This is a 110 page PowerPoint that can be used in the delivery of Functional Skills Reading Level 2. This PPT includes everything learners need to know in order to pass their reading assessment (it is based on the level NCFE awarding body criteria). The PPT gives learners an overview of the following: Skimming and Scanning Layout Features Purpose of a Text Fact or Opinion Bias Main Point of a Text Summarising Tone and Style Compare and Contrast Language Techniques Words and Phrases Expressions Following an introduction and a brief explanation of each of the above, examples are then given. Following this, practice exam questions (that are either taken from the NCFE practice examinations or have been created by myself) are then shown on screen. Learners can answer these questions using small whiteboards or as a group. Suggestions on how to answer the questions are shown and this is followed by the answer to the question being revealed.

An English Reading Comprehension Activity plus a Design a Bear Mascot and Logo task. This resource gives the learner an overview of this UK charity. Learners will read the text and then answer a number of skimming and scanning questions based on this document. There is also two extra activities for learners to complete. Answers are provided so that learners can self mark. This would suit KS2 learners.

This is a 95 page PowerPoint that can be used in the delivery of Functional Skills Writing Level 1. This PPT includes everything learners need to know in order to pass their writing assessment (it is based on the level NCFE/City & Guilds awarding body criteria). The PPT gives learners an overview of the following: Introduction to the Writing Module Text, Audience, Purpose Planning & Drafting Purpose of a Text How to Write a Formal Letter How to Write an Email How to Write an Article How to Write a Review How to Write a Report How to Write a Blog How to Write a Leaflet Thereis a step-by-step guide of how to structure and format each text and examples are given throughout the slides. Following this, practice exam questions (that have been created by myself) are then shown on screen. These questions are based on each text type. There are 8 writing tasks to complete in total.

A PPT lesson for low ability year 7/ 8 pupils or an introduction to PEE paragraphs. This can be used for primary school aged pupils. This is an introduction that tells pupils what a PEE paragraph is and provides a step-by-step guide on how to answer a question using the PEE paragraph technique. 13 page PPT with four different tasks based on extracts from the first chapter of Gangsta Granny. Complete with an accompanying worksheet for one of these tasks.

Quiz and answer sheet provided. Students will try to name each of the logos featured on the page. A great lesson filler!

Character Analysis Worksheet. The learner will pick one of the characters from a book they are reading and then create an Instagram profile for that character. Worksheet Instructions: Choose a character out of the book that you are reading and create a social media profile based on this character.Following this, create 3 posts to show your understanding of this character and their personality traits. A fun character analysis activity

This is a twenty-nine page PowerPoint that is designed to be used with learners who are due to complete their English Functional Skills writing examination. It is designed for L1 and L2 learners, however, can be used to teach Entry 3 learners. This module is: Letter writing. The PowerPoint is a step-by-step guide of how to write and format a formal letter. At the end of the presentation, there are two letter writing tasks for learners to attempt. For one of the letter writing tasks I have given on-screen ‘tips’ on how to plan the content of the letter and how to ‘bulk out’ a draft in order to raise the learners word count. The PowerPoints contents include: How to write a formal letter What to include in a formal letter Sample assessment questions How to plan your letters content and how to ‘bulk out’ your writing. A booklet is also attached with the PPT letter writing texts included and a 1 page overview of how to correctly format a letter.

This is a 15 page PPT on how to write a blog piece. The PPT includes: What is a blog article? What do I include in a blog article? Step-by-Step blog format and content slides Examples throughout PPT Layout of a blog 3 practice question tasks

2 X Worksheets and Answer Sheets Included. Learners will see an example of what a pay slip looks like and will then match the payslip’s terms to the correct definitions. The second exercise gives the learner a job based scenario. They will then fill out a wage slip based on their role’s contracted hours and hourly pay. Answers are provided for both tasks

A ten page revision guide that helps learners to understand how to pass their test. P2 Explains the marking criteria and what learners need to include in their writing in order to pass the assessment There is a guide on how to correctly format the following: letters, emails, articles, reviews and reports. I have also provided picture examples on how each text should be formatted. Learners are then given tips on how to ‘bulk out’ their writing by using word association. A practice exam question ‘scenario’ is given. It also includes a visual step by step guide on how to use word association to generate ideas.

A PowerPoint that can be used in the delivery of Functional Skills Reading. This PowerPoint contains 94 slides and contains all the information needed to pass the Reading Functional Skills Assessment at Entry Level 3 to Level 1 (based on the NCFE awarding body criteria). PowerPoint overview: Understanding different types of text How to find information quickly - skimming and scanning The use of presentational devices and the layout of a text Distinguishing facts and opinions Finding the main point of a text Summarising a text Functional Skills reading assessment practice questions

This is a 24 page task booklet based on the book: Uncle Montague’s Tales of Terror. I created this booklet for my KS3 English reading class. The booklet contains 22 different tasks that pupils can complete as they read through the book. There are tasks for each of the ten chapters. Tasks include: Description writing ( articles, reviews etc…) Creative writing Reading comprehension Rich Text Format and Word Document files attached for compatibility.

This sheet can be used as a guide to help students answer Paper 1: Question 3. It gives them a guide to what structural techniques they can identify in the part of the text they are being asked to read. They can choose a few of the techniques on the guide to help them with their response to the question. *To ensure this document prints correctly with the black border select ‘print to printable area’ option in print settings.

This is a sixteen page workbook that features a number of different tasks. It focuses on spelling, punctuation and grammar and can be used beside the functional skills writing module. After you have showed them the important SPAG techniques, they can then practice what they have learnt and work their way through this booklet. This is aimed at Entry 3 / Low level 1 learners. The tasks included are as followed: Spelling syllables alphabetical order using a dictionary plurals prefixes suffixes Grammar homophones ( four tasks including an extension skim/scan task) Common grammar errors Punctuation -capital letters -end marks -commas -apostrophes *Attached a word document and rich text format version

A worksheet aimed at L1 & L2 learners. This will be helpful as they are required to know the difference between a fact and opinion, in order to gain marks on their reading examination Get your learners to read each statement on the page. They can highlight the facts in one colour and the opinions in answer colour. Go through the answers as a class afterwards. Answer sheet is provided.

This resource I have created is a seven page booklet which contains a team activity that has been used many times with adult learners. These learners were completing a Level 1 Employability Course with City and Guilds and had to complete a module named: ‘Working as Part of a Team.’ This booklet covers unit 4 and unit 6 of the team working module. This group project gives learners a set of instructions to create a business plan that will be used to launch a new business venture. They are required to deliver this business plan in the form of a presentation, which they will used to show potential investors or clients of their services. The team will be required to plan everything from the company logo to advertising for staff members to join their firm. Depending on the ability of your learners this task usually takes between 3- 6 hours to complete before the learners deliver their presentation. All instructions for this task are in the booklet, as well as task sheets that will enable them to complete this task and also to reflect on the work they have completed. This activity has also been used with KS3 learners recently with great success.

An English Reading Comprehension Activity. This resource gives the learner an overview The English National Football Team and the World Cup. They will then be asked to answer 10 skimming and scanning questions based on the document and an extension question. Answers are provided so that learners can self mark. PLEASE NOTE THIS RESOURCE HAS BEEN RE-UPLOADED 08/10/23 AFTER A SPELLING ERROR WAS NOTED

An English reading comprehension task that will improve learners skimming and scanning skills.

Blank story board template. Great to use in English lessons when completing a plot summary.

This PPT gives an overview of the Unseen Poetry exam. The students are then shown a marking guide for Q1 and will use this to mark three student’s responses: Grade 5 to Grade 9. This lesson was created using my own ideas and other ideas/resources from free PPTs on TES and the CGP Unseen Poetry Guide. Thankyou for sharing your work with the TES community.