New in the Decoda Library! January 2021
Borrow new resources! The Decoda Literacy Library continuously adds titles to the collection. Here’s a sample of the latest additions.
Adult
The Myth of Learning Styles
Learning styles are a popular myth about learning. They are widely accepted but there’s no evidence to support their existence.
Order of Adjectives
When there’s more than one adjective before a noun, which one comes first? Do you know why?
The Westcoast Reader – January 2021
The January issue of The Westcoast Reader is available now! Read about the BC Recovery benefit, Family Literacy Week, and more.
How to Spot a Misleading Graph
We tend to trust graphs because they’re based on facts. Graphs can be manipulated to distort information. Learn to evaluate graphs.
Punctuation Revisited
There are 14 common marks of punctuation in English. Need a refresher? Try a quiz and learn about punctuation in text messages.
Grass Roots Press – Hidden Gems
Many literacy practitioners are familiar with the Grass Roots Press readers and workbooks. Among the most popular loans from the Decoda Library, these publications are learning resources for adults who …
Indigenous Financial Literacy
Culture can impact our values about money, our traditions around money, our attitude about money, our ideas about who makes financial decisions, and our trust of financial institutions. When creating …
Financial Literacy in Challenging Times
COVID has had a big economic impact. That’s why this year’s focus for Financial Literacy Month is helping Canadians learn how to manage their finances in challenging times. The Financial …
The Westcoast Reader – November 2020
The November issue of The Westcoast Reader is available now! This month’s Westcoast Reader includes articles about Indigenous veterans, comfort food, flu shots, planets and more. You can find the …