This annotated bibliography is reformatted and customized by the Center for Positive Practices. Some of the authors featured on this page include Felix Mario Valbuena, and Albany. Bureau of Bilingual Education. New York State Education Dept..
(1978). Multicultural Awareness for the Classroom: The Chinese. This guide provides the teacher of multiethnic students with information and teaching resources on Chinese. An historical overview of China and the Chinese experience in America is presented in English and Chinese. Several lesson plans and classroom activities reviewing Chinese geography, holidays, legends, and stories are presented. Descriptors: Chinese, Chinese Americans, Chinese Culture, Curriculum Guides
(1979). Finding a Job. Unit I: Reading Want Ads and Using Employment Agencies. Student Lesson #2. English for Living. To assist the youthful learner of English as a second language in dealing with help-wanted ads and employment , agencies, a series of dialogs, comprehension questions, readings, and points of discussion are presented. The text is illustrated with sample forms. [More] Descriptors: Adolescents, English (Second Language), Job Application, Job Search Methods
(1979). Finding a Job. Unit II: The Job Interview. Student Lesson #3. English for Living. To assist the youthful learner of English as a second language in dealing with job interviews, a series of dialogs, comprehension questions, readings, and points of discussion are presented. The text is illustrated with pen-and-ink drawings. [More] Descriptors: Adolescents, Employment Interviews, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction
(1979). The Department Store. Student Lesson #11. English for Living. To assist the youthful learner of English as a second language in dealing with the purchase of clothing and personal items, a series of dialogs, comprehension questions, readings, and points of discussion are presented. The text is illustrated. [More] Descriptors: Adolescents, English (Second Language), Purchasing, Second Language Instruction
(1980). Directory of Bilingual Programs in New York State 1979-1980. This is a comprehensive listing of federal and state bilingual programs in New York State by funded project, program or district, number of pupils in program, grade level, language or type of program, grant amount awarded, and project director or contact person. The following types of programs are represented: (1) basic programs funded by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Title VII, (2) fellowship programs at institutions of higher education funded by Title VII, (3) teacher training programs at institutions of higher education funded by Title VII, (4) support services projects funded by Title VII, (5) educational opportunity programs funded by ESEA Title I and New York State Pupils with Special Educational Needs (PSEN), (6) migrant programs funded by Title I under the Migrant Bilingual Materials Acquisition and Program Development Project, (7) programs funded under ESEA Title IV-C, and (8) temporary apportionment for pupils of limited English speaking proficiency under New York State Chapter 720. [More] Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Programs, Fellowships
(1979). Medical Services. Unit One: Calling for an Appointment. Student Lesson #7. English for Living. To assist the youthful learner of English as a second language in dealing with making doctor's appointments, a series of dialogs, comprehension questions, readings, and points of discussion are presented. The text is illustrated. [More] Descriptors: Adolescents, Dentists, English (Second Language), Medical Services
(1979). Finding a Place to Live. Student Lesson #6. English for Living. To assist the learner of English as a second language in dealing with the search for housing, a series of dialogs, comprehension questions, readings, and points of discussion are presented. The text is illustrated with sample forms and rental ads. [More] Descriptors: Adolescents, English (Second Language), Housing, Second Language Instruction
(1979). Emergency Procedures. Student Lesson #9. English for Living. To assist the youthful learner of English as a second language in dealing with handling such emergencies as fire, robbery, and car accidents, a series of dialogs, comprehension questions, readings, and points of discussion are presented. The text is illustrated. [More] Descriptors: Accidents, Adolescents, English (Second Language), Police
(1978). Multicultural Awareness for the Classroom: The Cubans. This guide provides the teacher of multi-ethnic students with information and teaching resources on Cubans in order to enhance the multicultural awareness of the total school population. The guide was designed for use in the Detroit, Michigan public schools. An historical overview of Cuba from pre-Columbian times to the present outlines Cuba's Indian heritage, the Spanish influence, the era of discovery and conquest, Cuba's black culture, and the movement of Cubans to the United States. The guide also focuses on Cuba's contributions to the arts and sciences. Lesson plans and classroom activities that review the Cuban holidays, geography, food, flag, and national anthem are included. A bibliography of materials on Cuba conclude the guide. Descriptors: Black History, Classroom Techniques, Cubans, Elementary Secondary Education
(1979). Teacher's Handbook for English for Living: A Set of Materials Designed to Teach Coping Skills and Language Skills to Adolescents for Whom English Is a Second Language. This guide provides directions for teaching a series of units on survival skills in English as a second language (ESL). A brief general background of second language instruction and a short bibliography are included. The modules cover: (1) "Getting a Driver's License and Buying a Car"; (2) "Want Ads and Employment Agencies"; (3) "The Job Interview"; (4) "Public Transportation"; (5) "Reading Maps and Asking Directions"; (6) "Finding a Place to Live"; (7) "Calling for a [Medical] Appointment"; (8) "In the [Doctor's] Office"; (9) "Emergency Procedures"; (10) "Legal Questions"; (11) "The Department Store"; (12) "The Supermarket"; (13) "The Post Office"; (14) "The Restaurant"; (15) "Banking: Checking Accounts"; (16) "Holidays"; (17) "Personal Celebrations"; (18) "Invitations, Thank-you Notes, and Greeting Cards"; (19) "Dinner at an American Friend's House; and (20) "Becoming a United States Citizen." [More] Descriptors: Adolescents, Cultural Education, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction
(1979). Getting Around. Unit I: Public Transportation. Student Lesson #4. English for Living. To assist the youthful learner of English as a second language in dealing with handling urban public transportation, a series of dialogs, comprehension questions, readings, and points of discussion are presented. The text is illustrated. [More] Descriptors: Adolescents, Bus Transportation, English (Second Language), Rail Transportation
(1979). Getting Around. Unit 1: Reading Maps and Asking Directions. Student Lesson #5. English for Living. To assist the youthful learner of English as a second language in dealing with finding his way around, a series of dialogs, comprehension questions, readings, and points of discussion are presented. The text is illustrated with maps. [More] Descriptors: Adolescents, Cultural Education, English (Second Language), Map Skills
(1979). Medical Services. Unit Two: In the Office. Student Lesson #8. English for Living. To assist the youthful learner of English as a second language in dealing with communicating in the doctor's office, the dentist's office, and the pharmacy, a series of dialogs, comprehension questions, readings, and points of discussion are presented. The text is illustrated. [More] Descriptors: Adolescents, Dentists, English (Second Language), Medical Services
(1979). Legal Questions. Student Lesson #10. English for Living. To assist the youthful learner of English as a second language in dealing with basic legal situations such as making a contract or going to small claims court, a series of dialogs, comprehension questions, readings, and points of discussion are presented. The text is illustrated. [More] Descriptors: Adolescents, English (Second Language), Legal Education, Second Language Instruction
(1979). Getting a Driver's License and Buying a Car. Student Lesson #1. English for Living. To assist the youthful learner of English as a second language in dealing with driver's license applications and automobile purchasing procedures, a series of dialogs, comprehension questions, readings, and points of discussion are presented. The text is illustrated with sample forms. [More] Descriptors: Adolescents, Driver Education, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction