Life Skills and Test Prep 4
Published on 5. February 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-13-208573-1 (ISBN)
Description
Life Skills and Test Prep 4, by Wendy Pratt Long, Dawn Furushima, and Garnet Templin-Imel, provides engaging instruction in the essential life skills competencies that adult learners need in all their roles -- at home, at work, in school, and in their communities. The course also includes listening and reading tests to give students invaluable practice in taking standardized tests, motivating them to achieve their benchmarks and persist in their learning goals.
Features
44 life skills lessons correlated to CASAS competencies
Extensive practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing
Flexible format to support teacher and program needs
Separate Teacher's Manual with test-taking strategies, answer keys, and diagnostic information for follow-up instruction
An audio program on CD which can be purchased separately, see link below.
Click here to order the Audio CDs.
Features
44 life skills lessons correlated to CASAS competencies
Extensive practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing
Flexible format to support teacher and program needs
Separate Teacher's Manual with test-taking strategies, answer keys, and diagnostic information for follow-up instruction
An audio program on CD which can be purchased separately, see link below.
Click here to order the Audio CDs.
More details
Content
Unit 1: Talk about the Past, Plan for the Future
Lesson 1 Personal and Work History
Lesson 2 Identifying Interests and Skills
Lesson 3 Educational Opportunities
Lesson 4 Setting Goals
Unit 1 Test
Unit 2: Community Life
Lesson 1 Community Events
Lesson 2 Directions
Lesson 3 Recycling
Lesson 4 Postal Services
Unit 2 Test
Unit 3: Getting a Job
Lesson 1 Looking for a Job
Lesson 2 Resumes
Lesson 3 Cover Letters
Lesson 4 Job Applications
Lesson 5 Job Interviews
Lesson 6 Thank-You Notes
Unit 3 Test
Unit 4: Safety and Emergency Planning
Lesson 1 Fire Safety
Lesson 2 Reporting an Emergency
Lesson 3 Emergency Evacuations
Unit 4 Test
Unit 5: Smart Shopping
Lesson 1 Researching Before You Buy
Lesson 2 Advertising Techniques
Lesson 3 Returns and Exchanges
Lesson 4 Warranties
Unit 5 Test
Unit 6: Cars
Lesson 1 Buying a Car
Lesson 2 Car Problems and Maintenance
Lesson 3 Reporting a Car Accident
Unit 6 Test
Unit 7: Parenting
Lesson 1 Enrolling a Child in School
Lesson 2 Calling to Report an Absence
Lesson 3 Interpreting a Child's Report Card or Progress Report
Lesson 4 Making Your Home Safe for Children
Unit 7 Test
Unit 8: On the Job
Lesson 1 Giving and Following Instructions
Lesson 2 Correction at Work
Lesson 3 Workplace Safety
Lesson 4 Getting Paid
Unit 8 Test
Unit 9: Managing Your Money
Lesson 1 Personal Expense
Lesson 2 Preparing a Monthly Budget
Lesson 3 Banking
Lesson 4 Applying for an Educational Loan
Unit 9 Test
Unit 10: Health and Wellness
Lesson 1 Good-Health Basics
Lesson 2 Food and Nutrition
Lesson 3 Food Safety
Lesson 4 Finding Health Care Providers
Lesson 5 Communicating with Your Doctor
Lesson 6 Medical History Forms
Lesson 7 Drug Labels
Unit 10 Test
Unit 11: Housing and Utilities
Lesson 1 Rental Leases
Lesson 2 Fair Housing Laws
Lesson 3 Utility Bills
Lesson 4 Communicating with Utility Companies
Unit 11 Test
Unit 12: Getting Ahead at Work
Lesson 1 Reporting Progress
Lesson 2 Job Evaluations
Lesson 3 Job Promotions
Unit 12 Test
Audioscript
Test Answer Sheets for Unit 1-12