Resources for the Classroom
for EAL Literacy
This section includes resources (lesson plans, curriculum, readings, videos, podcasts, etc.) to use in class.
abc English. (n.d.). https://www.abceng.org
ALIS (2001–2021). Tools and resources for low literacy. https://alis.alberta.ca/categories/tools-and-resources/low-literacy/
Atlas ABE Teaching and Learning Advancement System. (2021). ESL resources: Low literacy adult ESL. Hamline University. https://atlasabe.org/resources/esl/special-topics-in-esl/low-literacy-adult-esl/
Bow Valley College. (2002). The ABCs of practical literacy.
https://globalaccess.bowvalleycollege.ca/sites/default/files/ABCs%20of%20Practical%20Literacy.pdf
Bow Valley College. (2021). ESL literacy readers.
https://globalaccess.bowvalleycollege.ca/our-resources/publications-resources/esl-literacy-readers
Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA). (2010). Customer care for housekeepers: Training materials for hotel housekeeping staff. http://www.en.copian.ca/library/learning/ciwa/housekeepers/housekeepers.pdf
Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA). (2019). Passport to Canada: English language, literacy and life skills preparation for refugees. https://www.ciwa-online.com/resources/newsletters.html
Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA). (2021). Resources. https://www.ciwa-online.com/resources/newsletters.html
Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA). (2021). Health literacy resources. https://ciwa-online.com/news/health-literacy-resources/
Eye on Literacy (n.d.). http://www.eyeonliteracy.com
Frank, M., & Perry, K. (2015). Beginning alphabetics tests and tools. Adult Basic Education Teaching and Learning Advancement System (ATLAS). https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PZCX2KMqOPbGXO4_Bov7GaAgM6HZVAph/view
Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS). (2019). Hands On! A collection of EAL literacy activities.
https://www.isans.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/HandsOn_EAL_Activities_2019.pdf
Learning Chocolate. (n.d.). https://www.learningchocolate.com/
New Readers Press. (2012). Results for what’s next. https://www.newreaderspress.com/
Nichols, S. (n.d.). Shona’s Reading Program. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyyBPCsnrkltHVfNVYX6rJlRVD-cUbKM5
NorQuest College. (2021). Digital literacy. https://www.norquest.ca/resources-services/resources/educational-resources-for-educators/digital-literacy.aspx
Olivieri, J., Drew, R., & Rogan, C. (n.d.). ESL video resources. AMSSA.
https://www.amssa.org/resource/esl-video-resources/
Quizlet. (n.d.). https://www.quizlet.com
Rural Routes. (2020). Multi-Level Handbook. https://eslruralroutes.norquest.ca/getattachment/Resources/Content/Rural-Routes-Multi-Level-Handbook/Rural-Routes-Multi-Level-Handbook.pdf.aspx
Storybooks Canada (n.d.). https://www.storybookscanada.ca/
The Immigrant Education Society (TIES). Literacy Centre of Expertise. (n.d.).
https://www.immigrant-education.ca/literacycentre/
Tutela. (2021). https://tutela.ca/PublicHomePage
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. (2012). Healthy eating toolkit.
https://www.immigratemanitoba.com/alt/EAL-Healthy-Eating-Toolkit.pdf