Level 1C

On this page you will find a summary, video and practical resources that link to Level 1C.

At Level 1C, readers are refining their knowledge and skills of the basic building blocks for reading. The focus at this level is on building a reading vocabulary, strengthening decoding skills for words that follow predictable spelling patterns, locating key information in the text, and making simple connections within the text.

Training Video

Resources

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Alberta Reading Benchmarks for Adults (2nd ed.)
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Rhyasen Erdman, Corrie
(2014)

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This resource provides an introduction to and overview of the Alberta Reading Benchmarks. It provides an in-depth description of the ARB levels.

A Starter List of Materials for ARB Levels 1A to 2B
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Anderson, Lorene and Shelley Goulet
(2013)

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This resource provides a list of reading materials benchmarked to ARB levels 1A to 2B as well as teaching strategies and learning activities.

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At a Glance ARB Teaching Strategies
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(2014)

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This is a guide for teaching reading to adult literacy learners. It has many practical teaching strategies for ARB levels 1A to 2B.