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Unit Plan
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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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: What's the Problem? [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Adult learners are a challenging group to reach when teaching basic mathematical skills. This guide presents ideas and worksheets for teaching them how to solve word problems.