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.
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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 …
Myths and Facts about Dyslexia
How much do you know about dyslexia? Here is an infographic with Myths and Facts about dyslexia that can help you better understand the learning disability. This infographic is part …
Adult Literacy Education Journal – new issue!
The fall edition of the Adult Literacy Education: The International Journal of Literacy, Language, and Numeracy is available now! Published by ProLiteracy, this issue contains the following articles: Research The …
Burnaby’s Award-Winning LINC Program
We are pleased to welcome Linda Peteherych as our guest blogger. Linda is a LINC Literacy instructor and the Literacy Lead for Burnaby School District’s LINC Program. Today she shares …
Using The Westcoast Reader as a Digital Resource
Did you know that The Westcoast Reader is now available as a digital newspaper? This format is great for tutors and other practitioners working remotely. Earlier this year Felisha Chuter …