Wisconsin – Harley-Davidson
This lesson plan goes with a story about the history of Harley-Davidson, adapted from Across the U.S. and published by New Readers press.
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This fact sheet highlights the issue of adult skills in the United States, where 59 million adults read at or below the lowest levels.
Annual Statistical Report
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ALE Journal – Volume 7 Issue 2
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Using the Newspaper in Instruction
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What’s Eating Your Paycheck
This lesson plan goes with an article about solving money problems, and it offers tips for cutting back on spending.
Time to Pay Rent
This lesson plan goes with a story about paying rent.
The Fisk Jubilee Singers
This lesson plan goes with a story about the Fisk Jubilee Singers, a singing group formed in 1871, whose members still sing songs and spirituals for audiences around the world.
The Fight for the Right to Vote
This lesson plan goes with an article describing what African Americans and other minority groups went through to gain the right to vote.
Sandra Cisneros (American Lives)
This lesson plan goes with a story about Sandra Cisneros adapted from the American Lives series published by New Readers Press.
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