This is a PPT which will help level 1 learners to answer the reading assessment’s ‘Purpose of a Text’ question. **Powerpoint Overview: ** Overview of the question What is the meaning of ‘Purpose of a Text’ and the different purposes they need to know for the assessment Explanation of each purpose with examples Sample questions from past papers of different examination boards Sample question and source document from a past paper to answer as a class. Model answer included Activity: a teacher created source document on ‘Graffiti Art’ and a sample question with model answer attached.

This is a 25 page PPT on figurative language devices. A task sheet is also attached. The PPT includes: What is a figurative language Examples of figurative language and the meaning Figurative language class quiz. Learners will answer questions on their whiteboards. Answers will appear on PPT. Example of an exam question and source text Figurative language task - Learners must find the nine different figurative language techniques in the text. Colour coded answers to the task sheet on screen

An A3 revision PDF poster that will help learners to remember how to format and structure an article.

This game is similar to the popular Catchphrase game. If the team answers the question correctly, then the box disappears and a section of a picture appears. I created this game as a final lesson for Pride Month. The questions are aimed at secondary school aged learners. Answers are included. Instructions Split the students into equal teams. Twenty questions will appear on the board. The aim of the game is for each group to answer the questions correctly and to correctly identify the three LGBTQ+ celebrities that are hidden behind the boxes. Each team, when it is their go, will pick a question that they want to answer. They will say the number assigned to this question. If the teams gets the question right, then the teacher will click on the box and the box will then disappear. A section of one of the ‘hidden’ picture will then be revealed. The team can then take a guess to who this celebrity is. Each question that’s answered correctly is worth 1 point! If the hidden celebrity is correctly identified by the team, then this is worth five points! The team with the most points, wins! The good thing about the game is that even if the pictures are correctly identified, the teams can carry on playing the game to obtain points.

This is a Functional Skills practice test / activity booklet. To make this fun for my class I based the activities on a conspiracy theory: the flat Earth theory. The first task is a practice test with ten questions ( answers are provided). These are similar questions to what they may be asked on their reading exam. Students will read a source document which includes information on the flat Earth theory. The second activity is a writing task and the learner will be asked to write an article for their collage magazine. They will write an article that informs people about this theory and also will give their own views on the subject. The last activity is a speaking and listening activity, where the learner will prepare and take part in a group debate based on this topic. This is good practice for their upcoming exam.

24X Phonic Flash Cards - double sided with circle print on one side. These are flash cards which are useful to use with Entry Level 3 learners. In the exam, learners are expected to both read and spell certain words correctly. The NCFE created a list of common words that are often mis-spelt and which E3 learners need to learn to prepare for their spelling test. Each card has the phonics sound symbol on the card with an example of a word containing that sound underneath. The letters underlined within these words correspond to the sound symbol and these letters need special attention for spelling. You could add an extension activity and get the learner to create a sentence which includes each word.

28 X English language flashcards to help students with their transactional writing. You could get learners to pick one each at random or choose one for the whole class to write a response to. Each card has a statement and it is up to the students whether to write a piece of text that agrees or disagrees with the statement. Example: “E-learning should replace classroom learning.” Get learners to research the pros and cons of e-learning before deciding whether or not they agree with this statement. These can be used as prompt to writer either a speech, an article of even a letter which puts their opinions across. Flash cards can be laminated and there are four per A4 sheet. Card are double sided with a polka dot background on the opposite side.

4 X A3 Worksheets Summary Worksheet - A resource to use as your class reads through the play. After each act, get your learners to write a short summary. They can also note down any themes that run throughout the play. This can also be useful for when learners need to revise the play and the key scenes. Characters Worksheet - A resource to help learners identify and analyse the different characters as they read through the play. They can write down a description of each character and their personality traits. Context Worksheet - Get your students to research the context of the play. Settings Worksheet - Get your students to write about how each of the settings /places on the page are connected to the plot.

This is a twenty-two 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 and is entitled: Review Writing The PowerPoint is a step-by-step guide of how to format and write different types of reviews. At the end of the presentation, there are two review writing tasks for learners to attempt. For one of the review writing tasks, I have given on-screen ‘tips’ on how to plan the content of the review and how to ‘expand’ a draft version of the text, in order to raise the learners word count and to also make it more engaging for the reader. The PowerPoints contents include: How to write a review How to format a review What to include in a review Sample assessment questions How to plan your review’s content and how to ‘expand’ your writing There is also a booklet attached which includes a review template and contains the two writing tasks that can be also viewed in the PowerPoint.

This is a 13 page PPT on how to write a report. The PPT includes: What is a report? What do I include in a report? Step-by-Step report format and content slides Examples throughout PPT Layout of a report 3 practice question tasks Report Writing Template & Writing Sheet

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 16 page PPT on how to write a leaflet. The PPT includes: What is a leaflet? What do I include in a leaflet? Step-by-Step leaflet guide ( title, heading, subtitle, subheadings, paragraphs and conclusion). Examples throughout PPT Layout of a leaflet 3 practice question tasks - Get students to research the topic and then get them to write a leaflet based on this topic

This is a 13 page PPT on how to write an article. The PPT includes: What is an article? What do I include in an article? Step-by-Step article format and content slides Examples throughout PPT Layout of an article 3 practice question tasks

This is a 18 page PPT on how to write an email. The PPT includes: What is an email ? What do I include in an email? Step-by-Step emailing format and content slides ( email address, subject, greeting, introduction, main body, conclusion and sign off) Examples throughout PPT Layout of an email 1 email formatting task 3 practice question tasks

A great resource that can be used as part of a British Values lesson or in preparation for a speaking and listening mock assessment for Functional Skills English. A 24 page PowerPoint and 2 X word documents. This pack includes includes: 3 Tasks to encourage classroom debates 14 debate prompts 1 debate planning form 4 X four corner debate posters

32 X Punctuation Cards. Get learners to revise their punctuation knowledge skills with 3 sets of cards: Name and Symbol How to play: put cards into 2 separate piles and get the learners to match the punctuation name and symbol. Cards are double sided and colour coded so they can be placed in 3 draw piles. Remember to when printing to select “double sided” and “flip on short edge."

3X Flashcard sheets that contain 21 different reading tasks that learners can complete during or following the reading of the play. The tasks are based on the lay ’DNA’ and includes tasks such as: Article Writing Creating a Storyboard Diary Entry Writing Creating a Facebook Character Profile Creating a New Book Cover / Blurb Plus many more. These sheets are double sided ( with a DNA strand background on one side of the cards). Laminate and cut out and get your student to choose a task at random.

35X Quiz Cards Featuring a range of different questions ranging from questions about Pride Month to laws and legislation around the world regarding LGBT rights. Ideal for KS3 & KS4 students. Double sided so cards can be laminated.

These A3 posters can be stuck on the classroom wall to help learners with structuring their speech writing. The posters feature an memorable acronym that makes sure they include everything needed to persuade / engage their audience. Poster 2 - Can also be used as a template. It gives learners more information on how they should structure their speech and expands on poster 1.

15X posters that include a key quote from each poem. A3 size.