Adult Literacy Online Resource Center by SPL Adult Literacy https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources Resources, tools, and ideas recommended by the Adult Literacy Team en-us 2020-05-14 00:16:51 UTC 2026-02-27 19:16:05 UTC hello@padlet.com News For You literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/580867733 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. ]]> 2020-05-18 19:38:59 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/580867733 Virtual Library English Conversation Groups literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/580875722 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! ]]> 2020-05-18 19:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/580875722 Khan Academy literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/583464490 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 - 

- Social Studies - 
]]> 2020-05-19 20:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/583464490 Reading Skills for Today's Adults literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/583467639 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.

]]> 2020-05-19 20:28:57 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/583467639 Peterson's Test & Career Prep through Sacramento Public Library literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/583517496
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".]]> 2020-05-19 20:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/583517496 USA Learns literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/598187912 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. ]]> 2020-05-28 02:07:19 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/598187912 Tutoring Math to ESL Learners literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/846539822 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)
]]> 2020-10-20 20:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/846539822 ESL Brains literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2732805850 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. ]]> 2023-10-04 21:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2732805850 literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2732811757 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". ]]> 2023-10-04 22:03:11 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2732811757 Breaking News English literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2732823100 Free English lessons for ESL Learners. Multilevel articles include audio, grammar and vocabulary lessons, comprehension questions, and other activities. ]]> 2023-10-04 22:22:01 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2732823100 Ultimate Phonics literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2732836668 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. ]]> 2023-10-04 22:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2732836668 Lit2Go literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2732881825 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.)

]]> 2023-10-04 23:50:45 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2732881825 New Readers Press Online Learning literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2732918538 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. ]]> 2023-10-05 00:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2732918538 literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2732933020 For questions or suggestions, contact literacy@saclibrary.org or (916) 264-5032.]]> 2023-10-05 00:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2732933020 Slow Reveal Graphs literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2734348148 A library of slow reveal graphs, infographics, and maps that help promote sensemaking. ]]> 2023-10-05 17:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2734348148 We Speak NYC literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2738805684 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. ]]> 2023-10-09 21:29:58 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2738805684 Education.com literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2742607650 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

]]> 2023-10-12 00:09:49 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2742607650 ProLiteracy Education Network - Laubach Way to Reading Book 1 Practice Course literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2742629007 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".

]]> 2023-10-12 00:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2742629007 New Readers Press - Free Online Resources literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2742653826 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". ]]> 2023-10-12 00:41:37 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2742653826 The Change Agent literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2743924331 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.]]> 2023-10-12 16:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2743924331 Libib - Print and Supplemental Resources literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2744311498 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.]]> 2023-10-12 23:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2744311498 CA Literacy Programs Adult New Readers - Levels 1-2 literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2751592426 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!

]]> 2023-10-17 22:30:01 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2751592426 Step Forward: Teacher Resource Center literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2751643377 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

]]> 2023-10-17 23:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2751643377 Partners in Reading - Tutor Training Videos literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2751647884 Excellent videos on the following topics, broken into short, focused strategies:

  • First Meeting
  • Alphabetics: Phonic Awareness
  • Alphabetics: Decoding/Phonics
  • Vocabulary
  • Fluency
  • Comprehension
]]> 2023-10-17 23:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2751647884 Tutor Ready Writing literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2751655414 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

]]> 2023-10-17 23:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2751655414 Mission US literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2778720482 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!

]]> 2023-11-06 22:17:13 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2778720482 Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2819066936 Online English listening comprehensive activities. Activities focus on every English comprehension skills at three levels: easy, intermediate, and difficult.

]]> 2023-12-08 19:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2819066936 HiSET Official Practice Tests literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2830992928 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.

]]> 2023-12-20 18:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/2830992928 Oxford Picture Dictionary (OPD) Teacher Resource Center literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/3057580553 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!



]]> 2024-07-19 18:17:57 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/3057580553 ReadWorks literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/3344126336 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.

]]> 2025-02-26 19:11:47 UTC https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/3344126336 Voice of America Learning English literacy2 https://padlet.com/literacy2/resources/wish/3523494857 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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