Merit Solutions for
Improving Reading

Adolescent Literacy

Merit adult literacy software provides self-paced, hands on instruction in skill areas that students need to know. Adult literacy exercises cover essential reading, writing, and math concepts. Assessments place students in areas of instruction. They receive immediate feedback for their replies to questions. Student advance as they demonstrate readiness.

WINDOWS / MAC / LINUX ONLINE VERSIONS:

English Basic Web Suite
Online Interactive English language learning software that works!
DESIGNED FOR GRADE LEVELS 3 – 5

  • Covers English grammar, writing, vocabulary and reading comprehension skills
  • High interest material engages students of all ages
English Intermediate Web Suite
Intermediate Interactive English language learning software that works!
DESIGNED FOR GRADE LEVELS 5 – 8

  • Covers English grammar, writing, vocabulary and reading comprehension skills
  • Explanations for correct answers, whether responses are right or wrong
Reading Comprehension Booster
Helps students improve reading comprehension.
DESIGNED FOR READING LEVELS: 3 – 4

  • For students working on comprehension and main idea.
  • Several skill questions based on reading one passage.
Reading Skill Builder Top Choice
Helps students master commonly misused English words – on the web!
DESIGNED FOR GRADE LEVELS: 3 – 8

  • Tutoring on specific reading concepts
  • Self-paced, self-advancing
  • Provides immediate feedback for responses
Developing
Critical Thinking Skills for Effective Reading
Helps students improve reading comprehension.
DESIGNED FOR READING LEVELS: 5 – 8

  • For students working on main idea, sequence, and inference.
  • Several skill questions based on reading each non-fiction passage.
Paragraph Punch (Online Edition) Top Choice
Helps students learn different ways to write a paragraph – on the web!
DESIGNED FOR GRADE LEVELS: 5 – 10

  • Interactive, step-by-step writing prompts
  • Built-in tips guide students while they work
Grammar Fitness Online Edition – Basic Top Choice
Web-based, interactive basic grammar program with progress tracking!
DESIGNED FOR who need basic grammar review.

  • Enhances recognition of common errors in mechanics, usage, and
    punctuation.
  • Students work on a single concept, or in a mixed-practice format.
Grammar
Fitness Online Edition – Intermediate
Helps students master troublesome points of grammar – on the web!
DESIGNED FOR GRADE LEVELS: 4 – 8

  • Enhances recognition of common errors in mechanics, usage, and
    punctuation.
  • Students work on a single concept, or in a mixed-practice format.
Vocabulary
Stretch
Helps students with word recognition, meanings, and origins.
DESIGNED FOR GRADE LEVELS: 4 – 9

  • Best program to help students improve their vocabulary.
  • Teaches students prefixes, roots, suffixes, and word origins.

Solutions / Improving Reading

MERIT SOFTWARE KEY BENEFITS:

In-depth Instruction – Provides a structured and supportive environment that enables college prep students to apply skills while they are learning.

Intensive Concentration – When students encounter areas of difficulty, they can choose to access several forms of assistance. Explanations, tips, examples, and options to retry skills maximize learning opportunities.

Personalized Feedback – Context-sensitive tips help college prep students accept responsibility for their weaknesses and build their confidence as learners.

Automatic Scoring – Teachers are able to quickly measure student areas of concern, using our Teacher Program Manager, and plan lessons in response to specific needs.

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