A revision sheet on how to format different types of text that the learner might have to write in their English Functional Skills exam. These can also be cut and laminated and used as revision cards.

Get your learners to choose their favorite movie and write a movie review!

32X cards that can be used to revise figurative language / persuasive language techniques including: Similes Metaphors Alliteration Onomatopoeia Idiom Oxymoron Sarcasm Irony Direct Address Facts Opinions Rhetorical Question Repetition Emotive Language Statistics Triples ( Rule of Three) There are statements on 2X cards each, which use one of the techniques above. These cards were created so that my learners could play a ‘match a pair’ game. Turn all of the cards over on the table. Get the learners to take it in turns to turn over two cards, if the statements match the technique then they ‘win’ that pair of cards. If they don’t match, then they turn them back over and another player gets to choose two cards. Continue until all the cards are matched. These can also be used as flash cards or revision cards and the cards are double sided, with a colourful polka dot design on the opposite side. Also attached, are a set of cards ( buyer to cut out) with each of the following persuasive devices names written on them. You can get your learners to place the correct statement cards under each of these headings.

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.

This 131 page Powerpoint is aimed at Entry 3 - Level 1 learners. I call this lesson ‘back to basics’ and usually teach all of its content on day one of my course. I call it ‘primary and secondary’ school English rolled into three hours. It goes over the basic SPAG that they will need to know before they start writing for the writing module. It is a refreshers guide on the following: How to use syllables as a strategy to spell difficult words How to use a dictionary quickly and correctly What is a plural What is a prefix and what is a suffix What is verb tense How to use punctuation correctly Homophones and how to tell the difference between them Each section is a step by step guide that will help your learners to re-learn all the basic English skills that they need. There are different quizzes in the Powerpoint including: what punctuation marks are missing from these song words/song titles and spell the following word by breaking the word down into syllables…plus many more… I have designed the Powerpoint so that all learners can get involved. Just give them a white board and they can answer the questions as you read them out - great for differentiation. I have also attached three activities that I have made myself: Grammar activity - a house for sale advert that needs to be changed to the present tense A punctuation exercise Homophone exercise - using the story of Red Riding Hood to find all the misspelled homophones ( there are twenty in total and it is a great proofreading exercise). I hope you find this resource useful!

Skimming & Scanning Lesson. Includes a 13 page PPT on the differences between skimming and scanning techniques. Throughout the PPT, learners are given tips on how to effectively skim and scan a piece of text. Examples and questions are featured on the PPT throughout. Also included: 1 task booklet with a source document. There are nine questions, based on the text, which the students are to answer. Answers are included so that learners can self mark. 1 task booklet with a source document included. Learners are to use the source document to make their own skimming & scanning question sheet. Students will then get a peer to answer the questions that they have created. This would suit High Level E3 and L1 learners.

This is an English Functional Skills reading revision guide that has been written for learners who will be taking the level 1 reading assessment. The guide includes an overview of all the information they will need to know in order to pass this assessment ( based on the NCFE level 1 assessment). The fifteen page revision guide includes: How to skim and scan a piece a text The purpose of a text Layout features of a text Facts and opinions Tone and style Main point of a text Summary of a text Each section contains information on each topic and gives examples and tips. This is given to my learners before their assessments and has helped them a lot.

A fun lesson filler.

Get your learners to create their own Encanto themed word search. Instructions: The learner will think of 12 words that are associated with this movie. They will write these words in the grid boxes and on the lines below the grid. Following this, the learner will then fill the remaining grid boxes with random letters of the alphabet. Get your learners to swap their completed word search with a peer, who will then complete it.

Quiz and answer sheet provided. Students will try to guess the name of each clothing brand / label.

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.

Quiz and answer sheet provided. Students will try to guess the name of each social media platform by looking at their icons. You could add an extension question and ask them to name other social media platforms.

A 26 page PPT ideal for KS3 students which gives a brief overview of Pride month and the movement. Resource includes: What is Pride Month What does LGBTQ+ stand for Overview of the Stonewall Riots Overview of the Pride flag and other LGBT flags 10 question quiz with answers to recap what they have learnt 1 article writing task 1 Pride flag design task 1 poster design task

Quiz and answer sheet provided. Students will try to guess the names of each of the people on their worksheet. Each of these celebrities identifies as LGBTQ+.

This is an 6 page PDF booklet that contains questions may find in their L1 & L2 reading exam. Topic: Fur Farming 11 Questions including: Skimming and Scanning Fact or Opinion True or False Language Techniques Phrases Learners will be given a source document and will answer questions based on this documents. All answers are provided so that learners can self-mark.

This quiz will test your learner’s knowledge of the novel. Once they have read the entire novel, get them to grab their white boards and try to answer each multiple choice question. There are 23 questions for learners to answer which are from chapter 1 to chapter 12 of the novel.

This is an 8 page PDF booklet that contains 3 tasks: Skimming and Scanning X 8 Questions Fact or Opinion Layout features Learners will be given a source document and will answer questions based on this documents. All answers are provided so that learners can self-mark.

Eight writing practice tasks for Functional Skills English.