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Downloadable "write" Read Resources
With digital downloads – your public library is open 24/7! The San Antonio Public Library offers two ways to download digital media content: OverDrive and NetLibrary. You can access language audio books for free using your San Antonio Public Library Card.
- OverDrive downloadable for Write "Read" Literacy
Use the keyword search "write Read literacy" to find resources you would like to know. - eBooks on EBSCOhost Downloadable Senior Resource Guide Find downloadable audio books by using a keyword search "Read Write Literacy"
Search Our Databases
Search our databases to locate peer reviewed journal articles and periodicals on "Write" Read Literacy skills.
- Academic Search Complete A multi-disciplinary database with more than 5,300 full text periodicals, including 4,400 peer-reviewed journals. Go to a "keyword search " using the words "Reading and
Writing literacy skills" for the desired results. - San Antonio Express News Look into the local newspaper to findout new information for senior age group using the key word search "older adults"
"Write" Read Literacy Magazines and Periodicals
In addition to SAPL resources such as books, audiovisuals, databases, ebooks, net Library and overdrive downloadables, the magazines are also available for viewing at the libraries. Some of the magazine on senior age groups are listed below:
Welcome to Write "Read" Literacy
Check out the guide to find resources such as books, audio visual materials and many more available at San Antonio Public Library (SAPL). You can also find local resources and websites that provide links to variety of resources on "Write" Read Literacy for adults and childrens.
Books
Call Number: 808.042 ZIEGLER
The book offers invaluable compendium of ideas, information, provocations on the subject of writing. It is a useful tool for anyone who writes, who aspires to write, or for beginners who wants to write. It also includes the quotes from other writers with the sound teaching philosophy.
Call Number: 372.465 SPALDING
The Writing Road to Reading begins with the fundamentals of handwriting and phonics and proceeds through spelling, grammar, reading & comprehension. It covers reading, writing, phonics / spelling program all in one. It tends to help a non-reader of any age
Call Number: 808.042 WHITELEY
It offers a very easy to read method by giving step by step instructions on how to think creatively, as well as, solid approaches to the writing process. It's great for a beginner writer - for whatever picks whether - novel - screenplay etc.
Call Number: 372.42 BENNETT-ARMISTEAD
While most parents understand the importance of promoting literacy in their young children, they often aren't sure how to do it. This book provides guidance. Taking a “literacy-throughout-the-day” approach, the authors organize the book around spaces in the home-the kitchen, bedroom, living room, and suggest fun, stimulating activities for building children's reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in those spaces. Filled with tips, photos, milestones and much more.
Call Number: 371.928 OELWEIN
Teaching Reading to Children with Down Syndrome offers a nationally recognized reading program for children with Down syndrome to meet every child's unique learning needs and style. It covers step-by-step guide to that allows parents to work with their child at home and helps them coordinate reading lessons with teachers, ensuring the continuity of their child's education year after yea.
Audiovisuals- CDs and Dvds
Call Number: CD 305.235 FREEDOM
Ready for adult phonics. Level 2
Call Number: DVD 428.40715 READY
Websites
- Connecting Reading and Writing- Literacy Web The Literacy Web is designed to promote the use of the Internet as a tool to assist classroom teachers in their search for best practices in literacy instruction, including the new literacies of Internet technologies
- Read' "Write" Adult Literacy program The Read “Write” Adult Literacy Program addresses these problems providing instruction geared to improve literacy skills such as reading, writing, and comprehension. We also offer instruction in English as a second language for non-English speakers.
- Literacy Head Talks about gathering visual art and organize it in reading and writing lessons and tools. From comprehension strategies to writing workshop mini-lessons, Literacyhead uses visual art to teach reading and writing standards in ways that are engaging and accessible to students with different needs.
Local Resources
Following are some of the local resources in San Antonio that provides information for Write "Read" Literacy.
- San Antonio Writing ProjectSan Antonio Writing Project is a part of the 200+ site network of the National Writing Project, hosted by The University of Texas at San Antonio. SAWP aims to teaching of writing for all children, but especially for children of poverty and for English Language Learners. SAWP offer in-service workshop in writing and literacy through out the years.
Subject Guide |
 Pannaga Prasad Contact Info Central Library 600 Soledad 210.207.2500 Links: Profile & Guides |
"Write" Read Literacy Events
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Sunday, Mar 4, 2012: San Antonio Writing Marathon
The San Antonio Writing Project (SAWP) and San Antonio Public Library invite you to write for yourself, experience the area as a writer and meet participants at a Central Library location around 12:45 p.m. Then participants (marathoners) start out walking
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