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NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: 'Raising Ourselves' by Velma Wallis (Study Guide) [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The book 'Raising Ourselves' by Velma Wallis is a nonfiction look at what it means to grow up as a native person in Alaska. This is a study guide of the book, used for teaching literacy skills to adult learners, particularly aboriginal...
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Lesson Plan
NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: The Northern Edge Study Guide Issue 1 5 [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a study guide to be used in conjunction with the Northern Edge adult literacy site. The site was designed for northern aboriginal learners. The site teaches many literacy and numeracy skills that are essential for daily life.
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Activity
NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: How to Kit: Family Literacy Activities Night 2 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This second package of activities is intended for use at a family literacy night event. There are ideas for how to organize the event, numerous activities, as well as suggestions on additional activities families can do together at home.
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Activity
NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: How to Kit: Making Talking Books [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Talking books are ones created on the computer using digital photos and pictures with accompanying audio. This manual gives instructions in how to create them easily using Microsoft Word or PowerPoint. The booklet was made to support...
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Activity
NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: How to Kit: Writing Ideas [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
NWT Literacy Council has put together this how-to kit to promote the concept of holding writing contests in communities in the north. There are writing tips, ideas and exercises, as well as directions on how to plan and run a writing...
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Lesson Plan
NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: Five Photo Stories (For Beginning Adult Readers) [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The activities in this extensive unit (163 pages) are intended for adult learners but could be adapted for struggling readers at younger ages. The photo stories are brief, only a few sentences, and focus on Arctic topics, such as sled...
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Professional Doc
NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: Adult Literacy: Best Practices in Action [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"Best Practices in Action" is an extensive toolkit for northern educators working with adult learners on basic literacy skills. It is full of resources and lesson plans targeted to northern populations and traditional native culture.
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Lesson Plan
NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: Novel Study: Two Old Women by Velma Wallis [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The novel "Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival" by Velma Wallis is at approximately a Grade 6 reading level. It is used to teach adult learners with this extensive novel study. The activities generally focus...
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Lesson Plan
NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: April Raintree: A Multi Level Novel Study [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"April Raintree" was written by Beatrice Culleton Mosionier. This novel study is intended for adult learners at several stages in their acquisition of reading skills. The novel is about the experiences of a First Nations Metis child....
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Activity
NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: How to Kit: Science Fun [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This package of activities is intended for use at a family literacy event on science. The premise is that family literacy and adult literacy go hand in hand. There are suggestions for how to organize the event, and numerous ideas for...
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Other

Quebec Ministry of Education: Customized Literacy Training: Learner's Journal

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This package consists of assessment materials set up as learning journals. The teacher can work alongside adult students to track their learning progress as they develop their basic literacy and Math skills.
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Website
Other

Bcaafc: Aboriginal Family Literacy Posters

For Students 9th - 10th
Four beautiful posters are available for download here. They feature First Nations people and promote aboriginal family literacy.
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Interactive
NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: How to Kit: Environmental Print Games [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This package of reading bingo games is intended for use at a family literacy event on environmental print. There are suggestions for how to plan one. This type of community event may work best in a small community, such as those in the...
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Professional Doc
NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: How to Kit: Book Making [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This package of activities is intended for use at a family literacy event on making books. There are suggestions for how to organize the event, as well as suggestions on how to adapt the activities for classroom use.
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Interactive
NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: How to Kit: Literacy Games for Adults [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of literacy games is intended to help adults who are working on their basic literacy skills. They would be just as useful in the classroom for most levels.
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Other

Quebec Ministry of Educ.: Customized Literacy Training: Functional Situati [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Adults weak in basic literacy skills often have difficulty with basic tasks that involve Reading, Writing and Math. This guide provides lesson units on teaching tasks such as filling out forms, estimating the amount of a shopping bill...
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Handout
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Digame Un Cuento: Tell Me a Story Bilingual Library

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Compilation of poems and stories for English language learners, from preschoolers to young adults. Find English and Spanish versions of poems and songs, along with recommended Spanish-language books. Activities and many resources included.
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Handout
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Digame Un Cuento: Tell Me a Story Bilingual Library

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Compilation of poems and stories for English language learners, from preschoolers to young adults. Find English and Spanish versions of poems and songs, along with recommended Spanish-language books. Activities and many resources included.
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Website
Other

Movement for Canadian Literacy

For Students 9th - 10th
The mandate of Movement for Canadian Literacy is to promote basic literacy among all Canadians. A variety or newsletters and reports can be downloaded. The learner area has some tutorials on topics such as how to write a letter and how...
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Interactive
Quia

Quia: Know Your Colors: Learning Games for Students

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Test your knowledge of colors using one of these three simple games (matching, flashcards, and concentration).