Online Resources for Literacy Lessons
About this Resource
This page compiles a few of the many online resources available to help DCLC Volunteer Literacy Tutors as they prepare and present lessons to their adult students. The lesson resources are grouped by category and include some brief information about usability and format. Emphasis is placed on resources specifically intended for adult learners. Word of warning: Some online sites contain advertising links that take you away from the resource. Always read carefully before clicking on a link within these sites.
Contents of Online Resources for Lessons
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General Resources
General Resources for Learners
Note: While resources in this category are intended for adult learners, guided practice with a tutor usually improves the learner’s experience.
Topic: Digital Library Resources
Title: Delaware County Library System e-Resources Site: http://www.delcolibraries.org/explore-digital-library
Content: Learning resources for all ages sorted by category (click “Show more” on “Filter by Category” side menu to see all categories); includes test prep, ESL (see “Pronunciator” under Languages category), and research
Format: Varies by site; requires library card
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Topic: Tutorials for Learners
Title: Goodwill Community Foundation (GCF) Global, Learn Free Site: https://edu.gcfglobal.org
Content: Online tutorials in technology, work skills, reading, math, language learning, and more. Click on “Topics” to see offerings.
Format: Slide show tutorials, some with audio; intended for adult learners
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General Resources for Tutors
Topic: Anti-racist and Anti-bias Teaching Resources
Title: Resources for Anti-racist and Anti-bias Teaching
Site: https://www.barbarabush.org/diversity-resources/
Content: Compiled by the the Barbara Bush Foundation, this collection of educational resources for classroom use includes lessons, activities, and a diversity toolkit for teachers. Intended for K-12 instruction but easily adaptable for adult literacy students.
Format: Downloadable and printable PDF files.
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Topic: College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education
Title: College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) for Adult Education
Site: https://lincs.ed.gov/publications/pdf/CCRStandardsAdultEd.pdf
Content: These standards were written specifically for adult education and are a subset of the Common Core K-12 Standards. They provide the foundation for skills and knowledge needed by adult learners so they can succeed in the workplace and in post-secondary education.
Format: Printable PDF file with interactive table of contents.
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Topic: Exploration of College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education
Title: College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) Resources
Site: http://www.paadultedresources.org/ccr-standards/ccrs-tools-and-resources/
Content: Guidance and resources for understanding and applying these adult education standards to literacy tutoring, broken down by topic.
Format: Video lessons and printable PDF documents.
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Topic: Flash Card Maker 1; Flash Card Maker 2
Title: Free Printable Flash Cards Sites: http://www.kitzkikz.com/flashcards/; http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/general_content/free_resources/teachers_corner/flashcard/flashcardmaker.jsp
Content: Two sites for creating printable flash cards
Format: Type front and back of each card, and site generates a PDF file to print, cut, and fold; intended for school-age learners; usable for all types of studying
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Topic: Lessons for ABE & ESL tutors
Title: Index of Lesson Ideas Site: http://www.eastsideliteracy.org/tutorsupport/General/GeneralLessonList.htm
Content: Lesson ideas from a Washington State literacy program grouped by category, such as Reading and Writing, Math, Basic ESL, and Workplace Skills
Format: Lessons are formatted with Description, Materials, and Suggestions, with links to handouts; intended for teachers of small groups but easily adapted for one-on-one tutoring; note that information given about their literacy program does not necessarily apply to DCLC
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Topic: Lessons on Social Justice
Title: Lessons Site: https://www.learningforjustice.org/classroom-resources/lessons
Content: Lesson bank from Learning for Justice (formerly Teaching Tolerance); can be searched by keyword or filtered by grade level, subject, topic or social justice domain.
Format: Lessons are formatted with Objective, Essential Question, Materials, Vocabulary, Procedure, and Standards Alignment, with links to handouts; intended for teachers of school-age children but appropriate for adult learners
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Topic: Reading and Writing Handbook for Tutors
Title: Tutor Handbook: Reading and Writing Instruction Site: https://www.paadultedresources.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Tutor-Coordinator-Handbook.pdf
Content: The Pennsylvania Adult Education Resources site provides this comprehensive overview of how to tutor adults in reading and writing
Format: Downloadable and printable PDF document
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Topic: Video of Sample Adult Basic Education (ABE) Tutoring Session
Title: DCLC Sample ABE Tutoring Video
A DCLC volunteer tutor and adult student simulate a first session of ABE tutoring in 3 videos.
Topic: Video of Sample ESL Tutoring Session
Title: DCLC Sample ESL Tutoring Video
A DCLC volunteer tutor and adult student simulate a first session of ESL tutoring in 2 videos.
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Remote Learning Resources
Topic: Using Google Classroom
Title: Google Classroom Webinar for Tutors Site: https://youtu.be/_bDS-323pCI
Content: Instructions on using Google Classroom an online resource for tutoring adult students conducted by DCLC Instructor Chris Zakorchemny.
Format: Recording of online webinar
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Topic: Using Khan Academy
Title: Khan Academy Tutorial Videos Site: https://bit.ly/3ahXRI2
Content: Instructions on using the Khan Academy web site as an online resource for tutoring adult students created by DCLC Tutor Trainer Robert Lee.
Format: YouTube videos designed for Tutors
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Topic: Using Zoom
Title: Zoom for Tutors Site: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDiqHT-1n696_3LWze16LE3iEhNHdvCvl
Content: Instructions on using Zoom to conduct tutoring sessions virtually, created by DCLC Tutor Trainer Robert Lee. Topics covered include creating an account, screen-sharing, and uploading video.
Format: YouTube videos designed for Tutors
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- Tips for Teaching by Webinar
- Google Classroom
- Khan Academy
- USA Learns
- Engaging Learners at a Distance
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English as a Second Language (ESL)
ESL, General
Topic: Activities for ESL Learners
Title: Free English Learning Resources Site: http://www.eflnet.com/
Content: Lessons, lists, exercises, and quizzes on grammar, listening, reading, and vocabulary; activities grouped by topic; highlights include a list of idioms under Vocabulary and audio files of sound contrasts under Listening
Format: Interactive with many audio files; some printable
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Topic: Activities for ESL Learners
Title: Interesting Things for ESL Learners Site: http://www.manythings.org/e/sections.html
Content: Interactive games, news articles, stories, practice sentences and lessons; many activities contain audio and/or video; most activities are beginner level
Format: Navigation and usability are not always consistent, but wealth of content is worth the effort; intended for adult learners
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Topic: Articles for ESL Instructors
Title: Internet TESL Journal Articles Site: http://iteslj.org/Articles/
Content: Articles on theory and practice, grouped by category, from Journal for Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL); includes search function
Format: Includes school-age and adult learners
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Topic: ESL Lessons and Worksheets
Title: iSL Collective Site: https://en.islcollective.com/
Content: Video lessons, ESL worksheets, and ESL slide shows searchable by content, level, and skill; free registration allows teachers or students to download materials
Format: Most resources are downloadable and free
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Topic: Lessons for ESL Instructors
Title: Internet TESL Journal Lessons Site: http://iteslj.org/Lessons/
Content: Lessons for ESL classrooms, grouped by category, from Journal for Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL); includes search function
Format: Includes school-age and adult learners
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Topic: Resources for ESL Instructors
Title: English as a Second Language Site: http://www.paadultedresources.org/esl/
Content: Pennsylvania Adult Education Resources page with links to a variety of resources, including Civics lessons, Content Standards, Career Pathway materials, and lessons based on the adult learners’ lives
Format: Links to websites or downloadable and printable PDF files
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Topic: Writing Correction Exercises for ESL Students
Title: Short Writing Activities for Beginners Site: http://esl.fis.edu/learners/writing/misc/index_color.htm
Content: List of short exercises, most involving misspellings or words running together; organized in increasing difficulty
Format: Click on exercise color-number at left; intended for ESL adults but also usable by ABE learners
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Carol Clark’s Facebook Tips
Topic: Tips for ESL Tutors
Title: Carol Clark’s ESL Tips Site: Carol’s page
Content: Valuable links and advice for one-on-one tutors from a DCLC teacher who started as a tutor; tips oritinally appeared on DCLC’s Facebook page
Format: Suitable for ESL and ABE learners
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Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Test Flash Cards
Title: Civics Flash Cards for the Naturalization Test Site: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/flash-cards/M-623_reversed_colors.pdf
Content: Cards show question on front and answers on back for all 100 possible questions on the U.S. Citizenship test. Resource is from the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website. Prospective citizens will be asked 10 of these 100 questions and must answer 6 correctly.
Format: Downloadable and printable PDF file; cards need to be cut and folded.
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Topic: Citizenship Practice Test
Title: Civics Practice Test Site: https://my.uscis.gov/prep/test/civics
Content: This official page of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services includes information about applying for citizenship, as well as an interactive 20-question practice test (scroll to bottom of page for link)
Format: Test is interactive with audio button so students can listen to questions; answers are immediately corrected with an explanation; test regenerates with 20 new questions each time it is taken; Spanish version available (choose at left on main page)
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Topic: Citizenship Preparation and Study Guide
Title: Citizenship studyguide Site: http://www.citizenshipstudyguide.com/
Content: Interactive quizzes, games, and study activities focused on the U.S. Citizenship test; some activities in Spanish; some listening activities for beginner ESL learner; includes interactive U.S. map with Congress members
Format: Click on activity desired; some activities include audio; intended for adults applying for citizenship
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Topic: Citizenship Test Preparation Online Course
Title: Free US Citizenship Test Class Site: https://classroom.usahello.org/programs/us-citizenship-test-preparation/
Content: Online course covering Integrated Civics, American History, American Government, and Final Civics Quiz; each lesson has a reading passage followed by an interactive quiz; available in 9 languages
Format: Interactive; tracks progress; must register for free account to access class
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Topic: Citizenship Test Questions with Audio (English/Spanish)
Title: 128 Civics Test Questions and Answers Site: https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/find-study-materials-and-resources/study-for-the-test/100-civics-questions-and-answers-with-mp3-audio-english-version and https://www.uscis.gov/100-civics-questions-and-answers-with-mp3-audio-spanish-version-0
Content: Lists all 100 potential questions, along with answers, for the civics portion of the U.S. with audio versions of each. Available in English and Spanish (click on language desired in Topic line above). This is the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website. Prospective citizens will be asked 10 of these 100 questions and must answer 6 correctly.
Format: Printable PDF Document
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Topic: U.S. Constitution Text and Related Articles for Reading and Listening
Title: The Making of the Constitution Site: http://learningenglish.voanews.com/p/5613.html
Content: Various activities focused on U.S. Constitution, including text of Constitution with read-along audio, video on making of the Constitution, and articles on key figures; articles on U.S. government and election available from main menu
Format: Click on article and scroll down to see audio button if available; highlighted vocabulary and/or quiz at bottom of many articles; intended for adult learners
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ESL Listening
Topic: Articles and Videos for Reading and Listening
Title: Voice of America Learning English Site: http://learningenglish.voanews.com/
Content: “Let’s Learn English” video lessons, news articles with read-along audio for three levels of learners, and additional videos with read-along captions; includes articles and videos on grammar, idioms, and U.S. government
Format: Click on article and scroll down to see text and audio button; highlighted vocabulary and/or quiz at bottom of many articles; intended for adult learners
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Topic: Job Interview Tips and Listening Skills
Title: Job Interviewing Example by Kenneth Beare Site: http://esl.about.com/od/jobinterviewing/a/Job-Interviewing-Listening-Comprehension.htm
Content: Description of job interview format and advice on topics that arise during job interviews; includes recorded job interview with script for ESL learners
Format: Suitable for ESL and ABE learners; intended for adult learners
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ESL Speaking
Topic: Conversation Questions
Title: Conversation Questions for the ESL Classroom Site: http://iteslj.org/questions/
Content: Open-ended questions on a variety of topics for speaking practice
Format: Intended for adult learners
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Topic: Dialogues for Beginners
Title: Beginner Dialogues by Kenneth Beare Site: http://esl.about.com/od/beginnerpronunciation/a/bd_introduction.htm
Content: Conversation scripts with key vocabulary for shopping, directions, restaurants, etc; look for additional examples at the end of the featured dialogue
Format: Intended for adult learners
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ESL Vocabulary
Topic: Vocabulary Worksheets
Title: Free Vocabulary Worksheets Site: https://busyteacher.org/classroom_activities-vocabulary-worksheets/
Content: Teacher-created lessons and worksheets covering a variety of vocabulary categories
Format: Most lessons and worksheets can be downloaded and printed; download button is usually located at bottom right of lesson page
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GED Preparation
Practice Tests
Official timed GED Ready™ online practice tests are offered on https://ged.com for a small fee. Students create a login at ged.com and click on the “Study” tab of the top menu to access GED Ready™. The resources below are free practice exams.
Topic: Practice Tests
Title: Free GED Practice Tests Site: http://www.gedstudyguide.org/free-ged-practice-tests/
Content: One short practice test (20-25 questions) for each subject: math, reading/writing, science, and social studies
Format: Tests are not truly interactive (no way to click and choose correct answer); click to move from one question to the next; click to see correct answer on each question page
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Topic: Free Online Sample Tests from GED
Title: GED Test Item Samplers Site: https://ged.com/study/free_online_ged_test/
Content: Brief (10-20 questions) interactive online practice exams for each of the four subject areas (mathematical reasoning, reasoning through language arts, science, and social studies); sample tests simulate actual GED because they are created by company that administers current GED exam
Format: Interactive; answer explanations available on each screen rather than at completion of test; students may want to try the Official GED Tutorial of Computerized Test Format before trying these practice tests
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Subject Study (Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and Writing)
See also Reading Comprehension and Math by Subject elsewhere in this resource list.
Topic: GED Online Course
Title: Free online GED® preparation classes Site: https://classroom.usahello.org/programs/ged/
Content: Online course covering Math, Language Arts, Science and Social Studies; lessons include a reading passage followed by an interactive quiz; available in 9 languages
Format: Interactive; tracks progress; must register for free account to access class
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Topic: GED Practice Questions on English, Math, and Science Topics
Title: Test and Practice Questions Site: https://www.studyguidezone.com/practice-questions.htm
Content: List of 10 multiple-choice questions followed by answer key with detailed explanations. Includes specific topics for English, Math, and Science, such as comma usage, geometry, and chemistry.
Format: Text only; printable from web
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Topic: GED Practice Quizzes on All Subjects
Title: GED Test Online Site: http://www.studyguidezone.com/gedtest.htm
Content: Interactive 10-question quizzes, followed by correct answers and explanations. Online format mimics computerized GED test. Quizzes available for all GED subjects
Format: Click on yellow circle with check mark to start the test. Choices of subject matter listed below the circle.
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Topic: Math Resource—Videos
Title: Khan Academy GED Math Playlist Site: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc0BtI8B0p-F8SHQ95LUIpBS0zozJIVc3
Content: Videos selected by literacy organization to create progressive GED-relevant math lessons, from whole numbers and basic operations up to geometry, graphs, and statistics; videos originally created by Khan Academy
Format: Videos include captions and transcript; starred modules are interactive quizzes with answers checked; other videos in playlist appear to right of currently playing video; intended for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Topic: Writing Resource—GED Persuasive Writing Graphic Organizers
Title: Graphic Organizers for Argumentative Writing Site: https://delcoliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/gedgraphic-organizers-writing.pdf
Content: Several charts and questions to help students organize their ideas when writing persuasive nonfiction
Format: One downloadable and printable PDF file
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Test-Taking Skills
Topic: Official GED Calculator Tutorial
Title: Calculator Tutorial Site: http://www.gedtestingservice.com/practice-test/en/calculator
Content: Interactive slide show demonstrating how to operate the online calculator used in the GED test
Format: Interactive slide show
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Topic: Official GED Tutorial of Computerized Test Format
Title: GED Test Tutorial Site: https://ged.com/practice-test/en/computer-demonstrator/
Content: Interactive slide show demonstrating the computerized test format of the GED; includes question types, editing tools, math resources, and test-tracking tools
Format: Interactive slide show with ability to go forward or back
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Topic: Overview of HiSET Exam
Title: Official Overview of the ETS High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) Site: https://hiset.ets.org/about/overview/
Content: Ten-minute video overview of HiSET exam (which is accepted in Pennsylvania as an alternative to GED), including content of exam, sample questions, and design of exam
Format: Video
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Topic: Resources for Instructors from Official GED Site
Title: Teaching Resources Site: https://ged.com/educators_admins/teaching/teaching_resources/
Content: Links to resources for GED instructors organized by subject tests, including quick tips, videos, practice items, and “Performance Level Descriptors” for each subject that translate test scores to skills mastered and skills needing development
Format: Links include videos, PDF documents, and web pages; material intended to be used with guidance from GED instructors
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Grammar
Grammar, General
Topic: Grammar Quizzes
Title: Interactive Quizzes Site: http://guidetogrammar.org/grammar/quiz_list.htm
Content: Quizzes on grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary topics grouped by category
Format: Printable or usable online with interactive answers; intended for adult learners; suitable for intermediate-level learners
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Topic: Grammar Quizzes
Title: Free Interactive Grammar Quizzes Site: http://www.grammarbook.com/interactive_quizzes_exercises.asp
Content: Interactive quizzes on many grammar topics; answers generated after quiz is completed online; explanations included for any wrong answers
Format: Scroll past subscription offer to see list of free quizzes; punctuation and capitalization quizzes available below grammar list; quizzes intended to be taken and corrected online; intended for adult learners
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Parts of Speech
Topic: Parts of Speech Worksheets
Title: Parts of Speech Worksheets Site: http://www.englishforeveryone.org/Topics/Parts-of-Speech.htm
Content: Printable worksheets and writing exercises using each of the seven parts of speech (noun, verb, preposition, adjective, adverb, conjunction, and interjection); other grammar topics available in side menu
Format: Organized by part of speech; scroll past introduction paragraphs to get to clearly titled worksheets; intended for school-age learners; suitable for ESL and ABE learners
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Topic: Phrasal Verbs (multi-word verbs)
Title: Phrasal Verbs Site: http://www.englishclub.com/ref/Phrasal_Verbs/index.htm
Content: Phrasal verbs organized alphabetically with definitions and examples; includes quizzes covering several verbs; grammar and vocabulary links available
Format: Quizzes can be printed or taken online; to return to alphabetical list, use browser back button or “Phrasal Verbs” link at bottom of each screen; suitable for ABE and ESL learners; intended for adult learners
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Topic: Verb Tenses Showing Time Expressed
Title: Tenses Chart Site: http://esl.about.com/od/grammarstructures/ig/Tenses-Chart/
Content: Visual chart of sample sentences with short explanations and cues indicating time expressed (past, present, future, or combination) for visual learners
Format: Printable lesson with links to resources; suitable for ESL and ABE learners
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Topic: Video Lessons on Nouns as Parts of Speech
Title: The Parts of Speech Site: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar/partsofspeech
Content: Sequential video modules and unit test that help students learn about nouns
Format: Videos include captions and transcript; practice videos are included for each concept, which allow user to check answers; register for free to track progress and to comment on or ask questions about each video; intended for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Usage (includes Capitalization and Punctuation)
Topic: Grammar, Punctuation, and Usage Rules
Title: Grammarbook.com Site: http://www.grammarbook.com/
Content: Lists of “Grammar Rules,” “Punctuation Rules,” and “Other Rules” with links to short explanations followed by topic-specific interactive quizzes; some explanations assume knowledge of grammar terminology
Format: Click on topic to see explanation; linked quizzes appear below explanation; intended for adult learners
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Topic: Grammar, Writing, and Usage Index
Title: Index (to Guide to Grammar and Writing and Principles of Composition) Site: http://guidetogrammar.org/grammar/index2.htm
Content: Alphabetical list of topics with detailed explanations and examples and some interactive quizzes
Format: Suitable for intermediate-level literacy learners; intended for adult learners
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Topic: Learning Grammar through Writing
Title: Writing Prompts Site: https://edition.englishclub.com/category/writing-prompts/
Content: Individual exercises illustrating various English grammar and usage topics; includes a short passage and a prompt for a student writing example
Format: Intended for ESL adults but also useful for ABE learners
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Topic: Video Lessons on Punctuation
Title: Punctuation: the Comma and the Apostrophe Site: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar/punctuation-the-comma-and-the-apostrophe
Content: Sequential video modules that constitute a course in the comma, and the apostrophe; comma lessons begin with review of end punctuation
Format: Videos include captions and transcript; starred modules are interactive quizzes with answers checked; register for free to track progress and to comment on or ask questions about each video; intended for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Life Skills (Functional Learning)
Computer Skills
Topic: Computer Basic Skills
Title: Computers Site: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/topics/computers/
Content: Self-paced slide-show lessons and articles on various computer skills and topics, such as typing, mouse-use, and getting started; most tutorials include an interactive quiz; click on “Topics” menu to see other computer topics, including Microsoft and Google tutorials
Format: Each topic links to a selection of lessons; intended for adult learners
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Topic: Computer Skills for Adults
Title: I Want To… Site: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/subjects/i-want-to/
Content: Self-paced slide-show lessons and articles on a wide range of computer topics, including applying for a job, creative design, and Microsoft tools; most tutorials include an interactive quiz; click on “Topics” menu to see other computer topics, including Google tutorials
Format: Each topic links to a selection of lessons; intended for adult learners
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Topic: Computer Skills Overview
Title: Basic Computer Skills MOOC (massive open online course) Site: https://www.wisc-online.com/courses/computerskills
Content: Slide-show lessons and assessments on computer equipment (mouse and keyboard), operating systems, word-processing, file management, email, the Internet, and social media; for higher-level readers
Format: Creating a free account allows user to track progress
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Topic: Digital Skills Resource Bank
Title: Digital Skills Library Site: https://digitalskillslibrary.org/
Content: Collection of online resources for adult learners on computers and computer-related topics
Format: Various formats, depending on resource; intended for adult learners
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Driver’s Test
Topic: Pennsylvania Driver Licensing Information in Many Languages and Formats
Title: Driver Licensing Site: https://www.dmv.pa.gov/Driver-Services/Driver-Licensing/Pages/Drivers-License.aspx
Content: Includes links to several versions of the Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual, including an online version (https://www.dmv.pa.gov/Driver-Services/Driver-Licensing/Driver-Manual/Pages/default.aspx), an audio version (https://www.dmv.pa.gov/Driver-Services/Driver-Licensing/Pages/PA-Driver’s-Manual—Audio-Version.aspx), and downloadable pdf versions in 18 languages (see right column on site).
Format: Interactive and printable.
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Topic: Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual in English and Spanish
Title: Printable Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual in English or Spanish Site (English): http://www.dot.state.pa.us/Public/DVSPubsForms/BDL/BDLManuals/Manuals/PADriversManualByChapter/English/PUB_95.pdf
Site (Spanish): http://www.dot.state.pa.us/Public/DVSPubsForms/BDL/BDLManuals/Manuals/PADriversManualByChapter/Spanish/pub_95s.pdf
Content: PDF files of Driver’s Manual to study for written and vehicle tests in Pennsylvania. Hard copies available at Pennsyvlania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) locations.
Format: Downloadable and printable.
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Topic: Pennsylvania Driving Test Preparation
Title: Pennsylvania Driver’s Examination Site: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/pennsylvania/practice-test-1.html
Content: Several online 18-item quizzes covering Pennsylvania driving-test rules
Format: Interactive online and printable; press “Grade this section” to see correct answers
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Financial Literacy
Topic: Basic Money Skills
Title: Money Basics Site: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/moneybasics/
Content: Lessons and explanations on money management, banking, and real-life purchasing
Format: Written lessons at intermediate or higher level; some interactive tools and quizzes; intended for adult learners
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Topic: Consumer Math Lessons
Title: Consumer Math Site: http://www.ipracticemath.com/learn/consumermath
Content: Short math lessons with detailed explanations and helpful charts on a variety of topics, including budgeting vocabulary and how to calculate simple and compound interest
Format: Subtopics visible inside menu; in some examples, clicking on “<” at right reveals explanation; intermediate reading level; register for free to track progress; intended for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Topic: Interest Calculators
Title: Mortgage Calculator Site: http://www.mortgagecalculator.org/calculators/index.php
Content: Several online calculators with accompanying explanations for computing mortgage rates, credit-card payoff dates, savings needed to reach goals, etc; scroll down to see entire list of calculators
Format: Interactive calculator results can be seen in sentences or in charts at top of calculator; results generated on-screen so no need to enter email; explanations are intermediate reading level; intended for adult consumers
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Goals
Topic: Goals Identification and Motivation
Title: Roles and Goals Forms and Instructions Site: https://libraryliteracy.org/for-coordinators/roles-and-goals/
Content: Curriculum, instructions and forms for implementing “Roles & Goals Process for Adult Learners”
Format: Linked explanations, videos, and forms; intended for adult learners
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Health Literacy
Topic: “Ask Me 3” Medical Appointment Worksheet
Title: Ask Me 3: Good Questions for Your Good Health Site: http://www.scriptyourfuture.org/hcp/download/worksheet/Ask Me 3-Tool for Patient Engagement.pdf
Content: Explains the Ask Me 3 strategy for asking questions of doctors, nurses, or pharmacists; includes the questions, easy-to-understand explanations of when to use them, tips for getting the most out of medical appointments, and fill-in-the-blank sections; this information is also available in a shortened format here
Format: Both versions are printable fill-in-the-blank PDF documents; intended for adults with limited health literacy
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Topic: Health Literacy Toolkit
Title: Virginia Adult ESOL Health Literacy Toolkit Site: https://valrc.org/resource/valrc-health-literacy-toolkit/
Content: Links to fact sheets that help adults manage their medical needs with topics such as “Tips for Talking with the Doctor,” medications, and medical history
Format: Most fact sheets are PDF documents that print best when downloaded first; intended for ESL adult learners, but some illustrations are childish; also suitable for ABE learners
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Topic: Health Literacy Online Resources
Title: Stay Healthy Site: https://learner.lincs.ed.gov/resources/health
Content: Links to online governmental resources on a variety of health topics, including eating, shopping, dental health, reproductive health, and more
Format: Links to sites that include videos and easy-to-read lists and advice; meant for the general public; new readers may need some guidance to comprehend content
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Topic: Medical Appointment Vocabulary
Title: Words to Watch-Fact Sheet Site: https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.npsf.org/resource/resmgr/AskMe3/Words-to-Watch_dwnld.pdf
Content: Vocabulary list of words used during medical appointments that are often misunderstood; part of “Ask Me 3” patient advocacy campaign
Format: PDF document; prints best if downloaded before printing; includes brief overview and then chart of words and definitions; intended for adult healthcare consumers
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Topic: Medical Appointment Vocabulary Flash Cards
Title: Vocabulary Medical Appointments Quizlet Site: https://quizlet.com/102018934/vocabulary-medical-appointments-flash-cards/
Content: Flash cards, lessons, practice, a matching game, and a quiz on key terms used in medical appointments.
Format: Interactive exercises; register for free to view more content.
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Job Search and Career Exploration
Topic: General Job Search and Career Exploration Help
Title: Career One Stop Site: http://www.careeronestop.org/
Content: Articles and linked resources accessible by type of job seeker (career changer, veteran, laid-off worker, worker with a criminal conviction, entry-level worker, older worker, young adult, workers with disabilities, or credential seeker) or by type of help (explore careers, find training, job search, find local help, toolkit, resources)
Format: Short, printable articles; video library and some interactive tools also available; intended for adult learners
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Topic: General Job Search and Career Exploration Help
Title: What Do You Want To Do for a Living? Site: http://www.mynextmove.org/
Content: Profiles of hundreds of jobs; each profile includes the knowledge, skills, abilities, personality, technology, and education recommended for the job and the job outlook; interactive O*Net Interest Profiler also available for those not sure which jobs interest them
Format: Job profiles accessible and searchable by key words or industry category; interest profile tool cross-references interests with level of education preferred to generate list of potential jobs (linked to their profiles); intended for adult learners
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Topic: General Job Search and Career Exploration Help
Title: Work Site: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/subjects/work/
Content: Self-paced slide-show lessons and articles on a variety of work-related topics, such as career planning, resume writing, and filling out an application; some lessons include separate, interactive quiz
Format: Each topic links to a selection of lessons; intended for adult learners
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Topic: Interviewing Skills
Title: Job Interview Questions and Answers Site: http://esl.about.com/od/businessspeakingskills/a/job_interview.htm
Content: Common job interview questions with advice on forming appropriate answers
Format: Article followed by list of action verbs that can be used to describe workplace activities; intended for adult ESL learners but also suitable for ABE learners
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Topic: Interviewing Tips
Title: Job Interviewing Example Site: http://esl.about.com/od/jobinterviewing/a/Job-Interviewing-Listening-Comprehension.htm
Content: Description of job interview format and advice on topics that arise during job interviews; includes recorded job interview (see link near end of first page) and written script on second page
Format: Article followed by script of interview example; intended for ESL adult learners but also suitable for ABE learners
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Topic: Resume Samples and Templates
Title: Sample Resumes and Templates Site: http://www.aie.org/find-a-job/write-your-resume/sample-resumes-and-templates/
Content: Downloadable, printable sample resumes focused on high school and college students with limited work experience; side menu includes advice and resources for good resumes and cover letters
Format: Each resume sample downloadable into Microsoft Word document; intended for young adults but also usable by older adult learners
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Topic: Resume Templates
Title: Instant Resume Templates Site: https://www.instantresumetemplates.com/
Content: Downloadable and printable templates for resumes organized by category of worker (entry-level, high school student, older worker, second career) and category of resume format (chronological, functional)
Format: Template downloads as a Microsoft Word document; these are templates not samples so there is no example information on the resumes; intended for adult learners
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Telling Time
Topic: Lessons on Measuring Time
Title: Measurement Site: http://www.aaamath.com/mea.htm#topic1
Content: Lessons on many time topics including telling time to nearest quarter hour, am and pm, time zones, seasons, months, and adding and subtracting minutes and seconds (some topics may be helpful for word problems); each lesson includes explanation followed by practice problems and ways to time practice
Format: Scroll down to see practice problems and timing options (“play”); explanations are intermediate reading level; formatted for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Topic: Practice with Time Topics
Title: Time Site: http://www.ipracticemath.com/math-practice/time
Content: Timed, interactive practice on time topics such as time calculation, calendar, leap year, and 24-hour time
Format: Interactive timed exercises with answers checked; click on written topic or question in colorful box to begin timed session; one exercise shown at a time; register for free to track progress; intended for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Topic: Telling Time Worksheets
Title: Time Worksheets Site: http://www.mathsisfun.com/worksheets/time.php
Content: Printable worksheets with clock faces asking students to draw hands on clock or to tell time given by hands on clock
Format: Printable worksheets; prints best in Internet Explorer or Edge browser; includes option to print/show all questions or all answers; intended for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Voting
Topic: Resources and Information about Voting in Pennsylvania
Title: Your Voting Rights and the Law Site: https://www.votespa.com/Your-Rights/Pages/Voting-Rights-and-the-law.aspx
Content: An article about voting rights in PA and the U.S. that covers history of voting, protected rights, and special situations; links at the top and bottom of the page allow users to register to vote online, discover their polling place, get an absentee ballot, check their registration status, and more
Format: Links to web-based resources; intended for adults
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Workplace Skills
Topic: Building Trades Curriculum for ESL Students
Title: Building Basics Site: https://valrc.org/learning/esol/bb.html
Content: Facilitator’s guide and student handouts for ESL lessons focused on practical skills used in general construction, landscaping, painting, and plumbing
Format: Guides and handouts are downloadable and printable PDF files; intended for adult ESL learners but also usable by ABE learners
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Topic: General Workplace Skills
Title: Workplace Skills Site: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/topics/workplaceskills/
Content: Self-paced slide-show lessons and articles on skills needed in the workplace; lessons divided into Job Success, Workplace Basics, and Communication Skills; some sections include interactive quiz
Format: Each topic links to a selection of lessons; intended for adult learners
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Math
Math, General (includes Basic Calculations)
Topic: Math Lessons
Title: Learning Math and Algebra Site: http://www.ipracticemath.com/learn
Content: Short lessons with detailed explanations and helpful charts on a variety of topics, including algebra, basic math, calculus, consumer math, decimals, fractions, integers, measurement, number sense, and statistics
Format: Subtopics visible in side menu; in some examples, clicking on “<” at right reveals explanation; intermediate reading level; register for free to track progress; intended for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Topic: Math Lessons and Practice
Title: AAA Math Site: http://www.aaamath.com
Content: Short explanations and interactive practice on a variety of topics, including addition, algebra, comparing, counting, decimals, division, equations, estimation, exponents, fractions, geometry, graphs, measurement, mental math, money, multiplication, naming numbers, patterns, percent, place value, practical math, properties, ratios, statistics, and subtraction
Format: Scroll down to see practice problems and timing options (“play”); explanations are intermediate reading level; topics, grade-levels, and overall review accessible from page; intended for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Topic: Math Practice Exercises
Title: Math Practice Site: http://www.ipracticemath.com/math-practice
Content: Timed, interactive practice on specific math topics, including addition, algebra, comparing, fractions, decimal, division, integer, measurement, multiplication, number sense, rounding, statistics, subtraction, time, and word problems; aligned with common core standards
Format: Click on topic then specific skill; interactive timed exercises with answers checked; one exercise shown at a time; register for free to track progress; intended for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Topic: Math Video Lessons
Title: Math Site: https://www.khanacademy.org/math
Content: Sequential video modules that constitute a course in a variety of topics, including early math, arithmetic, geometry, pre-algebra, and more; topics also accessible by grade level
Format: Videos include captions and transcript; starred modules are interactive quizzes with answers checked; register for free to track progress and to comment on or ask questions about each video; intended for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Topic: Math Video Lessons and Games
Title: Math Playground Site: http://www.mathplayground.com/mathvideos.html
Content: Short videos explaining a variety of topics, including algebraic equations, decimals, fractions, geometry-angles, geometry-area, geometry-surface area, geometry-volume, graphing linear equations, measurement and data, numbers and properties, percent, prealgebra, ration and proportions, thinking block problem-solving, and whole number operations
Format: Videos include white board demonstrations and written and spoken explanations; intended for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Title: Math Games Site: http://www.mathplayground.com/mathvideos.html
Content: Animated games encourage practice in a variety of topics, including basic computation, decimals, fractions, and geometry-angles
Format: Interactive games with music; written directions appear below; some games require a registered account; intended for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Math Worksheets
Topic: Math Skills Worksheet Maker
Title: Math Worksheets Site: http://www.mathsisfun.com/worksheets/index.php
Content: Printable practice worksheets on basic calculations, decimals, and fractions
Format: Printable worksheets; prints best in Internet Explorer or Edge browser; includes option to print/show all questions or all answers; intended for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Topic: Math Skills Worksheets
Title: Free Math Worksheets Site: http://www.ipracticemath.com/worksheets
Content: Printable practice worksheets on algebra, basic calculations, decimals, fractions, measurements, number sense, rounding, statistics, and time; aligned with common core standards
Format: Printable or usable as online interactive worksheets; “online submit” shows correct/incorrect answers; prints best in Internet Explorer or Edge browser; answers print on page 2; register for free to track progress; intended for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Math by Subject
Choose subcategory below; check resources in Math, General for topics not listed here
Decimals
Topic: Decimal Lessons
Title: Decimals Site: http://www.coolmath.com/prealgebra/02-decimals
Content: Step-by-step explanations of decimal concepts with interactive exercises (the “Decimals Cruncher”) available for all decimal operations
Format: Intended for teen-age learners with bold graphics but usable by adult learners
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Topic: Decimal Lessons
Title: What is Decimal Site: http://www.ipracticemath.com/learn/decimal/decimals_def
Content: Short lessons on decimals with detailed explanations
Format: Subtopics visible in side menu; in some examples, clicking on “<” at right reveals explanation; intermediate reading level; register for free to track progress; intended for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Topic: Decimal Practice
Title: Decimal Site: http://www.ipracticemath.com/math-practice/decimal
Content: Timed, interactive practice on decimal concepts and operations
Format: Interactive timed exercises with answers checked; click on written topic or question in colorful box to begin timed session; one exercise shown at a time; register for free to track progress; intended for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Fractions
Topic: Fractions Lessons
Title: Fractions Site: http://www.coolmath.com/prealgebra/01-p2-fractions
Content: Step-by-step explanations of fractions concepts with some interactive exercises
Format: Intended for teen-age learners with bold graphics but usable by adult learners
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Topic: Fractions Lessons
Title: Fraction Site: http://www.ipracticemath.com/learn/fraction
Content: Short lessons on fractions with detailed explanations
Format: Subtopics visible in side menu; in some examples, clicking on “<” at right reveals explanation; intermediate reading level; register for free to track progress; intended for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Topic: Fractions Practice
Title: Fraction Practice Online Site: http://www.ipracticemath.com/math-practice/fraction
Content: Timed, interactive practice on fraction concepts and operations
Format: Click on topic then specific skill; interactive timed exercises with answers checked; click on written topic or question in colorful box to begin timed session; one exercise shown at a time; register for free to track progress; intended for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Geometry
Topic: Geometry Lessons
Title: Geometry Site: http://www.aaamath.com/geo.htm
Content: Lessons with explanations grouped by topic and followed by practice problems and ways to time practice
Format: Scroll down to see practice problems and timing options (“play”); explanations are intermediate reading level; formatted for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Topic: Geometry Lessons
Title: Geometry Site: http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/index.html
Content: Lessons and tools explaining shapes and formulas for geometry, divided into plane geometry and solid geometry; lessons followed by practice quiz questions
Format: Clickable links within explanations; some videos and interactive activities; questions include “help” links back to lessons and scoring; formatted for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Money
Topic: Money Practice Exercises
Title: Money Site: http://www.aaamath.com/mny.htm
Content: Brief explanations and interactive practice exercises grouped by topic; includes ways to time practice and report results
Format: Scroll down to see practice problems and timing options (“play”); explanations are intermediate reading level; formatted for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Percentages
Topic: Percentages Lessons and Practice
Title: Percentage Site: http://www.aaamath.com/pct.htm
Content: Lessons with explanations grouped by topic and followed by practice problems and ways to time practice
Format: Scroll down to see practice problems and timing options (“play”); explanations are intermediate reading level; formatted for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Place Value
Topic: Place Value Lessons about Decimals
Title: Decimal Place Values Site: http://www.coolmath.com/prealgebra/02-decimals/01-decimals-place-value-01
Content: Step-by-step explanation of place value in decimal expressions
Format: Formatted for teen-age learners with bold graphics but usable by adult learners
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Topic: Place Value Lessons and Practice
Title: Place Value Site: http://www.aaamath.com/plc.html
Content: Lessons with explanations grouped by topic and followed by practice problems and ways to time practice
Format: Scroll down to see practice problems and timing options (“play”); explanations are intermediate reading level; formatted for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Pre-Algebra and Algebra
Topic: Algebra Lessons
Title: Algebra Site: http://www.aaamath.com/alg.htm
Content: Lessons with explanations grouped by topic and followed by practice problems and ways to time practice
Format: Scroll down to see practice problems and timing options (“play”); explanations are intermediate reading level; formatted for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Topic: Algebra Lessons
Title: Algebra Site: http://www.ipracticemath.com/learn/algebra/algebra_definition
Content: Short lessons on algebra topics with detailed explanations
Format: Subtopics visible in side menu; in some examples, clicking on “<” at right reveals explanation; intermediate reading level; register for free to track progress; intended for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Topic: Algebra Lessons
Title: Algebra Site: http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/index.html
Content: Step-by-step explanations and examples of algebra concepts and operations; followed by practice quiz questions
Format: Clickable links within explanations; questions include “help” links back to lessons and scoring; formatted for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Topic: Algebra Lessons by Topic
Title: Algebra Help Site: http://www.coolmath.com/algebra
Content: Step-by-step explanations of separate algebra concepts with some interactive exercises; pre-algebra topics available from main menu; no overview of algebra
Format: Intended for teen-age learners with bold graphics but usable by adult learners
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Topic: Algebra Practice
Title: Algebra Site: http://www.ipracticemath.com/math-practice/algebra
Content: Timed, interactive practice on algebra concepts and operations
Format: Click on topic then specific skill; interactive timed exercises with answers checked; one exercise shown at a time; register for free to track progress; intended for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Word Problems
Topic: Word Problem Worksheets
Title: Math Problem Solving Site: http://www.rhlschool.com/math.htm
Content: Printable practice word-problem worksheets with various themes and skills
Format: Full-page printable worksheets; answers print on page 2; worksheets refresh with a new set of problems each visit; intended for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Topic: Word Problem Practice
Title: Word Problems Site: http://www.ipracticemath.com/math-practice/word-problems
Content: Timed, interactive practice with word problems covering specific basic operations
Format: Interactive timed exercises with answers checked; click on written topic or question in colorful box to begin timed session; one exercise shown at a time; register for free to track progress; intended for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Topic: Word Problem Strategies
Title: Word Problems Site: http://www.mathplayground.com/wordproblems.html
Content: Interactive games and exercises that prompt players to “model and solve” various word problems by breaking them down into parts; unusual step-by-step approach that may be good alternative for visual learners
Format: “Model and Solve” exercises include video tutorials at bottom left; intended for school-age learners but usable by adult learners
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Reading
Comprehension
Topic: News Articles Accessible by Reading Level and Reading Standard
Title: Newsela ELA Site: https://newsela.com/about/content/browse-content/
Content: News articles organized by topic and searchable by reading level and reading standard; writing prompts, open-ended questions, and online interactive quizzes available for each article
Format: Must create a free account to have access to content; intended for school-age learners but topics and vocabulary usable for adults
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Topic: News Articles and Videos for Reading and Listening
Title: Voice of America Learning English Site: http://learningenglish.voanews.com/
Content: News articles with read-along audio for three levels of learners; includes articles and videos on grammar, idioms, and U.S. government
Format: Click on article and scroll down to see text and audio button; highlighted vocabulary and/or quiz at bottom of many articles; intended for ESL but usable by beginner readers; intended for adult learners
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Topic: Reading Comprehension Text Sets with Lessons
Title: The Library Site: https://www.commonlit.org/en/library?contentTypes=text_se
Content: High-interest grouped readings on history, trends in the news, literature, and culture. Each reading includes vocabulary list, interactive comprehension questions, and discussion prompts.
Format: Must create a free account to have full access to content; intended for school-age learners but topics and vocabulary usable for adults
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Topic: Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Title: Reading Comprehension Worksheets Site: http://www.rhlschool.com/reading.htm
Content: Short passages with questions using comprehension strategies such as context, main idea, inference, drawing conclusions, antonyms, and synonyms; some worksheets are interactive games
Format: Printable worksheets; answer keys and more worksheets (Vol. 1-4) available in links at bottom of main page; intended for school-age learners but topics and vocabulary usable for adults
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Topic: Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Title: Reading Comprehension Worksheets Site: http://www.englishforeveryone.org/Topics/Reading-Comprehension.htm
Content: Printable short passages with questions using comprehension strategies such as context, main idea, inference, drawing conclusions, antonyms, and synonyms; open-ended short-answer questions also included; organized by school-age grade level
Format: Scroll past introduction paragraphs to get to list of grade levels, then click on grade level to get to worksheet; intended for school-age learners but topics and vocabulary usable for adults
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Topic: Reading Passages and Lessons
Title: Readworks.org Site: http://readworks.org
Content: Searchable lessons and passages with standards-based activities; lessons can be searched by specific reading skill, such as cause and effect or fact versus opinion
Format: Must create a free account to have full access to content
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Topic: Reading Passages for Healthcare Workers
Title: Reading Skills for Healthcare Workers Site: https://www.reading4healthcareworkers.com/
Content: Reading passages covering healthcare topics by reading level with standards-based activities, including, audio read-alouds, timer to measure reading speed, and pre- and post-reading questions
Format: Interactive website with all materials available as PDF download
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Topic: Reading Passages with Skills Practice
Title: Reading Skills for Today’s Adult Site: https://www.readingskills4today.com/
Content: Reading passages by level with standards-based activities, including, audio read-alouds, timer to measure reading speed, and pre- and post-reading questions
Format: Interactive website with all materials available as PDF download
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Decoding (Alphabetics, Phonics, Syllabication, etc.)
Topic: Decoding Multi-Syllable Words
Title: Approaching New Words: Decoding with Syllable Types Site: http://mylearningspringboard.com/decoding-with-syllable-types/
Content: Article explaining decoding words via syllables
Format: Intended for instructors of school-age learners
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Topic: Mnemonics for Word and Concept Decoding
Title: Weekly Mnemonic Archives Site: http://www.learningdifferences.com/weekly_mnemonics/mnemonicarchives3.htm
Content: Tips for helping weak readers recognize and remember easily confused words, math concepts, spellings, etc.
Format: List of 54 tips intended for adult learners
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Topic: Reinforcing Activities for Decoding Multi-Syllable Words
Title: Decoding Multisyllabic Words and Vocabulary Development Site: http://mylearningspringboard.com/decoding-multisyllabic-words-and-vocabulary-development/
Content: Article explaining activities incorporating decoding technique along with prefix, suffix and context clues
Format: Intended for instructors of school-age learners
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Fluency
Topic: Readability Calculators
Title: Readability Test Tool; Readability Formula; Readability Calculator
Sites: https://www.webfx.com/tools/read-able/check.php; https://readabilityformulas.com/free-readability-formula-tests.php; https://www.online-utility.org/english/readability_test_and_improve.jsp
Content: Allows user to copy and paste text into an online tool to assess grade level of text.
Format: Interactive; results generated online
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Topic: Reading Passages with Timed Practice and Audio Examples
Title: Reading Skills for Today’s Adult Site: https://www.readingskills4today.com/
Content: Reading passages by level with standards-based activities, including, audio read-alouds, timer to measure reading speed, and pre- and post-reading questions
Format: Interactive website with all materials available as PDF download
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Writing
Creating Writing Lessons
Topic: Creating Writing Activities
Title: 5 ESL Activities…Writing Practice Site: http://www.fluentu.com/blog/educator-english/esl-writing-practice/
Content: Article explaining how to set up writing activities for ESL learners; includes five sample activities that cover several writing genres
Format: Written article with links to additional information; activities described are suitable for ABE learners
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Topic: Teaching Writing
Title: Unit 3: Teaching Writing to Adults Site: http://adultliteracytutor4.blogspot.com/
Content: Lesson for tutors that reviews how to teach writing to adult literacy students; includes writing process and barriers to adult learners
Format: Written lesson with some video links
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Organization
Topic: Graphic Organizers for Critical Thinking and Organizing Writing
Title: Graphic Organizers Site: http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/
Content: Many picture-charts (graphic organizers) to help students organize main ideas and details for essays or to determine relationships among words and ideas; great for visual learners
Format: Printable; listed by title of chart; intended for school-age learners
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Prompts and Practice
Topic: Beginning Writing Techniques
Title: Writing Lesson Idea: Beginning Writing Site: http://www.eastsideliteracy.org/tutorsupport/RW/RW_Begin.htm
Content: Three techniques for generating ideas and content from begininner writers
Format: Other topics and articles accessible from page; intended for adult learners
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Topic: Writing Activities and Prompts
Title: Quick Writing Activities Site: https://sites.google.com/site/literacyonline/teaching-materials/writing/quick-writing-activities
Content: List of lesson ideas for adult literacy students; includes separate list of writing prompts
Format: Written list
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Spelling
Topic: Spelling Curriculum
Title: Spelling: A Key to Good Communication Site: http://www.ohioable.org/files/Materials/ndakota/spelling/toc.html
Content: Lessons, practice exercises, and word lists organized as a step-by-step curriculum and developed by a literacy tutor; practice exercises include link to answer key
Format: Organized by spelling rule; intended for adult learners
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