icture tories | Language and Literacy Activites for Beginners ‘Language and Literacy Activities for ‘Beginners is the perfect book for young adult and adult students with minimal literacy skills in English. Each of the sixteen stories, told through a sequence of ten makes them fun to “read” and encourages discussion. Students will: * Talk about the pictures . + Number the pictures in sequential Lt it ‘story, Detailed Teacher's Notes and an Answer Key are included ie the back of the book.Contents Introduction iv ‘2 Cup A man puts too much soap in 2 washing machine. 1 911 A woman calls this number when her baby swallows poison. 7 Checkout Counter A woman pays for her groceries in a supermarket. 2B Dr. Lee A man is embarrassed when he discovers his doctor is a woman. 19 Exact Change A man needs change for a dollar to ride the bus. 2s Four-Day Job A man loses his new job after going to work late. 31 Gas A woman forgets to wen off the gas. 37 Midnight A woman encounters a stranger at a bus stop after work. “3 The Neighbor’s Kitchen A woman is invited to have a cup of coffee by a neighbor. 49 Numbers A man has difficulty following directions. 55 One Day's Work The wife works in a factory and her husband works at home. 61 Pay Phone A man’s suitcase is stolen while he makes a telephone call. 67 Pickles A woman opens a jar of pickles in a supermarket. 73 The Shower A man uses the batheub improperly and water leaks downstairs. 79 Small Fire A man runs downstairs to report a fire to his boss. 85 The Wrong Message A woman's message to her friend is delivered incorrectly. 94 Teacher's Notes 97 Map inside back cover