This resource consists of a PowerPoint and worksheet. It will help learners learn how to use a dictionary and also how to answer the three questions, that require a dictionary, in their reading assessment. 28 slides There are tasks throughout for learners to complete on their whiteboards, as well as a worksheet ( with answers) for them to complete at the end of the lesson. This resource is base of the C&G assessment, but is also applicable for the NCFE assessment. Overview of Lesson: How to use a dictionary to locate words and their meanings Sample assessment question: how to find the meaning of specific words in the text Sample assessment question: how to identify words that mean the same as words in the text Sample assessment question: how to replace a specific word within the text with one of similar meaning Practice your learnt techniques by completing a task

This is a 38 pages PowerPoint which helps E3 learners to understand what to expect in the writing portion of their assessment. There are examples and short tasks for learners to complete throughout the presentation. It is based on the City and Guilds assessment, but can be amended for NCFE. The PowerPoint includes: Overview of the assessment ( marks, timing, sections) How the writing assessment is marked Overview of spelling task with an example Practice spelling task ( spelling bookmark sheet provided) Overview of alphabetical order question How to sort items into alphabetical order Alphabetical order task ( whiteboards) Overview of plural question Plural / irregular plural recap Plural task ( whiteboards) Writing assessment overview and marking criteria explanation Example writing question and how to answer the question (emails) Writing task ( planning / writing sheet provided)

A practice booklet which is based on the City and Guilds Entry 3 reading practice assessment. Ten questions and a source document based around the current issue of the XL Bully dog’s ban.

This is a 16 page PowerPoint which helps L1 / L2 learners to understand how to write narrative for their writing portion of their assessment. This is step-by-step guide with a writing task attached. It is based on the City and Guilds assessment, but can be amended for NCFE. The PowerPoint includes: What is a narrative? Narrative structure Narration Tense Description writing Narrative Structure Overview: Title, Introduction, Min Body and Conclusion Layout of a narrative plus an example WAGOLL Narrative writing task question Narrative template

This resource has been created for L1 learners. This is a recap session and has a short overview of how to write and structure a report. This was created for my learners after they had learnt how to format the text. This is not a full lesson ( I have a full report lesson available on my online store). This purchase include: A resource that includes a report sample assessment question, a report writing template and two blank writing pages An 8 page PPT that contains a summary of the following: how to structure and format a report, planning to answer the assessment question and how to peer assess another peer’s work.

Based on the City and Guilds criteria. This booklet has a four activities to help E3 students prepare for their writing assessment. This is not a copy of the assessment and is structured slightly differently. Activity 1: Place the following words in alphabetical order (list of four words). Activity 2: Write the plural of the words in bold (list of four words). Activity 3: Write the correct spellings for the following words (six incorrect spellings taken from the spelling criteria booklet). Activity 4: Writing Activity - write an email to your local food bank to express your interest in volunteering (planning space and writing template included).

An English Reading Comprehension Activity. This resource gives the learner an overview The UEFA European Football Championships. Learners will then be asked to answer 10 skimming and scanning questions based on the document. Answers are provided so that learners can self mark. This resource has been update for the 2024 Euros.

A workbook containing three writing activities based around the topic of social media. Learners are given a scenario and asked to write the following: a report, a leaflet and a letter. Each writing task has a writing planning template which will help your learners to structure their text. Each writing task also includes two pieces of lined writing paper. These tasks are designed for L1 and L2 students. They are based on the City and Guilds / NCFE criteria.

A workbook containing a writing activity based around the topic of the consequences of fast fashion. Learners are given a scenario and asked an email to a fast fashion company. They have two short source documents to read which will help them complete this writing task This writing task has a planning template which will help your learners to structure their text correctly. This writing task also includes three pieces of lined writing paper. This task is designed for L1 and L2 students. They are based on the City and Guilds / NCFE criteria.

An active story time activity which is aimed at KS1 pupils. **Instructions: **Inform your pupils that they will be participating in an interactive story reading activity. As you read the story, whenever they hear a specific animal mentioned, they should make the corresponding animal sound. If they wish, they can also act out the animal’s actions for added fun. Included is a short story named: *Rosie’s Animal Friends. * Extra cards are also included that can be cut out and laminated. These can be held up to remind the pupils what sound to make during the story. You can also get pupils to Act It Out. They can also mimic the actions of the animals. For example: Flap your arms like the chickens pecking at the ground.

An A3 resource which will help students to begin to think about how to structure their answers and how to compare poems. Examples are provided and the success criteria is included on the sheet. Please note you will receive one A3 sheet, as seen in the picture.

A 17 page introduction lesson on apostrophes. The PPT explains what an possessive apostrophe is and explains how to use apostrophes for contractions. A worksheet is provided. This has been used as a lesson for Year 5 pupils and also with KS3 students. Starter exercise Explanations and examples White board activities Worksheet provided

A 16 page introduction lesson on commas. The PPT explains what a comma is and explains four common uses of a comma. A worksheet is provided. This has been used as a lesson for Year 5 pupils and also with KS3 students. Explanations and examples activities after each explanation Worksheet provided

An English Reading Comprehension Activity. This resource gives the learner an overview of the TV show Squid Game. Learners will read the text and then answer twelve skimming and scanning questions based on this document. Answers are provided so that learners can self mark. This would suit Functional skills E3 learners.

An English Reading Comprehension Activity. This resource gives the learner an overview of the celebration: Halloween Learners will read the text and then answer ten skimming and scanning questions based on this document. There is also an extension question. Answers are provided so that learners can self mark.