This volume, one of a series of eight curriculum guides compiled by the Colorado Workplace Learning Initiative: 1991-92, includes curriculum materials for nine workplace literacy basic reading and writing courses. Introductory materials include a table of contents and a list of subjects covered by each of the eight guides in the series. There are five reading courses covering: (1) individualized reading instruction; (2) speed reading in the workplace; (3) reading in the workplace; (4) reading skills for the workplace (Book 1); and (5) reading skills for the workplace (Book 2) Topics of the four writing courses are as follows: (1) writing skills for the workplace; (2) business communications and report preparation; (3) writing in the workplace; and (4) introduction to technical writing. Each course includes some or all of the following information: abstract; note; overview/introduction; course description, objectives, or procedures; length of time and materials needed; weekly lesson or course plans and objectives; activities; competencies; student requirements; letter grade point level; handouts/attachments; course conduct; student evaluation; recommendations; student questionnaire; goal sheet; vocabulary tests; core vocabulary lists; resource guide or sheets; individual education plan; vocabulary review tests; learning variables; benefits; conclusions; syllabus; and acknowledgements. (NLA)