Texts that adult learners read for instruction should be at an appropriately complex level and relate to the unit topic. Care should also be taken to ensure that the presentation of the text, even if oriented towards children (e.g., through pictures, language), can still speak directly to adults without condescension.

The following list of resources can help you find level-appropriate texts that relate to adult topics and interests.

• Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy
• CommonLit library of resources (free with a school email account)
• CSAL Library
• Facing History & Ourselves (Collections)
• Learning for Justice (Student Texts)
• The Change Agent (free to state-funded programs in New England)
• Newsela (free to state-funded programs in Massachusetts)
• Reading Skills for Today's Adults
• ReadWorks (sign up for a free account)

For descriptions of the resources, please review the handout below:

• Finding Texts for ABE Learners 

Other:

• ELA Connections
• Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets
• LINCS Learner Center (Learn to Read section)

	SABES ELA Curriculum Hub
	SABES CCRSAE-ELA Hub
	SABES ELA Home Page