Competency Areas 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9
1.6.1 Interpret food packaging labels
Lessons for the CASAS Competencies
click on "Reading Food Labels"
1.6.2 Identify consumer protection resources available when confronted with fraudulent practices
1.6.3 Identify procedures the consumer can follow if merchandise or service is unsatisfactory
ESL Lesson Plan Resource Library
go to page 41 "I'm Not Happy With Your Service"
1.7 Understand procedures for the care, maintenance, and use of personal possessions
1.7.1 Interpret product guarantees and warranties
1.7.2 Interpret clothing care labels
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
1.8 Using banking and financial services in the community
1.8.1 Demonstrate the use of savings and checking accounts, including ATM
Financial Resources and Economics Education
click on free_unit_4.pdf
GCFLearnFree.org
click on "ATM"
1.8.2 Interpret the procedures and forms associated with banking services, including writing checks
California Literacy's PEACE Curriculum
click on 6 - Money Management.pdf
Financial Literacy Lessons for ESL Students
Unit 1 - Basic Banking Services
Free Resources and Economics Education
click on free_unit_4.pdf
GCFLearnFree.org
click on "Deposit"
Reading For Life
click on "Check Writing"
Multi-Cultural Educational Services
click on "Writing a Check"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Banking"
1.8.5 Interpret information on financial agencies and financial planning
Free Resources and Economics Education
click on free_unit_3.pdf
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Investing"
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
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Department of Motor Vehicles"
1.9.4 Interpret maps related to driving
Lesson Plans for Directions
click on "Getting Simple Directions"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Maps"
The Lesson Plan Builder
(you will need to sign in to get to the list of lessons)
click on "View Lesson Plans submitted by other users" and then "Practice Following Directions to a Location"
1.9.5 Interpret information related to the selection and purchase of a car
CASAS Competency Lessons
click on "Buying a Car"
Tennessee Adult ESOL Curriculum Resource Book
go to page 113 "Using the Newspaper to Buy a Car"
1.9.6 Interpret information related to automobile maintenance
Reading For Life
click on "Interpreting Auto Maintenance Info"
1.9.7 Recognize what to do in case of automobile 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
Reading For Life
click on "Automobile Insurance"