Everyday Literacy Book 1

Description

Resources for teachers.  Photocopiable.

 

Everyday Literacy is for students who

• are learning English as a second language
• have an intellectual, reading or learning disability
• have found reading a challenge throughout their schooling
• have missed critical or extended periods of education

‘Everyday Literacy’ provides a practical and modern resource base for teachers working with these students in mainstream secondary, TAFE or alternative educational settings. The books can be used in a structured, sequential learning sequence, to complement existing classroom programs, or in situations where the standard curriculum materials are not in line with student needs and abilities.

The books provide teachers with

– photocopiable student activity pages focussing on

• communication
• personal development skills
• general life skills
• literacy for daily activities

– ‘Grab and go’ activity ideas for teachers

– goal setting checklists to encourage self guided learning skills

– information about reading difficulties and special learning needs

 

Everyday Literacy Book 1 Contents

• Introduction
• Unit 1  Personal Communication
• Unit 2  Feelings and emotions
• Unit 3 Public Transport
• Unit 4 Personal Safety
• Unit 5 Shopping
• Useful websites