Fall 2012 Issue of Notebook from ProLiteracy

The Fall 2012 issue of Notebook: Resources for the Adult Educator is here! Notebook is a 16-page resource designed especially for teachers and tutors. It is published three times per year as a benefit for ProLiteracy members.

Each article in Notebook describes a ready-to-use teaching idea related to reading, writing, listening and speaking, numeracy, or a practical application of literacy skills such as making a budget. Most articles contain reading material and/or worksheets that can be photocopied for students to use. In some instances, additional worksheets are made available online for tutors and teachers who want to do additional work on the topic.

Note: In order to access copies of the handouts, you will need to download the entire document and print individual pages.

Each issue also contains an inspirational story about a learner or an instructor as well as a resources section that lists events or links to other valuable teaching resources.

In this issue:

• Writing: Sharing Your Stories with Students for Vocabulary and Writing Practice.
• Listening: Using StoryCorps in the Classroom.
• Reading: Critical Reading from the News—Comprehension, Analysis, and Math Skills.
• Speaking: Role Play Fun: Finding an Apartment.
• Exploring Resources.
• Student Profile.

Access an electronic version of this issue along with related expansion materials here.