Learning Resources Introduces Hands-On, Supplemental Classroom Products for English Language Learners; Based on scientifically-proven Reading Rods(R) program.VERNON HILLS Vernon Hill II (born circa 1946) is the founder and former chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Commerce Bancorp and Commerce Bank of Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey. , Ill. -- To address the educational needs of English Language English language, member of the West Germanic group of the Germanic subfamily of the Indo-European family of languages (see Germanic languages). Spoken by about 470 million people throughout the world, English is the official language of about 45 nations. Learners (ELLs), Learning Resources, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative, hands-on educational tools, today announced several new supplemental classroom products specifically designed for ELLs. The new Reading Rods(R) for English Language Learner Kits were developed as part of the company's Reading Rods(R) line, a scientifically proven supplemental reading program that combines color-coded, phonics-based interlocking interlocking /in·ter·lock·ing/ (-lok´ing) closely joined, as by hooks or dovetails; locking into one another. interlocking Obstetrics A rare complication of vaginal delivery of twins; the 1st rods with related components such as activity books and cards. An independent study showed the mean scores of first graders taking the Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA DRA Delta Regional Authority DRA Developmental Reading Assessment (educational test) DRA Division of Ratepayer Advocates (California) DRA Data Research Associates DRA Directory and Resource Administrator ) increased by more than 284 percent in a nine-month period when these children used Reading Rods as a supplemental program to their standard reading curricula. The new Reading Rods(R) for English Language Learners kits are appropriate for Title III Title III Program is a U.S. Federal Grant Program to improve education History The Title III Program began as part of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which sought to provide support to strengthen various aspects of the schools through a formula grant program to accredited, and Title I funding, and are aligned with Put Reading First and No Child Left Behind. Titles include: --Reading Rods(R) for English Language Learners: Basic Vocabulary Building Kit, a flexible, manipulative-based kit that teaches the alphabet alphabet [Gr. alpha-beta, like Eng. ABC], system of writing, theoretically having a one-for-one relation between character (or letter) and phoneme (see phonetics). Few alphabets have achieved the ideal exactness. , sounds and fundamental vocabulary using high-interest themes like school, community and animals. Kit includes illustrated flip book, audio CD, photo cards, letter cards, instruction and activity book. Grades K+ or English proficiency pro·fi·cien·cy n. pl. pro·fi·cien·cies The state or quality of being proficient; competence. Noun 1. proficiency - the quality of having great facility and competence level: Beginning. Retail price: $139.95. --Reading Rods(R) for English Language Learners: Intermediate Phonics phonics Method of reading instruction that breaks language down into its simplest components. Children learn the sounds of individual letters first, then the sounds of letters in combination and in simple words. & Word Study Kit, designed to improve the oral language and fluency flu·ent adj. 1. a. Able to express oneself readily and effortlessly: a fluent speaker; fluent in three languages. b. skills of ELLs. Kit includes 48 sequential lessons, each of which centers around songs or chants with supporting materials that reinforce learning. Includes illustrated Listen, Chant & Sing Big Book, musical audio CD, home connection activity book, activity cards, Reading Rods in storage tub, color-coded Reading Rods Overhead Tiles, instruction and activity book. Grades 2+ or English proficiency level: Intermediate. Retail price: $189.95. --Reading Rods(R) for English Language Learners: Language Patterns & Vocabulary Themed Readers, designed to be used with the Reading Rods(R) for English Language Learners: Language Patterns & Vocabulary Kit, these 28 eight-page books cover 14 everyday themes. There are two leveled books for each theme: Level 1 books present simple informational (non-fiction) text illustrated with all-color, real-life photography. Level 2 books offer more challenging, fictional texts with color illustrations. All books feature simple text, structured to support vocabulary development Vocabulary development is the process whereby speakers of language enhance their working vocabularies with new words. The average persons' vocabulary consists of 10,000 words, regardless of native tongue. Usually, this represents a mere fraction of the lexis of that language. , reading comprehension Reading comprehension can be defined as the level of understanding of a passage or text. For normal reading rates (around 200-220 words per minute) an acceptable level of comprehension is above 75%. and fluency. Manipulative-based activities appear at the back of each book. Grades 1+ or English proficiency level: high beginning. Themed readers, set of 28 readers plus Teaching Guide, retails at $42.95. In addition to these new Reading Rods(R) for ELLs kits, Learning Resources also offers a Reading Rods(R) Beginning Phonics Kit, which includes an illustrated Listen, Chant & Sing Big Book, musical audio CD, home connection activity book, activity cards, Reading Rods in storage tub, color-coded Reading Rods Overhead Tiles, instruction and activity book. This kit retails at $189.95. With the launch of its Radius(TM) Audio Learning System, Learning Resources introduces an innovative, new teaching platform that incorporates the benefits of interactive CD technology with advanced card-reading capabilities. This technology helps enable up to two minutes of record and playback functionality, which is a showcase feature of the Radius CD Card Sets for ELLs. Titles include: "Picture Vocabulary," "Language Patterns and Vocabulary," "Conversations and Vocabulary," "Math Concepts and Vocabulary," and "Science and Vocabulary." Each Radius CD Card Set for ELLs offers Spanish-language help and retails for $39.95. For more information about these and other Learning Resources products, visit your local teacher specialty store Noun 1. specialty store - a store that sells only one kind of merchandise shop, store - a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services; "he bought it at a shop on Cape Cod" or www.LearningResources.com, or call 1-800-222-3909. About Learning Resources Learning Resources is a leading manufacturer of innovative, hands-on educational materials for classrooms and learning toys for the home. For more than 20 years, educators and parents have trusted the company as a source for quality, award-winning educational products in language, math, science and early childhood. Headquartered in Vernon Hills, Ill., Learning Resources markets and distributes its products to over 80 countries around the globe. For more information about Learning Resources, visit http://www.LearningResources.com. |
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