Essential Literacy Skills for Functioning in an Urban Community.

Negin, Gary A.; Krugler, Dee

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ERIC Number: EJ234097

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Publication Date: 1980-Nov

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Essential Literacy Skills for Functioning in an Urban Community.

Negin, Gary A.; Krugler, Dee

Journal of Reading, v24 n2 p109-15 Nov 1980

Details a study indicating that the minimal level of literacy necessary for adults in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is very high. Provides a master list of vocabulary words, symbols, numbers, abbreviations, computational skills, and writing skills needed for functional literacy. (MKM)

Descriptors: Adults, Basic Skills, Basic Vocabulary, Functional Literacy, Functional Reading, Literacy, Reading Research, Reading Skills, Secondary Education, Urban Education, Word Lists

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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