Free Entry Level 1 Literacy Resources |
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Free Entry Level 1 Literacy Resources |
| Printable Literacy Resources for Adult Basic Skills Students. Updated 09/07/08 | |
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Worksheets and resources on this page are all linked to Entry Level 1 of the UK Adult Literacy Core Curriculum. To view all areas of the curriculum from Entry 1 through to Level 2 go to our main Free Literacy Resources page. |
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Many of these resources are linked to the Skills for life Learner Materials (follow purple links to download PDFs). Printed versions of the SfL materials (with audio CDS) are available free from the DfES to all institutions in England teaching adult literacy, numeracy or ESOL. |
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Many worksheets in this section are available as PDF or DOC files. Learn more about downloading, saving or printing our resources. |
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Literacy Entry Level 1 |
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| Speaking and Listening |
SLr/E1
Listen and respond E1.1 E1.2 E1.3 E1.4 |
SLc/E1
Speak to communicate E1.1 E1.2 E1.3 E1.4 |
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Engage in discussion E1.1 |
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Rt/E1 Reading comprehension E1.1 E1.2 |
Rs/E1 Grammar and Punctuation E1.1 |
Rw/E1 Vocabulary, word recognition and phonics E1.1 E1.2 E1.3 |
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Wt/E1 Writing composition E1.1 |
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Grammar and Punctuation E1.1 E1.2 E1.3 |
Ww/E1 Spelling and Handwriting E1.1 E1.2 E1.3 |
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Literacy Entry Level 1 - General Resources |
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Updated Colours, Clothes and Fruit (first uploaded 12/08/2004 this update includes our correct web site address & updated links to related resources) is a 43 page booklet with 23 Milestone 8 / Entry 1-2 paper-based word and sentence focus activities. These accompany our 'describing people' on-screen resources. Word searches and shapes, alphabetical order, upper-lower case letters, crosswords, word fills and matching games. Answers, mapping document, teaching ideas. Also linked to DfUS SfL learner materials & audio CDs Lit Unit 1 Lost & Found, ESOL Unit 3 Shopping, ESOL Unit 9 Shopping 2. 360K. |
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A Trip to the Library Entry 1 assignment provides excellent practice for City and Guilds assignment. Layout and questions are in exactly the same style as the 'real thing' - complete with assessment pack and a transcript for the listening tape. Contributed by Pam James pamjeanjames@yahoo.co.uk Bury Adult Education Service. 11 pages. 50K. Covers reading, writing, speaking and listening and will be filed under General E1 Literacy resources. |
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Spreadsheet covering the entire adult literacy curriculum (E1 to Level 2): one sheet for each of the 12 areas such as: speak to communicate, reading - sentence level, writing - word level, etc. Contributed by Di Jenkins, jenkd006@medway.org.uk Bradfields School FE Unit, Gillingham, Kent. Adult literacy curriculum - all elements, all levels from E1-L2. 60K |
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| XLS | Excel progress charts showing all the curriculum indicators for Entry 1 Literacy. Provides, on one page, a quick, visual record of progress and achievement and is particularly useful in forming and updating individual learning plans. They can be kept in students' basic skills folders and used to set targets and track progress. For more information on the complete series of these files PLEASE ALSO DOWNLOAD this PDF overview file. Contributed by Dave Walkden, dave.walkden@duchy.ac.uk basic skills tutor at Duchy College, Stoke Climsland, Cornwall. Level 2 Literacy. 1 sheet. 20K |
| Cross-referencing file for the City & Guilds entry level 1 literacy specifications. Maps the specifications to the respective Core Curricula elements with example and sample activities. Focuses tutors' activities onto the areas that students need to cover for progression. For general information on these files PLEASE ALSO DOWNLOAD this PDF overview file. Contributed by Dave Walkden, dave.walkden@duchy.ac.uk basic skills tutor at Duchy College, Stoke Climsland, Cornwall. City & Guilds Entry 1 literacy specs mapped to adult literacy curriculum. 11 pages 120K | |
Excel long term plan for Entry 1 literacy. Covers 12 terms for students working towards OCR Entry level 1 certificate in adult literacy (including spoken communication) and is mapped to the Skills for Life learner materials (available free from the Read Write Plus site). Also very usefully linked to the DfES online version of the adult literacy curriculum: clicking on any curriculum element takes you to full details. Plus a spreadsheet covering the entire adult literacy curriculum (E1 to level 2): one sheet for each of the 12 areas such as: speak to communicate, reading - sentence level, writing - word level, etc. Both contributed by Di Jenkins, jenkd006@medway.org.uk Bradfields School FE Unit, Gillingham, Kent. Long term plan for Entry 1 Literacy. 60K |
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Useful E1 and E2 planning resources for those using the DfES E1 Skills for Life resources. These follow on from the 2 term scheme of work contributed by Di Jenkins last year. (see below). This latest batch from Di can save you a lot of time and energy. Each PDF covers one DfES topic and includes includes an overview sheet /front cover followed by medium term plans for two terms of 6/7 weeks each (for the first three topics at E1). All contributed by Di Jenkins, jenkd006@medway.org.uk Bradfields School FE Unit, Gillingham, Kent. Note: for those in FE not used to school terminology. A medium term plan is more detailed than a scheme of work but not as detailed as a lesson plan. |
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| Lost and Found Entry 1 Terms 1&2 - medium term plans. 5 pages. 40K | |
| Keeping Healthy Entry 1 Terms 3&4 - medium term plans. 5 pages. 40K | |
| Where I Live Entry 1 Terms 5&6 - medium term plans. 7 pages. 50K | |
Scheme of work and monitoring sheets all contributed by Di Jenkins, jenkd006@medway.org.uk Bradfields School FE Unit, Gillingham, Kent. |
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Scheme of Work Entry 1 literacy for two terms based around the SfL learning materials (unit 1 - Lost and Found) available free from the Read Write Plus site). 5 pages. 70K. |
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Monitoring sheets for OCR Entry Level Certificates in Literacy - keep track of what your students have completed. Three sets in one document: E1 (2 pages), E2 Lit (3 pages), E3 Lit (4 pages). 9 pages. 75K. |
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| Interactive Entry 1 literacy annual scheme of work (also available below as printable PDF file). | |
| Interactive Entry 1 literacy annual scheme of work as printable PDF file. 9 pages. 73K | |
| Practice Entry Level 1 Reading and Writing Assignment (Getting a Job) in the style of City and Guilds Assignments. Covers all reading and writing E1 elements (not speaking and listening) | |
| Speaking and Listening Entry Level 1 (Listen and Respond) | |
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SLlr/E1.1 Listen for the gist of short explanations |
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(b) use context clues and own experience to help understanding |
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(c) understand how to register engagement or interest in a face-to-face exchange, e.g. by body language, eye contact, facial expression |
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| Town and Country Sounds 1. Word-symbol resource for Milestone 8 - Entry 1. To accompany SfL E1 Lit unit 3 'My Place':Activity A audio track 13. 86K 3 pages with instructions and teaching ideas. For listening and reading key words / symbols. | |
| Town and Country Sounds 2 for Milestone 8 - Entry 1. To accompany SfL E1 Lit unit 3 'My Place': Activity A, audio track 13. Designed to follow on from our Town and Country Sounds 1 (above). 110K 6 pages with symbol based cloze, word cards, teaching ideas and examples of embedding ILT using interactive web activities. Covers listening, reading and writing key words and sentences. | |
| Picture-Articulate game for all learning styles and a range of levels and skills. Encourages careful listening, questioning, recognising and spell key and familiar words. Full instructions and teaching ideas. 10 pages. 400K. Contributed by Laura Wilkens, Oxford Brookes. | |
| Suggested transcripts for Entry 1 / M8 listening tapes (in preparation for City and Guilds Entry 1 assignments). 4 pages. 4 scripts and suggested questions and ideas for use. Supermarket announcements, waiting for a train and waiting at the hospital. 32K | |
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SLlr/E1.2 Listen for detail using key words to extract some specific information |
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(b) understand that detail is obtained through listening for key words, e.g. names, places, times, dates, cost |
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(c) understand the importance of repeated words and phrases |
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(d) understand the difference between listening for detail face to face, where clarification can be sought, and listening to an impersonal announcement |
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updated (first uploaded 10/12/2003) Famous Names and Addresses game (and other role play ideas for requesting and giving personal information) - one of our most popular speaking and listening resources (Entry 1 ESOL and Literacy) now updated to reflect the new Prime Minister! Can be used alone or with Skills for Life E1 Lit & ESOL materials Read Write Plus, DfES, Learning Materials Literacy (Unit 3, Where I Live, page 6), Read Write Plus, DfES, LearningMaterialsESOL (Unit 7, Homes, pages 6-7). Paired role play games where student can be the Queen, Gordon Brown or George Bush! Plus extra 'everyday' cards with different jobs and addresses, tips cards, housing questionnaire and much more. 11 pages. 280K. |
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updated May 06 In a Pickle! Read a newspaper report and/or listen to the SfL audio CD Literacy E1 unit 1 Lost and Found about Pickles, the heroic dog who found the World Cup in 1966. Then complete Cloze 1 - select words from drop down menus, cloze 2 - type in words from word bank, or a 10 question quiz. Plus teaching notes and links. Created with Testmaker from The Big Bus. |
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updated May 06 Who stole the World Cup? On-screen quiz based around a listening activity in SfL E1 learner materials and audio CD Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found. Plus teaching notes. |
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Prepositions of place and movement. Clear and very useful diagrams. Contributed by Chris Morley, EFL teacher from Manchester thesilurian@yahoo.com. 7 pages. With links and curriculum elements. 75K. |
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| Town and Country Sounds 1. Word-symbol resource for Milestone 8 - Entry 1. To accompany SfL E1 Lit unit 3 'My Place':Activity A audio track 13. 86K 3 pages with instructions and teaching ideas. For listening and reading key words / symbols. | |
| Town and Country Sounds 2 for Milestone 8 - Entry 1. To accompany SfL E1 Lit unit 3 'My Place': Activity A, audio track 13. Designed to follow on from our Town and Country Sounds 1 (above). 110K 6 pages with symbol based cloze, word cards, teaching ideas and examples of embedding ILT using interactive web activities. Covers listening, reading and writing key words and sentences. | |
| Tutor-student prompt cards for role play and class discussion. 4 pages. Respond to requests for personal information, speaking clearly, listening for detail, etc. Talking on the phone - ordering pizza, booking a table, making doctors appointment. Visiting doctors surgery. 221K | |
| Suggested transcripts for Entry 1 / M8 listening tapes (in preparation for City and Guilds Entry 1 assignments). 4 pages. 4 scripts and suggested questions and ideas for use. Supermarket announcements, waiting for a train and waiting at the hospital. 32K | |
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SLlr/E1.3 Follow single-step instructions in a familiar context, asking for instructions to be repeated if necessary. |
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(b) understand the need to be clear about what to do and how to ask for instructions to be repeated if necessary |
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updated How to keep a bike Safe I. (first uploaded 25/02/04) Interactive Word worksheet to be completed on-screen. Drag correct instructions to each picture using mouse or keyboard. To be used independently or in conjunction with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs (Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found) 90K |
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both updated 31/7/07 Keeping a bike safe (first uploaded 4 July 2004). Two on-screen cloze exercises. Cloze 1 - select correct words from drop down menus, Cloze 2 - type in correct words from word bank. Used independently or with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs (Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found) Cloze created using the excellent free Testmaker from The Big Bus. |
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Using a cash machine, setting a table, folding paper and more! Listening to, following and reading instructions. Resources linked to an online cash machine at Money Matters to Me and Literacy Entry 1 unit 4 New Job at the Cafe.8 pages. Extension ideas. 150K. |
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Prepositions of place and movement. Clear and very useful diagrams. Contributed by Chris Morley, EFL teacher from Manchester thesilurian@yahoo.com. 7 pages. With links and curriculum elements. 75K. |
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| Bicycles and Road Safety: Listening to, following and reading instructions. Milestone 8 - Entry 1 Lit and ESOL. Masses of ideas and resources. Word and sentence games, links to free resources, cloze exercise. Group and individual work, extension ideas for Entry 2-3. Use independently or with SfL learner materials Lit E1,Unit 1 Lost & Found and audio CDs (Lit E1 CD track 2). 7 pages. 160K. | |
| Suggested transcripts for Entry 1 / M8 listening tapes (in preparation for City and Guilds Entry 1 assignments). 4 pages. 4 scripts and suggested questions and ideas for use. Supermarket announcements, waiting for a train and waiting at the hospital. 32K | |
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SLlr/E1.4 Listen and respond to requests for personal information |
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(b) know likely key words associated with listening for and providing personal information |
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(c) know how to spell out their personal details for the listener if needed |
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updated (first uploaded 10/12/2003) Famous Names and Addresses game (and other role play ideas for requesting and giving personal information) - one of our most popular speaking and listening resources (Entry 1 ESOL and Literacy) now updated to reflect the new Prime Minister! Can be used alone or with Skills for Life E1 Lit & ESOL materials http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/Learning_Materials_Literacy (Unit 3, Where I Live, page 6), http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/LearningMaterialsESOL (Unit 7, Homes, pages 6-7). Paired role play games where student can be the Queen, Gordon Brown or George Bush! Plus extra 'everyday' cards with different jobs and addresses, tips cards, housing questionnaire and much more. 11 pages. 280K |
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| Favourite things bingo game provides valuable practice in asking and answering questions for Milestone 7 upwards and makes a great icebreaker. Contributed by Alison Murray, Havering Adult College alison.murray4@ntlworld.com 3 pages. 150K. | |
| Tutor-student prompt cards for role play and class discussion. 4 pages. Responding to requests for personal information, speaking clearly, listening for detail, etc. Talking on the phone - ordering pizza, booking a table, making doctors appointment. Visiting doctors surgery. 221K | |
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SLc/E1.1 speak clearly to be heard and understood in simple exchanges |
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| (a) understand that effective communication depends on both speaker and listener, and the speaker must be aware of the needs of the listener | |
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(b) be able to organise what is said so that the listener can follow, and speak loudly and clearly enough to be heard |
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updated (first uploaded 10/12/2003) Famous Names and Addresses game (and other role play ideas for requesting and giving personal information) - one of our most popular speaking and listening resources (Entry 1 ESOL and Literacy) now updated to reflect the new Prime Minister! Can be used alone or with Skills for Life E1 Lit & ESOL materials http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/Learning_Materials_Literacy (Unit 3, Where I Live, page 6), http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/LearningMaterialsESOL (Unit 7, Homes, pages 6-7). Paired role play games where student can be the Queen, Gordon Brown or George Bush! Plus extra 'everyday' cards with different jobs and addresses, tips cards, housing questionnaire and much more. 11 pages. 280K |
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| Picture-Articulate game for all learning styles and a range of levels and skills. Encourages careful listening, questioning, recognising and spell key and familiar words. Full instructions and teaching ideas. 10 pages. 400K. Contributed by Laura Wilkens, Oxford Brookes. | |
| Tutor-student prompt cards for role play and class discussion. 4 pages. Responding to requests for personal information, speaking clearly, listening for detail, etc. Talking on the phone - ordering pizza, booking a table, making doctors appointment. Visiting doctors surgery. 221K | |
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SLc/E1.2 make requests using appropriate terms |
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| (a) understand that the manner in which requests are made can vary depending on how well the speaker knows the listener | |
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(b) know and use some politeness conventions for making successful requests |
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updated (first uploaded 10/12/2003) Famous Names and Addresses game (and other role play ideas for requesting and giving personal information) - one of our most popular speaking and listening resources (Entry 1 ESOL and Literacy) now updated to reflect the new Prime Minister! Can be used alone or with Skills for Life E1 Lit & ESOL materials http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/Learning_Materials_Literacy (Unit 3, Where I Live, page 6), http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/LearningMaterialsESOL (Unit 7, Homes, pages 6-7). Paired role play games where student can be the Queen, Gordon Brown or George Bush! Plus extra 'everyday' cards with different jobs and addresses, tips cards, housing questionnaire and much more. 11 pages. 280K |
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| Making Requests. To be used independently or in conjunction with Skills for Life speaking and listening learner materials and audio CDs ESOL Entry 2, Unit 6 Worksheet, role play and teaching ideas. 3 pages. 60K. | |
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SLc/E1.3 ask questions to obtain specific information |
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(b) know how to frame simple questions in order to get the information required |
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| updated Asking questions (first uploaded 09/02/2003). Two colour posters / prompt sheets (best blown up to A3 and laminated). 150K | |
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updated (first uploaded 10/12/2003) Famous Names and Addresses game (and other role play ideas for requesting and giving personal information) - one of our most popular speaking and listening resources (Entry 1 ESOL and Literacy) now updated to reflect the new Prime Minister! Can be used alone or with Skills for Life E1 Lit & ESOL materials http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/Learning_Materials_Literacy (Unit 3, Where I Live, page 6), http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/LearningMaterialsESOL (Unit 7, Homes, pages 6-7). Paired role play games where student can be the Queen, Gordon Brown or George Bush! Plus extra 'everyday' cards with different jobs and addresses, tips cards, housing questionnaire and much more. 11 pages. 280K |
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| Favourite things bingo game provides valuable practice in asking and answering questions for Milestone 7 upwards and makes a great icebreaker. Contributed by Alison Murray, Havering Adult College alison.murray4@ntlworld.com 3 pages. 150K. | |
| Picture-Articulate game for all learning styles and a range of levels and skills. Encourages careful listening, questioning, recognising and spell key and familiar words. Full instructions and teaching ideas. 10 pages. 400K. Contributed by Laura Wilkens, Oxford Brookes | |
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SLc/E1.4 make statements of fact clearly |
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(b) understand that context may affect how a statement of fact is said, e.g. the tone of voice for emphasis |
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updated (first uploaded 10/12/2003) Famous Names and Addresses game (and other role play ideas for requesting and giving personal information) - one of our most popular speaking and listening resources (Entry 1 ESOL and Literacy) now updated to reflect the new Prime Minister! Can be used alone or with Skills for Life E1 Lit & ESOL materials http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/Learning_Materials_Literacy (Unit 3, Where I Live, page 6), http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/LearningMaterialsESOL (Unit 7, Homes, pages 6-7). Paired role play games where student can be the Queen, Gordon Brown or George Bush! Plus extra 'everyday' cards with different jobs and addresses, tips cards, housing questionnaire and much more. 11 pages. 280K |
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| Picture-Articulate game for all learning styles and a range of levels and skills. Encourages careful listening, questioning, recognising and spell key and familiar words. Full instructions and teaching ideas. 10 pages. 400K. Contributed by Laura Wilkens, Oxford Brookes | |
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SLd/E1.1 speak and listen in simple exchanges and everyday contexts |
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(b) understand that non-verbal signals as well as spoken language contribute to communication between people |
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updated (first uploaded 10/12/2003) Famous Names and Addresses game (and other role play ideas for requesting and giving personal information) - one of our most popular speaking and listening resources (Entry 1 ESOL and Literacy) now updated to reflect the new Prime Minister! Can be used alone or with Skills for Life E1 Lit & ESOL materials http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/Learning_Materials_Literacy (Unit 3, Where I Live, page 6), http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/LearningMaterialsESOL (Unit 7, Homes, pages 6-7). Paired role play games where student can be the Queen, Gordon Brown or George Bush! Plus extra 'everyday' cards with different jobs and addresses, tips cards, housing questionnaire and much more. 11 pages. 280K |
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| Reading Entry Level 1 Text Focus (Reading Comprehension) | |
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Entry 1 General reading resources |
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Rt/E1.1 Follow a short narrative on a familiar topic |
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(b) know and use a range of text level strategies to get at meaning: their own background knowledge of content, the context of the text as a whole, presentational devices |
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(e) know some basic meta-language that distinguish written text from spoken texts e.g. text, page, format, layout, print, image, caption, line, title, sentence, word, letter |
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Munich Air Disaster is a simplified news report from Feb 6th 1958 with comprehension questions. Contributed From Laurence Fletcher, Wolverhampton City College / Adult Education Service. laurencebrc@yahoo.com 2 pages. 40K |
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updated 31/07/07 How to keep a bike Safe I. (first uploaded 25/02/04) Interactive Word worksheet to be completed on-screen. Drag correct instructions to each picture using mouse or keyboard. To be used independently or in conjunction with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs (Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found) 90K |
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updated 31/07/07 How to keep a bike Safe II. (first uploaded 07/04/04) Interactive Word worksheet to be completed on-screen. Two sections: Select words from drop down menus to complete sentences, then construct complete sentences to match pictures. To be used independently or in conjunction with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs (Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found) 60K |
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updated 31/7/07 Medicine Instructions 2 (first uploaded 10/04/04) Select words from drop down menus to complete sentences; and construct complete sentences to match pictures. Use independently or with SfL learner materials ESOL E1 unit 5 (Health) and audio CDs (ESOL Entry 1A tracks 42-45) 60K |
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updated 31/7/07 Medicine instructions 1 (first uploaded 14/03/04) Interactive Word worksheet to be completed on-screen. Drag correct instructions to each picture using mouse or keyboard. To be used independently or in conjunction with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs ESOL Entry 1 unit 5 (Health) 60K |
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both updated 31/7/07 Keeping a bike safe (first uploaded 4/7/04). Two on-screen cloze exercises. Cloze 1 - select correct words from drop down menus, Cloze 2 - type in correct words from word bank. Used independently or with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs (Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found) Cloze created using the excellent free Testmaker from The Big Bus. |
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A present for Charlie's Mum is adapted from Vicky Maltby's 'A Gift for Charlie's Mum' (still available) which focuses on consonant digraphs th ch and sh. This version has been simplified for Entry 1 students and the story has changed slightly (in this version it is Mum's birthday - not Mothers' Day!). There are extra pictures and new comprehension questions. Contributed by Leo McPartland, Tower Hamlets College leo.mcpartland@tower.ac.uk 3 pages. 300K |
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| Tom's Night Out is a poem for Entry 1 group reading - with 5 pages of focused comprehension and spelling activities that can be used for individual or small group work. Contributed by Alison Murray, Havering Adult College alison.murray4@ntlworld.com 7 pages. 200K | |
| Instant Pink Whip! A great project for preEntry - Entry 2. Make the instant dessert, read and sequence instructions, match images to key word and more! Contributed by Sally Shipton, Stafford College S.Shipton@staffordcoll.ac.uk 140K. | |
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updated May 06 Word games and activities: In a Pickle! 1966 World Cup Victory. Who stole the World Cup? 29 page booklet with 14 Milestone 8 / Entry 1-2 paper-based word, sentence and text focus activities to accompany our new on-screen resources. Linked to SfL learner materials and audio CDs Literacy E1 unit 1 Lost and Found. Word searches and shapes, punctuation, cloze exercises, mixed up sentences, upper-lower case letters, etc. Answers, mapping document, teaching ideas. 160K. |
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updated May 06 Write your own story about Pickles Fill-in page with word banks, pictures and related newspaper report. Encourage learners to write their own sentences. Linked to Literacy E1 learner materials and audio CD Literacy E1 unit 1 Lost and Found. Plus teaching notes. |
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updated May 06 In a Pickle! Read a newspaper report and/or listen to the SfL audio CD Literacy E1 unit 1 Lost and Found about Pickles, the heroic dog who found the World Cup in 1966. Then complete Cloze 1 - select words from drop down menus, cloze 2 - type in words from word bank, or a 10 question quiz. Plus teaching notes and links. Created with Testmaker from The Big Bus. |
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updated May 06 Who stole the World Cup? On-screen quiz based around a listening activity in SfL E1 learner materials and audio CD Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found. Plus teaching notes. |
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| Recycling Game and related resources / ideas for Entry Level 1/2. Many thanks to the Vale of White Horse District Council http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/ who gave permission for the reproduction of pages 3, 9, 10, 11 of this resource. Reading games and activities based on a theme of recycling. Use independently or with SfL learner materials Entry 2, Unit 3: The Issue). 11 pages. 240k. | |
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Rt/E1.2 Recognise the different purposes of texts at this level. |
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(b) know that symbols without words have meaning and understand the meaning of common signs and symbols |
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signs quiz is a colourful quiz that can be used as a standalone activity
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Sally
Shipton's Types of Text: Social Signs PPT. Created for an Entry 1 class
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cut into flashcards for working on recognition and discussion skills. Contributed by
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Health and safety signs for construction. Fill-in exercise for Entry level students. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 100K. 4 pages. See also contextualised resources. |
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updated 31/07/07 How to keep a bike Safe I. (first uploaded 25/02/04) Interactive Word worksheet to be completed on-screen. Drag correct instructions to each picture using mouse or keyboard. To be used independently or in conjunction with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs (Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found) 90K |
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updated 31/07/07 How to keep a bike Safe II. (first uploaded 07/04/04) Interactive Word worksheet to be completed on-screen. Two sections: Select words from drop down menus to complete sentences, then construct complete sentences to match pictures. To be used independently or in conjunction with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs (Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found) 60K |
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updated 31/7/07 Medicine Instructions 2 (first uploaded 10/04/04) Select words from drop down menus to complete sentences; and construct complete sentences to match pictures. Use independently or with SfL learner materials ESOL E1 unit 5 (Health) and audio CDs (ESOL Entry 1A tracks 42-45) 60K |
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updated 31/7/07 Medicine instructions 1 (first uploaded 14/03/04) Interactive Word worksheet to be completed on-screen. Drag correct instructions to each picture using mouse or keyboard. To be used independently or in conjunction with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs ESOL Entry 1 unit 5 (Health) 60K |
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both updated 31/7/04 Keeping a bike safe (first uploaded 4 July 2004). Two on-screen cloze exercises. Cloze 1 - select correct words from drop down menus, Cloze 2 - type in correct words from word bank. Used independently or with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs (Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found) Cloze created using the excellent free Testmaker from The Big Bus. |
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Using a cash machine, setting a table, folding paper and more! Listening to, following and reading instructions. Resources linked to an online cash machine at Money Matters to Me and Literacy Entry 1 unit 4 New Job at the Cafe.8 pages. Extension ideas. 150K. |
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| Bicycles and Road Safety: Listening to, following and reading instructions. Milestone 8 - Entry 1 Lit and ESOL. Masses of ideas and resources. Word and sentence games, links to free resources, cloze exercise. Group and individual work, extension ideas for Entry 2-3. Use independently or with SfL learner materials Lit E1,Unit 1 Lost & Found and audio CDs (Lit E1 CD track 2). 7 pages. 160K. | |
| Sign and Symbol Hunt - tea break activity (different forms of text, purpose of text). Encourage students to hunt around college for signs, symbols or information. Full instructions and teaching ideas. 4 pages. 192K. | |
| Purpose of Text fill in forms for Milestones 7, 8 and E1/2. Includes full colour picture reference sheet with examples of signs, symbols, cards, letters, etc.3 pages. 220K | |
| Recycling Game and related resources / ideas for Entry Level 1/2. Many thanks to the Vale of White Horse District Council http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/ who gave permission for the reproduction of pages 3, 9, 10, 11 of this resource. Reading games and activities based on a theme of recycling. Use independently or with SfL learner materials Entry 2, Unit 3: The Issue). 11 pages. 240k. | |
| Purpose of Text: text sorting activity for E2-L1 students but adaptable for E1 and L2. Inc. 6 purposes: inform, explain, entertain, describe, persuade, instruct. Links, sample lesson plan, 2 OTs, tutor prompt / student reference cards, differentiated worksheets for E2, E3, L1. Extension ideas and activities. 14 pages. 150K. (a) | |
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(f) know that as well as marking a new sentence, capital letters are used for names and places and for the personal pronoun 'I' |
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Social signs quiz is a
colourful quiz that can be used as a standalone activity or for
consolidation and extension work after using
Sally
Shipton's Types of Text: Social Signs PPT. Created for an Entry 1 class
but could also be used in preEntry classes either as a paper based quiz or
cut into flashcards for working on recognition and discussion skills. Contributed by
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updated 31/07/07 How to keep a bike Safe I. (first uploaded 25/02/04) Interactive Word worksheet to be completed on-screen. Drag correct instructions to each picture using mouse or keyboard. To be used independently or in conjunction with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs (Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found) 90K |
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updated 31/07/07 How to keep a bike Safe II. (first uploaded 07/04/04) Interactive Word worksheet to be completed on-screen. Two sections: Select words from drop down menus to complete sentences, then construct complete sentences to match pictures. To be used independently or in conjunction with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs (Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found) 60K |
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updated 31/7/07 Medicine Instructions 2 (first uploaded 10/04/04) Select words from drop down menus to complete sentences; and construct complete sentences to match pictures. Use independently or with SfL learner materials ESOL E1 unit 5 (Health) and audio CDs (ESOL Entry 1A tracks 42-45) 60K |
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updated 31/7/07 Medicine instructions 1 (first uploaded 14/03/04) Interactive Word worksheet to be completed on-screen. Drag correct instructions to each picture using mouse or keyboard. To be used independently or in conjunction with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs ESOL Entry 1 unit 5 (Health) 60K |
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both updated 31/7/07 Keeping a bike safe (first uploaded 4/7/04). Two on-screen cloze exercises. Cloze 1 - select correct words from drop down menus, Cloze 2 - type in correct words from word bank. Used independently or with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs | |
Summer
word fun is a beautiful set of 5 games and activities at text,
sentence and word level. Includes word fill, word search, cloze exercise
and more. Ideal for end of term lesson (or the beginning of the autumn
term when holidays are being discussed) with answer sheets and teaching
ideas. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 140K. 11 pages.