<p>Phonebook Government Numbers Method: CLB Level: 2 1. Review using an index and relate to directory in Essential Skills Focus: phonebook. Document Use (locate/read info in 2. Show students government sections of white pages phonebook/record (discuss city/municipal, provincial and federal information), Numeracy services). (phone numbers, page numbers), Thinking Skills 3. Use of phonebooks – handout worksheet. Students (decision making) fill out the chart.</p><p>Task: Locate applicable 4. Locate the six phone numbers. government phone numbers for varying 5. Record the phone numbers. scenarios 6. Students read or teacher dictates the scenarios. Purpose: Students will The students write the name of the government  Learn how to use the department. phonebook to locate government numbers/departments Follow Up: Students make a list of problems or questions  Locate and record they might have. Have students use the phonebook to information (phone find government departments or community services that numbers/name of might help them with their problem/question. government department) on chart Debrief/Transfer: Talk about students’ experiences Materials: Phonebook using the phonebook. Have them talk about what skills (White Pages), worksheet they learned. Encourage students to use these skills when with chart, scenarios they need a service. Have them look at a dictionary and the yellow pages and have them apply the same skills to locate information. Learning Style: Visual</p><p>Time: 1-2 lessons</p><p>Winnipeg School Division Adult EAL Program Essential Skill Focus: Document Use / Numeracy Author: Dayna Graham CLB level: 2 Look in the government section of the white pages Complete the information Government Office Phone number 1 Highway Condition Information 2 Employment Standards 3 Child Employment permits 4 Manitoba Pension Commission 5 Workplace Safety and Health 6 Transportation Safety & Regulation</p><p>7 You have a son who is 14 years old. He wants to work in Manitoba. He needs permission. Who do you call?</p><p>8 Your supervisor did not give you safety glasses at the factory. You want to talk to someone about this. Who do you call?</p><p>9 You are driving to your job outside of Winnipeg. The weather looks bad. You want to know how the highway is. Who do you call?</p><p>10 You did not get paid for Louis Riel Day in February. You think you should have. Who do you call?</p><p>11 You have worked at a job for 21 years. You have pension with them. You are starting a new job. You want to know if you can transfer your pension. Who do you call?</p><p>12 You want to own your own semi-truck to drive for a company. You want information. Who do you call?</p><p>Winnipeg School Division Adult EAL Program Essential Skill Focus: Document Use / Numeracy Author: Dayna Graham CLB level: 2</p>