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Understood is the leading nonprofit empowering the 70 million people with learning and thinking differences in the United States.

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Understood is the leading nonprofit empowering the 70 million people with learning and thinking differences in the United States.

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Reading Horizons Instructional Videos Chapter 2

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Reading Horizons Instructional Videos Chapter 1

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Word Attack Skills (phonics/ alphabetics)

Site Words

Fluency

Writing

exercises for new tutors:

Word Attack: rhelevate.com (talk to literacy program staff if your learner doesn't have an account)

Sight Words: This is a good starter video for teaching site words: https://padlet.com/literacyprogram/adult-and-family-literacy-online-resources-87cu6seyq2dzw6rh/wish/KxJvagxB4g45QAg0

Fluency: Echo Reading is easy to do an well liked by native and non-native English speakers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4ELT_DeUxU&list=PLkuXfaLdJh_K3k7lZ3UWTEY2odYiUw_z0&index=4

Comprehension

Writing: The Learner Experience Approach covers all aspects of writing. You would complete this process over multiple lessons.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1xiO6rBVF0&list=PLkuXfaLdJh_J1Uqq_FAQNT7JcLHITPLZO&index=35

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Lesson Plan Template revised with reading horizons

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Calbright College: Free Online Certificate Programs in California

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A 14-hour online training on the basics of Adult Literacy Tutoring:

https://my.nicheacademy.com/callacademy/course/79186

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Tricky Vocabulary Citizenship for the N-400/ PArt 9 form

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Tricky Vocabulary Citizenship for the N-400/ PArt 9 form

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Drivers License Learning and Online Test

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Drivers License Learning and Online Test

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Seniors over 70 can take the drivers license test online. It's a no-fail option where they get to keep studying and answering the questions until they get them correct. Everyone else can take practice tests.

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If you have a testing requirement for your driver's license (DL), save time and complete it online before visiting a DMV office.

Renewing your driver's license? Take eLearning to satisfy the knowledge test requirement.

This pass-only, no-fail, interactive online course has seven short sections with quizzes after each section. You can take it using a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone and takes about 20 to 30 minutes to complete.

Play No-Fail Online eLearning Course 3:03

New DL application? Take the online test.

The at-home online knowledge test is available online weekdays Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except on State holidays. The test is supervised remotely, so it requires you to use a webcam and cannot be done on a smartphone or tablet. If you are under 18, your parent or guardian will need to give permission before you can take the test.

Which one do I choose?

Interactive eLearning Course

At-Home Online Knowledge Test

Which one should I choose?
* Choose when renewing your driver's license

* Choose when applying for a new driver's license or if instructed by DMV

How do I get started?
* Once you select "Interactive eLearning Course" on your application or renewal, you will receive an email with the link to get started. Keep this email in your inbox until you have confirmed that DMV has your results.

* Once you select "At-Home Online Knowledge Test" on your application or renewal, you will receive an email with the link to get started. Keep this email in your inbox until you have confirmed that DMV has your results.

What is the process?
* Pass only / No fail
* Interactive / No preparation required
* Self-paced
* Not monitored
* Can be done on any device

* Pass/Fail based on # of correct answers
* Prepare by reviewing handbook
* 2 attempts to pass online, 3rd attempt must be completed in a DMV office
* Monitored by a smart computer
* On a PC with a web camera

What language can I take this in?
* Currently offered in English

* Offered in 35+ languages

When can I take this?
* Any day, any time, 24x7x365

* Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, except State holidays.

Where can I take this?
* Anywhere

* At home or any quiet location with a PC, web camera and internet

How much time will it take?
* About 20-30 minutes.

* About 1 hour

What devices can I test on?
Any of the following devices with an internet connection:
* Mobile device (elearning only)
* Tablet (elearning only)
* Laptop
* Desktop computer

* A laptop or desktop computer with an internet connection

Sample Tests and Preparation

If you are preparing to take a knowledge test to get your driver's license, it can be helpful to see example questions. Practice with these sample tests for regular, commercial, and motorcycle drivers.

Before you can get a DL in California, you'll need to pass relevant knowledge and drive tests to show that you understand the rules of the road and are comfortable driving the vehicle that the license will allow you to drive. We provide many additional resources to help you prepare for these tests.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Complete the online driver's license application (eDL44).

If eligible, you will be invited to participate in the DMV Virtual Test Center.

Select I want to complete my test through eLearning.

Follow the application fee payment steps.

Upon successful payment, you will receive a​ Virtual Test Center Access email with a link to the eLearning course and additional information.

If you select eLearning, you will receive a Virtual Test Center Access email with a link to the eLearning course. You can access this link at any time for the duration of the application (one year).

You can pause and resume eLearning modules at any point during the course.

You must complete each module before moving on to the next. All modules must be completed for the eLearning session to qualify as a completed knowledge test.

The eLearning course is self-directed and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can access the eLearning course for the duration of the application (one year).

The application will update with results as soon as you finish the eLearning course.

Please allow one business day for payment to show on your record before visiting a DMV office.

Complete the online driver's license application (eDL44).

If eligible, you will be invited to participate in the DMV Virtual Test Center.

Select I want to complete my test through MVProctor.

Follow the application fee payment steps.

Upon successful payment, you will receive a​ Virtual Test Center Access Email  with a link to the online test and additional information.

Online testing is offered in 35 languages.

MVProctor instructions are only available in English at this time.

If you:

And you are:

Then:

Do nothave a CA DL/ID

Applying for a noncommercial CA DL or a CA motorcycle license, or both

You qualify to participate in online testing.

Have a CA ID

Applying for a noncommercial CA DL or CA motorcycle license, or both

You must complete your testing at a DMV office.

Have a noncommercial CA DL

Renewing your noncommercial CA DL

Renewing and adding an original CA motorcycle license

You qualify to participate in online testing.

You must complete your testing at a DMV office.

Have a CA motorcycle license

Renewing your CA motorcycle license

Renewing your CA motorcycle license and adding an original noncommercial CA DL

You qualify to participate in online testing.

You must complete your testing at a DMV office.

Have both a noncommercial CA DL and a CA motorcycle license

Are renewing both your CA DL and CA motorcycle license

You qualify to participate in online testing.

All scenarios above pertain to REAL ID and federally noncompliant cards.

If you select the MVProctor option, you will need to:

Submit a photo match with an approved identification (ID) card.

Download the MVProctor browser extension.

Complete the knowledge test while being proctored and recorded using webcam video, computer sound, and keyboard tracking technologies.

Your full name and photo must be visible on the front of the photo ID.

Example: Driver's license, Common Access Card, school ID, DMV photo receipt, employee badge.

You will receive a Virtual Test Center Access Email with a link to MVProctor to begin the online knowledge test. You may begin testing within the Virtual Test Center hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except state holidays.

A wired internet connection is strongly recommended instead of wireless for desktop or laptop computers (300 Kbps download/250 Kbps upload).

Make sure no other applications are using internet bandwidth.

If internet connection is lost, the attempt will register as a "Fail."

Windows 7 or higher or MAC OSX High Sierra 10.13 or higher.

Make sure your settings are configured to allow screen recording.

Original noncommercial Class C: 40 questions

Renewal noncommercial Class C: 25 questions

Original Class M motorcycle: 25 questions

Renewal Class M motorcycle: 25 questions

The test must be completed in one continuous session.

You must begin your test within the available Virtual Test Center hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except state holidays.

If you do not complete your test before the end of the day's available testing time, it will register as a "Fail."

Once the test is completed, a test results email will be generated within 24 hours. If test results are not received after 24 hours, please visit a local DMV office and present the DL Application Confirmation Code that was provided in the DMV: Virtual Test Center Access email.

If you need to retest, you will receive a new Virtual Test Center link in your test results email.

You will have two attempts to test online. If you do not pass on the second attempt, you must take the third attempt in person at a DMV office.

For your convenience, the California Driver's Handbook is available to view or download online.

The application will update with results as soon as you finish your test in MVProctor.

Please allow one business day for payment to show on your record before visiting a DMV office.

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More than an estimated 90 million adults in the United States lack the literacy skills needed for fully productive and secure lives. The effects of this shortfall are many: Adults with low literacy have lower rates of participation in the labor force and lower earnings when they do have jobs, for example. They are less able to understand and use health information. And they are less likely to read to their children, which may slow their children's own literacy development.

At the request of the U.S. Department of Education, the National Research Council convened a committee of experts from many disciplines to synthesize research on literacy and learning in order to improve instruction for those served in adult education in the U.S. The committee's report, Improving Adult Literacy Instruction: Options for Practice and Research, recommends a program of research and innovation to gain a better understanding of adult literacy learners, improve instruction, and create the supports adults need for learning and achievement.

Improving Adult Literacy Instruction: Developing Reading and Writing, which is based on the report, presents an overview of what is known about how literacy develops the component skills of reading and writing, and the practices that are effective for developing them. It also describes principles of reading and writing instruction that can guide those who design and administer programs or courses to improve adult literacy skills. Although this is not intended as a "how to" manual for instructors, teachers may also find the information presented here to be helpful as they plan and deliver instruction.

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Adding your GED to your resume can increase your employment options by showing employers that you have the same level of education as a high school graduate. Knowing how to put your GED on your resume is a valuable skill, but it requires research and knowledge. In this article, we discuss what a GED is, what its benefits are and how to put it on a resume.

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The O*NET Program is the nation's primary source of occupational information. Valid data are essential to understanding the rapidly changing nature of work and how it impacts the workforce and U.S. economy. From this information, applications are developed to facilitate the development and maintenance of a skilled workforce.

Central to the project is the O*NET database, containing hundreds of standardized and occupation-specific descriptors on almost 1,000 occupations covering the entire U.S. economy. The database, which is available to the public at no cost, is continually updated from input by a broad range of workers in each occupation.

O*NET information is used by millions of individuals every year, including those taking advantage of O*NET OnLine, My Next Move, and other publicly and privately developed applications. The data have proven vital in helping people find the training and jobs they need, and employers the skilled workers necessary to be competitive in the marketplace.

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This lesson was designed for kindergarteners but would also work with learners who are struggling with memorizing sight words.

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In this blog post: Learn how to teach and review sight words, or high frequency words and heart words, with the Science of Reading in mind.
Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, there lived a teacher who was all too fed up with her sight word instruction. *Ahem* That teacher was me.

We had both a whole group and small group sight word routine and, yes, it worked for many students. But for many students.. it didn't.

Have you ever felt fed up with your sight word instruction? Have you felt like no matter what you do, students just aren't memorizing those words? It can be frustrating beyond belief! But it doesn't have to be.

The Science of Reading tells us that there is a better way to teach sight words or high frequency words.

This blog post will show you how to take current research in how the brain learns to read and apply it to your sight word instruction to amp up your impact.

What is a sight word?

Before we dive in, let's quickly discuss the difference between sight words vs. high frequency words vs. heart words.

These terms are often used interchangeably by teachers so it can quickly get confusing, but there are distinct differences.

Sight words are any words that you can instantly recognize by sight. The average adult has 30,000 to 60,000 sight words in their memory bank. Our goal when teaching high frequency words is that they will eventually become sight words.

High frequency words are the most commonly occurring words in text. These are words that our students need to learn because they will show up in the books that they are reading. High frequency words can be both decodable or not decodable to our students.

Heart words are high frequency words that have at least one part that is irregular and, therefore, not decodable to students. Most of the word can usually still be decoded, but there will be one or more parts that students need to know by heart.

So how do we help those high frequency words become sight words?

How does the brain learn to read?

Research shows that when our brain reads a word, there are actually four parts of the brain that are working together. The four-part processing model by Dr. Louisa Moats says that our brain uses phonological, orthographic, meaning, and context processors when recognizing a word.

The strongest sight word instruction will address each of these processors to help students build connections in their brain.

The phonological processor helps us understand that phonemes, or sounds, make up words. This is t where phonemic awareness occurs.

The orthographic processor understands that written letters, or graphemes, make up words. Students with weak orthographic processing skills may rely heavily on sounding out words, struggle with letter recognition and automaticity, or have frequent spelling errors.

The meaning processor helps us determine the meaning of words. When we read, our brain takes the information from the phonological and orthographic processor and helps us make sense of the word we are reading.

Finally, the context processor. This processor words in tandem with the meaning processor. It uses the context that the word is being used in to help us further understand the meaning of the word.

In order for words to become sight words, we must help our students put those processors together, particularly the phonological and orthographic processors. For some students it will take only a few exposures to build those connections, and for others it will take hundreds.

Orthographic mapping

According to David Kilpatrick, orthographic mapping is the process we used to store words in our brain for easy retrieval. These stored words have become sight words.

Some readers will be able to develop orthographic mapping skills naturally, but other students will need repeated direct instruction. In reality, explicit instruction that promotes the process of orthographic mapping can only help to strengthen these skills in every student.

You can promote the orthographic mapping of high frequency words with a few easy changes to your sight word routine.

How to introduce sight words

When introducing sight words either whole group or in small groups, there are a few easy ways that you can help students activate each processor in their brain. Let's use the word "said" as an example.

First, start by simply saying the word and having students repeat. said

Next, use the word in a sentence to give it meaning and context. Mom said that I could watch TV.

You can also let students come up with their own sentences using the word in context.

Then, say the word slowly. Have students count the sounds they hear. /s/ /e/ /d/. 3 sounds. Draw three lines on the board to represent each sound.

Help students connect the phonemes to their spelling. Begin with the decodable parts first:
What sound do you hear first? /s/. How do we spell that sound? S. I will write an s first. What sound do you hear last? /d/. How do we spell that sound? D. I will write a d last.
Then move on to the tricky parts of the word.

What sound do you hear in the middle? /e/. In this word, we have tricky letters making the /e/ sound. ai are making the /e/ sound. This is the part we need to know by heart. Write ai in the middle of the word.

If you are teaching these as heart words, you can add a heart over or under the tricky part of the word. This just helps students remember that this is the part of the word that is making a tricky sound.

Finally, give students multiple opportunities to practice writing, spelling, and reading the word.

💡If you want to see this step-by-step visually, check out this blog post: How to Teach Heart Words

If you are introducing your high frequency words whole group, these Heart Word Worksheets are a great way for students to follow up.

Student sight word practice

When students practice and review sight words in small groups, there is an easy routine that you can use to promote the orthographic mapping process. We call this tap it, map it, graph it.
First, students will say the word. Then, they will tap the sounds.
Tapping the sounds can look like using their pointer finger to tap one dot for each sound. For a paperless approach, it can also look like touching their thumb to first their pointer finger, then middle finger, then ring finger, and so on.
Next, students will map the sounds.

We do this with sound boxes. Students take a counter or cube and put one in each box for the sounds that they hear in the word. If a word has two sounds (my), students would put out two counters. If a word has three sounds (said), students would put out three counters.
Next, graph the word.
Graph comes from a Greek word meaning "to write." This is when students will assign each sound to it's spelling.

You will have students push up a counter as they write the letter or letters that represent the sound in each box. If more than one letter makes a said (like ai in the word said), students will write both letters in one box. Remember, each box represents one sound, not one letter.

We use this process for both decodable high frequency words and heart words. If a word is a heart word, I also have students color a heart under the tricky part of the word.

Finally, students write the word again multiple times. Each time they write the word they also find and mark the heart part.

You can grab these FREE Map It mats here:

Guided Writing With Sight Words

Another way to strengthen students processing of sight words is to ask them to use the word in context while writing. You can make it a point to add the high frequency words that you have been working on into your dictated sentences in small groups.

We always do dictated sentences as a part of our guided writing routine on day two of our Science of Reading aligned small groups.

You can easily give students a chance to use the high frequency word in context by choosing a dictated sentences that uses the word. For example, if our word was said, the dictated sentence might be: Mom said get the bag.

Just a note: If this is a dictated sentence with my beginning writers, I am not worrying about correct mechanics and using quotation marks yet. I want my students focus to be on encoding and writing each word.

Review, review, review!

Once you have introduced your high frequency word and students have had the chance to practice, you will want to give them as many opportunities to review as possible. These should include chances to map the word, read the word, and write the word.

You can find a variety of no prep options in the Heart Words and High Frequency Words Endless Bundle. These worksheets give students a multisensory approach to review and practice each word.

For example, with these worksheets, students will read the word, map it, and graph it. Then they will find and highlight the word. Finally, they will trace and write the word.

These sight word worksheets also include activities that are engaging for students like dabbing the sounds or the word with a dot marker, cutting and building the word, or rainbow writing the word.

The best part? This is an endless bundle, which means that it never stops growing! New heart word and high frequency word activities will continue to be added and you will get to download those for free!
Grab the Heart Words + High Frequency Words Endless Bundle here!
I hope this blog post helped you better understand how the brain learns to read sight words, and some easy ways that you can improve your sight word instruction according to the Science of Reading.

As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to email me at [email protected]

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Overcoming Dyslexia Series (Yale University)

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Free self-paced course on dyslexia including defining the course, screening for dyslexia and teaching dyslexic adults how to read.

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Dyslexia is everywhere, touching so many children and adults, and while science has made extraordinary progress in understanding and clarifying the condition, this incredible powerful knowledge rarely reaches those who most need to know and would greatly benefit from it. Our goal is to change all this with the Coursera you are about to view, produced by Dr. Sally Shaywitz, the Audrey G. Ratner Professor in Learning Development, both the leading scientist studying dyslexia and the most devoted advocate for helping those who are dyslexic.

The course addresses and answers just about all the questions you have: beginning with what is reading and what is dyslexia and sharing with you the most up-to-date 21st century federal definition of dyslexia. If you are dyslexic, you'll come to learn you are not alone - dyslexia is very common affecting one out of five, that is, 20% of the population, including both boys and girls all over the world. The course addresses a major question we hear from so many parents and teachers- how do I know if my child may be dyslexic? What signs or symptoms should I be on the lookout for? And here's another very important question we hear from so many parents and educators who are eager to do the best for their child - when should screening for dyslexia begin? What is the best method? What should I look for or ask about? A major source of worry for parents is their child's slow reading- they ask will this prevent a happy future for the child. Yes, dyslexics are slow readers and here, in Coursera, you will come to understand the brain's role in dyslexia, including slow reading. Great news to share - you will also be so delighted to learn that surrounding a dyslexic's slow reading is a phenomenal powerful sea of strengths in big picture thinking and reasoning. Dyslexia is a true paradox: dyslexics may be slow readers but at the same time are incredibly fast thinkers! You can be assured, if you care about a child or someone who is dyslexic and have questions or concerns, you will find it addressed here in this course: everything important to know about and help you select the most effective interventions for a dyslexic child; how to go about choosing the best school, including potentially one that is specialized, for such a child, including what is most important to look for when visiting a potential school; the role of accommodations and how to select the best one; and common co-occurring conditions like ADHD and anxiety - their impact, how to recognize and treat. In the following lessons you will meet wonderful, incredibly insightful and highly successful dyslexics - including governors, cardiac surgeons, nationally renowned attorneys, basketball coaches, economists and dyslexic children and their wonderful families who will share their experiences and advice. Enjoy!

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When an employer reviews your resume and cover letter, you have a limited amount of time to leave a lasting impression. Often, recruiters are tasked with reviewing many applications at once, and it's not uncommon for them to see the same 'standard' verbs used on most resumes. A great way to stand out and effectively capture their attention is to include resume power words.

What are resume power words?

Power words are action verbs you can use to highlight your skills and experience to help your resume stand out and increase your chance of moving on to the next step in the hiring process. These words add quick and effective context to your resume, helping employers better understand your value as an employee.

What are the benefits of using resume power words?

There are many advantages to using power words for resume writing. Using these action verbs will help you accomplish the following:

1. Improved readability

While you'll likely need to use some industry terms when describing previous job experiences, it's important your resume still makes sense to someone outside your job role. Power words can help you get your point across while still using industry terms.

For example, instead of saying:
"Refactored core component libraries from Ruby to Node.js."

You could say:
"Simplified code library from Ruby to Node.js to increase development team productivity."

2. Varied language

Sometimes it can be challenging to describe similar duties in a role without repeating the same verb. Having a list of strong resume words to reference will help you add variety to descriptions, and make the language more compelling.

For example, instead of saying:

* Responsible for managing team of five sales representatives
* Responsible for hitting monthly sales goals
* Responsible for communicating weekly with clients to ensure success

You could say:

* Manage, mentor and develop a team of five sales representatives
* Consistently attain and exceed monthly sales goals
* Lead weekly client meetings to foster open communication and ensure ongoing success

3. Stronger descriptions

Including power words in your bullet points can make your responsibilities and accomplishments sound more impactful. The descriptive nature of power words allow the recruiter or hiring manager to get a better feel for the efforts and effects of you put forth in that position.

For example, instead of saying:
Prospect for new business opportunities by making cold calls and following up on leads

You could say:
Aggressively prospect for new business by completing 50+ cold calls a day and pursuing leads to ensure pipeline sufficiency

Related: 139 Action Verbs to Make Your Resume Stand Out

How to decide which power words to use

Some words will be more effective than others in describing your specific skills and experiences. First, take the time to review the job posting and identify which requirements align with your strengths and experiences. Then, look for power words that describe those accomplishments and attributes.

For example, if you're applying for a customer service manager position and the employer has included "Experience leading and training new customer service agents," in the job posting, you might describe your experience like this:

"Educated new customer service representatives on best practices, coached new hires through their first calls and acted as team mentor."

Next, review the company page for clues about the organization's culture and values to find ways to incorporate those descriptions in your resume and cover letter. For example, if the company describes itself as "Seeking employees with a strong work ethic who take ownership and responsibility," you might describe your experience like this:

"Sought opportunities to grow my experience and develop my skills, happily accepting challenging projects and working hard to exceed company goals."

Here are several power words you can use to share your experience, divided by type of role:

Describing a leadership role

Describing a sales or customer service role

Describing a communication or creative role

Describing a technical role

Describing a project management role

Describing an achievement

Related: Words to Avoid and Include on a Resume

If you're not sure where to insert power words in your resume and cover letter, highlight each verb and find a strong synonym to replace it from the above lists. This will give your resume an instant boost and ensure employers take notice of your valuable experience.

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Welcome to the California Online Voter Registration website.

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Please do NOT use this form to register or re-register to vote if you are enrolled in a confidential address program such as Safe at Home. If sharing your address could put you in life-threatening danger, you may be eligible to register to vote confidentially.

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If you are registering or re-registering less than 15 days before an election you will need to complete the Same-Day Voter Registration process and request your ballot in person at your county elections office or polling location. For more information on voter registration and voting locations, contact your local county elections official.
For more information on voter registration and voting locations, contact your local county elections official.
What You Will Need

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Your California driver license or California identification card number,

The last four digits of your social security number and

Your date of birth.

Your information will be provided to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to retrieve a copy of your DMV signature.

If you do not have a California driver license or California identification card, you can still use this form to apply to register to vote. However, you will need to take additional steps to complete your voter registration.

Additional Information

Check if you are registered to vote and if so, in what county.

If you are 16 or 17 years old, you can use this online registration application to pre-register to vote.

For more information on registering to vote you may want to visit the Secretary of State's Frequently Asked Questions.

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You have the right to vote even if you don't speak or read English. This guide will tell you about your right to ask for help, how to vote and what to do if you have problems.

Voting is a right.

You do not have to prove you can read or write to vote.

The law says you can get help with voting if you have a disability or cannot read.

We wrote a story about how some states make it hard for people to vote.

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You can call the Election Protection hotline if you need help voting.

English speakers: Call or text 866-687-8683.

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The Election Protection hotline will not tell you who to vote for.

Election day is November 8.

You do not have to vote on everything.

You can just vote for what matters to you.

Can I vote?

You need to be 18 years old or older.

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You can get help to protect your voting rights.

How do I sign up to vote?

You have to register to vote. To register means to sign up.

Can I vote through the mail?

You can vote through the mail if you have a disability.

Many states let all people vote through the mail.

You need to tell your state ahead of time if you want to vote through the mail.

Where do I go to vote in person?

An ID is a card or piece of paper that proves who you are. Some examples are:

Can I have someone help me vote?

The Voting Rights Act is a law.

It says some people can get help with voting.

You can have help with voting if you have a disability.

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You can have help with voting if you cannot write.

Who can help me?

You can ask almost anyone to help you.

These people can help you vote:

Your child.

A family member.

A friend.

A person working at your polling place.

These people cannot help you vote:

How can they help me?

They can read you the ballot. The ballot lists all the people and issues you can vote for.

They can answer questions you have about voting.

They cannot tell you who to vote for.

They cannot look at your ballot unless you ask them to.

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Some places have ballots in languages other than English.

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If you cannot find someone to help you, call the Election Protection hotline.

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Call the Election Protection hotline if you have any problems voting.

English speakers: Call or text 866-687-8683.

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Some workers may not know that you are allowed to have someone help you vote.

Tell them the Voting Rights Act says you can have help.

It is a crime for someone to intimidate you.

Intimidate means they say or do things that scare you to try to stop you from voting.
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How do I vote in person?

You may have to wait in line to vote.

Your polling place may close while you wait in line.

If you are in line, you can vote after your polling place closes.

Let the workers know if you brought someone to help you.

The workers may ask you to sign a form.

The form says you need help to vote.

You can ask a worker to help you vote.

Some polling places use voting machines.

Some machines will read your ballot to you.

You push buttons to vote.

Ask a worker about this type of voting machine if you need one.

How do I turn in my mailed ballot?

Your ballot says how to turn it in.

You can have someone else turn in your ballot for you in most places.

Some states do not let other people turn in your ballot for you.
Find out if your state lets other people turn in your ballot.
Call the Election Protection hotline for help.

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E is the most common vowel and letter in the English language. Many words end in e in written English. In most words that end with an e, the letter is not pronounced, resulting in the term "silent e." Although the list of words that end with a "silent e" is lengthy, the unpronounced letter is not a pesky spelling quirk intended to confound writers of English. Instead, "silent e" performs multiple important functions in written English.
Indicate Vowel Sounds
The first function of the "silent e" in written English is to indicate a vowel sound. Many grammars state that a "silent e" changes a preceding "short vowel" into a "long vowel." For example, the "silent e" at the end of made indicates that the vowel sound is [ei] rather than the [ɑ] of mad. In other words, the "silent e" tells the preceding vowel to say its name. The vowel sounds indicated by a "silent e" are:

[ɑ] low back unrounded → [ei] (mad → made)

[ɛ] low-mid front unrounded → [i] high front unrounded (met → mete)

[ɪ] near-high near-front unrounded → [ɑi] (bit → bite)

[ɑ] low back unrounded → [oʊ] (not → note)

[ə]/[ʌ] mid-central → [iu] or [u] (cut → cute)

Other examples of a "silent e" indicating a vowel sound include the following:

More words for which a "silent e" indicates a "long vowel" sound without a corresponding word with a "short vowel" sound include the following:

Note that many grammars describe the change in vowel sound as a "silent e" as a change from a "short vowel" to a "long sound." However, unlike Old English, Modern English no longer has short or long vowels.
Indicate Consonant Sounds
The second function of the "silent e" in written English is to indicate a consonant sound. Many grammars state that a "silent e" changes a preceding hard c [k] or g [g] written with a letter c or g to a soft c [s] or g [dʒ]], changes a preceding th [θ] to a th [ð], and changes a preceding z [z] to a s [s]. The consonant sounds indicated by a "silent e" are:

[k] voiceless velar stop/plosive → [s] voiceless alveolar fricative

[g] voiced velar stop → [dʒ] voiced palato-alveolar affricate

[θ] voiceless dental fricative → [ð] voiced dental fricative

[z] voiced alveolar fricative → [s] voiceless alveolar fricative

Examples of a "silent e" indicating a consonant sound include the following:

bath - bathe

breath - breathe

cloth - clothe

loath - loathe

sheath - sheathe

sooth - soothe

teeth - teethe

wreath - wreathe

burs - burse

cars - carse (low fertile land usually along a river)

dens - dense

dows - dowse

moos - moose

pars - parse

tens - tense

Note that the first rule additionally applies to some words affected by the second rule such as bath and bathe and wag and wage.
Distinguish of Homophones
The third function of the "silent e" in written English is to distinguish homophones.

In many cases, the "silent e" prevents confusion with regular plural nouns and third person singular present tense verb forms. For example:

bows (third person singular present tense form of bow) - bowse (haul by means of a tackle)

brows - browse

aw - awe

by - bye

cops - copse

haws - hawse (part of a ship)

laps - lapse

pleas - please

pros - prose

teas - tease

Add a Vowel to a Syllabic Consonant
The fourth function of the "silent e" in written English is to add a vowel to a syllabic consonant, specifically the syllabic l [l]. The rules of English spelling state that every syllable must have a vowel. A "silent e" following a syllabic l prevents words from violating the spelling rule. For example:
Maintain Spelling Rules
The fifth function of the "silent e" in written English is to prevent words from ending in u and v. The rules of English spelling state that words cannot end with a u or v. A "silent e" following a u or v prevents words from violating the spelling rule. For example:

Note that words borrowed from other language such as chateau, jujitsu, and tofu and abbreviations such as flu and gov can end in a u or v. Native English words cannot.
Historical Carryover
The sixth function of the "silent e" in written English is to maintain the history of a word. In some words with historically long vowels, the final e indicated the length of the vowel. The remaining "silent e" is a historical carryover. The effect is especially common in words that historically had an f rather than a v such as in give and . (The fifth function of "silent e" additionally applies to both words.) Other examples of a "silent e" that maintains the history of a word include the following:

"Silent e" performs six important functions in written English: indicate vowel sounds, indicate consonant sounds, distinguish homophones, add a vowel to a syllabic consonant, specifically the syllabic l [l], prevent words from ending in u and v, and maintain the history of a word. In some words, multiple rules apply.

See also Spelling Rules for "Silent E" for a printable that lists and explains the multiple rules for the "silent e" in written English.

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This simple idea is a great way to reuse all those plastic eggs the Easter Bunny may leave behind. All you need is a permanent marker to turn them into learning games. There are so many different ways to make this activity fun for your child. Match uppercase and lowercase letters, rhyming words, numbers and time-whatever you want to practice, this colorful educational game is as easy as 1, 2, 3. And if you put a few jelly beans in the eggs as added incentive, we won't tell.

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1. Draw matching items on each half of your egg so they line up. You can practice uppercase and lowercase by drawing the letters on each side and matching them. Or, match times and clock faces, numbers and dots, etc.

2. For a more advanced option: early readers can look for compound words by writing each half of the word on each half of the egg; see how many words you can create. Or, get some hands-on experience with word families by writing the endings on one half of the egg (e.g. "op"), and first letter choices on the other (e.g. "h", "p", or "m"). Twist the egg to create all the words in the family.

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The GED - or General Education Development Test - is a test that measures an examinee's proficiency in standard high school subjects.
The exam is offered to those who have not completed high school.

Who is eligible?

You may take the test if:

You are not enrolled in high school.

You are at least 18 years old.

You are 16 or 17 years old and have completed your states required paperwork.

How much does the test cost?

The cost varies from state to state, but you are able to pay for it one subject at a time.

What will I get out of taking the GED?

Taking the GED benefits you in more ways than you may think. Taking and passing the GED means:

Getting a better job

Continuing your education

Making more money to better support yourself and/or your family

Having a better future with more opportunities

How do I register to take the test?

You register for the test on the official GED website. During the registration process, you will be asked when and where you want to take the test, and what subject(s) you want to take. During this time you will also be required to pay the designated amount.

Is the test only offered in English?

The test is currently offered in both English and Spanish.

Do colleges really accept a GED diploma, or am I wasting my time?

You are definitely NOT wasting your time. 97% of colleges accept the GED as sufficient proof of your academic ability. That is because the GED is the leading high school equivalency diploma, and has been for more than 70 years.

Passing the GED test is a huge accomplishment, and colleges recognize that.

What is the GED test made up of?

The GED test is made up of four subjects.

Reasoning through Language Arts (RLA): The RLA section of the test is 150 minutes, and includes one essay that you will have 45 minutes to write. This section includes a 10 minute break.

What it measures:

Your ability to interpret, understand, and answer questions based off of the text given.

Ability to write in a clear manner, to read closely, and to understand written text.

Your ability to use evidence to support an argument.

Your ability to understand and interpret basic English skills that are needed to succeed in college or in a job.

Science: The science section of the test is 90 minutes, and includes 2 short answer questions that are 10 minutes each. You are permitted to use a TI-30XS calculator.

*This section focuses on: Earth and Space (20%), Physical Science (40%), and Life Science (40%).

What it measures:

Your ability to interpret, comprehend, and answer science-related text.

Your ability to problem-solve in science-related situations.

Mathematical Reasoning: The mathematical section of the test is 115 minutes, and is broken up into two parts with a short break. For the first part, you are not allowed to use a calculator, but for the remaining questions, a TI-30XS calculator is permitted.

You will be provided with a math formulas and calculator reference guide.

What it measures:

Your problem-solving abilities in both the Algebraic (55%), and Quantitative (45%)

Social Studies: The social studies portion of the test is 70 minutes, with no break in between. A TI-30XS calculator is permitted in this section.

*This portion focuses on: Geography (20%), Civics & Government (50%), U.S. History (20%), and Economics (15%).

What it measures:

Your ability to read, interpret, and comprehend social-studies related text.

Your problem-solving abilities in social-studies related situations.

How is the test formatted?

The test is designed so that each portion is taken separately, rather than altogether. In each section, you can expect to find:

Multiple choice questions

Fill in the blank type questions

Drag-and-drop questions

Short answer questions

Hot spot questions

What score do I need to get in order to pass?

The test is scored based on the number of points an examinee gets. The scores for each subject range from 100 to 200.

If you want to pass the test you will need to score as follows:

Score a 145 to pass the exam

Score a 165 on any subject to earn the GED College Ready

Score a 175 to earn GED College Ready + Credit in that subject

In order to receive your equivalency diploma, you MUST get a 60% or higher than the scores of graduating high schoolers.

*You will get your results within hours rather than weeks.

Where do I take the test?

There are more than 3,000 testing centers throughout the United States that give the test. You can register and find a testing center near you by going to the official GED website. This also goes for persons living outside the U.S.

I took the test twice, but failed it. What options do I have? Or do I even have options?

Don't worry. You definitely have options. Fortunately, there is no limit to how many times you can retake the GED test.

However, after taking and failing the test 3 times, you will need to wait a total of 60 days before retaking it.

How Can I Prepare for the GED Test?

We believe that different learning styles require different tools for success. We have compiled a list of the best study guides, flashcards, and practice tests that we've found on the market. We have even included a complete online GED prep course. Some of these resources have review videos, for you visual learners out there. Others have practice tests, which have been proven to increase student scores by a whole letter grade (in some cases more than that)! The online GED prep course has an entire set of lessons and full-length practice test.

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There are eight parts of speech in the English language: noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection. The part of speech indicates how the word functions in meaning as well as grammatically within the sentence. An individual word can function as more than one part of speech when used in different circumstances. Understanding parts of speech is essential for determining the correct definition of a word when using the dictionary.
1. NOUN

A noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea.
man... Butte College... house... happiness
A noun is a word for a person, place, thing, or idea. Nouns are often used with an article ( the, a, an), but not always. Proper nouns always start with a capital letter; common nouns do not. Nouns can be singular or plural, concrete or abstract. Nouns show possession by adding 's. Nouns can function in different roles within a sentence; for example, a noun can be a subject, direct object, indirect object, subject complement, or object of a preposition.
The young brought me a very long from the , and then she quickly disappeared. Oh my!
See the TIP Sheet on "Nouns" for further information.
2. PRONOUN

A pronoun is a word used in place of a noun.
She... we... they... it
A pronoun is a word used in place of a noun. A pronoun is usually substituted for a specific noun, which is called its antecedent. In the sentence above, the antecedent for the pronoun she is the girl. Pronouns are further defined by type: personal pronouns refer to specific persons or things; possessive pronouns indicate ownership; reflexive pronouns are used to emphasize another noun or pronoun; relative pronouns introduce a subordinate clause; and demonstrative pronouns identify, point to, or refer to nouns.
The young girl brought a very long letter from the teacher, and then quickly disappeared. Oh my!
See the TIP Sheet on "Pronouns" for further information.
3. VERB jump... is... write... become
The verb in a sentence expresses action or being. There is a main verb and sometimes one or more helping verbs. (" She can sing." Sing is the main verb; can is the helping verb.) A verb must agree with its subject in number (both are singular or both are plural). Verbs also take different forms to express tense.
The young girl me a very long letter from the teacher, and then she quickly disappeared . Oh my!
See the TIP Sheet on "Verbs" for more information.
4. ADJECTIVE

An adjective modifies or describes a noun or pronoun.
pretty... old... blue... smart
An adjective is a word used to modify or describe a noun or a pronoun. It usually answers the question of which one, what kind, or how many. (Articles [a, an, the] are usually classified as adjectives.)
The girl brought me a very letter from the teacher, and then she quickly disappeared. Oh my!
See the TIP Sheet on "Adjectives" for more information.
5. ADVERB

An adverb modifies or describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
gently... extremely... carefully... well
An adverb describes or modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, but never a noun. It usually answers the questions of when, where, how, why, under what conditions, or to what degree. Adverbs often end in -ly.
The young girl brought me a long letter from the teacher, and she disappeared. Oh my!
See the TIP Sheet on "Adverbs" for more information.
6. PREPOSITION

A preposition is a word placed before a noun or pronoun to form a phrase modifying another word in the sentence.
by... with.... about... until
(by the tree, with our friends, about the book, until tomorrow)

A preposition is a word placed before a noun or pronoun to form a phrase modifying another word in the sentence. Therefore a preposition is always part of a prepositional phrase. The prepositional phrase almost always functions as an adjective or as an adverb. The following list includes the most common prepositions:
The young girl brought me a very long letter from the teacher, and then she quickly disappeared. Oh my!
See the TIP Sheet on "Prepositions" for more information.
7. CONJUNCTION

A conjunction joins words, phrases, or clauses.
and... but... or... while... because
A conjunction joins words, phrases, or clauses, and indicates the relationship between the elements joined. Coordinating conjunctions connect grammatically equal elements: and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet. Subordinating conjunctions connect clauses that are not equal: because, although, while, since, etc. There are other types of conjunctions as well.
The young girl brought me a very long letter from the teacher, and then she quickly disappeared. Oh my!
See the TIP Sheet on "Conjunctions" for more information.
8. INTERJECTION

An interjection is a word used to express emotion.
Oh!... Wow!... Oops!
An interjection is a word used to express emotion. It is often followed by an exclamation point.
The young girl brought me a very long letter from the teacher, and then she quickly disappeared. Oh my!
See the TIP Sheet on "Interjections" for more information.

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Use dark ruled and "bumpy" paper.

Does your child have trouble staying within the lines when writing? Download wide-ruled paper with bold lines at the top and bottom with a dotted line in between. This can help kids see barriers so their letters don't drift.

You can also trace the top and bottom lines with glue. When it dries, the pencil will "bump" the lines as kids write. Remind them that tall letters (like T) go to the top line, and that smaller letters (like c) should fit between the bottom and middle lines.

Tracing is an effective way to teach handwriting. By having kids trace shapes and maze-like paths from left to right, top to bottom, or through jagged and curvy lines, you can help them develop fine motor control. This can also help them learn how to orient their movements from top to bottom and left to right.

You may have heard of the Wet-Dry-Try app from Learning Without Tears. But you can do a low-tech version of the activity, too. All you need is a small chalkboard, a sponge cut into small cubes, and a piece of chalk.

Kids can wet a sponge cube and squeeze it out so it's not dripping with water. Write a letter on the slate as a model. Next, kids write the letter using a wet sponge. Then they can trace it with a dry sponge. Finally, they can write the letter using chalk.

Some kids, especially those with visual-spatial issues, have trouble spacing out words on the page. If kids leave too much or too little space between words, a "Spacekid" can help. ( Download the template to make one.)

As kids write, they can place their Spacekid down at the end of each word. The next word starts on the other side of the Spacekid tool.

Try sensory freezer-bag writing.

Fill a freezer-sized Ziploc bag with a couple dollops of colored hair gel. (You could also use clear hair gel and add food coloring or glitter.) Seal it tightly, taping over the top to make sure it stays closed.

Kids can place the bag on a table and smooth it out until it's flat. Ask them to use their finger or the eraser end of a pencil to practice writing words or letters. The resistance of the hair gel will help them feel how the letters are formed.

Show sky, grass, or ground.

Kids may have trouble making letters the correct size. For example, they may write dOgS instead of dogs.

This activity uses hand positions to help kids understand letter size. Start off with the word boy to practice. For tall letters like b, kids point their thumb up to the sky. For small letters like o, they make a fist to indicate grass. And for descending letters like y, they point a thumb down for ground.

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Multisensory instruction can help kids with writing issues like dysgraphia work on handwriting. Here are a few examples of multisensory handwriting techniques.

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