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Foundation Skills

Social, Community & Workplace English Language and Literacy

APPLIED CORE SKILLS - LEVEL 2

Acknowledgements

Each activity in this booklet has been aligned to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) *

Indicators of competence so that they are at the levels appropriate to the delivery of language,

literacy and numeracy skills underpinning the units of competency, for Language Literacy &

Numeracy to ACSF Level 2

*The “Title to and Intellectual Property rights in relations to the Australian Core Skills Framework

is owned by the Commonwealth of Australia”

Minimum required levels of reading, writing, numeracy, oral communication and learning skills.

Chapter

ACSF Reading Skills Level

ACSF Writing Skills Level

ACSF Oral Communication Skills Level

ACSF Numeracy Skills Level

ACSF Learning Skills Level

1. Community Access

2 2 2 2 2

2. Networking 2 2 2 2 2

3. Personal Development

2 2 2 2 2

4. Processes & Procedures

2 2 2 2 2

5. Technology & Change

2 2 2 2 2

6. Workplace Context

2 2 2 2 2

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Activities Matrix

Language Literacy & Numeracy skills per chapter

Each activity in this booklet has been aligned to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) *

Indicators of competency show that students are at the levels appropriate to the delivery of

language, literacy and numeracy skills underpinning units of competency.

ACSF Level 2 Activities

Reading

Skills

Locates and selects information from a written text.

Reads and interprets short, simple factual or fictional texts.

Reads and follows simple instructions.

Reads text of interest demonstrating understanding of narrative.

Writing

Skills

Writes a personal story.

Writes note of explanation.

Writes a short personal letter.

Writes a short personal description.

Numeracy

Skills

Uses a street directory.

Interprets, compares and calculates with money in a personal context.

Uses symbolism to read a map.

Recognises and interprets simple fractions and percentages.

Oral Communication Skills

Passes on a message.

Communicates ideas, information and opinion.

Expresses points of view.

Makes a specific oral enquiry.

Learning Skills Selects own learning resources.

Gathers and sorts information.

Discuss goals and related strategies.

Develops support networks.

Table of Contents

Language Numeracy & Literacy ACSF Level 2

Chapter 1: Community Access ..................................................... 7

Activity 1 Newspaper – Advertised Event .............................................................. 8 Activity 2 In My Own Words. .................................................................................. 9 Activity 3 Listening to the Radio. .............................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 4 Directions. ...............................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 5 Where would I find Information About? ...Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 6 Visual Language ......................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 7 Note of Explanation .................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 8 Expenses .................................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 9 Radio Advertisement. ..............................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 10 Time Zones: - Australia ...........................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 11 Reading Instructions. ...............................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 12 Postcard. .................................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 13 Map Reading. ..........................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 14 Daylight Savings. .....................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 15 Goals for the Future. ...............................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 16 Text of Interest. .......................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 17 Descriptions. ............................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 18 Shopping .................................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 19 More Shopping. .......................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 20 Support Networks. ...................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

Chapter 2: Networking ............................................................. 10

Activity 21 Newspaper – Advertised Event ...............Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 22 In My Own Words. ...................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 23 Listening to the Radio. .............................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 24 Directions. ............................................................................................ 11 Activity 25 Where would I find Information About? ................................................ 12 Activity 26 Visual Language ......................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 27 Note of Explanation. ................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 28 Expenses. ................................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 29 Radio Advertisement. ..............................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 30 Time Zones: - Australia ...........................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 31 Reading Instructions. ...............................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 32 Postcard. .................................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 33 Map Reading. ..........................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 34 Daylight Savings. .....................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 35 Goals for the Future. ...............................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 36 Text of Interest. .......................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 37 Descriptions. ............................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 38 Shopping. ................................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 39 More Shopping. .......................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 40 Support Networks. ...................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

Chapter 3: Personal Development ................................................ 13

Activity 41 Newspaper – Advertised Event ...............Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 42 In My Own Words. ...................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 43 Listening to the Radio. .......................................................................... 14 Activity 44 Directions. ...............................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 45 Where would I find Information About ......Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 46 Visual Language ................................................................................... 15 Activity 47 Note of Explanation. ................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 48 Expenses. ................................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 49 Radio Advertisement. ..............................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 50 Time Zones: - Australia ...........................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 51 Reading Instructions. ...............................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 52 Postcard. .................................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 53 Map Reading. ..........................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 54 Daylight Savings. .....................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 55 Goals for the Future. ...............................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 56 Text of Interest. .......................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 57 Descriptions. ............................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 58 Shopping. ................................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 59 More Shopping. .......................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 60 Support Networks. ...................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

Chapter 4: Processes & Procedures .............................................. 16

Activity 61 Newspaper – Advertised Event ...............Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 62 In My Own Words. ...................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 63 Listening to the Radio. .............................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 64 Directions. ...............................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 65 Where would I find information about ........... ....................................... 17 Activity 66 Visual Language ................................................................................... 18 Activity 67 Note of Explanation. ............................................................................. 19 Activity 68 Expenses .................................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 69 Radio Advertisement. ..............................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 70 Time Zones: Australia.............................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 71 Reading Instructions ................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 72 Postcard. .................................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 73 Map Reading. ..........................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 74 Daylight Savings ......................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 75 Goals for the Future. ...............................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 76 Text of Interest ........................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 77 Descriptions .............................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 78 Shopping .................................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 79 More Shopping. .......................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 80 Support Networks ....................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

Chapter 5: Technology & Change ................................................. 20

Activity 81 Newspaper – Advertised Event ...............Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 82 In My Own Words ....................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 83 Listening to the Radio. .............................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 84 Directions ................................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 85 Where would I find Information About ........... ........ Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 86 Visual Language ......................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 87 Note of Explanation. ................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 88 Expenses .............................................................................................. 21 Activity 89 Radio Advertisement. ..............................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 90 Time Zones: - Australia ...........................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 91 Reading Instructions. ............................................................................ 22 Activity 92 Postcard. .................................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 93 Map Reading. ..........................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 94 Daylight Savings. .....................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 95 Goals for the Future. ...............................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 96 Text of Interest. .......................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 97 Descriptions. ............................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 98 Shopping. ................................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 99 More Shopping. .......................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 100 Support Networks. ...................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

Chapter 6: Workplace Context .................................................... 23

Activity 101 Newspaper – Advertised Event ...............Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 102 In My Own Words. ...................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 103 Listening to the Radio. .............................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 104 Directions ................................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 105 Where would I find Information About .......... ......... Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 106 Visual Language ......................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 107 Note of Explanation. ............................................................................. 24 Activity 108 Expenses. ................................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 109 Radio Advertisement. ..............................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 110 Time Zones: - Australia ........................................................................ 25 Activity 111 Reading Instructions ................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 112 Postcard. .................................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 113 Map Reading. ..........................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 114 Daylight Savings. .....................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 115 Goals for the Future. ...............................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 116 Text of Interest. .......................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 117 Descriptions. ............................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 118 Shopping. ................................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 119 More Shopping. .......................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Activity 120 Support Networks ....................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

Contact details and order information – refer to last pages.

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Chapter 1: Community Access

Contents

1. Newspaper Advertised Event

2. In My Own Words

3. Listening to the Radio

4. Directions

5. Where would I Find Information About

6. Visual Language

7. Note of Explanation

8. Expenses

9. Radio Advertisement

10. Time Zones

11. Reading Instructions

12. Postcard

13. Map Reading

14. Daylight Savings

15. Goals for the Future

16. Texts of Interest

17. .Descriptions

18. Shopping

19. .More Shopping

20. Support Networks


Reading Skills Level 2

Activity 1 Newspaper – Advertised Event

Choose a local paper and select an event of community interest. e.g. Sporting event, musical, play, community entertainment, etc. Cut the article out and paste in the space below. Complete the following: 1. Name of Newspaper _______________________________________ 2. Where is the event held? ___________________________________ 3. What date is the event? ____________________________________ 4. What times are advertised? _________________________________ 5. Is there a cost to attend? ___________________________________

If yes, how much? _________________________________________ 6. Why is the event of interest to you? ___________________________ _________________________________________________________

Paste and fold newspaper article here.


Writing Skills Level 2

Activity 2 In My Own Words.

Write a short story that relates to your community, that describes how special it is e.g. a landmark, a history of the area, what to do when you are here, places to stay

e.g. George Peninsula Hotels See our list of hotels and B&B in the Angel Islington and surrounding area. OR Dorrington’ West’s ‘First Friday’ is a unique nightclub that showcases the very best of the local playlist and biggest hitting records courtesy of the station’s finest DJs. If that’s not enough,

the legendary ‘Punk Rock Karaoke’ takes place in Bar Academy, so loosen up those vocal chords and take to the stage as a rock’n’roll star! _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

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Chapter 2: Networking

Contents


22. In My Own Words


24. Directions


26. Visual Language


28. Expenses


30. Time Zones


32. Postcard

33. Map Reading




37. .Descriptions

38. Shopping

39. .More Shopping



Numeracy Skills

Level 2

Activity 24 Directions. Look at a map of your local area and find the sporting grounds and recreation areas. Photocopy the page and paste it in the area below. Write directions on the fastest way you would get to the nearest sports ground from your home _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

Paste and fold photocopy here.


Learning Skills Level 2

Activity 25 Where would I find Information About?

Explain how you would complete these tasks.... E.g. Local Yellow Pages under CLUBS, then SOCCER, call and inquire when sign up day is and how much

Task Source

Joining a rugby club as a member not a player

Booking a restaurant for a group

Hiring a room for a work function

Taking your elderly aunt who is in a wheelchair and her two friends to a rodeo

Planning a bbq for your son at the local park and inviting the parents of his friends as well

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Chapter 3: Personal Development

Contents


42. In My Own Words


44. Directions


46. Visual Language


48. Expenses


50. Time Zones


52. Postcard

53. Map Reading




57. .Descriptions

58. Shopping

59. .More Shopping



Oral Communication Skills

Level 2

Activity 43 Listening to the Radio. You give all your attention to the radio as you hear:

To be the DJ at the Nick Jones concert........ call DBH5 now .. or catch up at the Sunshine Entertainment Centre on Saturday 6th July to put in your application......Then for one massive night only it is Nick Jones in action and you as the DJ ........ Tickets go on sale 9.00am this Saturday from Concert Ticket Inc………… so be

quick………………..Previous concerts sold out within an hour.

Just repeating this ‘one time only concert’ at Sunshine Entertainment Centre, Nick Jones, Saturday 26th July , one night only. What a sensational opportunity to meet the best guitarist in the world………………..

You grab the telephone and dial a friend’s number, the answering machine picks up your call. “Hello, please leave your name and number and I’ll get back to you shortly”. Beeeeeeeeeeeep. You leave a message about what you have just heard on the radio. _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________


Reading Skills

Level 2

Activity 46 Visual Language Can you create a story about each set of pictures below

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Chapter 4: Processes & Procedures

Contents


62. In My Own Words


64. Directions


66. Visual Language


68. Expenses


70. Time Zones


72. Postcard

73. Map Reading




77. .Descriptions

78. Shopping

79. .More Shopping



Learning Skills

Level 2

Activity 65 Where would I find information about ........... What steps would you take to find the following and where would you look?

Learning to Drive

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Getting a Personal Loan

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Wanting to rent or buy property

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.


Reading Skills Level 2

Activity 66 Visual Language Can you write a statement for each picture that creates a story? ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________


Writing Skills Level 2

Activity 67 Note of Explanation. You have asked your neighbour, Joe, to check why your computer internet connection is not working, why the computer is so slow and you would like 4 pass worded sections so the children can use it but not get into your work. These passwords will be the first two letters of their names: Fiona, Bill, Violet, Sara, and Carl. You have been called away unexpectedly. You need to write Joe a quick note explaining what you want him to do.

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Chapter 5: Technology & Change

Contents


82. In My Own Words


84. Directions


86. Visual Language


88. Expenses


90. Time Zones


92. Postcard

93. Map Reading




97. Descriptions

98. Shopping

99. More Shopping



Numeracy Skills

Level 2

Activity 88 Expenses

You need to buy 4 packs of CD ROM’s, 5 CD’s, 3 ‘mouses’ and 10 keyboards.

Product & $ Cost Quantity Total per Product

CD’s @ $2.50 ea $

CD ROM @ $11.60 per pack of 10 $

Keyboard @ $11.80 ea $

Mouse @ $10.50 ea $

Total $

(Show Workings)

1. How much will you spend? _______________

2. How much change would you get from $200-00? _______________


Reading Skills

Level 2

Activity 91 Reading Instructions. The step by step instructions under each HEADING are in the wrong order. Can you re-number them in the most logical order and explain why Technical Instructions to Backup

Backing Up 1. This has each file that is created in a separate folder.

2. Open C:\Program Files here you will find a directory called Temp, 3. Backup these files by copying them to another drive or save them to

CD.

Backing Up Templates

1. This directory and copy the templates.fxt file this contains your

template data. 2. Then open the Templates folder then the Thumbnails folder and copy

the folder called My Templates 3. This stores all the thumbnails for the created templates.

4. Open C:\Program Files\You Select It\, here you will find a hidden directory called Program

Technical Instructions To Restore Files

1. If you have archived your jobs, and they have been saved in .zip format then you will need to unzip your file before placing it back into the Files

directory.

2. Simply place your saved Files folder into your copy of My Files and your files will be available for use the next time you start your computer.

Technical Instructions To Restore Templates 1. Copy the files in the saved My Templates directory to (C:\Program Files\

templates\thumbnails\My Templates). 2. Copy the saved templates.fxt file to the C:\Program Files\directory

3. When you reboot, it will pull in the custom template Data and will use the thumbnails placed in the My Templates directory.

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Chapter 6: Workplace Context

Contents


102. In My Own Words


104. Directions


106. Visual Language


108. Expenses


110. Time Zones


112. Postcard

113. Map Reading




117. Descriptions

118. Shopping

119. More Shopping


Contact details and order information – refer 2 last pages.


Writing Skills

Level 2

Activity 107 Note of Explanation. You have asked your work mate, Sharon, to do your shift on the weekend. She will need to sign in at 7am, check the incoming goods for the day and set up enough staff to cover this also she will have to make sure that there is enough room in the storerooms. She will also be responsible for opening and locking up at 7pm. She has not done your job before. You have been called away a day earlier before you had a chance to talk to Sharon properly about your work schedule. You need to write a quick note explaining what she will need to do on the weekend


Learning Skills

Level 2

Activity 110 Time Zones: - Australia

Australia has three time zones. Some people have to work across two – for those living on borders of state and territories that do and don’t have this. Eastern Standard Time (EST) Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. Central Standard Time (CST is a half-hour behind EST) South Australia and Northern Territory. Western Standard Time (WST is 2 hours behind EST) Western Australia.

What states do have this? Which borders are affected by these changes? ................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................. Can you complete the following graph:

EST CST WST

7.00am

7pm

7am

7pm

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