This is a writing unit where pupils research a historical person, plan a writing text about them and then write a text on the person that they have researched. It is good for homework, using as a series of lessons and it promotes literacy across the curriculum.

This document provides tips for finding the answers to Functional Skills reading questions. It then gives 3 example reading tests where these tips are put into practice. The final text is written in made-up language, but the pupils will still be able to find the answers using the reading tips that they have learned. This is a great tool for introducing pupils to Functional Skills reading and to increasing pupil confidence.

This is an Entry Level 1 reading text that can be used as a stand alone revision paper or after reading Chapter 1 of ‘Of Mice and Men’. It has two parts. One about caring for rabbits and the other about writing to a farm to ask for work.

This is an Entry Level 3 reading text that can be used as a stand alone revision paper or after reading Chapter 1 of ‘Of Mice and Men’. It has two parts. One is about looking after rabbits and the other is about predicting the weather using nature itself.

This is an Entry Level 2 reading text that can be used as a stand alone revision paper or after reading Chapter 1 of ‘Of Mice and Men’. It has three parts. One about making a rabbit hutch, one a letter from a ranch owner advertising work and the final text is about predicting the weather.

This unit of work is an extension of the ‘All About Me’ topic. It is about ‘My Spare Time’. It consists of reading, writing and speaking + listening lessons. The reading and writing lessons are differentiated. The lessons in this unit include: Read about people in other people’s spare time and complete a profile about them. Have a group discussion with other pupils telling them about the person you have read about and taking notes on the people they tell you about. Complete a writing plan about your spare time. Write about your spare time. Have a group discussion telling other pupils all about your spare time and taking notes on what they tell you about their spare time. Complete a ‘My Spare Time’ poster.

This unit of work is an extension of the ‘All About Me’ theme. It is about the people in your life. It includes reading, writing and speaking and listening lessons. The reading and writing lessons are differentiated. The lessons in the unit include: Read about people in Eric’s life and complete a profile about them. Have a group discussion with other pupils telling them about the person you have read about and taking notes on the people they tell you about. Complete a profile about someone in your life. Write all about this person. Have a group discussion telling other pupils all about your person and taking notes on what they tell you about their people. Complete a ‘People In My Life’ poster.

This unit of work is an extension of the ‘All About Me’ theme. It is about settings in your life, which could include places like rooms, parks, settings of clubs or places pupils regularly visit. There are reading, writing and speaking and listening activities in the unit. The reading and writing lessons are differentiated. The lessons in this unit include: Look at pictures of settings and complete tables to describe them. Read about settings from other people’s lives and complete a profile about them. Have a group discussion with other pupils telling them about the setting you have read about and taking notes on the settings they tell you about. Complete a profile about a setting in your life. Write all about this setting. Complete a self-assessment form. Have a group discussion telling other pupils all about your setting and taking notes on what they tell you about their settings. Complete a ‘Settings In My Life’ poster.

This unit contains a series of lessons for an ‘All About Me’ topic. It includes reading, writing and speaking and listening. The writing lessons are differentiated with higher level planning sheets and writing support sheets. The lessons in the unit include: Read about other people and complete a profile about them. Have a group discussion with other pupils telling them about the person you have read about and taking notes on the people they tell you about. Complete a profile about yourself. Write all about yourself. Have a group discussion telling other pupils all about you and taking notes on what they tell you about themselves. Complete an ‘All About Me’ poster.

This is a U.W.C Stage 1 Tag Team Title marking sheet for both the Men’s and the Women’s Division. The Ultimate Writing Championship is a scheme of work designed to both improve pupils’ writing skills and to raise their writing engagement. There are 4 stages in this series, beginning with the very basics like writing on the line and leading up to higher level skills such as using metaphors and punctuating speech. In each Stage pupils work through a series of challenges in their quest to win the Stage Title.

This is a U.W.C Stage 1 Women’s Division challenge match. Pupils write using capital letters as they face Captain Capital. The Ultimate Writing Championship is a scheme of work designed to both improve pupils’ writing skills and to raise their writing engagement. There are 4 stages in this series, beginning with the very basics like writing on the line and leading up to higher level skills such as using metaphors and punctuating speech. In each Stage pupils work through a series of challenges in their quest to win the Stage Title.

This is a U.W.C Stage 1 Women’s Division challenge match. Pupils write using finger spacing as they face Gabby Gap-Tooth. The Ultimate Writing Championship is a scheme of work designed to both improve pupils’ writing skills and to raise their writing engagement. There are 4 stages in this series, beginning with the very basics like writing on the line and leading up to higher level skills such as using metaphors and punctuating speech. In each Stage pupils work through a series of challenges in their quest to win the Stage Title.

This is a U.W.C Stage 1 Women’s Division Title match. Pupils write hitting all the Stage 1 targets as they face the champion Nat Gasher. The Ultimate Writing Championship is a scheme of work designed to both improve pupils’ writing skills and to raise their writing engagement. There are 4 stages in this series, beginning with the very basics like writing on the line and leading up to higher level skills such as using metaphors and punctuating speech. In each Stage pupils work through a series of challenges in their quest to win the Stage Title.

This is a U.W.C Stage 1 Women’s Title Match marking sheet. The Ultimate Writing Championship is a scheme of work designed to both improve pupils’ writing skills and to raise their writing engagement. There are 4 stages in this series, beginning with the very basics like writing on the line and leading up to higher level skills such as using metaphors and punctuating speech. In each Stage pupils work through a series of challenges in their quest to win the Stage Title.

This is a U.W.C Stage 1 Women’s Division challenge match. Pupils write on the line as they face Olga Onaline. The Ultimate Writing Championship is a scheme of work designed to both improve pupils’ writing skills and to raise their writing engagement. There are 4 stages in this series, beginning with the very basics like writing on the line and leading up to higher level skills such as using metaphors and punctuating speech. In each Stage pupils work through a series of challenges in their quest to win the Stage Title.

This is a U.W.C Stage 1 Women’s Division Tag Team Title match. Pupils write hitting all the Stage 1 targets as they face The Power Pop Girls. The Ultimate Writing Championship is a scheme of work designed to both improve pupils’ writing skills and to raise their writing engagement. There are 4 stages in this series, beginning with the very basics like writing on the line and leading up to higher level skills such as using metaphors and punctuating speech. In each Stage pupils work through a series of challenges in their quest to win the Stage Title.

This is a U.W.C Stage 1 Women’s Division challenge match. Pupils write spelling simple phonetic and high frequency words correctly as they face The ABC Kid. The Ultimate Writing Championship is a scheme of work designed to both improve pupils’ writing skills and to raise their writing engagement. There are 4 stages in this series, beginning with the very basics like writing on the line and leading up to higher level skills such as using metaphors and punctuating speech. In each Stage pupils work through a series of challenges in their quest to win the Stage Title.

This is a U.W.C Stage 1 Women’s Division challenge match. Pupils write using finger spaces and writing on the line as they face Nita Presenta. The Ultimate Writing Championship is a scheme of work designed to both improve pupils’ writing skills and to raise their writing engagement. There are 4 stages in this series, beginning with the very basics like writing on the line and leading up to higher level skills such as using metaphors and punctuating speech. In each Stage pupils work through a series of challenges in their quest to win the Stage Title.

This is a U.W.C Stage 1 Women’s Division challenge match. Pupils write ensuring their writing makes sense as they face Nicky ‘Nonsense’ Nailz. The Ultimate Writing Championship is a scheme of work designed to both improve pupils’ writing skills and to raise their writing engagement. There are 4 stages in this series, beginning with the very basics like writing on the line and leading up to higher level skills such as using metaphors and punctuating speech. In each Stage pupils work through a series of challenges in their quest to win the Stage Title.