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Multilevel resources including a beginning level video series, short video clips for grammar, idioms, English at the movies, etc. plus transcripts of audio news stories and more! Easy to access and fun resources.

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Voice of America - Learn American English with VOA Learning English

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Learn American English with English language lessons from Voice of America. VOA Learning English helps you learn English with vocabulary, listening and comprehension lessons through daily news and interactive English learning activities.

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Oxford Picture Dictionary (OPD) Teacher Resource Center

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Oxford Picture Dictionary (OPD) Teacher Resource Center

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This resource offers many activities to complement and enhance learning with the picture dictionary!

Lesson plans, audio, images, assessment resources

Worksheets for grammar, listening, pronunciation

Newsela article selections according to topic

"Classroom" activities (pair activities may be useful)

More...including College and Career Readiness Toolkit

Login information:

www.opdtrc.com

User: ckeitges@saclibrary.org

Password: AdultLit828

Please do not share this with others not in our program.

If the login seems to have expired at any point, let us know. Thank you!

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Use this link to access the most recent HiSET Official Practice Tests. Contact Laura at lmartinez@saclibrary.org if you would like to receive hard copies of the practice tests.

Please note that these practice tests are about half the length of the actual HiSET tests.

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CA Literacy Programs Adult New Readers - Levels 1-2

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CA Literacy Programs Adult New Readers - Levels 1-2

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Adult New Readers written by literacy tutors for Levels 1-2. Each book has large colored images and tutor tips.

To preview available titles go here.

Books are available for free as eBooks or downloadable PDF copies. See the attached instructions for how to access the digital copies.

Hard copies are also available in the Adult Literacy office. Email literacy@saclibrary.org to request hard copies of the books.

This is also a great resource for ESL learners!

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Free online teaching resource featuring writings by adult literacy learners. Each issue explores different topics related to civic participation and social justice and includes student writings, news articles, opinion pieces, activities, poems, graphics, and cartoons. Website also includes audio versions of articles, leveled texts, and extra resources.

Log in using this information:
Username: CLLS
Password: CLLS
*The username and password are case sensitive

Can also be used with ESL Learners and lower level GED/HiSET Learners.

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Current Issue

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To make a donation, send a check made out to World Education to 44 Farnsworth Street, Boston, MA, 02210 or click the button below to donate online. Your donation to The Change Agent is tax deductible and greatly appreciated!

Announcements

"We Take Action," the latest issue of The Change Agent co-published with Essential Education, is now available!

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The recording of Teaching with the Immigrants and Immigration Series (Issues 56-58) webinar is now available! View the recording and slides below.

More big changes! We are making our offerings even more accessible by organizing The Change Agent content to come out more often with more easy-to-use lesson packets and with more beginner-level adaptations. Find out what we have in store!

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The Change Agent | An Adult Education Resource for Social Justice

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Forgot your password? To make a donation, send a check made out to World Education to 44 Farnsworth Street, Boston, MA, 02210 or click the button below to donate online. Your donation to The Change Agent is tax deductible and greatly appreciated!

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Free online collection of essays, speeches, classic fiction, and poems for grade levels K-12 in print and audio format. Some texts include student activity sheets.

Can also be used with ESL and GED/HiSET Learners. (This is a great resource for GED/HiSET Learners who are preparing for their Language Arts GED or Reading HiSET.)

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Welcome

Lit2Go is a free online collection of stories and poems in Mp3 (audiobook) format. An abstract, citation, playing time, and word count are given for each of the passages. Many of the passages also have a related reading strategy identified. Each reading passage can also be downloaded as a PDF and printed for use as a read-along or as supplemental reading material for your classroom.

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Lit2Go is a free online collection of stories and poems in Mp3 (audiobook) format. An abstract, citation, playing time, and word count are given for each of the passages. Many of the passages also have a related reading strategy identified.

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For questions or suggestions, contact literacy@saclibrary.org or (916) 264-5032.

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Free English lessons for ESL Learners. Multilevel articles include audio, grammar and vocabulary lessons, comprehension questions, and other activities.

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Breaking News English - Easier News Lessons

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Breaking News English Lessons - 3,369 FREE Easy News English lesson plans. EFL/ESL graded news lessons, news in 7 levels, current events.

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Lesson plans, worksheets, games, and activities for grade levels Pre-K to 8.

Material was created for youth, but can be used for ESL and and Literacy Learners.

Use the following login information to access this resource:
Email: ckeitges@saclibrary.org
Password: familyliteracy

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Educational Games, Worksheets, and More for Kids

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Download, print, or work on activities interactively today!

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Use your library card to access free audiobooks, ebooks, movies, TV shows, and comics. Adult New Readers available as eBooks and eAudiobooks.

To find Adult New Readers on Hoopla, go to https://www.saclibrary.org/, and search for "Adult New Readers" in the catalogue. Look under the Format for "Hoopla eBook" or "Hoopla eAudiobook".

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hoopla digital: audiobooks, ebooks, movies, tv and comics.

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Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen-your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV. All you need is a library card. hoopla syncs across all your devices, so you can stream titles immediately or whenever you're in the mood.

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Teach English using thought provoking, engaging and topical lesson plans based on authentic materials. Sign up for a free account to access more than 60 free printable lesson plans and get 1 new free lesson plan each month.

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ESL Brains ‐ Unique video‐based teaching materials for adults

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See our ESL lesson plans and worksheets for teaching adults which touch contemporary topics. All materials are based on TED Talks or other video materials.

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Free short video lessons and practice exercises for a variety of subjects.

- Math Tutorial Videos -
For all levels with correlating practice questions and quizzes

- Science -

Biology

Health

Periodic Table

- Social Studies -

US History

US Government and Civics

Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

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Access additional resource for the Step Forward series including lesson plans, vocabulary lists, grammar exercises, audio, and math exercises. Can also be used as a supplemental resource with the Step Forward book.

Use the following login information to access this resource:
Email: literacy@saclibrary.org
Password: SFLiteracy

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Free, interactive, immersive games covering topics in American History.

This site was originally developed for use by middle school students, but can be fun for adults!

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Play Mission Us

1848 the antebellum era

Flight to Freedom

Teach mission us

Mission US includes extensive teaching materials for each mission. The educator guides feature:

What people are saying about Mission US

About mission us

Mission US is an award-winning educational media project that immerses young people in transformational moments from U.S. history.

Developed for use by middle school students in the classroom and beyond, Mission US is a deeply-researched, award-winning educational media project with proven positive impact on history learning. To date, more than three million registered users across the country have played and learned from Mission US.

Mission US is committed to teaching complicated and sensitive topics in American history. We recommend that teachers/parents preview game content to make sure it is appropriate for their students/children.

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Play Mission Us 1848 the antebellum era Teach mission us Mission US includes extensive teaching materials for each mission. The educator guides feature: What people are saying about Mission US About mission us Mission US is an award-winning educational media project that immerses young people in transformational moments from U.S.

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English language video lessons accessible through a computer and mobile device. Includes lessons to help learners prepare for their U.S. citizenship or naturalization interview.

Now includes course to learn job skills for ESL learners interested in healthcare.

Registration is required to access USA Learns courses.

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USA Learns Now on Phones!

Exciting news! You asked for it, and it's here. With a generous grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, USA Learns is now available to use on phones, tablets, and computers.
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Learn English free and study to become a U.S. citizen at USA Learns: USA Learns is a free website to help adults learn English online and prepare to become a U.S. citizen. Online courses include fun videos and activities that teach basic and intermediate ESL to adults around the world, plus the opportunity to prepare for the naturalization interview to become a U.S.

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Libib - Print and Supplemental Resources

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Libib - Print and Supplemental Resources

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View all the available print and supplemental resources available in the Adult Literacy Services office.

Email literacy@saclibrary.org to request materials listed in Libib.

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When your holds become available you will be notified via email.

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Online structured learning courses for Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies for learners at Pre-HSE level (grades 6-8) and for GED and HiSET.

Tutors can create custom curriculum based on learner's needs and track learner progress.

Contact lmartinez@saclibrary.org for more information and to request access to New Readers Press Online Learning for your learner.

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Study Dashboard: Getting Started as a Student – New Readers Press Online Learning

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Peterson's Test & Career Prep through Sacramento Public Library

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Peterson's Test & Career Prep through Sacramento Public Library

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Free access to Peterson's HiSET and GED Exam Prep Courses, "Master the HiSET", and "Master the GED" eBooks. Prep courses and eBooks include free full-length practice tests.

A library card is needed to access this resource.

To access this resource go to https://www.saclibrary.org/Education/Adult-Education/GED-High-School, and scroll down to the green "Start Test Prep" button. Next click on "Improve Your Score", then on "High School", then on "High School Equivalency Exam".

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Didn't finish high school? Start here.

The library is here to help with these free resources to earn your high school degree. Choose an option that's best for you.

OPTION 1: Study for the GED or HiSET exams to earn your high school equivalency certificate

Test Prep
Study independently for the GED or HiSET exam series with online study guides and practice exams, or use these resources in addition to receiving tutoring.

Careeer Online High School (COHS)
Earn an accredited high school diploma through a flexible, supportive, entirely online program while gaining real-world career training. Free enrollment is sponsored by Sacramento Public Library and California State Library.

Learn even more about completing your high school diploma online with the library.
Hear COHS graduates speak about their experience and how they benefitted from the program and watch the informational session video.

Free enrollment through the library in this program is made possible through California State Library.

Sacramento County residents 18 years old and over, able to speak English and who can commit to being in the program for a minimum of 6 months, meeting once a week may apply to this program.

Anyone 19 and over who is a Sacramento County resident and has a Sacramento Public Library card in good standing may apply to the COHS program. To find out more information, please contact us using the form on this page.

Is the COHS program accredited?

Yes, the Career Online High School program is accredited through as an online school district by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, and delivers fully accredited high school diplomas at the completion of its program.

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The library is here to help with these free resources to earn your high school degree. Choose an option that's best for you. Test Prep Study independently for the GED or HiSET exam series with online study guides and practice exams, or use these resources in addition to receiving tutoring.

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Online English listening comprehensive activities. Activities focus on every English comprehension skills at three levels: easy, intermediate, and difficult.

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Boosting Your English Listening Skills

Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab has been providing online English listening comprehension activities for ESL and EFL learners since 1998. Visit Randall's other Web sites at DailyESL.com, EZslang.com, and Trainyouraccent.com for more language practice.

General ESL Listening Quizzes

Activities focus on everyday English comprehension skills at three levels based on content, voices, vocabulary, and natural speed. A combination of adult, teenage, and children's voices are included.

Explore More English Listening Activities

Randall has created a variety of other ESL listening activities to improve your comprehension, speaking, vocabulary, and cultural awareness.

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Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab - English Listening

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Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab helps ESL and EFL learners improve their English listening comprehension skills through conversations.

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ProLiteracy Education Network - Laubach Way to Reading Book 1 Practice Course

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ProLiteracy Education Network - Laubach Way to Reading Book 1 Practice Course

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Your learner can create a free student account on the ProLiteracy Education Network to access online lessons that provide additional practice activities for Laubach Way to Reading Student Book 1.

To create a free student account, go to the ProLiteracy Education Network, and click on "Create Student Account".

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A library of slow reveal graphs, infographics, and maps that help promote sensemaking.

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Slow Reveal Graph is an instructional routine that promotes sensemaking about data. This highly engaging routine uses scaffolded visuals and discourse to help students (in K-12 and beyond) make sense of data. As more and more of the graph is revealed, students refine their interpretation and construct meaning, often in surprising ways.

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Here are a few resources for tutoring math to ESL learner. Also, see the eBook "Teaching Strategies: Math Activities for ESL Learners" from ProLiteracy (download below)

8 Strategies for Teaching Math to English Learners

How Do we Support English Learners Success in Mathematics? (Blog post)

The Challenges of Teaching Math to English Learners (Informative Article)

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Teaching Strategies Math Activities for ESL ELL Learners Proliteracy

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Free access to a weekly publication for adult learners that uses current event articles and human interest stories to help build skills in reading, comprehension and vocabulary. Levels 4 - 6.
Use this code for free access: E3B50F (zero).

Can also be used with ESL Learners.

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Easy-to-read news stories that can help you learn to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

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Virtual Library English Conversation Groups

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Virtual Library English Conversation Groups

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Virtual English Conversation Groups take place every Thursday at 1:00 pm  (Beginner/Intermediate) and 5:00 pm (Intermediate/Advanced), and every Friday at 1:00 pm (All Levels).

Email literacy@saclibrary.org if your learner is interested in participating. For all levels!

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New Readers Press - Free Online Resources

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New Readers Press - Free Online Resources

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Did you know New Readers Press provides free online resources for all of their books? The online resources include review guides, extra tips and strategies for using the material, reproducible masters, and more!

To find additional online resource, go to New Readers Press, and find the book you are currently using with your learner. You can search for the book by clicking on the magnifier icon in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Click on the appropriate level and scroll down to "Free Resources".

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New Readers Press improves adult learners’ literacy and life skills with ESL, ABE, and HSE learning materials for reading, writing, math, science, and more.

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Short stories available in print and audio for reading levels 0.5-8 with correlating questions and vocabulary.

The levels of Reading Skills for Today's Adults 1-16 are NOT grade level equivalents. Go here to see an excel sheet with the grade level equivalency of each story. (Use Column I - "ATOS Readability".)

Can also be used with ESL and GED/HiSET Learners.

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READING SKILLS FOR TODAY'S ADULTS UPDATE

Already Using Reading Skills for Today's Adults?

Want to increase student hours?

Try this new CCRS aligned online software family literacy program where adults work with each other, with their children, and with other family members:

In Partnership With:

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Home Reading Skills for Today's Adults Southwest Adult Basic Education Marshall

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This is the new Reading Skills for Today's Adults Website! If you searched us by Marshall Adult Education or Marshall Reading don't worry you've found the right place we are now better than ever with CCRS standards implemented in our new updated product: Reading Skills 4 Today!

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Free leveled reading passages, complete with question sets and vocabulary activities. All readings have audio and can be printed as a PDF. Tutors and learners can sign up for a free account to access them.

Great for Basic Literacy, ESL, and GED/HiSET Learners.

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ReadWorks | Award-Winning, EdTech Nonprofit Organization

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ReadWorks is an edtech nonprofit organization that is committed to helping to solve America’s reading comprehension crisis.

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We Speak NYC videos tell the stories of New Yorkers who have come from all over the world to make NYC their home. The videos focus on important topics and model language that learners can use in their everyday lives. Each video includes downloadable learning materials, include a study guide, short story for reading practice, and a script.

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We Speak NYC videos tell the stories of New Yorkers who have come from all over the world to make New York City their home. The show helps English language learners improve their language skills, learn about their rights, and access City services.

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Free phonics resources for tutors working with beginning readers. Includes free app that teaches letter and sound recognition, phonics word lists, and lesson tracking sheet.

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Free Ultimate Phonics Software

Try the Ultimate Phonics Reading Program software for free.

Free Phonics Word Lists

Get all the word lists and sentences taught in Ultimate Phonics.

That's over 4,400 words and 2,100 sentences organized into 262 decodable phonics-based lessons. And they're all free!

Free Phonics Reading Test

Want to know if Ultimate Phonics can help your children or students become better readers?

Try our Ultimate Phonics Reading Test, a useful tool that lets you quickly and easily diagnose basic reading ability. It's free!

Phonics Scope and Sequence

Our free phonics scope and sequence is your map for better reading. It shows you all the rules taught in Ultimate Phonics and the order in which they are learned.

Tracking Sheet

Our free tracking sheet gives you a simple way to keep track of your students' place in the Ultimate Phonics lessons.

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These free phonics resources are useful for anyone who teaches reading. Whether you are a teacher, tutor, or homeschooler, these free phonics resources are a great supplement to your reading instruction.

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Partners in Reading - Tutor Training Videos

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Partners in Reading - Tutor Training Videos

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Excellent videos on the following topics, broken into short, focused strategies:

First Meeting

Alphabetics: Phonic Awareness

Alphabetics: Decoding/Phonics

Vocabulary

Fluency

Comprehension

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Partners in Reading - San Jose Public Library

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Partners in Reading - San Jose Public Library

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Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

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Best practices for tutoring adults in writing. Videos are broken into short focused topics and strategies:

Pre-writing

Getting Ides on the Page

Writing for Everyday Purpose

Working on Mechanics

Responding and Revising

Editing

Assessing Writing Progress

Using Learner-Generated Text with English Language Learners

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Literacyworks (www.literacyworks.org) provides literacy instruction videos for English Language Learners. We believe in lifelong learning as a path towards opportunity and fulfillment. As individuals increase their literacy and basic skills they are able to secure better jobs, manage their personal lives, advocate for themselves, enhance their parenting skills, and contribute more to their community.