Reading Focus Cards, Solutions for Struggling Readers-2014 (Patent 7,565,759)
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The READING FOCUS CARDSU.S. Patent 7,565,759
Solutions for struggling readers of all ages
Copyright 2014--Brennan Innovators, LLC
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The READING FOCUS CARDSU.S. Patent 7,565,759
Inexpensive, customizable tools for challenged readers of ALL ages
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Do you know a struggling reader?
What can help her experienceMORE focus & reading SUCCESS?
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The RIGHT tools can make all the difference.
The READING FOCUS CARDS can help!
Happy Child
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Purpose of the READING FOCUS CARDS
The Reading Focus Cards can help many readers challenged with attention & focusing issues.
Other readers can also benefit from their use.
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The Reading Focus Cards can help with reading issues often associated with:
• AD/HD • Dyslexia• Autism spectrum disorders• Low vision • Stroke recovery & TBI issues• New readers (ELL)
Who can benefit?
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What can the READING FOCUS CARDS do?
The Reading Focus Cards…1. Are like no other product on the market.
2. Can isolate 1 or 2 lines of text.
3. Block out more surrounding text than any other tool available, and
4. Allow a reader to change a white page background (to diminish or eliminate "visual stress")
ALL at the same time, if the reader chooses
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What Does It Really Feel Like to Have AD/HD?
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What Does It Feel Like to Have AD/HD?
Fourth of July Fireworks
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What Does It Feel Like to Have AD/HD?
25 Bees
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The Reading Focus Cards are:• Inexpensive & non-invasive• Customizable for each reader• Portable & non-mechanical (no battery)
• Easy to use• Good for sensory learners (visual/tactile)
• Excellent for different learning styles• Supportive of differentiated instruction
Advantages of the READING FOCUS CARDS
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1. The Reading Focus Cards can help: --Both children and adults (ages 5 to 95)
--All ability levels.
2. The Reading Focus Cards were invented by an experienced teacher for her students.
More about the READING FOCUS CARDS
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The Reading Focus Card helps improve a reader’s • focus• tracking• concentration• comprehension• retention• reading comfort
Benefits & Outcomes
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READING FOCUS CARD
Reading Window
Reading Notch
Binder Ring Hole
Made of soft, gripping face material for finger comfort
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Two Sizes to Fit All Your Reading Needs
READING FOCUS CARD Sizes
Model #001---For regular-sized paperbacks & books with 2 or more text columns per page
Model #002---For children’s, larger books, documents, & worksheets with longer text lines
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COLOR can positively affect the reading experience for some struggling readers.
WHY?
The Importance of COLOR
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The Importance of COLOR
1. Opens more neuro-pathways connecting
both sides of (the) brain, stimulating the visual senses AND
2. Aids in the retention of information
COLOR…
Source of information: http://www.preferredlearningsolutions.com/products/lexichrome of Preferred Learning Solutions, LLC (Lexichrome)
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READING FOCUS CARD Filters
3 Reading Window Filter Colors
Now is the time for all good men and women…
Now is the time for all good men and women…
Now is the time for all good men and women…
Clear/Non-Glare
Yellow
Dark Blue
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The 3 different colored filters…
1. Are included with each Reading Focus Card. 2. Are recommended by a developmental
optometric group. 3. Help diminish “visual stress” from white page
backgrounds. 4. Promote greater customization of the tool.
READING FOCUS CARD Filters
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READING FOCUS CARD
with Deep Blue Window Filter inserted
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READING FOCUS CARD
with Clear/Non-glare Window Filter inserted
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READING FOCUS CARD
with Yellow/Highlighting Window Filter inserted
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The READING FOCUS CARD
Now is the time for all good men and women to come to the aid of their country. It is most important that all citizens
with Yellow/Highlighting Window Filter over 2 lines of text
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The READING FOCUS CARD
Now is the time for all good men and women to
with Deep Blue Window Filter with 1 line of text
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Options for Use
Now is the time for all
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Options for Use
Now is the time for all good men and women
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Options for Use
Now is the time for all good men and
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2
2247
6 5
For Math Work
Answer: 26
The READING FOCUS CARDcan also help with:
• column addition • long division/multiplication• other placeholder work • algebraic equations
Note: Depending on math method, one may or may not use a window
filter.
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READING FOCUS CARD (Model #001)
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READING FOCUS CARD (Model #002)
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Face Colors Available“Face” Colors available:
Black Lemon Yellow GoldenrodRed OrangeGray Lime GreenMed. Blue Kelly GreenNavy Blue ChartreuseTurquoise Pale PinkViolet Hot PinkLavender Maroon New for Spring 2013!
Taupe Brown Peach
Note: Every Reading Focus Card comes with 3 colored
filters regardless of the “face” color(s) chosen.
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Reading Focus Cards are research-based tools.
Studies of the Reading Focus Cards were conducted in 2007 and 2011.
Reading Focus Cards
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Informal Focus Study (2007)
In 2007, a preliminary focus study found that the Reading Focus Cards:
1. (In a special needs classroom) Immediately helped 90% of children to focus and read better.
2. (In a general population sample---two 6th grade classes with no known learning disabilities) Helped 10% of children to read with more success.
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Formal Focus Study (2011)
WITH the Reading Focus Cards…1. “All subjects increased their decoding skills by
more than one grade level.”2. “All subjects experienced success in raising
their timed reading scores.”3. “Students increased their reading fluency by 25
correct words per minute while reading passages at their instructional level.”
-A. G., 2011
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The Reading Focus Cards have been selected by Kumon-North America & Sylvan Learning
Centers for some of their students.
Reading Focus Card News
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Reading Focus Card News
Children & adults in the U.S. & throughout the world use the Reading Focus Cards.
Canada Austria United Kingdom
Mexico Japan Australia
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Recent News
1. Reading Focus Cards work with Kindles, Nooks, & other e-readers (Model #001).
2. They can also be used with iPads & other e-tablets (Model #002)
Note: A non-scratch film should be used to protect tech devices’ screens with this application.
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A digital application of the Reading Focus Card is currently being
developed (Patent 8,360,779).
Most Recent News!
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One last thing….
The Reading Focus Cards are
Made in the U.S.A.
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FIND YOUR FOCUS
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...and
KEEP YOUR FOCUS!
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with the
READING FOCUS CARDS
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Thank you
Joan M. Brennan, Educator/InventorBrennan Innovators, LLC
Email: [email protected] Website: www.FocusandRead.com
Blog: http://helpforstrugglingreaders.blogspot.com/ Phone: 314-892-3897