Reading Horizons Free Resources Help Anyone Aid a Struggling Reader

Online, November 11, 2009 (Newswire.com) - In response to current literacy struggles in the United States, Reading Horizons has created a Web page dedicated to providing free resources designed for helping anyone, anywhere teach a struggling reader how to read.

According to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy, 14 percent of the United States population is functionally illiterate, meaning over 30 million Americans cannot make inferences or detect important information from the materials they read. This finding contradicts the 99 percent literacy rate reported in the United States CIA World Factbook. The discrepancy between the two findings is a result of the CIA's reporting method, which deems people literate if they can read and write a few simple words. However, it is extremely difficult for people to find success and unleash their full potential with their literacy abilities being limited to a few simple words.

To assist the U.S. population with this problem, Reading Horizons has made several sources available for free at: http://www.readinghorizonsathome.com/teaching-reading.aspx. This Web page provides lesson plans, sample skills, and tips for success. One of the most valuable resources Reading Horizons offers is its Online Workshop, free for 30 days. This resource is valuable due to its interactive, informative nature. The Online Workshop reveals the Reading Horizons methodology for basic decoding strategies. It uses Web-based, full-motion video and flash animation to bring teaching concepts to life. This online training, as well as the other free online resources, help anyone, anywhere gain the skills to effectively teach those who struggle with literacy to learn how to read.

The literacy problem in the United States - and across the world - is of critical importance. Writer Alvin Toffler predicted the current literacy predicament with this statement: "The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." Reading Horizons seeks to present everyone with the tools to teach struggling readers how to learn, unlearn, and relearn the skills necessary for successful reading.

Contact: Angela Stevens
http://www.readinghorizons.com
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