Theme-Based Stories

The resources on this page are free hi-lo readers organized to parallel the theme-based vocabulary units. Typically, instructors/tutors should lay vocabulary groundwork before introducing learners to these stories. The stories are a continuation of vocabulary acquisition plus a bridge toward meaning-making with text. The stories are a compilation of readers created by the Pathway to Literacy team or adapted from stories produced by Literacy Minnesota, Bow Valley School of Global Access, We Speak NYC, and CIWA. 

 Overview of Approach

The scaffolded reading approach, which is outlined below, is used with learners in the classroom.

Day 1:

Day 2:

Day 3:

To this approach demonstrated, watch the Recording Classroom Assistant Training (1.5-hour video). 

Printable formats are coming soon!   In the interim, story slides can be modified and printed for in person classes.  

COMMUNITY Stories

DAILY LIFE Stories

EMPLOYMENT Stories

SUCCESS AT WORK Stories

Food Stories

HEALTH / HEALTHCARE Stories

HOUSING Stories

SCHOOL/EDUCATION Stories

SHOPPING/ CLOTHING Stories

FAMILY Stories