Skill Building for ESL and Special Education: Student Workbook(Simply English)

Simply English is an ESL curriculum adaptable for elementary though adult learners. Its goal is to help the limited and/or non-English speaker achieve fluency in English words that are essential for everyday life. Simply English can also be incorporated into Special Education programs for students who need help with spelling, definitions of words, and correct application of grammatical structures. The forty-four units are organized, presented and applied to everyday, real-life situations. They include whole class and small group activities. Each unit contains the following material: Competency Goals, Vocabulary: Listen, Read, Say, and Structures and Skill Building. The Student Workbookto be used along with the Student Textbook will give you practice with spelling, word definitions and correct application of grammatical structures.

Table of Contents:
Unit 1. PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION I Introductions 2. PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION II Personal Information 3. EDUCATION AND SCHOOLING I General information on schedules and classes 4. EDUCATION AND SCHOOLING II School terminology, buildings, rooms, equipment, etc. 5. THE TELEPHONE/THE CELL PHONE Terminology related to phones and their use 6. BEHAVIOR Appropriate and inappropriate behavior in various situations 7. FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS Identification of family members and their relationships 8. OCCUPATIONS Identification of various occupations and related expressions 9. HEALTH I Parts of the body 10. HEALTH II Description of ailments, accidents and related terminology 11. HEALTH III Doctor and hospital services 12. HEALTH IV The drugstore 13. HEALTH V Dental and orthodontic services 14. HEALTH VI Personal hygiene 15. HEALTH VII Emergency services 16. MONEY AND BANKING Information in regard to money and banking matters 17. SHOPPING I Terminology needed in general shopping situations 18. SHOPPING II Clothing 19. SHOPPING III Accessories 20. SHOPPING IV Grocery shopping at supermarkets and small grocery stores 21. SHOPPING V Specific foods: dairy products, meats, fruits, etc. 22. MEALS Terminology of breakfast, lunch and dinner 23. AT THE RESTAURANT Reservations, ordering and paying the bill 24. SPORTS AND SPORTS EQUIPMENT Terminology related to sports, sports equipment and sportsmanship 25. FEELINGS AND EMOTIONS Terminology in regard to feelings and emotions 26. LEISURE TIME I Hobbies, activities and interests at home 27. LEISURE TIME II Hobbies, activities and interests away from the home 28. LIVING QUARTERS/DWELLINGS I Living quarters/dwellings and their locations 29. LIVING QUARTERS/DWELLINGS II Inside and outside of dwelling: Renting vs. Owning 30. ROOMS IN THE HOME I Living room, dining room and hall 31. ROOMS IN THE HOME II The kitchen 32. ROOMS IN THE HOME III The bedroom 33 ROOMS IN THE HOME IV The bathroom 34. HOUSEHOLD CHORES AND HOME MAINTENANCE Terminology related to various chores and maintenance within and/or near the home 35. THE POST OFFICE Related terminology in regard to transactions at the post office 36. TIME, THE CALENDAR, HOLIDAYS AND CELEBRATIONS Terminology in regard to time, the calendar, the United States holidays and celebrations 37. WEATHER AND SEASONS Terminology related to the weather and the seasons of the year 38. TRANSPORTATION I – BY ROAD The car, transportation by car and car maintenance 39. TRANSPORTATION II – PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Public transportation by road and track 40. TRANSPORTATION III – ALTERNATIVES BY ROAD Alternative modes of road transportation 41. TRANSPORTATION IV – THE TRAIN Transportation by rail and track 42. TRANSPORTATION V – BY AIR Transportation by airplane and helicopter 43. TRANSPORTATION VI – BY WATER Transportation by water 44. TAKING A VACATION/TRIP Terminology regarding vacations and trips About the Author

About the Author :
Dr. Kristine Setting Clark , University of San Francisco graduate and author, worked in the field of education for over 30 years. As a teacher, coach and administrator, she developed a comprehensive ESL and Special Education program that was adopted by the State of California’s Educational Department.

Review :
The new educational program called Simply English is a wonderful new contribution to the resources available for the increasing number of students striving to master the challenging English language. Much thought has gone into the design of this ESL curriculum. Important attention has been paid to the most useful everyday situations that will test the developing English skills of students tackling English as a second language. Of special interest to me are two things: first, the program is adaptable for elementary through adult learners, and second, Dr. Clark has wisely added the often neglected skill of "listening" to the more obvious skills of "reading and writing" as essential to the program. I recommend Simply English as a tool to ESL educators. As an ESL teacher of middle school learners, I struggled to find resources that truly meet the needs of my students, most of whom are just beginning to read and write in English. The Simply English series, however, has proven to be a goldmine and the flexibility of each unit has allowed the students to work at their own pace. If you teach students with limited language skills, this book is a must-have. A highly relevant and useful ESL/Special Education series. The Simply English topical approach program is exactly what I needed for my ESL/Special Education students. The dialogue between 2 people about different situations of American life is an excellent way to improve pronunciation and confidence in speaking. The vocabulary at the beginning of each unit is the perfect starting place for the beginning and/or immediate level writer. The Simply English series is exactly what I have been looking for in an ESL program. I teach elementary school and many of my students are the only somewhat proficient English speaker in their family. Their parents count on them for translation of their language into English. The topical vocabulary and situational exercises are a great help to the student when a translator is needed for medical visits, grocery shopping and other everyday necessities. To accompany the Simply English Student Text, the Simply English Student Workbook exercises have allowed my students to gain confidence in their speech and in their writing.