:
Frederick J. Zorn, Ed.D. is an experienced educator. For over 35
years, he has taught and administered at all educational levels --
Preschool / Montessori, Primary, Intermediate / Middle and High
School levels and has also served as an Adjunct Professor of
Education.
Dr. Zorn developed K-8th grade curricula, methods and educational
programs to improve Literacy Skills through Experience /
Interest-Oriented Learning approaches. For over a decade, he has
volunteer-tutored adults at beginning reading levels and created
innovative and effective materials to help adults optimally improve
Basic and Functional Reading Skills.
Dr. Zorn has a B.A. Degree from Temple University in Psychology and
Education, a Master Degree and Doctorate from The University of
Pennsylvania in Curriculum and Administration and Superintendent
Certification from Beaver College (Arcadia U.). Dr. Zorn has
published articles on education, authored several children's books,
served as a Curriculum Research Associate at Children's Television
Workshop (Sesame Street), and has conducted Workshops around the
country at National Conferences for Adult Literacy.
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