Competency Areas 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9
1.1.1 Interpret recipes
AskERIC Lesson Plans
"Fractions in Everyday Life"
EL Civics Education - North Carolina
"Cooking"
GCFLearnFree.org
click on "Measure", "Mix", and "Bake"
1.1.3 Interpret maps and graphs
GCFLearnFree.org
click on "Bus Map", or "Subway Map"
Family Literacy Lesson Plans
click on Lesson 3 "Health Care - A Well Child Visit"
Florida Icebreaker Curriculum
Environment and the World - Activity 10 "Reading a Chart - World Population"
Lesson Plans for Directions
"Getting Simple Directions"
Multi-Cultural Educational Services
click on "Reading a Map"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Directions"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Signs and Landmarks"
The Change Agent - Women and Literacy (WE LEARN - Women Expanding/Literacy Eduation Action Resource Network)
Go to page 10 - "How Much Education Do You Get?"
Winona ABE
Map Skills
1.1.4 Select, compute, or interpret appropriate standard measurement for length, width, perimeter, area, volume, height or weight
AskERIC Lesson Plans
"Fractions in Everyday Life"
Family Literacy Lesson Plans
click on Lesson 3 "Health Care - A Well Child Visit"
Teacher's.net
"Perimeter"
The Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center (Virginia Commonwealth University)
Go to "Painting" - click on Lesson 3 - "Buying Paint"
1.1.6 Count, convert, and use coins and currency, and recognize symbols
California Literacy's PEACE Curriculum
Unit 5 - "Consumer Education"
CLESE - Bright Ideas Curriculum
click on "Numbers"
EL Civics Education - North Carolina
"Counting and Using Currency" (Beginner)
EL Civics Education - North Carolina
"Identify U.S. Money" (Beginner)
Financial Resources and Economic Education
Unit 1 - "You and Your Money"
GCFLearnFree.org
click on "Cash Back"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Currency"
Reading For Life
"Counting Change"
Tools for Lesson Planning - LA Unified School District
Go to page 30 - "Can You Spare A Dime?" (Beginning Low ESL)
1.1.7 Identify product containers and interpret weight and volume
1.1.9 Interpret clothing and pattern sizes and use height and weight tables
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"The Department Store"
1.2 Apply principles of comparison-shopping in the selection of goods and services
1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services
Miracosta College ESL Lesson Plans
EL Civics Nutrition Unit (Beginning Level)
Reading For Life
"Identifying Price"
The Internet TESL Journal
click on Unit 2
1.2.2 Apply principles of comparison-shopping in the selection of goods and services
Financial Resources and Economic Education
Unit 5 - "Tips for Saving Money"
Lanternfish (formerly Bogglesworld)
"How Much Is It?: A Shopping Lesson Plan"
Reading For Life
click on "Reading For Life: Volume 2" - go to Unit 16, Comparison Shopping, page 64
Tools for Lesson Planning - LA Unified School District
Go to page 30 - "Can You Spare A Dime?" (Beginning Low ESL)
1.2.3 Compute discounts
California Literacy's PEACE Curriculum
Unit 5 - "Consumer Information"
1.2.4 Compute unit pricing
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"The Grocery Store"
1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles and information about consumer-related topics
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Reading Critically: Ads and Unsolicited Mail
1.3 Understand methods and procedures used to purchase goods and services
1.3.1 Compare different methods used ot purchase goods and services
Talking Points Worksheets - Shopping Lesson (Student Handout)
Shopping Lesson - Teaching Suggestions
TP Homework - "Shopaholics"
The House I Live In - Craven Community College, North Carolina
Click on Lesson 6 - "What Should I Do With My Money?"
1.3.2 Interpret credit applications and recognize how to use and maintain credit
Financial Literacy Lessons for ESL Students
Unit 2 - Credit
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Credit and Borrowing"
1.3.3 Identify or use various methods to purchase goods and services, make returns
EL Civics Education - North Carolina
"Department Stores"
GCFLearnFree.org
click on "Pay Debit"
Tools for Lesson Planning - LA Unified School District
Go to page 90 - "I Want to Return This Lemon" (Intermediate Low ESL)
1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms and related information to purchase goods and services, and make returns and exchanges
Tools for Lesson Planning - LA Unified School District
Go to page 146 - "I'd Like to Order That Book" (Advanced Low ESL)
1.3.5 Use coupons to purchase goods and services
1.3.6 Use coin-operated machines
1.3.7 Interpret information or directions to locate merchandise
1.3.8 Identify common food items
CLESE - Bright Ideas Curriculum
click on "Fruits, Vegetable, and Flowers"
Eating Well, Living Well
Click on Beginning Low Lesson Plan: Fruits and Vegetables (also worksheets)
EL Civics Education - North Carolina
"Shopping for Groceries" (Beginner)
Enchanted Learning.com (Label Me! Printouts)
the following are links to printable handouts focusing on food items vocabulary:
Dairy Foods
Fruit
Meat and Seafood
Vegetables
GCFLearnFree.org
click on Grocery List
Hopelink - ESL Lesson Plans
"Food and Cooking"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Foods"
Teacher's Desk
click on "Shopping for Groceries"
Tools for Lesson Planning - LA Unified School District
go to page 60 - "What Do We Need At The Store?" (Beginning High ESL)
1.3.9 Identify common articles of clothing
EL Civics Education - North Carolina
"Buying Clothes" (Beginner)
EL Civics Education - North Carolina
"Understanding Fall Dress" (Beginner)
EL Civics Education - North Carolina
"Understanding Spring Dress" (Beginner)
EL Civics Education - North Carolina
"Summer Dress" (Beginner)
EL Civics Education - North Carolina
"Understanding Winter Dress" (Beginner)
EL Civics Education - North Carolina
"Name Articles of Clothing" (Beginner)
Enchanted Learning.com (Label Me! Printouts)
the following are links to printable handouts focusing on clothing vocabulary:
Clothes (Men/Women)
Clothes ((Night/Underwear)
Clothes (Rain/Outdoor)
Clothes (Summer)
Hope Link Adult Education - State of Washington
"Describing Clothes"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Clothes"
1.4 Understand methods and procedures to obtain housing and related services
1.4.1 Identify different kinds of housing, areas of the home and common household items
California Literacy's PEACE Curriculum
Unit 4 - "Housing"
CLESE - Bright Ideas Curriculum
click on "Homes"
Enchanted Learning.com (Label Me! Printouts)
the following are links to printable handouts focusing on clothing vocabulary:
The House
Bathroom
Bedroom
Kitchen
Living Room
Rooms in a House
Office
Computer
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Rooms and Structures"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Furniture, Fixtures, and Appliances"
1.4.2 Select appropriate housing by interpreting classified ads, signs, and other info
California Literacy's PEACE Curriculum
Unit 4 - "Housing"
Lesson Plans for Employment
"Comparing Job Ads"
Living In America - Davidson County Community College, North Carolina
Click on Unit Twelve - "Housing"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Location, Location, Location"
Reading for Life
"Housing Advertisements"
The House I Live In - Craven Community College, North Carolina
Click on Lesson 8 - "How to Buy a Home - Part 1"
1.4.3 Interpret lease and rental agreements
1.4.4 Interpret information to obtain, maintain, or cancel housing utilities
Literacy Volunteers of Roanoke Valley, Virginia
"Using and Paying for Electricity: Talking About Your Bill"
1.4.5 Interpret information about tenant and landlord rights
Fair Housing - Understanding Your Rights
go to page 20 - "Can We See the Apartment for Rent"
go to page 29 - "Do You Have Children?"
go to page 38 - "We Don't Feel Welcome Here"
go to page 47 - "The Credit Check"
go to page 56 - "How Many People?"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Renting"
The House I Live In - Craven Community College, North Carolina
Click on Lesson 4 - "What Does the Law Say?"
1.4.6 Interpret information about housing loans and home-related insurance
Fair Housing - Understanding Your Rights
go to page 65 - "Are You Ready to Buy a Home?"
Financial Resources and Economic Education
Unit 6 - "Assets: Buying a Home - the Basics"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Home Purchase"
The House I Live In - Craven Community College, North Carolina
Click on Lesson 9 - "How to Buy a Home - Part 2"
1.4.7 Interpret info on home maintenance/communicate housing problems to landlord
Beyond Citizenship: True Stories for Civics Class (Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning)
Story #3 - Irina and the Furnace
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"When It Doesn't Work"
Refugee Housing Program - Training Refugees About Housing
click on Publications, and then "Home Again - Complete"
The Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center (Virginia Commonwealth University)
Go to "Plumbing" - click on Lesson 1 - "Help! Call the Plumber"
1.4.8 Recognize home theft and fire prevention measures
1.5 Apply principles of budgeting in the management of money
1.5.1 Interpret information about personal and family budgets
California Literacy's PEACE Curriculum
Unit 6 - "Money Management"
EL Civics Education - North Carolina
"Basic Budget Skills"
Financial Resources and Economics Education
Unit 1 - "Budgets"
Hope Link Adult Education - State of Washington
click on "Smart Bucks"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Consumption and Budgeting"
The House I Live In - Craven Community College, North Carolina
Click on Lesson 6 - "What Should I Do With My Money"
Virginia Family Literacy Resource Center - Family Literacy Curriculum - Consumerism Module
"Managing Your Family's Finances" - Lesson 1 ("Being a Smart Shopper")
Virginia Family Literacy Resource Center - Family Literacy Curriculum - Consumerism Module
"Managing Your Family's Finances" - Lesson 3 ("Understanding a Monthly Budget)
Virginia Family Literacy Resource Center - Family Literacy Curriculum - Consumerism Module
"Managing Your Family's Finances" - Lesson 4 ("My Monthly Budget")
1.5.2 Plan for major purchases
The House I Live In - Craven Community College, North Carolina
Click on Lesson 6 - "What Should I Do With My Money"
1.5.3 Interpret bills
Literacy Volunteers of Roanoke Valley, Virginia
"Using and Paying for Electricity: Understanding Your Bill"
1.6 Understand consumer protection measures
1.6.1 Interpret food packaging labels
Lessons for CASAS Competencies
"Reading Food Labels"
1.6.2 Identify consumer protection resources available when confronted with fraudulent practices
Virginia Adult Literacy Resource Center - Family Literacy Curriculum - Consumerism Module
"Managing Your Family's Finances - Lesson 5 ("Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft")
1.6.3 Identify procedures the consumer can follow if merchandise or service is unsatisfactory
Virginia Adult Literacy Resource Center - Family Literacy Curriculum - Consumerism Module
"Managing Yourt Family's Finances" - Lesson 2 ("Problems With Paying for Things")
1.7 Understand procedures for the care, maintenance, and use of personal possessions
1.7.1 Interpret product guarantees warranties
1.7.2 Interpret clothing care labels
EL Civics Education - North Carolina
"Shopping for Clothing"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"The Department Store"
1.7.3 Interpret operating instructions, directions, or labels for consumer products
Family Literacy Lesson Plans
click on Lesson 5 "Safety"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Child Safety Seats"
1.7.4 Interpret maintenance procedures for household appliances and personal possessions
Beyond Citizenship: True Stories for Civics Class (Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning)
Story #3 - Irina and the Furnace
1.8 Using banking and financial services in the community
1.8.1 Demonstrate the use of savings and checking accounts, including ATM
EL Civics Education - North Carolina
"Understanding Bank Services"
Financial Resources and Economics Education
Unit 4 - "More Banking: Checks, Savings and ATMs"
GCFLearnFree.org
click on "ATM"
Hope Link Adult Education - State of Washington
click on "Banking for Success"
1.8.2 Interpret the procedures and forms associated with banking services, including writing checks
California's PEACE Curriculum
Unit 6 - "Money Management"
Financial Literacy Lessons for ESL Students
Unit 1 -"Basic Banking Services"
Free Resources and Economics Education
unit 4 - "More Banking: Checks, Savings and ATMs"
GCFLearnFree.org
click on "Deposit"
Hope Link Adult Education - State of Washington
"Balancing a Checkbook"
Hope Link Adult Education - State of Washington
"Using a Checkbook"
Lanternfish (formerly Bogglesworld)
"Bank Role-Play: Five Simple Banking Transactions"
Living In America - Davidson County Community College, North Carolina
Click on Unit Eleven - "Banking"
Multi-Cultural Education Services
click on "Writing a Check"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Banking"
Reading for Life
"Check Writing"
1.8.4 Interpret information about the types of loans available through lending institutions
Beyond Citizenship: True Stories for Civics Class (Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning)
Story #12 - Safet Wants a Credit Card
Hope Link Adult Education - State of Washington
click on "Credit Basics"
Hope LInk Adult Education - State of Washington
click on "Build and Rebuild Your Credit"
The House I Live In - Craven Community College, North Carolina
Click on Lesson 9 - "How to Buy a Home - Part 2"
1.8.5 Interpret information on financial agencies and financial planning
Free Resources and Economics Education
Unit 3 - Banking: Opening an Account"
Hope Link Adult Education - State of Washington
click on "Money Basics"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Investing"
The House I Live In - Craven Community College, North Carolina
Click on Lesson 6 - "What Should I Do With My Money?"
1.9 Understand methods and procedures for the purchase and maintenance of an automobile and interpret driving regulations
1.9.1 Interpret highway and traffic signs
EL Civics Education - North Carolina
"Traffic Signs" (Beginner)
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
Department of Motor Vehicles
1.9.2 Identify driving regulations and procedures to obtain a driver's license
1.9.4 Interpret maps related to driving
Lesson Plans for CASAS Competencies
"Finding a Car"
Lesson Plans for Directions
"Getting Simple Directions"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Maps"
The Lesson Plan Builder
(you will need to sign in to get to the list of lesson plans)
click on "View Lesson Plans submitted by others" and the "Practice Following Directions to a Location"
1.9.5 Interpret information related to the selection and purchase of a car
Living In America - Davidson County Community College, North Carolina
Click on Unit Nine - "Buying and Registering a Car"
1.9.6 Interpret information related to automobile maintenance
Enchanted Learning.com (Label Me! Printouts)
The following is a link to a printable handout that has vocabulary relating to the parts of a car:
The Car
Living In America - Davidson County Community College, North Carolina
Click on Unit Ten - "Owning & Maintaining a Car"
Reading for Life
"Interpreting Auto Maintenance Info"
1.9.7 Recognize what to do in case of auto emergencies
Talking With the Police and Teacher's Guide for Talking With the Police
click on "Lesson 3: A Traffic Accident"
1.9.8 Interpret information about automobile insurance
Living In America - Davidson County Community College, North Carolina
Click on Unit Seven - "Car Insurance"
Reading for Life
"Automobile Insurance"
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