Remedia Publications was founded by two experienced special education teachers who recognized a great need for special materials that would help their struggling learners develop and improve basic skills. They believed that teachers know best when it comes to creating learning material, so they assembled a team of other experienced teachers and began developing unique learning products suitable for students in both special ed. classes and regular ed. classes.
Remedia Publications was founded by two experienced special education teachers who recognized a great need for special materials that would help their struggling learners develop and improve basic skills. They believed that teachers know best when it comes to creating learning material, so they assembled a team of other experienced teachers and began developing unique learning products suitable for students in both special ed. classes and regular ed. classes.
2-Year Degree Careers | Life Skills | Vocational Education | Training | Salary | Job Descriptions | Future Outlook | Google Classroom | Learn about today’s hottest jobs! Featuring the 20 fastest growing jobs that require only a 2-year degree. These careers are great options for students who do not wish to pursue a traditional 4-year college degree. And best of all… these are high-paying and rewarding careers… RIGHT NOW!
LIFE SKILLS & COMPREHENSION LESSONS:
Give students the information they need to make quality decisions about which job to choose! Students will even be exposed to jobs they might never have heard of or realized they might be good at! Comprehension questions follow each reading passage and challenge students to stay focused, improve their reading skills and learn more…
TOPICS INCLUDE:
What is the expected job growth in the next 10 years?
What is the average salary?
What kinds of skills are needed?
What kind of training is required?
What will I be expected to do?
and more...
TOP 20 JOBS INCLUDE:
JOB 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
JOB 2 Physical Therapy Assistant
JOB 3 Respiratory Therapist
JOB 4 Video Technician
JOB 5 Preschool Teacher
JOB 6 Veterinarian Technician
JOB 7 Medical Sonographer
JOB 8 Web Developer
JOB 9 Paralegal
JOB10 Fire Inspector JOB 11 Dental Hygienist
JOB 12 Computer Support Specialist
JOB 13 Radiation Therapist
JOB 14 Geological Technician
JOB 15 MRI and X-Ray Technologist
JOB 16 Environmental Science Technician
JOB 17 Food Science Technician
JOB 18 Mechanical Engineering Technician
JOB 19 Pharmacy Technician
JOB 20 Air Traffic Controller***********************************************************************************
THE TOP 20 JOBS SERIES:
In the 21st century, technological innovations have produced many significant changes. The jobs we have, the kind of work we do and how we do it, has been considerably impacted. Some 20th century jobs are obsolete. Some 21st century jobs are completely new.
This series was developed to give students relevant information they need to make decisions about which career to choose. Students will be exposed to cutting-edge jobs they might never have heard of or realized they might be good at.
TOP 20 JOBS SERIES INCLUDES:
Top 20 No-College Jobs
Top 20 Skilled-Labor Jobs
Top 20 Associate's Degree Jobs
Top 20 Bachelor's Degree Jobs
BASED ON 2021 DATA & CURRENT INFORMATION:
The statistical information provided in this series such as average salary and job growth, is based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data as of September 2021. These statistics are constantly changing. Job 1 in this book might be Job 4 in 2022. But we feel confident that all the jobs will stay relevant and be worth pursuing.
Answer Key: Yes
65 Pages
Interest Level: Gr. 8 - 12
Reading Level: Gr. 4 - 5
Career Exploration | Jobs | Life Skills | Training | Salary | Future Outlook | Google Classroom | Learn about today’s hottest jobs! These ready-to-use lessons feature the 20 fastest growing jobs that require a 4-year degree. These careers are great options for students searching who want to further their education. And best of all… these are high-paying AND rewarding careers… RIGHT NOW! (see product preview for tons of samples).
LIFE SKILLS & COMPREHENSION LESSONS:
Give students the information they need to make quality decisions about which job to choose! Students will even be exposed to jobs they might never have heard of or realized they might be good at! Comprehension questions follow each reading passage and challenge students to stay focused, improve their reading skills and learn more…
TOPICS INCLUDE:
What is the expected job growth in the next 10 years?
What is the average salary?
What kinds of skills are needed?
What kind of training is required?
What will I be expected to do?
and more...
TOP 20 JOBS INCLUDE:
JOB 1: Security Therapy Assistant
JOB 2: Medical Health Manager
JOB 3: Video Operator and Editor
JOB 4: Coach or Scout
JOB 5: Operations Research Analyst
JOB 6: Market Research Analyst
JOB 7: Events Planner
JOB 8: IndustrialEngineer
JOB 9: Financial Manager
JOB 10: Airline Pilot
JOB 11: Social Worker
JOB 12: Nutritionist
JOB 13: Training and Development Manager
JOB 14: Public Relations Specialist
JOB 15: Advertising Manager
JOB 16: Human Resources Manager
JOB 17: RegisteredNurse
JOB 18: Environmental Scientist
JOB 19: Mechanical Engineer
JOB 20: K-12 Teacher
EASY-TO-USE GOOGLE SLIDES ACTIVITIES:
We’ve done the work for you! Simply download these Google Slides and assign them to your students. Assign them all, or just today’s daily lesson! For additional flexibility, these digital slides can also be printed for in-class use, turned into a Powerpoint presentation, or used on a whiteboard.
THE TOP 20 JOBS SERIES:
In the 21st century, technological innovations have produced many significant changes. The jobs we have, the kind of work we do and how we do it, has been considerably impacted. Some 20th century jobs are obsolete. Some 21st century jobs are completely new.
This series was developed to give students relevant information they need to make decisions about which career to choose. Students will be exposed to cutting-edge jobs they might never have heard of or realized they might be good at.
TOP 20 JOBS SERIES INCLUDES:
Top 20 High School Degree Jobs
Top 20 Skilled-Labor Jobs
Top 20 Associate’s Degree Jobs
Top 20 Bachelor’s Degree Jobs
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Life Skills | Reading Menus | Reading Recipes | Visual Lessons | Cooking
Prepare students for the ‘real world’ with these realistic reading opportunities! Whether ordering pizza, sitting in the drive-thru, or making dinner in your kitchen, reading menus and recipes is a part of everyday life.
However, some students need specific instruction and practice before they are able to understand, interpret, and use what they have read in these unique and complex formats. These appetizing lessons are a great way to help students master these essential skills.
Contents Include:
10 Full-Color, Realistic Menus or Recipe Cards (measure 8.5"x11").
Print these or display them on your whiteboard or digital device.
10 Black/White, Realistic Menu or Recipe Cards (for easy printing)
100 Follow-Up Comprehension Questions
This visually exciting unit provides the practice students need to build confidence, while increasing reading comprehension and essential life skills. Each of the 10 highly visual “cards” portray a specific real-life reading challenge. Follow-up questions require students to refer back to the card as they read, interpret, and use the information.
Great for individual students or small groups!
Reading Level: 3 - 4
Interest Level: 4 - 12
Life Skills Activities | Internet Shopping | Consumer Skills | Reading Comprehension | Visual Lessons
Improve Real-Life Reading Skills While Becoming a Better Shopper!
Prepare students for the ‘real world’ with these realistic reading opportunities! Students are introduced to Internet Shopping by learning to read and understand a web page with things like concert tickets and musical instruments for sale.
These lessons include 10 highly-visual “cards” each portraying a specific real-life reading challenge. Follow-up comprehension questions require students to refer back to the card as they read, interpret, and use the information. Students are guided to the product information needed for them to make an informed decision before making a purchase.
Detailed & Explicit Instruction:
Some students need specific and detailed practice as they learn to understand, interpret, and apply what they have read. These realistic lessons are a great way to help students master these essential life skills and become smarter shoppers!
Colorful Visual Aids:
Ten 8.5" x 11" printable Reading Cards feature sample web pages making these realistic lessons engaging and fun to use. Display them on your interactive white board, upload them to Easel, or simply print them out. In addition, the cards are also included in black and white.
Improve Reading Comprehension Skills:
After carefully reading through each web page, ten follow-up comprehension questions challenge students to refer back to what they have read, find facts, read for details, locate answers, and then interpret and use this information.
Improve Consumer Skills:
Once students understand how to use the Internet to shop, they will be able to
compare the benefits of shopping online and shopping at a store. This will help them become smarter shoppers and improve their consumer skills.
Contents Include:
10 Full-Color, 8.5" x 11", Realistic Reading Internet Shopping Cards
Printable pdf lessons.
Lessons can also be displayed on your whiteboard or uploaded to Easel or Google Classroom.
10 Black/White, Realistic Reading Advertisement Cards (for easy printing)
100 Follow-Up Comprehension Questions
Summary:
Each of the 10 highly visual “cards” portray a specific real-life reading challenge.
Follow-up questions require students to refer back to the card as they read, interpret, and use the information.
Great for individual students, remediation, review, transition classes, or small groups!
Reading Level: 3 - 4
Interest Level: 4 - 12
Reading Labels & Packaging | Life Skills | Comprehension Activities | Visual Lessons.
These practical activities will give your students a chance to practice real-life reading opportunities that are sure to prepare them for the real world.
Whether grocery shopping, doing laundry, or receiving a package in the mail, reading labels and packaging is a part of everyday life. However, some students need specific instruction and practice before they are able to understand, interpret, and use what they have read in these unique and complex formats.
Contents Include:
10 Full-Color, Realistic Labels & Packaging Cards (measure 8.5"x11"). Print these or display them on your whiteboard or digital device.
100 Follow-up Comprehension Questions (10 questions per card).
10 Black/White, Realistic Labels & Packaging Cards (for easy printing)
This visually exciting unit provides the practice students need to build confidence, while increasing reading comprehension and essential life skills. Each of the 10 highly visual “cards” portray a specific real-life reading challenge. Follow-up questions require students to refer back to the card as they read, interpret, and use the information.
Great for individual students or small groups!
Reading Level 3-4 | Interest Level 4-12
Life Skills Activities | Using Schedules | Reading Comprehension | Visual Lessons
Improve Real-Life Reading Skills While Improving Independent Living Skills!
Prepare students for the ‘real world’ with these realistic reading opportunities! Schedules are an integral part of daily life. Reading and understanding a bus or airline schedule helps us get from here to there. Understanding class and camp schedules helps us determine where and when an event will be happening. Knowing how the recycling schedule works helps us with our daily chores.
Lessons include 10 colorful, highly-visual “cards” each portraying a specific real-life schedule. Follow-up comprehension questions require students to refer back to the card as they read, interpret, and use the information. Successfully completing these lessons will help give students the confidence they need to read and use schedules and become more independent.
Detailed & Explicit Instruction:
Some students need specific and detailed practice as they learn to understand, interpret, and apply what they have read. These realistic lessons are a great way to help students master essential life skills and provide a pathway to independence.
Colorful Visual Aids:
Ten 8" x 11" printable Reading Cards feature samples of schedules making these realistic lessons engaging and fun to use. Display them on your interactive white board, upload them to Easel, or simply print them out. In addition, the cards are also included in black and white.
Improve Reading Comprehension Skills:
After carefully reading through each schedule, ten follow-up comprehension questions challenge students to refer back to what they have read, find facts, read for details, locate answers, and then interpret and use this information.
Improve Independent Living Skills:
Mastering the skill of understanding and using schedules is an essential step towards independent living.
Contents Include:
10 Full-Color, 8.5 “ x 11”, Realistic Schedules Cards
Printable pdf lessons.
Lessons can also be displayed on your whiteboard or uploaded to Easel or Google Classroom.
10 Black/White, Realistic Reading Advertisement Cards (for easy printing)
100 Follow-Up Comprehension Questions
Summary:
Each of the 10 highly visual “cards” portray a specific real-life reading challenge.
Follow-up questions require students to refer back to the card as they read, interpret, and use the information.
Great for individual students, remediation, review, transition classes, or small groups!
Reading Level: 3 - 4
Interest Level: 4 - 12
Life Skills Activities | Following Instructions | Reading Comprehension | Visual Lessons
Improve Real-Life Reading Skills While Increasing Independent Living Skills!
Prepare students for the ‘real world’ with these realistic reading opportunities! Reading and understanding a set of instructions and then being able to successfully follow the directions can be a challenging skill to learn. Students will get plenty of practice by learning how to set up voice mail, how to complete a craft project, how to do pet sitting, and much more.
Lessons include 10 colorful, highly-visual “cards” each portraying a specific real-life set of instructions. Follow-up comprehension questions require students to refer back to the card as they read, interpret, and use the information. Successfully completing these lessons will help give students the confidence they need to follow any kind of instructions and become more independent.
Detailed & Explicit Instruction:
Some students need specific and detailed practice as they learn to understand, interpret, and apply what they have read. These realistic lessons are a great way to help students master essential life skills and provide a pathway to independence.
Colorful Visual Aids:
Ten 8.5" x 11" printable Reading Cards feature sample sets of instructions making these realistic lessons engaging and fun to use. Display them on your interactive white board, upload them to Easel, or simply print them out. In addition, the cards are also included in black and white.
Improve Reading Comprehension Skills:
After carefully reading through each set of instructions, ten follow-up comprehension questions challenge students to refer back to what they have read, find facts, read for details, locate answers, and then interpret and use this information.
Improve Independent Living Skills:
Mastering the skill of following instructions is an essential step towards independent living.
Contents Include:
10 Full-Color, 8.5" x 11", Realistic Reading Instruction Cards
Printable pdf lessons.
Lessons can also be displayed on your whiteboard or uploaded to Easel or Google Classroom.
10 Black/White, Realistic Reading Advertisement Cards (for easy printing)
100 Follow-Up Comprehension Questions
Summary:
Each of the 10 highly visual “cards” portray a specific real-life reading challenge.
Follow-up questions require students to refer back to the card as they read, interpret, and use the information.
Great for individual students, remediation, review, transition classes, or small groups!
Reading Level: 3 - 4
Interest Level: 4 - 12
Life Skills Activities | Using Coupons | Consumer Skills | Reading Comprehension | Visual Lessons
Improve Real-Life Reading Skills While Becoming a Smarter Shopper!
Prepare students for the ‘real world’ with these realistic reading opportunities! Whether using a coupon when ordering pizza, saving money at the grocery store, finding the best deal on a TV, or getting a discount on a haircut, using ads and coupons to get a good deal is a part of everyday life.
These lessons include 10 highly-visual “cards” each portraying a specific real-life reading challenge. Follow-up comprehension questions require students to refer back to the card as they read, interpret, and use the information.
Detailed & Explicit Instruction:
Some students need specific and detailed practice as they learn to understand, interpret, and apply what they have read. These realistic lessons are a great way to help students master these essential life skills and become smart shoppers!
Colorful Visual Aids:
Ten 8" x 11" printable Reading Cards feature sample ads and coupons making these realistic lessons engaging and fun to use. Display them on your interactive white board, upload them to Easel, or simply print them out. In addition, the cards are also included in black and white.
Improve Reading Comprehension Skills:
After carefully reading through each ad or coupon, ten follow-up comprehension questions challenge students to refer back to what they have read, find facts, read for details, locate answers, and then interpret and use this information.
Improve Consumer Skills:
Once students understand the benefits of paying attention to the savings offered by using ads and coupons when they shop, they are sure to become smarter shoppers and improve their consumer skills.
Contents Include:
10 Full-Color, Realistic Reading Advertisement Cards of (measure 8.5"x11").
Printable pdf lessons.
Lessons can also be displayed on your whiteboard or uploaded to Easel or Google Classroom.
10 Black/White, Realistic Reading Advertisement Cards (for easy printing)
100 Follow-Up Comprehension Questions
Summary:
Each of the 10 highly visual “cards” portray a specific real-life reading challenge.
Follow-up questions require students to refer back to the card as they read, interpret, and use the information.
Great for individual students, remediation, review, transition classes, or small groups!
Reading Level: 3 - 4
Interest Level: 4 - 12
Life Skills | Environmental Print | Maps | Directories | Guides | Special Education | Locating Information | Reading Comprehension.
Practice real-life reading opportunities with these ready-to-use activities designed to prepare students for the real world. Students get tons of practice interpreting and understanding highly-visual signs and charts then learn to apply what they have read in their everyday lives.
Whether finding a store at the mall, taking a road trip, or looking for tonight’s football game on your TV schedule, reading directories, guides, and maps is an essential part of everyday life. However, some students need specific instruction and practice before they are able to understand, interpret, and use what they have read in these unique and complex formats.
These colorful lessons are sure to motivate even the most reluctant learners while they improve their essential life skills.
Contents Include:
10 Full-Color, Realistic Environmental Signs/Graphics. (measure 8.5"x11").
Print these or display them on your whiteboard or digital device.
10 Black/White, Realistic Environmental Cards (for easy printing)
10 Follow-Up Comprehension Activities for EACH card.
100 Comprehension Questions!
SUMMARY:
This visually exciting unit provides the practice students need to build confidence, while increasing reading comprehension and essential life skills. Each of the 10 highly visual “cards” portray a specific real-life reading challenge. Follow-up questions require students to refer back to the card as they read, interpret, and use the information.
Great for individual students or small groups!
Reading Level 3 - 4
Interest Level 4 - 12
Reading Labels & Packaging | Life Skills | Comprehension Activities | Visual Lessons.
These practical activities will give your students a chance to practice real-life reading opportunities that are sure to prepare them for the real world.
Whether grocery shopping, doing laundry, or receiving a package in the mail, reading labels and packaging is a part of everyday life. However, some students need specific instruction and practice before they are able to understand, interpret, and use what they have read in these unique and complex formats.
Contents Include:
10 Full-Color, Realistic Labels & Packaging Cards (measure 8.5"x11"). Print these or display them on your whiteboard or digital device.
100 Follow-up Comprehension Questions (10 questions per card).
10 Black/White, Realistic Labels & Packaging Cards (for easy printing)
This visually exciting unit provides the practice students need to build confidence, while increasing reading comprehension and essential life skills. Each of the 10 highly visual “cards” portray a specific real-life reading challenge. Follow-up questions require students to refer back to the card as they read, interpret, and use the information.
Great for individual students or small groups!
Reading Level 3-4 | Interest Level 4-12
Life Skills | Practical Application | Family Math
Students Learn the Practical Application of a Wide Range of Math Skills
Related to Family Life
Through the use of real-life story-problem scenarios, students get plenty of practice
with analyzing the information in word problems and applying the correct math operations to solve the problems.
Family Math includes four pages of colorful, realistic images, photos, and information that describe a particular family. The corresponding word problems were designed to develop math proficiency and to help students understand why mastery of essential math skills is so important to success in the real world.
Family Descriptions include four different families: The Benson Family, Brad & Anna Miller, The Waverly Family, Max & Martha Hayes
Questions
Students are asked to use the four colorful descriptive pages for each family to find the information they need in order to solve the math word problems. When solving a problem, students may need to use the answer from another problem on the same page. Problems progress in difficulty as students work through the questions for each menu.
The first activity page introduces students to the contents of the family description pages by asking comprehension questions. Answering these questions will familiarize students with the information they will need to solve the word problems
Skills
A wide range of math skills is covered in this program. Students will solve word problems that involve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division as well as money, time, measurement, percents, decimals, and fractions. Some of the word problems are simple, one-step problems while others involve multiple steps that require students to really think about the problem.
Each activity page lists the math skills covered at the top of the page.
Details
Total of 90 Pages
Includes:
•16 Full-Color Family Description Pages
• Activity Pages
• Step-by-Step Learning Tools
• Bonus Pages
Life Skills | Practical Application | Consumer Math
Students Learn the Practical Application of a Wide Range of Math Skills
Related to Making Purchases
Through the use of real-life story-problem scenarios, students get plenty of practice
with analyzing the information in word problems and applying the correct math operations to solve the problems.
Consumer Math includes four pages of colorful, realistic images, photos, and information that create a sale flyer for a particular store. The corresponding word problems were designed to develop math proficiency and to help students understand why mastery of essential math skills is so important to success in the real world.
Advertisements include sale flyers for four different stores: Winston Supply Depot, East Valley Drugstore, Nature’s Best Farmer’s Market, Hansen’s Sport Shop
Questions
Students are asked to use the four colorful pages for each sale flyer to find the information they need in order to solve the math word problems. When solving a problem, students may need to use the answer from another problem on the same page. Problems progress in difficulty as students work through the questions for each menu.
The first activity page introduces students to the contents of the sale flyer by asking comprehension questions. Answering these questions will familiarize students with the information they will need to solve the word problems
Skills
A wide range of math skills is covered in this program. Students will solve word problems that involve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division as well as money, time, measurement, percents, decimals, and fractions. Some of the word problems are simple, one-step problems while others involve multiple steps that require students to really think about the problem.
Each activity page lists the math skills covered at the top of the page.
Details
Total of 90 Pages
Includes:
•16 Full-Color Sale Flyer Pages
• Activity Pages
• Step-by-Step Learning Tools
• Bonus Pages
Life Skills | Practical Application | Menu Math
Students Learn the Practical Application of a Wide Range of Math Skills
Related to the Use of Menus
Through the use of real-life story-problem scenarios, students get plenty of practice
with analyzing the information in word problems and applying the correct math operations to solve the problems.
Menu Math includes four pages of colorful, realistic images, photos and information for each menu. The corresponding word problems were designed to develop math proficiency and to help students understand why mastery of essential math skills is so important to success in the real world.
Real-Life Menus include four different types of restaurants: Adagio, The Green Dragon, Golden Gate Grill, The Two Sombreros
Questions
Students are asked to use the four colorful menu pages for each restaurant to find the information they need in order to solve the math word problems. When solving a problem, students may need to use the answer from another problem on the same page. Problems progress in difficulty as students work through the questions for each menu.
The first activity page introduces students to the contents of the menu pages by asking comprehension questions. Answering these questions will familiarize students with the information they will need to solve the word problems
Skills
A wide range of math skills is covered in this program. Students will solve word problems that involve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division as well as money, time, measurement, percents, decimals, and fractions. Some of the word problems are simple, one-step problems while others involve multiple steps that require students to really think about the problem. Each activity page lists the math skills covered at the top of the page.
Details
Total of 90 Pages
Includes:
• 16 full-color menu pages
• Activity Pages
• Step-by-Step Learning Tools
• Bonus Pages
The Independent Living Series was developed to help students prepare for the real-life challenges of getting a job and living on their own. Preparing for a Job provides detailed information about different kinds of jobs, educational requirements, and how students can find their perfect job.
This is a Google Slides product with a total of 133 slides.
The first section, Job Descriptions, features 28 jobs in 9 different job categories. The practical information tells what each job is like, what kind of education and training are needed, what the average salary is and, to help with planning, the expected growth rate for each job.
The next section, Skills and Interests, gives examples of tests that help students understand what they’re good at and what kind of job is right for them. The Education and Training section explains college degrees and trade schools. It also tells how on the job training, internships, and volunteering can help prepare students for specific jobs.
Follow-up activities include practical application math, basic comprehension questions to reinforce understanding, and practical writing exercises. Some questions ask students to think about the information given and express their opinions and ideas.
The vocabulary section includes a glossary of words and phrases students may not be familiar with plus activities to test understanding of the new words and phrases. These words and phrases are highlighted in bold throughout the text.
AT LAST… A PHONICS PROGRAM FOR OLDER STUDENTS…AND TEACHERS TOO! * 167 ready-to-use Google Classroom Lessons & Activities designed to help students of all ages conquer reading! Now you can Divide and Conquer with Phonics Rules! This unique and interactive Google Slides program sets you and your students up for success! It includes a complete ‘phonics refresher’ teacher manual followed by the corresponding student version of the phonics activities & lessons. These colorful lessons are straightforward, and suitable for students of ALL AGES who need additional phonics and decoding practice to reach mastery level. The art is NOT “BABYISH.” Check out the product preview to see tons of sample pages. :)
This unique resource helps students divide words into small parts to conquer their reading problems. By using this powerful tool, your students can achieve improved reading performance.
Part I is a teacher reference guide that provides you with a thorough knowledge of phonics. You’ll see all the most important phonics rules and the most important exceptions, along with patterns, examples, and explanations. These are presented to you in a logical progression of concepts, each building on the last.
Part II offers student lessons and activities to help learners reinforce basic phonics rules. These include interesting and short exercises working with vowels, consonants, syllables and more. Patterns and examples are also featured to make it easier for students to improve their pronunciation and word recognition.
Fun-to-Read & Complete!
Slides feature short, colorful lessons that students will WANT to complete! Every short lesson is followed by specific activities targeting that specific phonics skill. A variety of fun formats keep things interesting as students drag and drop, cross out, circle, write words and more. These lessons are ideal for distance learning, remediation, daily enrichment, homework, and review!
These skill-building activities are helpful for:
Older students who have not yet reached mastery levels
Middle school through adult students who have a reading or learning disability
Good students who are laborious readers
Anyone interested in enhancing their pronunciation, spelling, and reading skills
English as a second language students (ESL)
Grade Level of skills covered: K - 5
Interest Level: 3 - 12
Altogether, this information-packed unit will help:
you teach reading more effectively!
raise your students reading levels!
Includes:
162 Interactive Google Slides
Teacher’s Manual: Phonics Refresher’ Slides
Student Phonics Activities Slides
pdf answer key
Grade Level of skills: K - 5
Interest Level: 3 - 12
The Independent Living Series was developed to help students prepare for the real-life challenges of working and living on their own. The first step towards real independence is having a job and making your own money. Getting a Job provides detailed information about what it takes to apply for and get a job.
Students will learn how to conduct a job search using websites, employment agencies, newspaper ads, and networking. There are step-by-step instructions about how to apply for a job. Including how to write a cover letter and resume, how to fill out a job application, and prepare for a job interview.
The second part of this book follows five young adults on their journey to get a job. Students will get familiar with how to read and understand job postings. They will learn about writing different kinds of cover letters and resumes and how to prepare for a job interview. And then how to evaluate a job offer. The five jobs featured are fast growing jobs that are accessible to most students.
Follow-up activities include practical application math, basic comprehension questions to reinforce understanding, and practical writing exercises. Some questions ask students to think about the information given and express their opinions and ideas.
The vocabulary section includes a glossary of words and phrases students may not be familiar with plus activities to test understanding of the new words and phrases.
Full color interiors and are editable.
What YOU Need to Know about Living on Your Own! Help students prepare for the real-life challenges of living on their own with these essential new life skills lessons! Part of the new Independent Living Series, Getting a Place to Live provides practical advice and helpful information to teach students how to successfully prepare for, locate, and even rent an apartment. This essential program offers a large, easy-to-read font, colorful photos, and a low reading level to ensure these lessons are accessible and usable for all students. This contains full color interiors and are editable.
ENGAGING LESSONS:
These sequential lessons walk students through key topics and guides them along the path to Independent Living.
The first section, Preparation, begins with creating a housing budget and progresses to helpful tips on finding a good roommate.
The second section, Renting, gives students valuable information about finding the right place to live. They learn how to interpret rental terminology and abbreviations and how to read rental ads. They learn what to expect when meeting a landlord, filling out a rental application, and signing a rental agreement.
The last section, Moving, guides students through the process of transferring utility service, packing, and then renting and loading a moving truck.
FOLLOW UP ACTIVITIES: READING, WRITING & MATH!
Follow-up activities include practical application math, basic comprehension questions to reinforce understanding, and practical writing exercises. Some questions ask students to think about the information given and express their opinions and ideas.
VOCABULARY:
These essential lessons include a glossary of key words and phrases students may not be familiar with plus activities to test understanding of the new words and phrases. These words and phrases are highlighted in bold throughout the text.
Created to appeal to teens and young adults, this series helps students navigate the challenges of the real world. Our team of “experts” share their wisdom and offer practical advice to help students deal successfully with everyday problems and situations.
For “Driving a Car,” Mac the Mechanic offers advice and teens give helpful tips via texts. These relevant and light-hearted lessons and tips are sure to make learning essential life skills enjoyable!
Comprehension questions follow each story and align with Common Core Standards.
Answers some of the following everyday questions:
• How do I get my driver’s license?
• What should I do in case of an accident?
• Why should I check the air in my tires?
• And More!
This contains full color interiors and are editable.
Created to appeal to teens and young adults, this series helps students navigate the challenges of the real world. Our team of “experts” share their wisdom and offer practical advice to help students deal successfully with everyday problems and situations.
For “Your First Job,” Jamie the Job Counselor offers advice and teens give helpful tips via texts. These relevant and light-hearted lessons and tips are sure to make learning essential life skills enjoyable!
Comprehension questions follow each story and align with Common Core Standards.
Answers some of the following everyday questions:
• How do I find a job?
• Can I wear shorts and flip-flops to my interview?
• Who is FICA and why is he taking my money?
• How do I keep my job?
• And More!
This contains full color interiors and are editable.
Grade Level: 6-12
Interest Level: 6-12
Give your students a close-up look at the inner workings of our government in action. You’ll take them inside the Constitution, the justice system, the legislatures, the elective process, the military, and more! This reproducible book is sure to challenge students as they delve into the encyclopedia to assist them with 24 different lessons. Lessons include crossword puzzles, definitions, fill-in-the-blank questions and extended activities. For middle school, high school, and adult education. 104 pages.