Rw/L2.2

Literacy: Rw/L1.1, Rw/L1.3, Rw/L2.2

Resource type: Interactive presentation, Interactive whiteboard, Sort or match cards, Worksheet or assignment

Level: L1, L2

This resource explores the differences between synonyms, antonyms and acronyms.
It includes an introductory PPT, a sorting activity with synonym cards, a Smart Notebook activity for interactive whiteboards, an antonym work sheet, and a synonym writing exercise.

I have found this a great resource for encouraging learners to explore a greater range of vocabulary, use dictionary and thesuarus skills, improve spelling and encourage descriptive

Literacy: Rw/E2.3, Rw/E3.3, Rw/L1.1, Rw/L2.2

Resource type: Game, Warm-up

Level: E2, E3, L1, L2

Fun and fast paced team game for any group from E2 to L2. The focus is on looking up words quickly and accurately. Full instructions included. Easily differentiated for different groups.
Makes a great warm up exercise.

Literacy: Rw/L1.3, Rw/L2.2, Rw/L2.3, Wt/L1.4, Wt/L2.5, Functional English - writing

Resource type: Tarsia jigsaw

Level: L1, L2

Two Tarsia puzzles based around formal and informal language. Guaranteed to prompt discussion as learners solve the puzzles. I suggest that the smaller one (16 piece triangle) is roughly at L1 and the larger on (24 piece hexagon) is at L2. I have duplicated some of my word choices from Imogen Stewart’s excellent ‘Little Britain’ (Language: formal, informal or slang?) resource which was also about formal and informal language (see link below).

Literacy: Rt/L2.1, Rt/L2.2, Rw/L2.1, Rw/L2.2, Wt/L2.3

Free tags: Spring

Level: L2

Resource type: Reading comprehension, Worksheet or assignment, Writing prompts

A topical Level 2 reading and writing assignment based on an article from the from the Observer. Ideal for early spring / late winter but can be used any time of year. Covers comprehension, purpose of text, apostrophes, vocabulary and dictionary work, and writing. Includes differentiation and extension ideas.

Literacy: Rw/L1.1, Rw/L1.3, Rw/L2.2, Rw/L2.3, SLd/L1.1, SLd/L2.1

Context: Art Film Media Music TV

Level: L1, L2

Resource type: Game

A vocabulary building activity, involving dictionary use. Played in teams and based on the TV programme ‘Call My Bluff’. Teams compete to identify the true definition of a word when given a choice of three definitions, with one being true and two being false.

A great way to get learners to work together. I usually play this with level 1 and level 2 learners, either at the end of a session as an on going activity or as part of a session.

Words I have found beneficial are from L2 questions: narrative, evaluate, analytical, pessimistic and subjective.

Literacy: Rt/L2.1, Rt/L2.8, Rw/L2.2, Ws/L2.4

Context: Art Film Media Music TV

Level: L2

Resource type: Reading comprehension

A series of comprehension, vocabulary, apostrophe and summarising questions.

Literacy: Rt/L2.1, Rt/L2.3, Rw/L2.2, Rw/L2.3, Writing: text focus (composition)

Resource type: Reading comprehension, Writing prompts

Level: L2

Topical comprehension based on a 2001 BBC News report with comprehension & vocabulary questions written for E2E learners. Although this is an old report from 2001 it is still of interest to younger students and ideal for provoking discussion about appropriate language, lyrics, etc.

Literacy: Rt/L2.1, Rw/L2.2, Rw/L2.3

Resource type: Reading comprehension

Level: L2

A Level 2 text with comprehension questions. Ideal for any student with an interest in history.

Literacy: Rs/E3.3, Rs/L1.2, Rs/L2.2, Rw/L1.1, Rw/L2.2, Rw/L2.3, Ws/E3.4, Ws/L1.3, Ws/L2.4

Context: History

Level: E3, L1, L2

Resource type: Worksheet or assignment

5 page workpack covers punctuation and vocabulary. Written for history students that are also covering basic literacy but useful for any students with an interest in ancient Britain.

Literacy: Ww/E3.1, Ww/E3.2, Rw/E3.1, Rw/E3.3, Rw/E3.4, Rw/E3.5, Rw/L1.1, Rw/L1.2, Rw/L1.3, Rw/L2.1, Rw/L2.2, Ww/L1.1, Ww/L2.1

Resource type: Interactive presentation

Level: E3, L1, L2

Your students will never look at these words – swim, wonderful, capital, answer, question, postcard and stamp – in the same way again! Used as starter or plenary activity in an Entry 3- Level 2 literacy class.

Each screen has a type-in box and animations and is ideal for use with a data projector and a cordless keyboard. Each screen focuses on different aspects of the ‘word of the week’ – it could be word classes, suffixes, origins, spelling tips, etc.