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Workbooks from the BC Open Collection
Workbooks from the BC Open Collection
The BC (British Columbia) Open Collection has several resources that we have included through our collection. All of their resources are free, open and modifiable. They appear in a variety of formats. Although the collection is primarily for postsecondary education, several literacy and foundational learning resources are included. BC Reads: Adult Literacy Fundamental English is a series of reading instruction workbooks. When you open the preview, you will be able to view and download a PDF version. We have also included a link to access other formats such as Pressbooks, XHTML and sometimes Word. Newly added to the adult literacy readers is an audio and video (text plus audio) playlist.
BC-Reads-Adult-Literacy-Fundamental-English-Reader-1-1585160337._print.pdfThe reader contains nine original stories about healing, discovery, survival, relationships, justice, and connections to the land explored through the lens of the plant world.
The online version contains audio recordings. Access all formats here. Access the audio and video playlist here.
License - CC BY 4.0
Level - Beginner to Grade 1.5
BC-Reads-Adult-Literacy-Fundamental-English-Reader-2-1446148075.pdfThis reader, written specifically for adults, contains eight chapters about Langston Hughes' family history and personal life. It includes excerpts from many of Hughes' poems.
The online version contains audio recordings. Access all formats here. Access the audio and video playlist here.
License - CC BY 4.0
Level - Grades 1.5 to 3
BC-Reads-Adult-Literacy-Fundamental-English-Reader-3-1660088191.pdf"This reader contains nine original stories written specifically for adults. Every chapter within the three units includes a level-appropriate, high-interest reading of between 350 and 500 words. New vocabulary and word patterns are highlighted throughout each story and then summarized at the end." Themes focus on BC history and culture.
Access all formats here. Access the audio and video playlist here.
License - CC BY 4.0
Level - Grades 3 to 4.5
BC-Reads-Adult-Literacy-Fundamental-English-Course-Pack-3-1660088111.pdfBC-Reads-Adult-Literacy-Fundamental-English-Reader-4-1660088370.pdf"This reader contains nine original stories written specifically for adults. Every chapter includes a level-appropriate, high-interest reading of between 400 and 500 words. New vocabulary are set in bold throughout each story, and then summarized and defined in a Glossary found in the appendix."
Access all formats here. Access the audio and video playlist here.
License - CC BY 4.0
Level - Grades 4.5 to 6
BC-Reads-Adult-Literacy-Fundamental-English-Course-Pack-4-1660088291.pdfThe author writes, "my goal with this course pack is to provide examples of everyday people who took a stand in everyday ways: refusing to go along with an unfair situation, writing letters, sharing their story, voting, using humour, and starting conversations in the name of social change. These are things we can all do to restore hope, advocate for ourselves, and build the kind of world we want to live in."
Access all formats here.
License - CC BY 4.0
Level - Grades 4.5 to 6
BC-Reads-Adult-Literacy-Fundamental-English-Reader-5-1660088496.pdf"This reader contains nine original stories written specifically for adults on popular psychology topics. Every chapter includes a level-appropriate, high-interest reading of between 500 and 800 words. New vocabulary are set in bold throughout each story, and then summarized and defined in a Glossary found in the appendix."
Access all formats here. Access the audio and video playlist here.
License - CC BY 4.0
Level - Grades 6 to 7.5
BC-Reads-Adult-Literacy-Fundamental-English-Course-Pack-5-1660088429.pdfBC-Reads-Adult-Literacy-Fundamental-English-Reader-6-1660088577.pdfThe reader contains 11 original readings about digital storytelling between 500 and 1,000 words. "To help students develop their computer literacy skills, the texts in this reader contain videos that allow learners to watch a skill being performed. These videos are followed by step-by-step written instructions to further support learners as they try out each new skill."
Access all formats here. Access the audio and video playlist here.
License - CC BY 4.0
Level - Grades 7.5 to 9
BC-Reads-Adult-Literacy-Fundamental-English-Course-Pack-6-1660088835.pdfSteering-the-Course.pdfThis very useful textbook provides a succinct overview of key reading and writing conventions often seen in assessments at the secondary level. It can support a test preparation course for secondary level tests including PLAR for credit.
License - CC BY 4.0
Level - Grades 9-12
BC-Open-Collection-Intermediate-English.pdfThe comprehensive workbook contains 10 themed units with activities. Each unit contains two reading passages at the Grade 10 level. They are followed by questions focused on comprehension, reading strategies, vocabulary and critical thinking. The resource can help adult learners prepare to take senior level secondary credit English courses.
Access all formats here.
License - CC BY 4.0
Level - Grade 10 or BC ABE intermediate
The-Word-on-College-Reading-and-Writing-1592954928.pdf"Written by five college reading and writing instructors, this interactive, multimedia text draws from decades of experience teaching students who are entering the college reading and writing environment for the very first time. It includes examples, exercises, and definitions for just about every reading- and writing-related topic students will encounter in their college courses."
Access all formats here.
License - CC BY 4.0
Level - Post-secondary preparation
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