Level 2

Writing a formal letter (in order to arrange an interview with a local hospitality provider) provides all key points as a mindmap and (for linear thinkers) as a bulleted list. Plus layout guide and a ‘jumbled sheet’ to sort out! Suitable for all areas – not just catering/hospitality.

An overview and guidance for catering students who had to complete a local hospitality provision project – including phoning and interviewing a local chef/manager/owner. Cleverly written like a recipe.
See below for five supporting resources.

Mnemonics quiz not only tests students’ knowledge of common (and less-common!) spelling mnemonics but also helps them discover and remember new ones. 28 mnemonics – students must work out the spelling (28 at once might be rather overwhelming but the quiz can be easily split into three sections).

A challenging kinaesthetic paired activity that is bound to promote discussion about possessive and omissive apostrophes (and the greengrocer’s apostrophe!).

Based on a short story, Highland Fling by Maureen Brannigan, from “Sexy Shorts for the Beach” edited by Victoria Kirwan-Taylor (Accent Press). However some of the writing and poetry extension activities could be used without reading the short story. Not just for romantics – the writing assignment might also cause great hilarity! Covers all Level 2 writing elements and many Level 2 reading elements (main points, research, summarise information, etc.).

Fabulous set of 40 challenging multiple choice questions focusing on spelling, vocabulary, grammar (some are very challenging) and punctuation (again, challenging, and with good coverage of apostrophes).

Choice of controversial topics to spark letter writing. ‘Road rage’, building on a park, closing a local hospital. Each page includes a clear background scenario to help students “get going”.

Something to spark everyone’s imagination. Be Prime Minister and write a speech, write about your ideal man/woman, dream about being rich or describe what you’d take with you on a desert island? Each idea includes questions, prompts and guidelines.

A fun, yet realistic, proof reading activity. Help improve Bodgit’s spelling, grammar and language, then write a reply.

Wordle creative writing prompts – two word clouds to prompt short story writing.
Wordle is a brilliant on-line, completely free word cloud creator.Wordle is a brilliant on-line, completely free word cloud creator.
See our blog articles for more Wordle teaching and learning ideas:
http://skillsworkshop.blogspot.com/2008/07/using-wordle-in-classroom.ht…