Warm up task (word document) photographs of public spelling mistakes for students to identify and correct. Some are amusing and ridiculous and this quick task will get students thinking. Main lesson aims and objectives: Aim: For students to recap on spelling punctuation and grammar, and write an email response in line with the FS English writing exam. Objectives: Recognise and correct the mistakes in the proof reading task. Work as a group to complete and provide feedback on the task. Write an informal email in reply to the warm up task, using the correct language and features in line with FS English exam mark scheme. Example email- discussion point for the layout and different components. The example has many spelling mistakes, and I split it up into 4 sections , allocated groups (or pairs) one section each to identify and correct the spelling, punctuation and grammar mistakes. The different sections are split on to separate slides in order to aid feedback. Task: using the email from the previous task- students asked to compose a response- instructions and a checklist given on the slide- this will give students practice of writing informal emails which can be applied to wider skills. Task: writing a formal email - instructions shown on the slide. This task can be given as homework if there is no time. The task is primarily geared towards the FS English exam but can be used for more broad and wider skills.

1) Starter task: a grid of verbs requiring students to convert them into the past tense, some regular and some irregular. This task can be done individually or in pairs/teams with a competitive element. 2)This task works really well of ESOL learners/classes as it is a fun way to practice using the three different tenses. I usually introduce the celebrity profiles individually, there is one written in each specific tense. Students can read through the passage together or alone, taking note of the prominent tense. They then use this as an example to produce their own profile in the specific tense. I also like to provide students with coloured paper, different pictures and ways to decorate their pieces of work.

This lesson is focused on using the past simple tense to report details, with a specific aim at functional skills English letters and emails but can be adapted to a more general focus too. Lesson warm up based on a news article about two pilots being caught using Snap-chat whilst flying a plane with student handout Past simple tense re-cap with examples Gap fill exercise using the past simple tense in a formal letter setting with student handout. Changing language to the past simple tense in an email setting with student handout. Final task - students to write about a bad experience they have had using the past simple tense- task details on PowerPoint.

This lesson and accompanying resources act as a good introduction to English spelling. The PowerPoint goes through what to expect from the lesson, I followed the structure below: 1. How do you feel about spelling? I usually make notes on the blank PowerPoint page the different connotations 'spelling' has for students 2. Common spelling myths- students given a list of common spelling myths as discussion points, students asked if they think the provided statements are true or false. This usually sparks a good discussion with my groups. The PowerPoint slides which follow show which statements are true/false and also gives an in-depth explanation of each. 3. The PowerPoint contains a 10 minute video about the history of the English language (produced by The Open University- available on YouTube) with an accompanying booklet I have designed myself. 4. The booklet guides learners through the different stages of the development of the English language and the different international influences. There are dictionary activities and sentence writing activities throughout. 5. The final activity is a sorting activity where students sort the different words into the correct categories of Viking origin, French origin, Anglo Saxon and Arabic origin.

1. General hints and tips for the writing tasks on the FS English written exam, covering layout, language, SPAG etc. 2. Ways to write engaging introductions to articles for the FS English written exam. Looks at using ‘When’ to begin an introduction. With examples and practise scenarios for students to experiment with this way of writing introductions. The final task is to choose one of the scenarios and produce the while article. 3. Activity/worksheet aimed at helping students to develop their ideas in article writing. A scenario about planning permission is provided, with the task . Instructions ask students to work together to plan their article- this can be adjusted to other class needs. 4. A layout and introduction to the scenario from resource three, useful for those students who struggle to get started on tasks, also a good way to re-cap layouts. Can be used to differentiate for weaker students in the class.

The first worksheet provides the required layouts for the different written tasks on EL3 writing exams, this can be used a student guide or revision. The second activity is in mock exam format with two written tasks about buying a faulty mobile phone. There are also hits and tips for each question, so it could be suited to a revision class or to teach exam techniques. This is particularly tailored to City and Guilds qualifications but can be used for any written practise at this level.

This lesson introduces students to presentation skills, with dos and don'ts shown through YouTube clips. Lesson structure: 1) Lesson aims and objectives- Aim: To provide students with the required presentation skills to succeed in their speaking and listening exam. Objectives: For students to develop their own ideas about what makes a good presentation. For students to understand the visual elements which make a good PowerPoint presentation To watch video clips of presentations, identify and list the good and bad elements they observe 2) Group discussion/pair work task- what do students think makes a good presentation? I personally use flip chart paper and have students present their ideas back, however this can be adapted. 3) Two YouTube clips (links on PowerPoint) one a good example, one a bad example. Students can be asked to take notes in pairs or individually, for feedback. After discussion, a list of answers/responses on each video is shown on the presentation. 4) Students asked what they think are the six most important pieces of advice when conducting a presentation. Worksheet for this task is provided. I used this lesson specifically for L1 and L2 Functional Skills English students in preparation for their speaking and listening exams, however it can be used as a more general introduction to presentation skills.

The Power Point presentation begins with the lesson aims and objectives- the lesson is based around students working together to plan their own charity event, developing a time plan and designing a poster for their event, then presenting their event posters to the rest of the group. 1) Teacher introduction required- teacher will need to explain what we will be doing for the lesson, and information on the PP will reinforce this. 2) Task one- group discussion about the sample event poster. Discussion points displayed on the PP presentation, teacher to ensure students recognise the key elements. 3) Task two (main task) Students are given a time planning sheet and flip chart paper to plan their own charity event. The time plan embeds maths, as the students will be displaying time information and using numbers. Students work together to create and plan their event, before presenting their finished posters to the rest of the group. Dependent on the group, you can go into as much or little detail as you like with the events. Also you can provide students with even ideas or let them develop their own. This lesson is very adaptable. 4) Presentation of events- students can present their ideas and posters to the rest of the group- students can be encouraged to ask further questions, again dependent on teacher preference and the level of the group. 5) I have also uploaded an optional extension tasks which lists a variety of discussion topics for students to respond to. Keeping in with the speaking and listening theme.

This class is designed for Level 1 and Level 2 functional skills learners who need additional grammar support, it could also be adapted for second language learners and other students who may benefit. It goes through subject verb agreement and all related rules, patterns and has supporting activities too. PowerPoint which also serves as a lesson plan Student work sheet with three SVA tasks to be completed after initial teaching Halloween article with SVA mistakes for learners to identify Halloween article without SVA mistakes for marking/answer key SVA rule sheet/poster which allows learners to record what they have learnt in a jazzy way to keep in their file for future reference

The first Power Point presentation introduces students to the requirements of the FS English L1 and L2 speaking and listening examinations, it is very much focused on teacher input and giving students the relevant information. The second Power Point presentation focuses on practising and discussing the skills required to take part in a good discussion. The first task requires students to have red and green response cards, which are cheap and easy to create. The first task ask students to agree or disagree with a series of controversial issues. Students respond using their coloured cards an then the teacher can nominate students to expand on their opinions. This activity provides a good base for discussions and opinions. Next is a group task (for which I use flip chart paper and pens and split students into small groups) where students are asked to make notes on what they think makes a good discussion and then present their ideas back to the group. Instructions are displayed on the PP presentation. Students are then given a list of the requirements, which they can use to compare to their own ideas. Students are then shown a video clip of a discussion, to watch make notes and discuss. A link to this YouTube clip is displayed on the PP presentation.

This lesson is aimed at second language learners taking L1 and L2 functional skills English qualifications. The presentation also acts as a lesson plan and can be followed in stages, my lessons are approximately 2 hours long so this could be spread over 2 shorter sessions if needed. All activities mentioned, which have separate sheets are included. Presentation- starts with an introduction to articles in English and goes through different rules, activities, opportunities to use the skills discussed etc Funny news story without any articles, learners encouraged to read it aloud to see how strange it sounds, before working on where the articles need to be inserted A more serious news article without articles, learners encouraged to use the infographic/flowchart included on the presentation to help them answer Brief introduction to count and uncountable nouns, with a noun sorting activity (I normally go into types of nouns in more detail in the following session, also providing further practice with articles and more consolidation- I will also upload this second session)

This is the second lesson I deliver on ‘a’, ‘an’ and ‘the’ allowing learners to have further practice and further consolidate their knowledge on the topic. The presentation also acts as a lesson plan and can be followed throughout the whole session. Included files: Presentation: begins with lesson warm up- verb alphabet, count nouns and uncount nouns in more detail, article rules with count/uncount, practice activity/gap fill, revisiting the infographic from previous class, measuring words/quantifiers, introduction to different types of nouns with noun sorting activity and final writing task Inserting measuring words activity- separate handout Articles and measuring words writing activity Article assessment with multiple choice quiz and writing activity- can be used to check understanding of the topic

This lesson looks at the different types of sentences students can use in their writing, the lesson aims to give students the understanding of each sentences construction, and in turn enhance their written skills and variation of sentences they can use correctly. 1) Lesson aims and objectives: Aim: To understand the different types of sentences we can use in our writing Objectives: To see the difference between three different types of sentences To identify examples of three different types of sentences To write your own examples of the three different types of sentences 2) Slide displays three sentences (one simple, compound and complex) and students are asked to discuss/make notes (up to you) on what differences they can pick out between the three. Hopefully students will note the length, use of connective words, punctuation etc. If they do not, the teacher can try to prompt these answers. 3) An explanation for each of the three sentences is displayed alongside the previous sentences, so students can make links with the descriptions and the examples. This will likely require more explanation and possible more examples. 4) Further examples shown to further enhance understanding and provide further discussion points. At this stage I usually ask students to write their own examples of each sentence to begin practising, and have them feed their ideas back. But this can be adapted dependant on your group/level. 5) Activity: Students given a short extract about The Men In Black (print out available in this resource) and asked to label the different sentences- instructions given on the print out and the presentation. 6) Answers to the task shown on the presentation. 7) Recap task - requires coloured response cards- six sentences displayed on the presentation, one at a time, and students to hold up the relevant response card. Instructions and answers displayed on the presentation. 8) Extension task included- sentences for students to identify as simple, compound or complex.

This resource is a revision pack that I put together in line with the new Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills English specification for the writing exams. The new spec states 11 different writing formats that could come up in the exam, but there are currently not many (if any!) examples available. Therefore in this booklet I have written an example of each and also provided a practice exam question of each, that students could complete and email back to tutors as and when they do them. There is also: An introduction to the writing exam with some ‘hints and tips’ for completing the writing exam A table explaining and detailing each written format and its key aspects/organisational features I think this could be a handy revision guide for the current situation- as you could easily ask learners to complete each specific per week. Also the sample documents act as a guide/model answer for when learners are writing their own. I hope this will be helpful during this difficult time.