Level 2 Materials


*** IMPORTANT ***
  1. These materials were designed for the Laubach Way to English course, and closely parallel it. However, I've expanded upon some of the lessons, and the homeworks reflect that.
  2. The homeworks were designed for ESL students who have at least some facility with reading and writing in a Western alphabetic language. If your student is an absolute beginner with respect to reading/writing, you'll have to postpone using them for quite a while.
  3. These are all Microsoft Word files (.doc), except the crossword grids, which are Excel spreadsheets (.xls).
  4. Right-click and "Save" the documents listed below; in some Internet browsers, left-clicking will open them directly.

Miscellaneous Documents

Level 2 Homework

FILE DESCRIPTION and INSTRUCTIONS ANSWERS
2.1 Clothing Covers: clothing and color words
Tasks:
1st: Student completes sentences, one word per blank.
2nd: This puzzle is a standard word-search: words are found horizontally, vertically, and diagonally, both backwards and forwards.
Hints: The right edge lists the words used. Fold it behind. 		answers
2.1 Preposition Review Covers: review of preposition usage covered so far
Task: Student completes sentences by filling in the blanks, using one of the prepositions listed. 		answers
2.1 Who Questions and Review Covers: questions with Who in subject position, and review of other question types
Task: Student supplies who/when/where/what/whose questions whose answers are given. First word of most questions is given; if not, Who is expected. 		answers
2.1 Short Answers to Who Questions Covers: short answers to questions with Who is the subject position
Task: Student completes sentences with do/does or am/is/are. 		answers
2.2 Vocabulary Covers: vocabulary from Lesson 2 (toys, actions, rooms)
Tasks:
1st: This is a word-search; student finds the words corresponding to the pictures.
2nd: Student completes sentences, one word per blank. 		answers
2.2 Prepositions Covers: preposition usage taught in Lesson 2, plus review of preposition usage covered so far
Task: Student completes sentences by filling in the blanks, using one of the prepositions listed. 		answers
2.2 and vs. or; Which Questions Covers: and vs. or; questions using Which
Tasks:
1st: Student completes sentences using "and" or "or".
2nd: Student supplies "Which" questions that logically follow the statements given. 		answers
2.2 Which Questions (extra practice) Covers: questions using Which
Task: Student supplies "Which" questions that logically follow the statements given. 		answers
2.3 Vocabulary Covers: vocabulary from Lesson 3 (weather, buildings, people, adjectives)
Tasks:
1st: Student completes sentences, according to the pictures.
2nd: Student answers questions.
3rd: Student draws lines between opposites. 		answers
2.3 There is/are Covers: there is/are: statements, questions, and short answers; also a bit of preposition review
Task: Student completes statements, then transforms into questions, then completes short answers. 		answers
2.3 Past tense of be Covers: past tense of be in statements, questions, and short answers
Task: Student transforms present-tense sentence into past tense; then into past-tense question; then completes short past-tense answer. 		answers
2.1-2.3 Silent Letters Covers: spelling words with silent letters
Task: Student circles the silent letter(s) in each word. 		answers
Review: up to 2.3 Covers: broad review of material so far
Tasks: There are 5 parts:
  1. some/any: student supplies sentences based on pictures
  2. which: student supplies "Which" questions that logically follow the statements given. The small table at the bottom lists the verbs and nouns to be used: fold it behind.
  3. past tense of be: student completes present-tense statements; then converts to past tense; then converts both to questions; then answers both.
  4. possessives, information questions and short answers: student completes statements using possessives; then supplies questions based on them; then supplies short answers.
  5. prepositions, pronouns, present tenses: student completes sentences with prepositions; then rewrites using pronouns; then forms questions in simple present and present progressive; then provides short answers.
answers
2.4 Misc. Covers: requests/commands (affirmative and negative); questions with What? in subject position
Tasks:
1st: Based on statement and picture hint, student forms a request/command.
2nd: Student completes statements in 2nd column, then supplies questions in 1st column. 		answers
2.4 Crossword (the grid)
2.4 Crossword (the clues)		 Covers: vocabulary so far, emphasis on newer words
Task: This is a normal crossword; student should use a pencil!
Hints: A list of the answer words (by length, then in alphabetical order) appears after the clues; print it on the back of the clues or a separate sheet. 		answers
2.4 Review Covers: review of material so far
Tasks:
1st: Student writes the "-ing" form of the verbs (which move from known to unknown).
2nd: Student completes statements using possessives, then supplies questions based on them, then supplies short answers.
3rd: Student completes sentences with prepositions, then rewrites using pronouns, then forms questions in simple present and present progressive, then provides short answers. 		answers
2.5 Get / Getting Covers: phrasal verbs with get
Task: Student completes sentences. 		answers
2.5 Past Tense Questions and Answers Covers: past tense of have and be; forming questions; short answers
Task: Student completes sentences, and converts to past tense, then converts to questions, then completes short answers. 		answers
2.5 Information Questions and Answers Covers: Who/When/What/Where/Which/How questions taught so far, and short answers
Task: Student completes sentences, then forms questions as indicated, then supplies answers. 		answers
2.5 Misc. Covers: use of the infinitive to express purpose; adding -ing (silent e and review)
Tasks:
1st: Student completes sentences.
2nd: Student writes the "-ing" form of the verbs (which move from known to unknown). 		answers
2.6 Vocabulary Covers: vocabulary from lesson 2.6 (food, containers, measures, etc.)
Task: Student completes sentences 		answers
2.6 Past Tense of Regular Verbs Covers: forming the past participle of regular verbs; questions; short answers
Task: Student completes sentences with past tense verbs that make sense; then forms past tense questions; then answers.
Hints: The small table at the bottom is a list of the verbs used. Fold it behind. 		answers
2.6 Expressions of Quantity Covers: the use of a lot of, many, much, a few, a little
Task: Student forms sentences (based on the given sentence), using a lot of, many, much, a few, and a little. The first 4 are partially completed, and suggest the pattern. 		answers
2.6 How Much/Many Questions Covers: questions with How much and How many
Task: Student supplies how much/many questions whose answers are given. 		answers
2.6 Future Tense with will Covers: affirmative and negative future tense using will; questions and answers using will
Task: Student forms affirmative and negative future tense sentences based on present tense sentence given; then forms future tense question; then supplies short future tense answers. 		answers
2.6 Misc. Covers: sound of affix -ed; misc vocab
Tasks:
1st: Student circles the sound produced by the -ed ending to each word.
2nd: Student solves clues, then finds words in the grid. 		answers
2.7 Prepositions; Medical Needs Covers: use of before, after, first, last; medical problems and remedies
Tasks:
1st: Student fills in blanks.
2nd: Student rephrases statements using ache and sore.
3rd: Student draws lines connecting sentences appropriately. 		answers
2.7 Misc. Covers: adverbs, one vs. it, Negative Past Tense
Tasks:
1st: Student supplies How questions and answers.
2nd: Student answers questions using one and it.
3rd: Student transforms sentences from present tense affirmative to past tense negative. 		answers
2.4-2.7 Silent Letters Covers: spelling words with silent letters
Task: Student circles the silent letter(s) in each word. 		answers
2.8 Prepositions of Location Covers: prepositions covered in lesson 2.8
Task: Student answers questions, referring to the pictures. 		answers
2.8 Vocabulary; a vs. the Covers: vocabulary from lesson 2.8; definite vs. indefinite article
Task: Student fills in blanks and circles "a" or "the" to complete the tiny stories.
Hints: Word list is given at the top. 		answers
2.8 Preposition Review Covers: review of preposition usage covered so far
Task: Student completes sentences by filling in the blanks, using one of the prepositions (or phrases) listed. 		answers
2.8 Information Question Review Covers: forming questions (all types so far)
Task: Student forms questions which ask for the underlined portions of the statements, then gives short answers. 		answers
2.8 Expressions of Quantity (supplemental) Covers: the use of a lot of, many, much, a few, a little
Task: Student forms sentences (based on the given sentence), using a lot of, many, much, a few, and a little. The first 4 are partially completed, and suggest the pattern. 		answers
2.9 Misc. (part 1) Covers: vocabulary from lesson 2.9; the use of half vs. half of; the use of another one, the other one, and the others
Tasks:
1st: Student answers questions.
2nd: Student completes sentences using half or half of.
3rd: Student completes sentences using another one, the other one, or the others.
Hints: The upper-right corner lists the answers to the first section's questions, scrambled; fold it behind, after cutting along the short horizontal line. 		answers
2.9 Future Tense with going to Covers: future tense using going to
Task: Student completes present/past tense sentences with an appropriate verb; then converts to future tense using going to; then converts to a question using going to; then completes answer. 		answers
2.9 Misc. (part 2) Covers: the use of very, enough, and too; the use of last, this, and next in time expressions; review of past tense and one vs. it
Tasks:
1st: Student completes sentences using last, this, or next.
2nd: Student answers questions (all affirmatively), substituting one, it, and object pronouns where appropriate.
3rd: Student completes sentences using last, this, or next. 		answers
2.9 Can; Irregular Past Tense Covers: questions with "can" and short answers; irregular past tense verbs from lesson 2.8
Tasks:
1st: Student supplies questions and short answers.
2nd: Student completes questions, then supplies affirmative and negative answers (first two provide the model); note that the student should use it, one, and pronouns where appropriate.
Hints: Verbs used in the second part are listed at the bottom; fold this behind. 		answers
2.10 Vocabulary; Ordinals Covers: vocabulary from lesson 2.10; ordinal numbers
Tasks:
1st: Student completes sentences, one letter per box.
2nd: Student completes sentences, one word per blank.
3rd: Student answers questions and completes sentences. 		answers
2.10 Misc. Covers: Holidays; Irregular Past Tense; review of adding -ing to verbs
Tasks:
1st: Student draws lines connecting sentences appropriately.
2nd: Student supplies questions or answers, following the model set in the first two lines.
3rd: Student writes the "-ing" form of the verbs (which move from known to unknown). 		answers
2.10 and...too / not...either Covers: combining sentences with and...too and not...either
Task: Student combines pairs of sentences into one sentence, using and...too or not...either as appropriate 		answers
2.10 Using "ago"; help + object + verb Covers: using ago; combining sentences using help + object + verb
Tasks:
1st: Student restates the sentence using ago.
2nd: Student combines pairs of sentences into one sentence, following the example of the first pair. 		answers
2.10 Information Questions (extra practice) Covers: forming questions (all types so far)
Task: Student forms questions which ask for the underlined portions of the statements, then gives short answers. 		answers
2.11 Past Progressive; verb + object + verb-ing Covers: use of past progressive tense; hear/watch/see + object + verbing; a bit of vocabulary
Tasks:
1st: Student answers questions based on the table, using the past progressive.
2nd: Student combines pairs of sentences into one sentence.
3rd: Student unscrambles the groups of letters to make words, which are things found in a living room. 		answers
2.11 verb + prep + verb-ing; start/stop + verb-ing Covers: prepositions + verbing; start/stop verbing
Tasks:
1st: Student combines pairs of sentences into one sentence.
2nd: Student answers questions based on the table, using started/stopped verbing or the past progressive. 		answers
2.11 tell + object + infinitive; Past Tense Passive Voice Covers: changing say to tell; passive voice (past tense)
Tasks:
1st: Student transforms sentences with say into sentences with tell + person + infinitive.
2nd: Student forms sentences using the passive voice, using the example as a model. 		answers
2.11 Comparisons Covers: use of comparatives, including better and worse
Task: Student writes a sentence, based on the pair of sentences, using a comparative (chosen from the table at the top). 		answers
2.8-2.11 Silent Letters Covers: spelling words with silent letters
Task: Student circles the silent letter(s) in each word. 		answers
2.12 Misc. Covers: adding -ed to verbs; Verbal Phrases with back; a bit of vocabulary
Tasks:
1st: Student writes the past tense of the verbs (which move from known to unknown).
2nd: Student completes sentences; first 3 require 2 words each; remainder require 3 words each.
3rd: From each group of 4 words, student crosses out the one that doesn't belong. 		answers
2.12 Prepositions of Direction; Driving a Car Covers: prepositions of direction; driving a car
Task: Student writes sentences (in the simple present) corresponding to each picture. 		answers
2.12 Car Problems; Opposite Adjectives Covers: vocabulary associated with car problems; opposite adjectives
Tasks:
1st: Student completes sentences.
2nd: Student completes sentences using opposite adjectives.
Hints: The table at the bottom lists the adjectives used; fold it behind. 		answers
2.12 Requests with Let's [not] Covers: requests with Let's and Let's not; Verbs: with and without to
Tasks:
1st: Student forms Let's and Let's not requests in response to the statements.
2nd: Student chooses between the verb with and without to.
Hints: The table at the bottom of the first section lists the verbs used. 		answers
2.12 Agent Nouns Covers: agent nouns with -er; Verbs: with and without to
Tasks:
1st: Student answers questions.
2nd: Student chooses between the verb with and without to. 		answers
2.12 Crossword (the grid)
2.12 Crossword (the clues)		 Covers: vocabulary so far, emphasis on newer words
Task: This is a normal crossword; student should use a pencil!
Hints: A list of the answer words (by length, then in alphabetical order) appears after the clues; print it on the back of the clues or a separate sheet. 		answers
Review: up to 2.12 Covers: broad review of material so far
Tasks: There are 7 parts:
  1. and...too/not...either: student combines pairs of sentences into one sentence, using and...too or not...either as appropriate
  2. past, one/it, pronouns: student answers questions in the affirmative, using one, it, and pronouns where possible.
  3. various sentence structures: student combines pairs of sentences into one sentence (names in the last few items are boldfaced to help student distinguish between the two cases that use "help")
  4. information questions: student forms questions which ask for the underlined portions of the statements, then gives short answers.
  5. various contrasts: student circles appropriate word(s) to complete sentences.
  6. imperatives: student forms a command to the 3rd person(s) named.
  7. passive voice: student forms sentences/questions using the passive voice, using the example as a model.
answers
2.12 Combining Sentences (extra practice) Covers: various sentence structures
Task: student combines pairs of sentences into one sentence (some names are boldfaced to help student distinguish between the two cases that use "help") 		answers
2.13 What Time...? Covers: questions and answers with "What time...?", and expressions of quantity (review)
Tasks:
1st: Based on the timetable, student supplies questions or answers.
2nd: student forms sentences (based on the given sentence), using a lot of, many, much, a few, and a little 		answers
2.13 Frequency Adverbs Covers: answering questions using adverbs of frequency
Task: Student answers questions with complete sentences, beginning with Yes or No, and employing one of: always, usually, often, sometimes, hardly ever, never. 		answers
2.13 same vs. different Covers: using same and different in reference to colors and nouns
Task: Student summarizes the sentence-pairs (some of which must first be completed) with a statement using same or different. 		answers
2.13 Comparisons Covers: comparisons
Task: Student summarizes the sentence-pairs using a comparative (some are equal, some are not). 		answers
2.13 Adding -er to adjectives Covers: Adding -er to adjectives, and prepositions (review)
Tasks:
1st: Student adds -er to the adjectives.
2nd: Student completes sentences using prepositions taught so far.
Hints: Cut/tear on the horizontal dashed line, and fold the column of prepositions behind on the vertical line; student should consult the list only as necessary. 		answers
2.14 Indirect Object without to; Spelling Mistakes Covers: placement of an indirect object without using to; finding and correcting spelling mistakes
Tasks:
1st: Student rewrites sentence without using to, which requires placing the indirect object after the verb.
2nd: Student finds and corrects spelling mistakes in the sentences (number of mistakes given for the first few). 		answers
2.14 verb + object + verb Covers: verb + object + verb, including let
Tasks:
1st: Student combines 2 or 3 sentences into one sentence.
2nd: Student forms a new sentence summarizing the pair of sentences, using the verb let. 		answers
2.14 ask/tell + object + infinitive; Word Mistakes Covers: distinction between ask and tell; finding and correcting word mistakes
Tasks:
1st: Student asks or tells various people to do something.
2nd: Student rephrases a request or command.
3rd: Student finds and corrects word mistakes in the sentences (number of mistakes given for the first few). The word and its correction aren't usually related except by similar spelling. 		answers
2.14 Using but Covers: combining sentences with but
Task: Student chooses a completion for each partial sentence, entering numbers in the blanks. 		answers
2.14 Passive Voice; Wrong Word Mistakes Covers: use of present- and past-tense passive voice; finding and correcting wrong word mistakes
Tasks:
1st: Student rewrites the sentences using the passive voice, using the example as a model.
2nd: Student finds and corrects wrong word mistakes in the sentences (number of mistakes given for the first few). Words and their corrections are closely related. 		answers
2.15 Noun Clauses; Grammar Mistakes Covers: Noun Clauses with what, where, and when; finding and correcting grammar mistakes
Tasks:
1st: Student answers questions (following the example), with any suitable reply.
2nd: Student rephrases the given questions using Do you know.
3rd: Student finds and corrects grammar mistakes in the sentences (number of mistakes given for the first few). 		answers
2.15 Driving Directions Covers: following and giving driving directions
Tasks:
1st: Student draws a line for the driving route, according to the driving directions given.
2nd: Student draws any valid route to the destination; and writes the driving directions in the blanks. Note: the first should be written in first-person simple present; the second in the imperative voice. 		---
2.15 told + object + infoword + infinitive; Mixed Mistakes Covers: the structure: "I told object when/where/etc to verb"; finding and correcting various mistakes
Tasks:
1st: Following the model of the example, student describes the commands given; progressively fewer and fewer hints are given.
2nd: Student finds and corrects assorted mistakes in the sentences (number of mistakes given for the first few). 		answers
2.15 ask/tell + object + infinitive (extra practice) Covers: distinction between ask and tell
Tasks:
1st: Student asks or tells various people to do something.
2nd: Student rephrases a request or command. 		answers
2.16 Time Clauses with when; Mixed Mistakes Covers: Time Clauses with when; finding and correcting various mistakes
Tasks:
1st: Student answers questions, using the same answer form as the example.
2nd: Student finds and corrects assorted mistakes in the sentences (number of mistakes given for the first few). 		answers
Review: up to 2.16 Covers: review of various topics recently covered
Tasks: There are 7 parts:
  1. told + object + infoword + infinitive; following the model of the example, student describes the commands given
  2. driving directions problem 1: student describes a route using the imperative
  3. prepositions: student completes sentences by filling in the blanks
  4. driving directions problem 2: student describes a route using the first-person present
  5. student chooses between the verb with and without to
  6. past, one/it, some/any, pronouns: student answers questions in the affirmative and the negative, using one, it, some, any, and pronouns where possible.
  7. a vs. the vs. nothing: student completes the story by writing "a", "the", or "--" (nothing) in each box.
answers
2.16 but, and...too, not...either Covers: combining sentences with but, and...too, and not...either
Task: Student combines pairs of sentences into one sentence, using but, and...too or not...either as appropriate. Most items require but. 		answers
2.16 Forming Information Questions Covers: forming information questions; finding and correcting various mistakes
Tasks:
1st: Student forms questions based on the commands, as if addressing the person named.
2nd: Student finds and corrects assorted mistakes in the sentences (number of mistakes given for the first few). 		answers
2.16 Article Cloze Covers: definite/indefinite/neither articles
Task: Student completes the story by writing "a", "the", or "--" (nothing) in each box. 		answers
2.16 Preposition Cloze Covers: prepositions
Task: Student completes the story by writing a preposition,
or "--" (nothing) in each box. 		answers
2.12-2.16 Silent Letters Covers: spelling words with silent letters
Task: Student circles the silent letter(s) in each word. 		answers
2.16 Misc. Review (extra practice) Covers: various topics recently covered
Tasks: There are 5 parts:
  1. information questions: student forms questions which ask for the underlined portions of the statements, then gives short answers.
  2. ask/tell: Student asks or tells various people to do something.
  3. ask/tell: Student rephrases a request or command.
  4. passive voice: student forms sentences using the passive voice, following the example.
  5. Student rephrases information questions to begin with "Do you know"
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