RESOURCES FOR LEARNERS

In Our Words : Canadians Reading Together (2002)
Word on the Street

A collection of writings involving adult learners in Nova Scotia. One of the goals of the project is to bring learners and local authors together in an educational and interactive setting through creative writing workshops.
Contact: Nova Scotia Provincial Literacy Coalition
P.O. Box 1516, Truro NS B2N 5V2
Tel. (902) 897-2444 or 1-800-255-5203 Fax (902) 897-4020
nsplc@truro.nscc.ca  www.nald.ca/nsplc/

Soon available online in the NALD Literacy Collection.

Newcomer’s Guide to Security and Rights
TVLT New Media Language Training Inc.

A site that has animated stories, information, and exercises to improve your listening, reading, and vocabulary.You can also learn how to protect yourself and your family from crime, and what to do in an emergency. A free web-based learning tool for ESL and adult literacy students.
Contact: TVLT New Media Language Training Inc. 144 Marlborough Ave., Ottawa ON K1N 8G2
Tel. (613) 563-4363   Fax (613) 235-3064
rmcbride@newlanguage.ca   www.newlanguage.ca/

In My Own Words : Graduation 2002 Yearbook (2002)
East End Literacy

Contains many stories, articles and poems written by the students at East End Literacy, in Toronto, during their graduation year 2001-2002. By improving, and in many cases, excelling in areas such as reading and writing, speaking and listening, technology and numeracy skills, the students at EEL have proven that community counts.
Contact: East End Literacy, 269 Gerrard Avenue East Toronto ON M5A 2G3
Tel. (416) 968-6989 Fax (416) 968-0597 eastend@telus.net

Soon available online in the NALD Literacy Collection.

Books for Children and Families (2002)
Early Childhood Centre, U. of New Brunswick

A collection of seven books for young children and their parents. Draws on themes from Parenting for a Literate Community (PLC). Targets preschool children and also includes information for parents, both embedded in the story and in a note for parents.
Contact: Early Childhood Centre, UNB, Bag Service #45333, Fredericton NB E3B 6E3
Tel. (506) 453-5024 Fax (506) 458-7841
ecc@unb.ca   www.unbf.ca/education/ecc/

Vocabulary is Important (2002)
Strauss Publishing

An Exercise Book that features 200 new English vocabulary words. Designed not only for academic success, but also for everyday success in life. Also includes puzzles & games that make the learning process fun.
Contact: Jack Strauss, Strauss Publishing, 5334 Yonge Street, Suite 2135, Toronto ON M2N 6V1
Tel. (416) 505-1846   Fax (416) 225-0240 StraussPublishing.com

Stress Management (2000)
by Channing L. Bete

For students who feel anxious, frazzled or just plain worn-out. Students will benefit from the practical activities on identifying warning signals, responding to «stressors», positive thinking, negative self-talk, keeping a journal, and committing to change.
Contact: Grass Roots Press, PO Box 52192, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2T5
Tel. 1-888-303-2313 Fax (780) 413-6582
grassrt@telusplanet.net   www.literacyservices.com

Quitting for Life (2000)
by Channing L. Bete

An excellent resource for students who are thinking about overcoming their smoking habit. A handbook that takes students through the four phases of quitting: preparing to quit; choosing a quit date; coping with withdrawl; and fighting relapses. Activities include maintaining a smoking log and identifying coping with their smoking «triggers.»
Contact: Grass Roots Press, PO Box 52192, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2T5
Tel. 1-888-303-2313   Fax (780) 413-6582
grassrt@telusplanet.net   www.literacyservices.com