skip to main content

Leading adult education through support for and the effective application of technology.

ESL: English as a Second Language

198 Results

176. Untold History: Hidden Figures - Lesser-Known Heroes

Activity Description

Untold History
Source: Untold History (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
 
In this lesson, students discuss heroes and their traits, learn about a hidden figure in U.S. history and athletics by watching a video and answering questions, and then make a presentation about an unknown or less known or everyday hero.

Has EEE Lesson Plan

Program Areas

ABE: Adult Basic Education, ESL: English as a Second Language

Levels

Intermediate, High, Intermediate Low, Intermediate High, Advanced
177. Use Medicines Wisely: Using free FDA Publications

Activity Description

Use Medicines Wisely
Source: US Food & Drug Administration (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])

When teaching about medicine use, use the Web site's video (Use Medicines Wisely Video) text, and free downloadable publications for students to practice reading and listening.

Has EEE Lesson Plan

Program Areas

ABE: Adult Basic Education, ESL: English as a Second Language, ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation, ASE: High School Diploma

Levels

High, Intermediate High, Advanced
178. Using AI Chatbots to Create Healthy Meal Recommendations

Activity Description

Vegetable and Meat on a Bowl
Source: Unsplash by Anh Nguyen (License: CC0/Public Domain)
 
By the end of this lesson, adult English language learners will be able to effectively utilize a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT to generate recommendations for healthy meals given three ingredients. They will work in small groups to choose the best meal option and justify their choice.

Has EEE Lesson Plan

Program Areas

ESL: English as a Second Language, ABE: Adult Basic Education

Levels

Beginning Low, Beginning High, Intermediate Low, Intermediate High, Intermediate, High
179. Using AI in School: Creating a Code of Conduct

Activity Description

white-and-black-typewriter-with-white-printer-paper
Source: Unsplash by Markus Winkler (License: CC0/Public Domain)
 
In this lesson, students engage in discussion, practice reading skills, and collaborate to create a “Code of Conduct” poster, slidedeck, brochure, infographic, or document.

Has EEE Lesson Plan

Program Areas

ABE: Adult Basic Education, ESL: English as a Second Language

Levels

All Levels, Intermediate High, Advanced
180. Using AI to Assist in Teaching Reading Skills-Leveling Text

Activity Description

Magic School                                                        
Source: magicschool.ai (License: CC0/Public Domain)    
 
 

Use an AI enhanced program such as magicschool.ai or web.diffit.me to level text to match the reading levels of your students

Diffit for Teachers
Source: Diffit for Teachers (License: CC0/Public Domain)
 Use the same AI enhanced software to select other tools to assist in teaching students reading comprehension skills.

Has EEE Lesson Plan

Program Areas

ABE: Adult Basic Education, ESL: English as a Second Language, ASE: High School Diploma, AwD: Adults with Disabilities

Levels

All Levels, All Levels
Total Resources: 198
Scroll To Top

OTAN activities are funded by contract CN240137 from the Adult Education Office, in the Career & College Transition Division, California Department of Education, with funds provided through Federal P.L., 105-220, Section 223. However, OTAN content does not necessarily reflect the position of that department or the U.S. Department of Education.