This resource gets students to research and write short speeches. It can be used for EL2 to L2. I used it with lower ability post 16 students but can be adapted for higher ability.

I have adapted this from an old Food Tech lesson I used to do, catering on a budget. This would also be good for Life skills. It is aimed at post 16 students but could be used for 14+ students. I have left it so you can alter prices and budgets. Prices are from Supermarket websites. The recipe book for the meals is included in 3 files that can be stapled together with your own cover.

Two worksheets themed around The Tiger King One for El2-3 and one for L1-2 EL worksheet - has 2 QR codes for videos 1. students write why they like one of the clips. 2. students write email to a friend about an episode of Tiger King L1-2 worksheet - same QR codes 1. students compare videos 2. read and comment on magazine article 3.write a review of an episode. I used this to engage 16+ remote learners and got a response for the first time from some.

A worksheet based around 2 reports on Grenfell Tower, includes comparing Texts, comprehension, and a writing task. This was written for post 16 students and may not be suitable for younger students due to subject.

Explaining the different ways to write a list and how these methods are used.

Explanations and practice -identifying verbs; looking for differences between Simple Past and Present; common uses; forming Present Perfect.

For low ability and SEND students. something they probably know how to do but can they explain it to some one else. This could also be used for a discussion.

A resources that takes students from writing informal emails to a formal business letter. This was written for post 16 students but could be adapted for younger students.

This resource has been written to support students with extending simple sentences to compound and complex sentences. It has been written for Functional Skills EL3 students but could also be used to revise the subject for L1 and L2 students. The worksheet is an extended version of my one for EL2-3 students, consisting of 4 more pages of activities, and takes them step by step towards more varied and interesting writing. Download includes enlarged writing planning sheet.

I made this work sheet on Rosa Parks for Black History month. Students have to research and create a leaflet for a specific audience. The work sheet gives a brief outline of her story. At the end there is a research task and a writing task.

A reading comprehension worksheet about running. I wrote this for a post 16 student who is really into running. can be used for aged 14+. also could be used for a cover lesson.

This resource has been written to support students with using connectives to extend simple sentences. It has been written for Functional Skills entry level students but could also be used for primary and SEND.

I use this with my Pre-entry level and ESOL student when they are learning a new word or find a word they don’t understand. It could also be used for primary or SEN students.

I use this with my Pre-entry level and ESOL student when they are learning a new word or find a word they don’t understand. It could also be used for primary or SEN students.

This worksheet is based around the new specification for English. It includes discussion, reading and writing a News Blog. The discussion aspect is done when talking about the story of Little Red Riding Hood. The extract comes from the book"Today Everything Changes" by Andy McNab. This is a short 105 page book about the authors early life. Could also be used with KS3. Would make a good cover lesson.

This worksheet is based around the new specification for English. It includes reading, alphabetical order, plurals, form filling and writing an emails. this covers EL1 -L2 and individual pages can be printed for different levels. Would make a good cover lesson.

This worksheet is based around the new specification for English. It includes Reading, comprehension and writing a car advert. This is for EL2-3. Could also be used for a SLandC lesson discussing the cars and making decisions. Would make a good cover lesson.

This worksheet is based around the new specification for English. It includes reading, spelling and using a dictionary. This is for EL2 -3. Could also be used with SEN and Primary. Would make a good cover lesson. The texts come from the book INK ME by RICHARD SCRIMGER. The whole book is written phonetically, as in the first piece of text, from the point of view of the main character who has learning difficulties. ISBN 978-1-4598-0016-8. It is available on Amazon.