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.

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.

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.

The lesson is led by the Power Point presentation, starting with aims and objectives for the lesson. The first activity gives students a list of funny article headlines for the students to decide of they are real or fake. This is a fun warm up task which usually gets the students laughing! The Power Point also gives the answers to the activity and can provide discussion points. The initial tasks gives students two articles to read and comment on; one from a gardening magazine and one from a music magazine. The Power Point and printable worksheet both have instructions for the task. This task then leads into a group discussion. Another short task depicts an article layout and asks for students to label the different components of an article. This task works well with an interactive smart board, but can be adapted to suit relevant resources. The final task is a written task, asking students to write their own article on a subject of their choice. Dependant on the group you could provide some ideas to choose from. Instructions are listed on the Power Point. I have also uploaded an optional extension task which asks students to match the headlines with the publications they think they have come from.

Lesson on writing speeches, originally aimed at Level one and two Functional Skills English students but can be adapted to suit other lessons/learners/levels. Students are introduced to the different language techniques used within speeches, such as; alliteration, the rule of three, facts and figures, emotive language and rhetorical questions. The presentation includes instructions for tasks, answers to tasks and discussion points. Pack includes: Power Point presentation to guide the lesson, with activity instructions, definitions, key information and tips for speech writing. Identify speech techniques activity worksheet/exercise- students given a speech to label the different techniques from the ideas given. A printable MLK extract for students to label on their own (no key provided). A matching exercise with techniques and examples. The information required for the ‘Drink driving’ speech writing task can be found on The Skills Workshop website for free.

The Power Point presentation goes through the key aspects of writing a letter of complaint. The lesson was originally aimed at FS English level 1 and 2 students but can be adapted to other levels. Activities include: Main letter writing task - instructions on PP presentation Fun warm up task- students chose the true and false complaints (answers on PP presentation) A short task with key phrases which may be found in a letter of complaint. Each phrases has specific preposition missing, which students must choose from the list provided. Idea for a warm up task of closing/revision task. Printable checklist corresponding to lesson content for students to refer to when writing their letter of complaint