The Christmas Wish Came True

This is not a story of one of our learners, but it tells the same moving story...

Reading to Your Grandchild

Have the tissue ready!

And now a word from our learners...

What I Learned in Voyager 1
By Margaret Diane Reams

In Voyager 1 I learned more about rhyming. Rhyming words have the same ending sound and usually the same ending letters. I can now hear the vowel and blend sounds so I can break down difficult words. Putting the right ending on a word can help me understand the sentence better. Sentences need to be in sequence to give me a better understanding. Cause and effect give a better picture of the story I am reading. I can now read better.

Writing is composed of many things. I learned better spelling, punctuation, and grammar. I learned to sequence consonant blends and vowel sounds to spell. A period goes at the end of a statement. A question mark follows every question. Capital letters go at the beginning of a sentence, names of people and places, and the word I. In a sentence the noun and verb must agree. Paragraphs are composed of sentences supporting the main idea. I now have a better understanding of writing sentences and paragraphs.

Special thanks to Diane for submitting her creative poetry and the summary of what she has learned in working with her tutor. Keep up the great work!

Watch the PALS video!

We have an excellent short video that discusses PALS from both the learner and tutor perspectives. Be sure to share it with anyone you know who may need gentle encouragement to get help with their reading.

Read! You Can Do It!

Enjoy!

The March of the Ducks - The Peabody Hotel - Little Rock

Make a Smilebox photobook

Important Tutor Meeting!

Tutor Meeting and Dessert Potluck!

Wednesday, October 8th
6:30 pm
Auburn Library

We will be covering new reporting procedures from the State Library, discussing learner involvement, and gathering input for the direction of future tutor meetings and trainings. Please make it a priority to attend this important meeting!

Bring your favorite dessert to share with the group and I will provide drinks, plates, and napkins.

Please RSVP by noon on October 7th!

PALS Launches Blog!

Welcome to the Placer Adult Literacy Service Blog!

I intend to use this site to keep you informed of the latest happenings of the program...tutor and learner events, new tutor trainings, latest research in adult literacy, informative web sites to visit, and much more.

Blogs may not be new to some of you, but for me, it's brand new! If you have an idea for a posting, please let me know! Email me anytime pals@placerlibrary.com with your suggestions. I welcome your comments and feedback as I build and maintain this site. Stay tuned...