Basic Communication
Competencies 0.1, 0.2
Below you will find links to lesson plans linked to specific competency statements that may be helpful in helping students achieve the competencies.
0.1     Communicate in interpersonal interactions
0.1.2  Identify or use appropriate language for informational purposes (e.g., to identify, describe, ask for information, state needs, command, agree or disagree, ask permission)
         
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
          "Neighborhood"
0.1.4  Identify or use appropriate language in general social situations (e.g. to greet, introduce, thank, apologize, compliment, express pleasure or regret)
         
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
          "Feelings and Emotions"
         
Family Literacy Lesson Plans
          click on Lesson 2 "Parents as First Teachers-A Parent Teacher Conference
         
REEP ESL Curriculum for Adults
          click on "Greetings and Good-Byes"

0.2     Communicate regarding personal information
0.2.1  Respond appropriately to common personal information questions
         
The Internet TESL Journal
          Click on Unit 1
         
California Literacy's PEACE Curriculum
          Click on 1 - Personal Information.pdf
         
CLESE - Bright Ideas Curriculum
          click on "Introductions and Greetings"
          click on "People and Places"
         
ESL Lesson Plan Resource Library
          go to page 16 "Introductions and Greetings"
         
Low Level Activities for Adult ESL
          Lesson by Susan Gaer
         
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
          "Introductions, Greetings and Farewells"
         
Tennessee Adult ESOL Curriculum Resource Book
          go to page 59 "Personal Information"

0.2.2  Complete a personal information form
         
California Literacy's PEACE Curriculum
          Click on 1 - Personal Information.pdf
         
Reading For Life
          click on "Recognizing Phone Numbers"
         
Reading For Life
          click on "Social Security Numbers"
         
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
          "Who Am I?"
         
ESL Lesson Plan Resource Library
          go to page 18 "Personal Information"

0.2.3  Interpret or write a personal note, invitation or letter
         
ESL/CBET & Citizenship Technology Guide
          go to page 136 - "E-Thank You"
         
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
          "Writing a Letter"
         
Reading For Life
          click on "Business Letters"
         
Adult Level Lesson Plans
          click on "Lesson Plans for Communication"

0.2.4  Converse about daily and leisure activities and personal interests
         
ESL/CBET & Citizenship Technology Guide
          go to page 128 - "About Me"
         
The Internet TESL Journal
          "What's the Truth?"
         
The Internet TESL Journal
          "Talking Cards"
         
Teacher's Desk
          click on "Daily Activities"
         
Family Literacy Lesson Plans
          click on Lesson 4 "Teaching Family History and Traditions"
         
REEP ESL Curriculum for Adults
          click on "Likes & Dislikes"