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Tutor Resources

The following resources were compiled specifically with LVGH tutors in mind.  As always, tutors should not hesitate to contact a Program Manager or the Director of Programs for help identifying other resources not included here.

Goal Setting

Goal Setting Levels 1 + 2Goal Setting Levels 3+Goal Sheets in Other Languages

Tutor Guide

Student Goals Worksheet

Tutor Guide

Student Goals Worksheet

Esmerelda Student Handout

Ousmane Student Handout

Myesha Student Handout

Kpoti Student Handout

Learning to Set Goals Transcript

Student Goals Worksheet- Portugese

Student Goals Worksheet- Spanish

Student Goals Worksheet- Chinese

Talking about Equity in the Classroom

Describing People (L1+2)Equality vs. Equity (L1-3)Equality vs. Equity (L3+)

Describing People 1+2 Lesson Guide

Equality vs. Equity 1-3 Lesson Guide

Equality vs. Equity 3+ Lesson Guide

Juneteenth (L1-3)Juneteenth for (L4+)Professional Development Materials

Juneteenth 1-3 Lesson Guide

Juneteenth 1-3 What is Juneteenth

Juneteenth 1-3 Abraham Lincoln

Juneteenth 1-3 Celebrating Freedom

Juneteenth 4+ Lesson Guide

Juneteenth 4+ A Juneteenth Celebration

Juneteenth 4+ Celebrating Freedom

Racial Equity Presentation

Interrupting Bias: Calling Out vs. Calling In

Inclusive Classroom Climate

Liz's Language of Music

A member of the LVGH Community for more than 20 years, Liz Aiken was a Basic Literacy tutor, Board Member and most of all, an inspiration to all who knew her. Liz loved reading, travel, her students, and music, especially jazz.  The lesson plans below were created in her honor, with the hope that every time an LVGH tutor teaches one of her lessons, her legacy will live on.

General ActivitiesResponding to MusicSplit Dictation

Cloze Activity
Jazz Chants

Parts of Speech
Similes

Level 2-3 - If You're Happy and You Know It
Level 4+ - Grover Washington Jazz
Level 4+ - Bob Dylan

CASAS Prep Goal Series

27-28 Bridge LessonsLevel BLevel CLevel D

27-28 Student Handouts
Tutor Guide

Level B Student Handouts
Tutor Guide

Level C Student Handouts
Tutor Guide

Level D Student Handouts
Tutor Guide

Financial Literacy

Level 2-3Level 4+Supplemental Materials

Basic Financial Vocabulary
Saving and Spending

Introduction - Financial Vocabulary
How to Write a Check
Pay Stub Basics
Using an ATM Machine

At the Bank - Role Play
Checking Account - Reading & Writing
Checking Account - Read Aloud
What is a Bank? - Reading Q&As

Responding to Art

Level 3+Level 4+

Country Music with Art
The County Election Lesson Plan

Paul Revere Lesson Plan
Paul Revere - readworks article
Salvador Dali Lesson Plan

Computer & Internet

In today’s world, digital literacy goes hand in hand with English literacy.  Our students need to have basic computer skills in order to find, apply for, and hold jobs, take the GED test, pursue higher education, stay connected with family in their home country, and so much more.  Check out the Weblinks page for lots of online activities you can do with your students, plus job search help and other useful resources for your class.

Digital Literacy Lesson Guides and Resources

Each lesson is designed to take 30 minutes to complete in the computer lab.  Student and tutor guides are available in paper form for making copies at our Literacy Center as well.

Email and Job SearchMicrosoft OfficeLife Skills

Email Part 1- Student Guide

Email Part 1- Tutor Guide

Email Part 2- Student Guide

Email Part 2- Tutor Guide

Job Search- Student Guide

Job Search- Tutor Guide

Word Intro- Student Guide

Word Intro- Tutor Guide

Saving a Document- Student Guide

Saving a Document- Tutor Guide

PowerPoint Intro- Student Guide

PowerPoint Intro- Tutor Guide

Directions- Student Guide

Directions- Tutor Guide

Bus Schedules- Student Guide

Bus Schedules- Tutor Guide

House/Apartment Search- Student Guide

House/Apartment Search- Tutor Guide

Click here for a guide to the basic computer skills that LVGH students should master for each class level.

For internet skill training on your own, we recommend  Comcast’s Internet Essentials Learning Center.  This site provides helpful information and tutorials about general internet use, from using the web to finding jobs to using email and social media.  It is perfect for those who need just a little help feeling comfortable using the internet. Through the Comcast Internet Essentials, many of our students may also qualify for discounted (~$10/month) home internet service and discounted computers – more details are available on Comcast’s website.

Career Pathways Lesson Guides & Resources

Job ApplicationCover LettersResume WritingInterviewing Skills

Student Guide
Tutor Guide
Practice Application

Student Guide
Tutor Guide

Student Guide
Pre-Work
Tutor Guide

Student Guide
Tutor Guide

Classroom Resources & Materials
Lesson Planning- A step-by-step worksheet for planning a lesson.
English for Everyone - Printable English worksheets on reading comprehension, spelling, matching, vocabulary, and more.
ESL Literacy Readers - Forty theme-based and leveled readers with an instructors guide for adult learners.
Newsela - Great source for finding news articles. The difficulty level of each reading can be altered to fit your class.
Over 1,000 Writing Prompts for Students - Writing prompts organized by topic.
Puzzlemaker - Make your own word search.
ReadWorks - Find free lessons and reading passages by level. Create an interactive classroom for your students with the digital version!
Vidtionary - A video dictionary!  Short videos define words in a visually meaningful way.

National, State, & Regional Resources
2-1-1 Community Services
Capital Region Education Council (CREC)
National Institute for Literacy
Proliteracy – Great resource for additional online (free) training.
Healthcare Resources - Reduced cost of medical care and other resources.

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