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OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (OER)

NOTE TO PCC INSTRUCTORS: Please use these materials only in their designated levels.

A Closer Read (PCC Level 4) A presentation of basic skills applied to readings about various hobbies
10 Inventions that Changed the World (PCC Level 6) A STE(A)M themed reading textbook that presents the science, but also makes other connections, such as history and social implications (co-authored with Santiago Gustin)
Read Up! (PCC Level 7) A collection of authentic writing from The Conversation website about a variety of topics
Read Faster, Understand More (PCC Level 8) A social justice arc drawing on a mixture of materials from CommonLit and authentic texts

Home and School (PCC Level 1) Very easy short stories about common daily activities
Portland People and Places (PCC Level 2) Easy short stories about what keeps Portland weird and wonderful
Seven Wonders of Oregon (PCC Level 3) A travelogue, of sorts, describing natural destinations throughout the state
Stig Digs In (PCC Level 4) A short story about a dog who writes poetry and dreams of moving to Paris
Alma Strikes a Chord (PCC Level 4) A short story about a young musician trying to find a way to write the perfect love song for her boyfriend
Adaptation of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" (PCC Level 8) Lightly abridged with guided reading and comprehension questions
Short Stories from the Outer Circle of World Englishes (PCC Level 8) Authentic short stories accompanied by author and country context, self-grading comprehension and vocabulary exercises, and discussion and writing prompts. (co-authored with Davida Jordan)

ESOL News Oregon (multi-level) Weekly news from around the state
Evergreen - An multi-level anthology of local news stories for use both online and offline; co-authored with Davida Jordan

A Digital Workbook for Beginning ESOL (PCC Levels 1-3) (co-authored with Eric Dodson, Sharon Hennessey, and Davida Jordan)
Harmony (PCC Level 5) An intermediate integrated grammar and composition book with an arts theme (work in progress)
Amalgamation (PCC Level 6) An updated and expanded version of the "Introduction to Academic Writing" textbook by Delpha Thomas
Coalescence (PCC Level 7) Integrated grammar and writing skills in an interactive Pressbooks format for upper-level students; includes the "Exploring the Universal Declaration of Human Rights" writing prompts
Synthesis (PCC Level 8) D2L Brightspace course shell and Pressbooks versions (particularly suited for hybrid courses)

Let's Get to Work! (PCC Level 5) Course outline and materials centered on careers and employment
"Talk It Through" (PCC Level 6) Textbook and materials adaptations; PCC instructors: Please send an email to request access
"Shark Tank" Communication (PCC Level 7) Course outline and materials drawing on the international television show about entrepreneurship
Thinking Out Loud (PCC Level 8) Textbook and tutor supplement for advanced pronunciation practice that incorporate themes from Tema Okun's writing on dismantling racism and white supremacy culture