This guide reports on classroom research conducted by experienced teachers of adult basic education students of limited English and/or native language literacy. Most chapters are illustrated with excerpts from instructional materials, and provide practical information about classroom techniques and activities. Chapters include: "Introduction" (Christine Howell); "Designing Materials" (Jenny Ramm); "Developing Map Reading Skills" (Linda Achren); "Catering for Beginning ESL Learners in Mixed-Ability Classes" (Margaret Huntington); "Preparing a Unit of Work" (Jenny Green); "Recycling Activities" (Lilliana Hajncl) [Note: this name is spelled three different ways in the book]; "Adapting Teaching Strategies" (Anne Badenhorst); and "A Class Report" (Lilliana Hajncl). (MSE) (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse on Literacy Education)