Language Learning CenterSelf-Directed Learning Activities

PL2: Illnesses, Injuries, Symptoms, and Disabilities Student Name: _________________________________ Student ID Number: ________________________

Instructor: _____________________________________ Level: ___________Date: ___________________

Section 1: Heinle Picture Dictionary

Directions: Learn new words with the Heinle Picture Dictionary. Here are some important words to know

about illnesses, injuries, symptoms, and diseases.

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asthma

earache lice

acne deaf

blind

nauseous

dizzy

fever/temperature

flu stomachache

headache sprained wrist

swollen ankle

sore throat

cold

cough

Pre-Level 1. School Section 2: Spelling and Complete Sentences

Directions: Look at the picture. Spell the word for the picture. Complete the sentence with the word for the

picture.

Spell the word:

____ ____ ____ ____

Complete the sentence:

He has a __________________. He has a runny nose and cough.

Spell the word:

____ ____ ____ ____

Complete the sentence:

The man is __________________ . He cannot hear.

Spell the word:

____ ____ ____

Complete the sentence:

She is very sick. She has the _________________.

Spell the word:

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Complete the sentence:

She does not feel good. She is dizzy and ___________________________________.

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Pre-Level 1. School Spell the word:

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Complete the sentence:

She cannot swallow. She has a _________________________________________.

Spell the word:

____ ____ ____ ____

Complete the sentence:

She has many pimples on her face. She has ____________________________.

Section 3: Student Self-Assessment

Complete this self-assessment before meeting with a tutor. Now that you’ve completed sections 1 to 2, check the things you can do:

I learned new vocabulary about illnesses, injuries, symptoms, and diseases. I can spell words about illnesses, injuries, symptoms, and diseases. I can complete sentences about illnesses, injuries, symptoms, and diseases. I can listen and write words and sentences about illnesses, injuries, symptoms, and diseases.

DON’T FORGET! Write your name on the clipboard to work with a tutor. The tutor will call your name when he/she is ready.

Section 4: Practice with a Tutor!

Meet with a tutor. Give this paper to the tutor. The tutor will review your work and do dictations with you.

Dictation 1: Listen to each word. Write the word you hear.

1. _________________________________________

2. _________________________________________

3. _________________________________________

4. _________________________________________

5. _________________________________________

6. _________________________________________3

Pre-Level 1. School Dictation 2: Write the sentences you hear on the lines below.

1. ________________________________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________________________________

Area of Focus 1 Point 3 Points 5 PointsSkill: Dictation - Spelling

Student makes more than 4 errors in capitalization and punctuation.

Student makes 3-4 errors in spelling.

Student makes 0-2 errors in spelling.

Skill: Dictation - Capitalization and Punctuation

Student makes more than 4 errors in capitalization and punctuation.

Student makes 3-4 errors in capitalization and punctuation.

Student makes 0-2 errors in capitalization and punctuation.

Skill: Dictation- Content Accuracy

Student misses more than 4 words from the dictation

Student misses 1-3 words from the dictation.

All the words from the dictation are in the work.

Total points: /15*Students must receive at least 10 points to move on.

Tutor Recommendations:

Tutor Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _______________________

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Congratulations! Move onStudent has successfully completed this SDLA and is

ready to continue to the next.

RepeatStudent hasn’t yet mastered this SDLA. It is

recommended that the student complete it again.