This 7-level series is designed to work with existing basal ESL series to meet state compliance standards. Topics and Language Competencies corresponds to the lifeskill competencies, topics, language skills, functions, and forms of the CASAS and MELT standards.
Table of Contents:
UNIT 1: DIRECTIONS AND TRANSPORTATION
Topics, Language Skills, Language Functions, and Language Forms
Directions and Transportation
· Simple directions, street maps
Transportation
· Methods of transportation
Scene 1: Where Is the Post Office?
· Directions, clarification
Practice 1: Giving directions
Scene 2: Lin Asks for Directions
· Asking for, giving, and following directions
Practice 2: Giving and Writing Directions
Scene 3: Robin Is at the Airport.
· Transportation, schedules
Practice 3: Picking the Best Schedule
Lifeskills/Workskills 1: The Telephone Directory
Cross-Cultural Discussion 1: Common Courtesy
Supplemental Activity 1: Reading Bus Schedules, Using a Telephone Directory
Summary: Directions and Transportation Checklist
UNIT 2: EMERGENCIES
Topics, Language Skills, Language Functions, and Language Forms
Common Emergencies
· Contacting emergency services
Emergencies and Emergency Services
· Fires; automotive and medical services
Scene 4: I Want to Report an Accident!
· Reporting an emergency, telephoning
Practice 4: Responding to Emergencies
Scene 5: There’s a Fire in My Kitchen!
· Emergencies, reporting emergencies, telephoning
Practice 5: Calling 911
Scene 6: Get the Fire Extinguisher!
· Emergencies, warning, emergency procedures
Practice 6: Reacting to an Emergency
Lifeskills/Workskills 2: Invitations
Cross-Cultural Discussion 2: Handling Emergencies
Supplemental Activity 2: Emergency Phone Numbers and Procedures
Summary: Emergencies Checklist
UNIT 3: HOUSING
Topics, Language Skills, Language Functions, and Language Forms
Housing
· Floor plans, furniture, building types
Housing
· Common housing abbreviations
Scene 7: Robin Shows Marco her Apartment.
· Housing, describing where you live
Practice 7: Making Floor Plans
Scene 8: Robin and David Help Marco Look for an Apartment.
· Housing, looking for an apartment
Practice 8: Reading Classified Ads
Scene 9: Marco Calls About an Apartment.
· Housing, calling about an apartment, making an appointment
Practice 9: Writing an Ad
Scene 10: Marco Meets the Landlord.
· Housing, polite introductions
Practice 10: Filling Out a Rental Application
Scene 11: Marco Calls the Landlord About a Problem.
· Housing, reporting housing problems
Practice 11: Housing Problems
Lifeskills/Workskills 3: A Household Budget
Cross-Cultural Discussion 3: Housing
Supplemental Activity 3: Using Classified Ads, the Telephone Directory
Summary: Housing Checklist
UNIT 4: PERSONAL HEALTH
Topics, Language Skills, Language Functions, and Language Forms
The Body
· Personal health
Common Health problems and Ailments
· Personal health problems, symptoms, remedies
Scene 12: David Doesn’t Feel Well.
· Personal health, common ailments, describing symptoms
Practice 12: Reading a Thermometer
Scene 13: David Calls the Doctor’s Office.
· Personal health, making an appointment
Practice 13: Choosing Medical Facilities
Scene 14: David Calls in Sick.
· Personal health, calling in sick to work or school
Practice 14: Writing an Excuse
Scene 15: Do You Have Medical Insurance?
· Personal health, keeping an appointment
Practice 15: Completing a Patient Information Sheet
Scene 16: How Are You Today?
· Personal health, checking vital signs
Practice 16: Choosing Proper Medication
Scene 17: Follow the Doctor’s Orders!
· Personal Health, doctor’s advice
Practice 17: Reading Medication Labels
Cross-Cultural Discussion 4: Common Foods
Lifeskills/Workskills 4: Nutrition
Supplemental Activity 4: Health Services, Using the Telephone Directory
Summary: Personal Health Checklist
UNIT 5: JOB SEARCH AND JOB SKILLS
Topics, Language Skills, Language Functions, and Language Forms
Education and Job Training
· Education, diplomas, certificates, licenses
Job Skills
· Skills
Scene 18: Lin Is Looking for a job.
· Job search
Practice 18: Writing Employment History
Scene 19: Lin Calls About a Job.
· Telephoning, making an appointment, taking a message
Practice 19: Reading Classified (Help Wanted”) Ads
Scene 20: Lin Has a Job Interview.
· Preparing for an interview
Practice 20: Interviewing and Being Interviewed
Lifeskills/Workskills5: Indexes
Cross-Cultural Discussion 5: Job Interviews
Supplemental Activity 5: Matching Classified Ads and Job Applicants
Summary: Job Search and Job Skills Checklist
UNIT 6: JOB SAFETY
Topics, Language Skills, Language functions, and Language Forms
Job Safety
· Protective clothing
Job Safety
· Warning signs
Scene 21: Marco Works on the Production Line.
· Job safety, protective clothing
Practice 21: Using Safety Equipment
Scene 22: Where’s Your Hard Hat?
· Job safety procedures, warnings, safety signs
Practice 22: Reading Warning Signs
Lifeskills/Workskills 6: Geometric Shapes and Forms
Cross-Cultural discussion 6: Safety in the Workplace
Supplemental Activity 6: Safety Items in School
Summary: Job Safety Checklist
Alphabet
Numbers
World Map
U.S. Map
Irregular Verb List
Measurements
Useful words and expressions
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