This manual, developed as part of an English as a second language program in construction literacy skills in Philadelphia, contains four units of lessons incorporating construction fundamentals along with language instruction. The four units provide lesson plans in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and career information. Lesson plans include an introduction, general class discussion, terms, learning activities (such as language experience writing, role playing, or crossword puzzles), assignments, and test questions. Information sheets illustrated with line drawings are provided,d and an answer key and 17-item bibliography are included, along with suggestions for teaching the material. (KC)