Writing

Task-based Activites

Task-based activities were developed to align with the Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework. Search the topic that you are working on (filling in forms, math etc.) with your learner and choose the options that is right for you.

Writing Activities

You can choose from 3 topics. The 3 topics are

• Writing Skills

• Grammar

• Business Communication

Click on a topic and choose a subtopic to work through a tutorial and activities.

Creative Writing Exercises

These are exercises to practice writing. They are mostly free writing - you just write what you want about the topic for as long as you can without worrying about spelling or grammar. The idea is to get your ideas flowing.

• 1. Answer 3 questions.

• 2. Write a letter to your younger self.

• 3. Use writing prompts.

• 4. Write about your expertise.

• 5. Write a stream of consciousness page.

• 6. Write a story told to you.

• 7. Pretend to be someone else.

• 8. Write about something or someone who changed your life.

• 9. Describe your surroundings.

• 10. Pick a number.

• 11. Describe a dream of yours — or the life of your dreams.

Free Rice

English Vocabulary and English Grammar. There are no tutorials on this site. It is a good place to practice but not as good for learning new things.

**Click on the three lines in the top left corner. Choose Categories and scroll down to see English and choose English Vocabulary or English Grammar.

Spelling Rules & Techniques

Common spelling rules.

Spelling Rules

Printable chart

Literacy Games for Adult Learners

A tool kit developed by NWT Literacy Council. Most games look like they are for a group however you may be able to alter them for an individual learner.

Family Activities

Designed for families to practice literacy throughout 2020. Use these to start conversations with your learner about how to plan some activities that can involve the whole family.

Laubach Literacy Ontario

Laubach has many resources that you can use with your learner. Most publications that were developed by Laubach are free to download. If you find a resource that isn't free contact the Adult Literacy Program Coordinator and ask if it is a resource that can be ordered.