Basic Oxford Picture Dictionary Literacy Program by Garnet Templin-Imel with Shirley Brod. Designed to be used with the 'Dictionary', this is a comprehensive four-skills program wtih reproducible student pages. This 522 page 3 ring binder combines teacher's notes, reproducible student pages, pre- and post- tests, pre-literacy materials and word/picture cards. There is a basic skills section: practice with numbers, letters, handwriting, categorizing, listening, and form language; a dictionary Topics section: journal writing and life skills activities; Alphabet, Number and Word Cards: opportunities for pair or individual practice; Pre-Literacy Pages: directionality, shape, and letter formation; tests to assess student progress; easy-to-use lesson plans; unit summaries, and outcome statements to chart students' progress and tips for managing multilevel classes, 'challenge activities' and contact assignments.
