Texas Standardized Curriculum Framework
Adult ESL Teachers'
Multi-Level Planning Format
Literacy Completion Points A, B, C, D, E, F
Organized within 17 Standards
Texas Standardized
Curriculum Framework Resources - NOTE: These
resources are not related to the Texas Adult Education Content Standards
adopted in 2007. They are based on an earlier set of curriculum frameworks
widely used in Texas in the early 2000s, which were in turn adopted
from a framework developed by the Florida Department of Education, Division
of Workforce Development.
Compliments of Lisa Smith
Teacher/Trainer, HCDE
Adult ESL Teachers' Multi-Level Planning Format
LCP: A, B, C, D, E & F
September 4, 2007 Completion Date: ____________
Obtaining Employment
The student is able to ... |
| LCP A Standard 1.00 - Obtaining Employment |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 1.01 |
Identify entry level jobs & workplaces |
| 1.02 |
Recognize application forms & procedures |
| 1.03 |
Respond to oral interview |
| 1.04 |
Fulfill ID requirements |
| 1.05 |
Define job benefits |
| LCP B Standard 18.00 - Obtaining Employment |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 18.01 |
Identify different jobs with help wanted ads |
| 18.02 |
Describe personal work experience & skills |
| 18.03 |
Fill out job applications |
| 18.04 |
Produce required forms of identification |
| 18.05 |
Identify W4 forms, social security & income tax deductions |
| LCP C Standard 35.00 - Obtaining Employment |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 35.01 |
Read & understand job titles & descriptions |
| 35.02 |
Recognize & use basic job related vocabulary |
| 35.03 |
Identify educational & job experience required for work |
| 35.04 |
Use various sources to identify job opportunities |
| 35.05 |
Complete a job application, simple résumé |
| 35.06 |
Demonstrate proper behavior & image for job interviews |
| 35.07 |
Complete sample W4 form |
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| LCP D Standard 52.00 - Obtaining Employment |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 52.01 |
Set short & long term goals |
| 52.02 |
Use various sources to identify job opportunities |
| 52.03 |
Complete a job application & résumé |
| 52.04 |
Demos. how to present a positive image |
| 52.05 |
Respond to interview, write a thank you note |
| 52.06 |
Understand W2 & W4 forms, Complete W4 form |
| LCP E Standard 69.00 - Obtaining Employment |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 69.01 |
Describe personal career goals & interests |
| 69.02 |
Use a variety of resources to search for a job & discuss training needed |
| 69.03 |
Complete job applications, résumé & cover letter |
| 69.04 |
Demonstrate job interview & write follow up thank you letter |
| 69.05 |
Understand job specifications, policies, standards, & benefits |
| LCP F Standard 86.00 - Obtaining Employment |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 86.01 |
Plan a career path & develop a portfolio |
| 86.02 |
Interpret want ads, job announcements & networking |
| 86.03 |
Present a positive image, job interviewing, follow up |
| 86.04 |
Understand job specifications, policies, benefits |
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Adult ESL Teachers' Multi-Level Planning Format
LCP: A, B, C, D, E & F
Entry Date: _____________ Completion Date: ____________
Maintaining Employment
The student is able to ... |
| LCP A Standard 2.00 - Maintaining Employment |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 2.01 |
Recognize work standards, requirements, & rules |
| 2.02 |
Ask for assistance & clarification |
| 2.03 |
Recognize safety procedures |
| 2.04 |
Read a work schedule |
| 2.05 |
Recognize pay stubs & deductions |
| LCP B Standard 19.00 - Maintaining Employment |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 19.01 |
Understand job employment expec-tations, rules, regulations and safety |
| 19.02 |
Respond to basic instructions and asking for clarification |
| 19.03 |
Recognize appropriate treatment of co-workers |
| 19.04 |
Identify parts of a pay stub & deductions |
| LCP C Standard 36.00 - Maintaining Employment |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 36.01 |
Define & use the vocabulary for employment |
| 36.02 |
Demonstrate use of work schedules, time clocks, etc. |
| 36.03 |
Follow work rules & safety procedures |
| 36.04 |
Ask for clarification & give feedback |
| 36.05 |
Communicate properly with supervisor & co-workers |
| 36.06 |
Read & interpret pay stub information |
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| LCP D Standard 53.00 - Maintaining Employment |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 53.01 |
Understand job tasks, policies, standards |
| 53.02 |
Understand pay, benefits & payroll deductions |
| 53.03 |
Request schedule changes & other personal adjustments |
| 53.04 |
Demonstrate appropriate communication |
| 53.05 |
Follow safety procedures related to job |
| LCP E Standard 70.00 - Maintaining Employment |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 70.01 |
Describe U.S. work ethic (behavior, attire, attitudes, social interaction) |
| 70.02 |
Use problem solving skills to manage projects, organization & cooperation |
| 70.03 |
Compare & contrast job tasks, responsibilities & levels of training |
| 70.04 |
Understand worker's rights (compen-sation, unionization, right to work) |
| 70.05 |
Follow OSHA safety procedures at work |
| LCP F Standard 87.00 - Maintaining Employment |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 87.01 |
Understand U.S. work ethics |
| 87.02 |
Communicate with supervisor & co-workers |
| 87.03 |
Understand work performance evaluations |
| 87.04 |
Understand worker's rights |
| 87.05 |
Understand safety procedures |
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Adult ESL Teachers' Multi-Level Planning Format
LCP: A, B, C, D, E & F
Entry Date: _____________ Completion Date: ____________
Career Advancement
The student is able to ... |
| LCP A Standard 3.00 - Career Advancement |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 3.01 |
Identify job promotion requirements |
| 3.02 |
Set education & employment goals |
| 3.03 |
Recognize interpersonal communication skills |
| 3.04 |
Use test taking strategies |
| LCP B Standard 20.00 - Career Advancement |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 20.01 |
Identify job promotion requirements |
| 20.02 |
Demonstrate communication skills & positive attitude |
| 20.03 |
Explore educational opportunities for job advancement |
| 20.04 |
Use test taking strategies |
| LCP C Standard 37.00 - Career Advancement |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 37.01 |
Define vocabulary for transfers, promotions, incentives |
| 37.02 |
Identify skills & education necessary for promotion |
| 37.03 |
Identify job evaluations for promotions & retention |
| 37.04 |
Demonstrate attire, attitudes & interaction for promotion |
| 37.05 |
Apply test taking strategies |
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| LCP D Standard 54.00 - Career Advancement |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 54.01 |
Explore career options through a variety of resources |
| 54.02 |
Identify ways to increase income |
| 54.03 |
Use test taking strategies |
| LCP E Standard 71.00 - Career Advancement |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 71.01 |
Explore on-the-job training & continuing education |
| 71.02 |
Understand work performance evalu-ations & their impact on promotions |
| 71.03 |
Use test taking strategies |
| LCP F Standard 88.00 - Career Advancement |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 88.01 |
Understand job advancement, job postings & vacant listings |
| 88.02 |
Update résumé & locate career advancement services |
| 88.03 |
Write an action plan for achieving goals |
| 88.04 |
Use test taking strategies |
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Adult ESL Teachers' Multi-Level Planning Format
LCP: A, B, C, D, E & F
Entry Date: _____________ Completion Date: ____________
Accessing Applied Technology
The student is able to ... |
LCP A Standard 4.00
Accessing Applied Technology |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 4.01 |
Operating equipment at home & work |
LCP B Standard 21.00
Accessing Applied Technology |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 21.01 |
Operate equipment at home & at work |
LCP C Standard 38.00
Accessing Applied Technology |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 38.01 |
Operate equipment for home & work |
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LCP D Standard 55.00
Accessing Applied Technology |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 55.01 |
Operate equipment for home & work |
LCP E Standard 72.00
Accessing Applied Technology |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 72.01 |
Operate equipment at home & work |
LCP F Standard -89.00
Accessing Applied Technology |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 89.01 |
Operate equipment necessary for home & work |
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Adult ESL Teachers' Multi-Level Planning Format
LCP: A, B, C, D, E & F
Entry Date: _____________ Completion Date: ____________
Effective Interpersonal Communication
The student is able to ... |
LCP A Standard 5.00
Effective Interpersonal Communication |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 5.01 |
Demonstrate greetings, introductions & farewells |
| 5.02 |
Identify personal information |
| 5.03 |
Express likes, dislikes, feelings, & emotions |
| 5.04 |
Use polite expressions & good manners |
LCP B Standard 22.00
Effective Interpersonal Communication |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 22.01 |
Report personal information |
| 22.02 |
Make formal & informal introductions, greetings, farewells |
| 22.03 |
Accept & decline offers, feelings & emotions |
LCP C Standard 39.00
Effective Interpersonal Communication |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 39.01 |
Identify self & personal information |
| 39.02 |
Identify traits of self, family members & others |
| 39.03 |
Use & respond to polite expressions |
| 39.04 |
Communicate impressions, emotions, likes & dislikes |
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LCP D Standard 56.00
Effective Interpersonal Communication |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 56.01 |
Engage in small talk in social & work situations |
| 56.02 |
Communicate impressions, emotions, likes & dislikes |
| 56.03 |
Describe family members & personal relationships |
| 56.04 |
Demonstrate non-verbal communication skills |
LCP E Standard 73.00
Effective Interpersonal Communication |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 73.01 |
Ask for / provide directions/instructions |
| 73.02 |
Identify & explain common problems & solutions |
| 73.03 |
Demonstrate appropriate non-verbal communication skills |
LCP F Standard 90.00
Effective Interpersonal Communication |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 90.01 |
Comprehend & respond in face-to-face conversations |
| 90.02 |
Use appropriate language for social, academic & life situations |
| 90.03 |
Identify bias, prejudice or propaganda |
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Adult ESL Teachers' Multi-Level Planning Format
LCP: A, B, C, D, E & F
Entry Date: _____________ Completion Date: ____________
Telephone Communication
The student is able to ... |
LCP A Standard 6.00
Telephone Communication |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 6.01 |
Demonstrate basic telephone use |
| 6.02 |
Express lack of understanding |
| 6.03 |
Use 911 procedures & vocabulary |
| 6.04 |
Identify telephone book, calling card & telephone bill |
LCP B Standard 23.00
Telephone Communication |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 23.01 |
Call 911 & request operator assistance |
| 23.02 |
Use telephone greetings, leave & take a message |
| 23.03 |
Understand basic parts of a phone bill |
| 23.04 |
Use different kinds of phones |
LCP C Standard 40.00
Telephone Communication |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 40.01 |
Use different types of telephones & services |
| 40.02 |
Answer incoming calls, take & leave messages, voice mail |
| 40.03 |
Communicate in 911 emergencies |
| 40.04 |
Locate listings in yellow & white pages |
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LCP D Standard 57.00
Telephone Communication |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 57.01 |
Use various telephones & services |
| 57.02 |
Report information from oral messages |
| 57.03 |
Interpret telephone bill |
LCP E Standard 74.00
Telephone Communication |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 74.01 |
Take & report accurate messages |
| 74.02 |
Give & request information clearly by telephone |
| 74.03 |
Locate resources in telephone directories (maps, govt. agencies, coupons) |
LCP F Standard 91.00
Telephone Communication |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 91.01 |
Take notes from recorded messages, reporting |
| 91.02 |
Give & request information clearly by telephone |
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Adult ESL Teachers' Multi-Level Planning Format
LCP: A, B, C, D, E & F
Entry Date: _____________ Completion Date: ____________
Health & Nutrition
The student is able to ... |
| LCP A Standard 7.00 - Health & Nutrition |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 7.01 |
Identify basic body parts |
| 7.02 |
Recognize illness & accident vocabulary |
| 7.03 |
Recognize health care vocabulary |
| 7.04 |
Make a doctor's appointment |
| 7.05 |
Identify medications & immunizations |
| 7.06 |
Identify hygiene products & daily grooming routines |
| 7.07 |
Identify basic foods, food groups, & healthy eating habits |
| LCP B Standard 24.00 - Health & Nutrition |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 24.01 |
Identify body parts |
| 24.02 |
Define health care vocabulary: ER, doctor, clinic, dentist |
| 24.03 |
Request appointments & describe symptoms |
| 24.04 |
Read medicine labels & follow doctor's instructions |
| 24.05 |
Identify food groups & read nutrition labels |
| 24.06 |
Identify hygiene products & daily grooming routines |
| LCP C Standard 41.00 - Health & Nutrition |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 41.01 |
Identify body parts & the five senses |
| 41.02 |
Apply personal hygiene & grooming practices |
| 41.03 |
Describe aches, pains, illnesses, injuries & dental problems |
| 41.04 |
Interpret medical instructions for Rx & OTC drugs |
| 41.05 |
Compare services (hospital, health dept., clinics & ER) |
| 41.06 |
Recognize healthy eating & maintaining a balanced diet |
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| LCP D Standard 58.00 - Health & Nutrition |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 58.01 |
Ask for / give advice on health /nutrition |
| 58.02 |
Identify medical emergencies, complete accident report |
| 58.03 |
Describe medical facilities, services & health insurance |
| 58.04 |
Apply personal hygiene & grooming practices |
| 58.05 |
Read & interpret medicine labels |
| 58.06 |
Recognize substance abuse & where to get help |
| LCP E Standard 75.00 - Health & Nutrition |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 75.01 |
Communicate effectively with medical vocabulary |
| 75.02 |
Follow emergency procedures, medical forms, accident reports |
| 75.03 |
Interpret nutritional information on food labels and plan a balanced diet |
| 75.04 |
Apply personal hygiene & grooming practices |
| 75.05 |
Recognize substance/drug abuse & identify where to find treatment |
| 75.06 |
Recognize requirements for immunizations |
| LCP F Standard 92.00 - Health & Nutrition |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 92.01 |
Recognize substance/drug abuse & find treatment |
| 92.02 |
Ask for & give advice on health & nutrition |
| 92.03 |
Apply personal hygiene & grooming practices |
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Adult ESL Teachers' Multi-Level Planning Format
LCP: A, B, C, D, E & F
Entry Date: _____________ Completion Date: ____________
Time & Money
The student is able to ... |
| LCP A Standard 8.00 - Time & Money |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 8.01 |
Recognized cardinal & ordinal numbers |
| 8.02 |
Tell time using analog & digital clocks |
| 8.03 |
Recognize calendar vocabulary |
| 8.04 |
Write dates in numeric form |
| 8.05 |
Recognize U.S. & currency & symbols for money |
| 8.06 |
Read checks & money orders |
| LCP B Standard 25.00 - Time & Money |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 25.01 |
Identify & use ordinal & cardinal numbers |
| 25.02 |
Interpret clock time |
| 25.03 |
Identify days, weeks & months on a calendar |
| 25.04 |
Convert dates to numeric form |
| 25.05 |
Count & use coins & currency |
| 25.06 |
Write a check & record it in checkbook register |
| LCP C Standard 42.00 - Time & Money |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 42.01 |
Plan a schedule of activities on a calendar |
| 42.02 |
Count & make change accurately |
| 42.03 |
Complete a check or money order |
| 42.04 |
Identify common banking terms & services |
| 42.05 |
Explain use of ATM machines & number code security |
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| LCP D Standard 59.00 - Time & Money |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 59.01 |
Identify amount of change, estimate cost, payments |
| 59.02 |
Understand banking problems (overdrafts, insufficient funds) |
| 59.03 |
Identify various banking opportunities |
| 59.04 |
Identify budget planning strategies |
| LCP E Standard 76.00 - Time & Money |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 76.01 |
Understand banking systems & terms (loans, interest rates, investments, mortgages) |
| 76.02 |
Identify budget planning strategies |
| 76.03 |
Understand time zones |
| LCP F Standard 93.00 - Time & Money |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 93.01 |
Reconcile a bank statement |
| 93.02 |
Use banking terms & services |
| 93.03 |
Develop a monthly budget |
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Adult ESL Teachers' Multi-Level Planning Format
LCP: A, B, C, D, E & F
Entry Date: _____________ Completion Date: ____________
Transportation & Travel
The student is able to ... |
LCP A Standard 9.00
Transportation & Travel |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 9.01 |
Identify types of transportation |
| 9.02 |
Identify signs |
| 9.03 |
Ask for and give directions |
| 9.04 |
Identify safe driving practices |
LCP B Standard 26.00
Transportation & Travel |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 26.01 |
Identify transportation options |
| 26.02 |
Identify costs, schedules & practices (tipping) |
| 26.03 |
Follow directions (N, S, E, & W) |
| 26.04 |
Read & understand traffic signs |
| 26.05 |
Identify travel documents (TDL, insurance card, passeport) |
| 26.06 |
Identify Safe driving practices |
LCP C Standard 43.00
Transportation & Travel |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 43.01 |
Interpret traffic & common road signs |
| 43.02 |
Ask for & give simple directions to local destinations |
| 43.03 |
Interpret transportation schedules & road maps |
| 43.04 |
Make reservations for different kinds of travel |
| 43.05 |
Identify required transportation documents |
| 43.06 |
Identify safe driving practices & DWI consequences |
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LCP D Standard 60.00
Transportation & Travel |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 60.01 |
Compare & interpret various transportation schedules |
| 60.02 |
Ask for & give simple directions to local destinations |
| 60.03 |
Plan a trip using maps |
| 60.04 |
Explain the need for required transportation documents |
| 60.05 |
Report accidents or vehicle theft |
| 60.06 |
Compare & contrast U.S. safe driving procedures |
LCP E Standard 77.00
Transportation & Travel |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 77.01 |
Compare & contrast basic factors when planning a trip |
| 77.02 |
Discuss U.S. driving responsibilities |
| 77.03 |
Respond appropriately when stopped by the Law |
| 77.04 |
Describe a problem or request service (accident, road service) |
LCP F Standard 94.00
Transportation & Travel |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 94.01 |
Plan a trip determining cost, schedules & time factors |
| 94.02 |
Respond properly if stopped by law enforcement officers |
| 94.03 |
Describe best responses to transportation problems |
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Adult ESL Teachers' Multi-Level Planning Format
LCP: A, B, C, D, E & F
Entry Date: _____________ Completion Date: ____________
Safety & Security
The student is able to ... |
| LCP A Standard 10.00 - Safety & Security |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 10.01 |
Identify common safety procedures |
| 10.02 |
Respond to emergency procedures |
| 10.03 |
Identify warning symbols |
| LCP B Standard 27.00 - Safety & Security |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 27.01 |
Demonstrate emergency procedures at home & work |
| 27.02 |
Interpret label directions, warning signs, symbols |
| LCP C Standard 44.00 - Safety & Security |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 44.01 |
Identify safety & warning signs, emergency procedures |
| 44.02 |
Use vocabulary for alarm systems |
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| LCP D Standard 61.00 - Safety & Security |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 60.01 |
Identify ways to protect self & family |
| 60.02 |
Identify & report types of crimes as a victim or witness |
| LCP E Standard 78.00 - Safety & Security |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 78.01 |
Report health and safety issues |
| 78.02 |
Identify and report crimes as a victim or witness |
| LCP F Standard 95.00 - Safety & Security |
| Date:_____ Instructor:___________ |
| 95.01 |
Understand responsibilities of owning a gun |
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