Free Entry Level 2 literacy worksheets all linked to UK adult core curriculum

Free Entry Level 2 Literacy Resources

Entry 2 Literacy RESOURCES INDEX page last updated 19/06/10

General Entry 2 literacy resources that cover many curriculum elements (reading, writing, speaking & listening) Help with curriculum elements \| Assessment, practice papers, etc. \| Multiple skills or levels \| SoW, lesson plans, curriculum docs \| Miscellaneous (inc seasonal - topical) \|
Speaking and Listening	General Entry 2 speaking and listening resources that cover many curriculum elements
	SLr/E2 Listen and respond	SLc/E2 Speak to communicate	SLd/E2 Engage in discussion
	E2.1 Listen for gist of narratives, descriptions & conversations	E2.1 Speak clearly to be heard and understood in straightforward exchanges	E2.1 Follow the gist of discussions
	E2.2 Listen for detail in short explanations and instructions	E2.2 Make requests and ask questions to obtain information in everyday contexts	E2.2 Follow the main points and make appropriate contributions to the discussion
	E2.3 Listen for and identify main points of short explanations or presentations	E2.3 Express clearly statements of fact, and short accounts and descriptions
	E2.4 Listen to and follow short, straightforward, oral instructions	E2.4 Ask questions to clarify understanding
	Text Focus	Sentence Focus	Word Focus
Reading	General Entry 2 resources that cover many curriculum elements (inc. reading)
	Rt/E2 Reading comprehension	Rs/E2 Grammar and Punctuation	Rw/E2 Vocabulary & word recognition
	E2.1 Trace and understand the main events of chronological and instructional texts: fiction \| non fiction	E2.1 Read and understand linking words and adverbials in instructions and directions (e.g. next, then, right and straight on)	E2.1 Recognise high-frequency words and words with common spelling patterns
	E2.2 Recognise the different purposes of texts at this level	E2.2 Use knowledge of simple sentence structure and word order to help decipher unfamiliar words and predict meaning.	E2.2 Use context clues and own knowledge and experience to predict unknown words: miscellaneous (inc. mixed phonics) \| phonics (vowels) \| phonics (consonants)\| decoding confusables \| roots, prefixes and suffixes
	E2.3 Identify common sources of information	E2.3 Apply own life experience and knowledge to check out plausible meanings of a sentence as a whole when decoding unfamiliar words.	E2.3 Use a simplified dictionary to find the meaning of unfamiliar words
	E2.4 Use illustrations and captions to locate information	E2.4 Use punctuation and capitalisation to aid understanding.	E2.4 Use initial letter to find and sequence words in alphabetical order
Writing	General Entry 2 writing resources that cover many curriculum elements
	Wt/E2 Writing composition	Ws/E2 Grammar and Punctuation	Ww/E2 Spelling and Handwriting
	E2.1 Use written words and phrases to record or present information.	E2.1 Construct simple and compound sentences, using common conjunctions to connect two clauses (e.g. as, but, and).	E2.1 Spell correctly the majority of personal details and familiar common words such as months of the year, numbers to 20: general strategies inc. mnemonics \| confusables \| contextualised (colours, work) \| word games & cloze exercises
		E2.2 Use adjectives
		E2.3 Use punctuation correctly (e.g. full stops, capital letters and question marks).	E2.2 use knowledge of sound–symbol relationships and phonological patterns (e.g. consonant clusters, vowel phonemes) to help work out correct spellings, as appropriate for needs of the learner: miscellaneous \| long and short vowels \| consonants
		E2.4 Use a capital letter for proper nouns
			E2.3 Produce legible text

HELP: read this section if you are new to the site or unfamiliar with the adult literacy curriculum HOW TO MAKE SENSE OF THE RESOURCE LISTINGS AND THE CURRICULUM ELEMENTS ON THIS PAGE
All worksheets and resources on this page are all linked Entry Level 3 of the Adult Literacy Core Curriculum (England). To find resources for other levels of the curriculum (pre-Entry, E1, E3, L1, L2) click here. If you can't find the resource you need - please contact Maggie for help. The original 2001 printed version of the adult literacy curriculum has been updated (2009) and replaced by an online interactive curriculum on the Excellence Gateway site (you will need to register in order to access the literacy, numeracy, pre-entry and ESOL curricula).
Some resources (shown by purple shading) in the literacy sections are linked to the DfES Skills for life Learner Materials. Printed versions of these (with audio CDS) were available free to all institutions in England teaching adult literacy, numeracy or ESOL. They are still available as PDF downloads on the Excellence Gateway. Some hard copies may also still be available - see here.
Ws/E2.2 Use adjectives		The deep green section gives the curriculum area and element number. E2 = Entry Level 2 R = reading, W = writing: ( t = text, s = sentence, w = word) SL = speaking & listening (lr = listen & respond, c = speak to communicate, d = engage in discussion).
(a) understand that adjectives extend the information in sentences, by providing some detail about a noun		The medium green section gives extra information about the skills, knowledge and understanding expected from learners after working on this curriculum element. There can be between 0-7 sub-elements listed (this example includes 4: labelled a, b, c and d). Note - white highlighting indicates elements or sub-elements that have been added or amended in the 2009 curriculum update.
(b) understand that adjectives help the writer to describe people, feelings, places, situations, objects in more detail
(c) understand that the choice of adjectives can often convey a writer’s attitude
(d) know and use the term adjective
Write a short description of a favourite place for someone who has not been there.		The pale green bulleted section lists suggested activities and examples as listed in the new online curriculum. The new online curriculum on the Excellence Gateway also has an area where tutors can add their own suggested activities.
PDF	8 Adjective exercises is a great set of gap-fill / sentence writing exercises for ESOL (also suitable for Literacy). From Amanda Burgess, WEA (Workers’ Educational Association), Southern Region. 8 pages. 180K	The grey section lists resources covering the described curriculum element. Resources are normally listed chronologically - those at the top of the section are the most recent. Some large sections, such as spelling, may have sub-menus. Most resources are available as printable PDF documents (see blue PDF hyperlinks on left-hand side of listings) but other formats include ZIP and XLS. Note: the PDF links in this sample help section have been deactivated!) Learn more about downloading, saving or printing our resources. To obtain editable Word versions of resources read this.
PDF	Heroes and Celebration chocolate tasting game cleverly combines reading instructions, alphabetical ordering and adjectives into a delicious activity! Contributed by Jane Harbord Jane.harbord@ppdg.co.uk Pertemps People Development Group Ltd. 2 pages. 30K

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Literacy Entry Level 2 - General Resources
General Resources sub-sections
Assessment, practice papers, etc.	Multiple skills or levels	SoW, lesson plans, curriculum docs	Miscellaneous (inc seasonal - topical)

General E2 Functional English
PDF	Red Nose Poster and Story is a super selection of functional English tasks. Based on a Red Nose Day poster and story but can be used successfully at any time of year. Reading, writing and discussion tasks - with extra teaching ideas. Fully mapped to E1-2 Functional English. Contributed by Hazel Hughes, Selly Oak Trust School, Birmingham. 7 pages. 120K
PDF	Ask Anne - Sharing a problem is a great set of functional English tasks based on an "agony aunt" letter from someone who wants to lose weight (tutors should therefore use their discretion before using this resource). Reading comprehension, discussion and a scaffolded writing task (with writing frame). Ideal for (and fully mapped to) E1-2 Functional English. Contributed by Anne Candan. 5 pages. 50K
PDF	Cards and notes is a lovely set of writing tasks (each is accompanied by an example which also provides reading/purpose of text practice). 9 pages cover get well notes, party invitations, birthday notes, good luck cards, addressing envelopes and more. Most are accompanied by simple writing frames for a scaffolded approach. Ideal for (and fully mapped to) E1-2 Functional English. Contributed by Janice Thorn, HMP Camp Hill Education, Isle of Wight. 9 pages. 220K.
ZIP	Stop FE/HE Education Cuts is a set of photographs (taken in Hackney, March 2010), each accompanied by questions to get learners thinking about the effects of proposed education cuts. Designed to accompany any of the 4 related resources on this topic (inc the one below) and ideal for prompting discussion about the importance of education for all. 7 screens. 260K zipped PPT file.
PDF	Stop FE/HE Education Cuts! is a fabulous set of scaffolded reading/writing tasks - written for E2-E3 ESOL but absolutely ideal for Entry 2-3 (and higher) Functional English. The reading is based on three different topical texts on this emotive subject. The writing involves writing a letter to your MP - a frame is provided for E2 writers. Get your college/students involved in this now! With full details of relevant Functional English criteria. Contributed by Rachel Emmett remmett@tcch.ac.uk Hackney Community College. 6 pages. 200K.
Exams, practice papers, assessment, etc.
PDF	E2-E3 Start of term diagnostic exercises (or use simply to get learners into the swing of things!) cover reading comprehension, sentence structure and punctuation, writing and spelling. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult Education College. 4 pages. 100K
PDF	A Trip to the Library Entry 2 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. 13 pages. 60K. Covers reading, writing, speaking and listening and will be filed under General E2 Literacy resources.
Resources covering multiple skills and/or levels, projects, web research
PDF	Readwell Road, Step 2 stories A-C. Readwell Road is magnificent set of reading books for adults. This Step 2 set is made up of three Entry Level 1-2 texts and continues the stories of the people introduced in Step 1 (Entry 1) stories A-C. Ron and Pam's Post Office may be closed; the continuing saga of Peg at the pub and her man Sam; and poor old Jim, who lives in the bungalow at No. 1, and his bad back. Also includes teaching ideas and activities for one story. Please also download the separate overview document. Further titles will be appearing soon. Contributed by Linda Hoole, Havant, Hampshire linda.hoole@ntlworld.com 9 pages. 80K.
PDF	Judy; John; and My Party are three short, realistic ESOL/Literacy texts accompanied by reading comprehension, sentence structure, punctuation and spelling exercises. Contributed by by Ayesha Amin arrsha@hotmail.co.uk 5 pages. 100K.
PDF	Tom's Family Book 1 - About Tom is a brilliant 18 page student workbook originally written for Milestone 8, E1-2 ESOL students to use at the beginning of the academic year. Complete with student and tutor record pages, evaluation, and answer sheets. Includes spelling, reading, cloze exercises and comprehension, sentences, word searches and a crossword. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 18 pages. 440K
PDF	Tom's Family Book 2 - Tom's Sister is another super 18 page student workbook originally written for Milestone 8, E1-2 ESOL students to use at the beginning of the academic year. Complete with student and tutor record pages, evaluation, and answer sheets. Includes spelling, reading, cloze exercises and comprehension, form-filling, sentences, word searches and a crossword. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 18 pages. 430K
PDF	Love Heart Literacy assignment covers alphabetical ordering, adjectives, reading comprehension, sentences and web research for E2-L2. 7 pages. 65K
Schemes of work, lesson plans (with resources) and curriculum documents
PDF	Looking at Newspapers is a wonderful example of creative differentiated teaching across all levels (E1-L2). A detailed lesson descriptions, resources and introductory PPT are included. The lesson uses Kipling's "What and Why and When, And How and Where and Who" to help students analyse newspaper reports and interview other students, or their teacher, to create their own reports. Contributed by Ellie Walsh, Devon Adult and Community Learning, elanor.walsh@devon.gov.uk 4 page PDF, 60K and 7 screen zipped PPT file, 20K.
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PDF	Supercars (including the President's Cadillac, and an Aston Martin with an ejector seat) consists of two detailed, differentiated E1-E2 2.5 hr lesson plans complete with resources. Includes reading and writing sentences (matching cars to scenarios), alphabet, spelling/phonics, discussion and much more. Contributed by Andrew Speers, andrewspeers@rathbone.co.uk 11 pages. 140K
XLS	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. 60K
XLS	Excel progress charts showing all the curriculum indicators for Entry 2 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
DOC	Cross-referencing file for the City & Guilds entry level 2 City & Guilds Entry 2 literacy specs mapped to adult literacy curriculum. 13 pages 140K Please also download overview PDF above.
PDF	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. Di Jenkins, jenkd006@medway.org.uk Bradfields School FE Unit, Gillingham, Kent.
Useful E2 planning resources for those using the DfES E2 Skills for Life resources. 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 E2). 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.
PDF	My Big Day Entry 2 Terms 1&2 - medium term plans. 5 pages. 45K
PDF	My Entertainment and Leisure Entry 2 Terms 3&4 - medium term plans. 6 pages 45K
PDF	The Issue Entry 2 Term 5 - medium term plans. 3 pages. 30K
XLS	Excel long term plan for Entry 2 literacy for 12 terms for students working towards OCR Entry level 2 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. Di Jenkins, jenkd006@medway.org.uk Bradfields School FE Unit, Gillingham, Kent. 45K
Miscellaneous general E2 literacy resources
PDF	England's World Cup is a great set of mixed Entry exercises where learners are encouraged to use a range of positive (and negative!) adjectives to describe their favourite players. Plus: write to Capello (writing frame included!), reading and discussion, rearrange sentences, use conjunctions, and research previous World Cups. Contributed by Matthew Brooke, Parenta E2E. Topical resources
PDF	World Cup reading, proof reading and alphabetical order sis an unusual exercise where the learner must first read an information text and then check a piece of work - not only for spelling and punctuation errors but also for factual accuracy. Aimed at E2-E3 although some parts are suitable for L1. 6 pages. Contributed by Janice Gravestock, Springboard Centre, Doncaster janice.gravestock@yahoo.com Also filed under Topical resources
PDF	Housework is a set of three related resources: My Busy Day is a reading and writing exercise, Pedro and the Housework is a reading exercise, plus a set of snap cards. Accompanying PPT and video also available. From Laurence Fletcher, Wolverhampton City College / Adult Education Service. laurencebrc@yahoo.com 5 pages. 100K
PDF	Xmas literacy quizzes two quick quizzes (one is a simplified version) that are ideal for mixed ability classes. The emphasis is on grammar, punctuation and spelling, and the questions cover everything from syllables to apostrophes. From Susan Douglas-Davis susandoug7@hotmail.com Adult Community Learning, Basildon. 4 pages. 110K. Also filed under topical resources
ZIP	Sentence level literacy is a huge and very informative PPT that could easily be split into several smaller presentations. Covers parts of speech (nouns, verbs, pronouns, etc.), conjunctions, compound & complex sentences, active - passive, tense, ideas for creative writing and more! Contributed by Julie Hobson, Northern Learning Trust. Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 26 slides. 16K.
PDF	Dyslexia practice sheets were originally made as extra help for students using the MSL (Multisensory Learning Ltd) or Beat Dyslexia (Celia Stone) course books but provide useful practice for any E1-E2 student needing extra help with CVC words and (mostly) s-blends. 26 sheets cover spelling, handwriting, reading, tracking, tracing and much more. Contributed by Mrs Jennifer Whitehead, Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education. 27 pages. 70K
PDF	Swine flu literacy comprehension ideas! 1 page of quick suggestions based on Government leaflet released yesterday. 90K. E2-L1
PDF	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.
PDF	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.
PDF	Emmerdale resources - 11 super pages of Entry 2 resources based on this popular soap. Cloze exercises, sentence matching, alphabetical order, form filling, comprehension, punctuation and more. Contributed by Sally Shipton, Stafford College S.Shipton@staffordcoll.ac.uk
PDF	Coronation Street resources - 8 super pages of Entry 2 resources based on this popular soap. Cloze exercise, matching game, alphabetical order, form filling, punctuation and more. Contributed by Karen Bruin who adapted it from Sally Shipton's Emmerdale Resource (below) 8 pages. 40K
ZIP	Endless Christmas words is a simple but very effective set of topical PowerPoints that helps students develop a feel for the shape of words and word boundaries. Also great for stimulating discussion, increasing vocabulary, and encouraging the use of dictionaries. Contributed by Janet Kinsey, Abingdon and Witney COllege. janet.kinsey@abingdon-witney.ac.uk 70K. Two zipped PPTs each with 6 screens.
25/08 Smart notebook files - please note you must have the Smart notebook software installed on your computer in order to open, view and use these resources. A free 30 day trial version (v10) of the complete software (along with masses of example files) is available from http://smarttech.com/ (this is what I used to open and review these resources). Earlier, fully working, non-time-limited versions also appear to be available from Smart Technologies so you may want to contact their support service for advice on a suitable download.
notebook DOC	Titanic smartboard resources for Entry 1-Entry. Covers discussion, reading comprehension, phonics and writing composition. Great lesson plan and resources on this popular topic. Includes interactive cloze exercises, phonics/syllable exercise, 'See, hear feel' brainstorm, photographs, lesson plan/objectives, and more. Contributed by Sian Waterman sianwaterman@hmps.gsi.gov.uk Thank you Sian. 12 smartboard screens. 2MB. Will be filed under General Entry 3 literacy, General Entry 2 literacy and General Entry 1 literacy. Accompanying Word file includes an illustrated writing frame and differentiated word cards for word and sentence level work Please see note above regarding software requirements. An additional Word file is also provided with extra resources
notebook DOC	Aron Ralston smartboard resources for Entry 1-Entry. Fabulous lesson plan and resources on the fascinating story of an American rock climber who sawed off his arm with a penknife in order to free himself from a rock fall and get some help. Includes interactive cloze exercises, photographs, lesson plan/objectives, syllable match, word sort and more. Contributed by Sian Waterman sianwaterman@hmps.gsi.gov.uk Thank you Sian. 9 smartboard screens. 2MB. Will be filed under General Entry 3 literacy, General Entry 2 literacy and General Entry 1 literacy. Accompanying Word file includes an illustrated writing frame and differentiated word cards for word and sentence level work. Please see note above regarding software requirements. An additional Word file is also provided with extra resources

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ENTRY 2 SPEAKING AND LISTENING
Entry 2 - General speaking and Listening Resources (i.e. those that cover three or more E2 Speaking, listening and/or discussion elements)
PDF	People bingo v2 makes a great ice-breaker or warm-up activity. Students must circulate and question other class members in order to complete the bingo grid. Also makes a good lead in to sentence work. This version contributed by Marion Crocker, Abingdon and Witney College, marion.crocker@abingdon-witney.ac.uk who adapted it from the original resource from Heidi Griffin (below). This new version is differentiated for a slightly higher level learner group and includes sentences to be completed by the learner. 25K. 1 page. Covers many speaking & listening elements (asking & answering questions, giving personal information, etc.).
PDF	People bingo makes a great Entry Level ice-breaker or warm-up activity. Students must circulate and question other class members in order to complete the bingo grid. also makes a great lead in to sentence work. Covers many speaking & listening elements (asking & answering questions, giving personal information, etc.). Contributed by Heidi Griffin, Bournemouth Adult Learning. Thank you Heidi. 1 page. 25K.

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Speaking and Listening – Entry Level 2 (Listen and respond)
SLlr/E2.1 listen for and follow the gist of narratives, descriptions and conversations (this element amended in the 2009 curriculum update)
(a) Understand and recognise some of the language characteristics of narratives, descriptions and conversations, e.g. to describe people, places, events
Follow and understand a TV/radio interview or live conversation; a report of a news or sports event on TV/radio; someone describing an event; a story or play.

SLlr/E2.2 listen for detail in short explanations and instructions (this element amended in the 2009 curriculum update)
(a) understand that key words and phrases vary with context
(b) recognise characteristic sequence markers and link words and use these to help follow order, e.g. first of all, firstly, at the beginning, secondly, then, next, after a while, meanwhile, finally, last of all, in the end, etc.
(c) recognise and understand the importance of key words used in familiar contexts, e.g. related to employment, travel, education and training
Follow and take mental note of specific details in a local weather forecast or traffic update, an account of safety procedures at work, or in an aircraft.
PDF	Draw my picture is a classic paired listening and speaking activity that provides practice with giving and following instructions. Plus extension ideas that cover asking and answering questions. Contributed by Julie Hobson, Northern Learning Trust. 3 pages. 40K
SLlr/E2.3 listen for and identify the main points of short explanations or presentations
(a) understand that identifying the main points means making a judgement about which parts are more important than the rest
(b) understand that it may be possible to identify the main points without remembering or understanding all the detail
(c) understand that speakers often provide clues to the main points, e.g. by tone of voice or repetition
Listen to a short presentation on a project at work, in education, or training, and relay the main points to a colleague. Identify the main points in a promotion on a TV shopping channel. Identify elements/rules of a TV quiz show.
PDF	Listening for the main points is a very useful listening exercise and the first one we have to specifically cover this curriculum element. Script to read out (or record), questions to ask, and extension ideas. Contributed by Karen Bruin. Thank you Karen. 1 page, 15K
SLlr/E2.4 listen to and follow short, straightforward oral instructions (this element amended in the 2009 curriculum update)
(a) understand that steps in instructions are to be followed in order
(b) understand sequential markers in instructions (e.g. first, next, then) and in explanations (e.g. because, the reason for, so that)
Follow straightforward instructions from a health visitor for measuring a child's temperature, and understand what action to take if necessary. Follow instructions to top up a ‘pay as you go' mobile phone.
PDF	Draw my picture is a classic paired listening and speaking activity that provides practice with giving and following instructions. Plus extension ideas that cover asking and answering questions. Contributed by Julie Hobson, Northern Learning Trust. 3 pages. 40K
Note: SLlr/E2.5 listen to and identify simply expressed feelings and opinions, and SLlr/E2.6 respond to straightforward questions have both moved to Entry 1. SLlr/E1.5. and SLlr/E1.6 respectively
(a) recognise familiar language used to express positive and negative feelings and opinions, e.g. I feel..., I like/don't like..., I think that..., I believe that...
(b) understand that non-verbal communication can help to indicate a speaker's feelings and opinions (e.g. gesture, facial expression, sigh)

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Speaking and Listening – Entry Level 2 (Speak to communicate)
SLc/E2.1 speak clearly to be heard and understood in straightforward exchanges
(a) understand that the speaker should take account of the needs of the listener, by speaking to others clearly, audibly and intelligibly
(b) know and follow some principles for clear effective one-to-one exchanges, taking into account the listener's understanding of language variety, accent and lexis
Speak clearly in an effective short exchange, e.g. to a colleague back from their holiday, explaining which jobs have been completed while they were away; to a counter assistant, giving the reasons for wanting to change some goods. An experienced enthusiast explaining their interest to a novice in that subject.
PDF	Conversation and discussion is an 'active' worksheet first used in a Skills for Work Class. Ideal for prompting discussion on the importance of good communication skills in the workplace. Contributed by Karen Beasley. 30K
PDF	Draw my picture is a classic paired listening and speaking activity that provides practice with giving and following instructions. Plus extension ideas that cover asking and answering questions. Contributed by Julie Hobson, Northern Learning Trust. 3 pages. 40K
SLc/E2.2 make requests and ask questions to obtain information in everyday contexts
(a) understand that questions need to be framed so as to suit the context and the nature of the information sought
(b) know and use various politeness forms appropriate to the context to obtain information from others
Obtain some straightforward information, e.g. from a line manager on how to book holiday dates, from a travel adviser about a particular holiday, or details about menu items available in a café.
PDF	The Caller is an unusual and very useful exercise written for ‘preparation for work’ students who were nervous of taking messages and writing down information. It also provides useful reading and comprehension practice for all Entry Level learners – and will prompt discussion on the importance of asking the right questions and writing down messages. Ideal for Entry Level work skills students and for underpinning Entry 2 Functional English (see highlighted criteria in the table below). Contributed by Pauline O’Connor, volunteer adult literacy tutor. 4 pages. 50K.
PDF	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.
SLc/E2.3 express clearly statements of fact, and short accounts and descriptions
(a) understand that meaning must be expressed clearly for the listener to follow, and act on if necessary
(b) understand that the amount of information and the style of account or description will depend on the content
Describe symptoms clearly to a doctor. Give an account of problems with a car to the person who is going to mend it.
PDF	Draw my picture is a classic paired listening and speaking activity that provides practice with giving and following instructions. Plus extension ideas that cover asking and answering questions. Contributed by Julie Hobson, Northern Learning Trust. 3 pages. 40K
PDF	Dating Agency is an amusing yet effective way to practise speaking skills - particularly giving descriptions and explanations. Plus ideas for related writing work and suggested variations for those for whom a dating agency scenario is not appropriate. Contributed by Saul Pope, Amersham and Wycombe College. saulpope@yahoo.co.uk 2 pages. 30K
PDF	Speaking about Health is a great board game that can be used to encourage speaking skills at many levels (ESOl or Literacy). With teaching ideas and curriculum links. Contributed by Lyn Hunter, Walford & North Shropshire College, Oswestry hunter@springcurl.freeserve.co.uk 2 pages 130K.
PDF	Describing people provides individual and paired work using adjectives in written and spoken descriptions (appearance and personality). Contributed by Laura Jeffrey Matthew Boulton College, ljeffrey@mbc.ac.uk 2 pages. 15K.
SLc/E2.4 ask questions to clarify understanding
(a) know and use some strategies to clarify and confirm understanding, e.g. ask for information to be repeated, ask follow-on questions
Recognise when clarification is needed and ask appropriate, straightforward follow-up questions, e.g. when setting up a direct debit or standing order, listening to training or workplace instructions, or buying an item of electrical equipment.
PDF	Questioning for understanding is a really useful help sheet that encourages learners to ask relevant questions (any topic, any level). Based on Kipling's "What and Why and When, And How and Where and Who" with teaching ideas and useful links. Contributed by Jeff Moran, MindSounds jeff@mindsounds.com 2 pages, 50K also filed under general study techniques
PDF	The Cardigan is a set of professionally written resources based on the popular reader from New Leaf Books. Includes imagery, speaking & listening, symbols, spelling (changing y to an i) and memory skills. Encourages readers to get the most out of the book. Contributed by New Leaf Books. 6 pages. 160K.
PDF	Draw my picture is a classic paired listening and speaking activity that provides practice with giving and following instructions. Plus extension ideas that cover asking and answering questions. Contributed by Julie Hobson, Northern Learning Trust. 3 pages. 40K

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Speaking and Listening – Entry Level 2 (Engage in Discussion)
SLd/E2.1 follow the gist of discussions
(a) be able to understand the general sense of a discussion by listening to what others say
Follow a discussion in class between the teacher and the group, understand the conclusions reached, and act on them if necessary.
SLd/E2.2 Follow the main points and make appropriate contributions to the discussion (this element amended in the 2009 curriculum update)
(a) listen and be able to distinguish the main points from the detail
(b) understand that appropriate contributions relate to the topic of conversation
Follow the main points in a class discussion and make a relevant contribution.
PDF	Road Users board game is a great way to practice whole word recognition, discussion and writing composition skills. All you need is dice, counters and a vivid imagination! Contributed by Nina Philps, Abilities Training Centres. 8 pages. 100K
PDF	Conversation and discussion is an 'active' worksheet first used in a Skills for Work Class. Ideal for prompting discussion on the importance of good communication skills in the workplace. Contributed by Karen Beasley. 30K
PDF	St George's Day discussion uses a news report to prompt discussion about St George's Day and whether it should be a national holiday. Written for E2-E3 but could also be used at higher levels. Contributed by Trish Bradwell, Colchester Institute, tricia.bradwell@colchester.ac.uk 1 page. 35K
PDF	Conversation skills encourages learners to think (and mind-map / thought-web) about skills required for a good conversation and then test them out and evaluate after a 5 minute conversation with a partner. Contributed by Anne Hodgson, Beechwood College anne.hodgson@beechwoodcollege.co.uk

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READING – ENTRY LEVEL 2
Entry 2 General reading resources
PDF	Charlie's Horse is a humorous E2-3 story accompanied by E3-L1 comprehension, grammar, spelling and vocabulary questions (making it ideal for mixed ability classes). Contributed by Marion Martin, ESOL and SEN community based support teacher, Australia. 3 pages, 40K.
PDF	Pet Centipede is a humorous E1-2 story accompanied by comprehension, simple past tense and contractions questions. Contributed by Marion Martin, ESOL and SEN community based support teacher, Australia. 2 pages, 70K

Reading – Entry Level 2 – Text Focus (Reading Comprehension)

Rt/E2.1 Trace and understand the main events of chronological and instructional texts

(a) understand that chronological text is related to events in time

(b) understand that instructional texts must be read in sequence

(c) know and use text-level strategies to predict content and check meaning, e.g. their own background knowledge, context of text as a whole, title, headings, illustrations

(d) reinforce and extend knowledge of sound–letter patterns in simple words with common spelling patterns (this sub-element now removed in the new updated curriculum)

Read a short story to a child.
Follow a simple set of instructions in labelled pictures.
Use a browser to access a website.

Rt/E2.1 sub-sections
	Fiction	Non Fiction

Fiction
PDF	Thomas and Toby is an E2 short text with comprehension questions suitable for literacy and ESOL. It continues the theme started in the Mark, Chloe, Paul and Alice series of 4 texts (still available here). The emphasis in all texts is on family members and occupations which makes theme ideal for building vocabulary in ESOL students (as well as providing useful reading practice for E2 Literacy). Contributed by Amanda Burgess, WEA (Workers’ Educational Association), Southern Region. 1 page. 40K
PDF	Readwell Road, Step 3 stories A-C. Readwell Road is magnificent set of reading books for adults. This Step 3 set is made up of three Entry Level 2-3 texts and continues the stories of the people introduced in Step 1 (Entry 1) stories A-C and Step 2 (E1-E2) stories A-C. Ron and Pam's Post Office is saved; the continuing saga of Peg at the pub and her man Sam; and poor old Jim, who lives in the bungalow at No. 1, finally gets some help in his garden. Please also download the separate overview document. Further titles will be appearing soon. Contributed by Linda Hoole, Havant, Hampshire linda.hoole@ntlworld.com 9 pages. 80K.
PDF	Readwell Road, Step 2 stories A-C. Readwell Road is magnificent set of reading books for adults. This Step 2 set is made up of three Entry Level 1-2 texts and continues the stories of the people introduced in Step 1 (Entry 1) stories A-C. Ron and Pam's Post Office may be closed; the continuing saga of Peg at the pub and her man Sam; and poor old Jim, who lives in the bungalow at No. 1, and his bad back. Also includes teaching ideas and activities for one story. Please also download the separate overview document. Further titles will be appearing soon. Contributed by Linda Hoole, Havant, Hampshire linda.hoole@ntlworld.com 9 pages. 80K.
PDF	The Caller is an unusual and very useful exercise written for ‘preparation for work’ students who were nervous of taking messages and writing down information. It also provides useful reading and comprehension practice for all Entry Level learners – and will prompt discussion on the importance of asking the right questions and writing down messages. Ideal for Entry Level work skills students and for underpinning Entry 2 Functional English (see highlighted criteria in the table below). Contributed by Pauline O’Connor, volunteer adult literacy tutor. 4 pages. 50K. Employment skills
Comprehension questions on the 'Alice, Mark, Chloe and Paul' E2 texts created by Frances Ellam stafffe@congleton.cheshire.sch.uk Thank you Frances. Note the original Alice, Mark, Chloe & Paul resource (written by Amanda Burgess) is available below
PDF	Mark, Chloe, Paul and Alice: is a lovely set of 4 completely independent comprehension texts and questions. The emphasis in all texts is on family members and occupations which makes theme ideal for building vocabulary in ESOL students (as well as providing useful reading practice for E2 Literacy). Contributed by Amanda Burgess, WEA (Workers’ Educational Association), Southern Region. 8 pages. 100K
PDF	Dee gets Fit is a lovely Entry 1 story with comprehension questions, cloze exercise, word search, phonics work and more. Written in order to adapt the school-based Letters & Sounds reading scheme (available free - for details see attached teaching notes) for adults. The story and tasks cover the following phonemes: ng / sh/ ch/ th/ ow/ ear/ ee/ igh/ ur/ or/ ea/ oo/ ar/ er/ air/ ai/ oi/ ll. Contributed by Rachel Emmett remmett@tcch.ac.uk Hackney Community College. 8 pages. 100K.
PDF	Jean is a Teacher is a short text accompanied by comprehension questions and related spelling activities based on vowel phonemes - ea (as in bread), ea (as in mean), ee, and ear. Contributed by Ros Taylor, WEA (Workers' Educational Association) Leicester. 6 pages. 65K
PDF	The Cardigan is a set of professionally written resources based on the popular reader from New Leaf Books. Includes imagery, speaking & listening, symbols, spelling (changing y to an i) and memory skills. Encourages readers to get the most out of the book. Contributed by New Leaf Books. 6 pages. 160K.
PDF	At the Supermarket is a series of comprehension questions based on the popular reader from New Leaf Books. Includes unscrambling, gap-fill and true/false questions and really encourages readers to keep returning to the book to find the answers - thus improving comprehension, scanning and detailed reading skills. Contributed by Yvonne Cook, Medway Adult Education. 3 pages. 30K.
PDF	My Red Face is a series of comprehension questions based on the popular reader from Gatehouse Books. Includes matching, gap-fill and yes/no questions and really encourages readers to keep returning to the book to find the answers - thus improving comprehension, scanning and detailed reading skills. Contributed by Yvonne Cook, Medway Adult Education. 3 pages. 30K.
PDF	Just My Luck is a series of comprehension questions based on the popular reader from Gatehouse Books. Includes word hunt, gap-fill and yes/no questions and really encourages readers to keep returning to the book to find the answers - thus improving comprehension, scanning and detailed reading skills. Contributed by Yvonne Cook, Medway Adult Education. 4 pages. 40K.
PDF	Keep your Hair On is a series of comprehension questions based on the popular reader from Gatehouse Books. Includes word hunt, gap-fill and true/false questions and really encourages readers to keep returning to the book to find the answers - thus improving comprehension, scanning and detailed reading skills. Contributed by Yvonne Cook, Medway Adult Education. 3 pages. 30K.
PDF	Tigger the Hunter questions is a set of reading comprehension questions based on the short story by Tracy Richardson (available here). Also ideal for work on reading and writing simple sentences and general decoding/prediction work. Contributed by Emma Shaw emma.shaw@blueyonder.co.uk Medway Adult Learning Service pages. 20K
PDF	Tigger the Hunter is a wonderful, illustrated story written by Tracy Richardson, Level 1 Literacy learner at Henley College, Coventry. Contact through Robert Holt, Rholt@henley-cov.ac.uk, who suggests using this story with Entry 2 -3 learners for reading comprehension / reading in detail, recognising high frequency words, adjectives, phonics & decoding (especially consonant clusters). 6 double pages. 240K
PDF	Mary and Sam / tch words - read the story (a great twist at the end!), highlight and practise writing the -tch words, and then complete a crossword. Yet another set of excellent phonics activities from Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 6 pages. 150K
PDF	Frank (Bullitt) is a simplified text based on the classic film Bullitt. Ideal for group or individual reading. Accompanied by a paragraph sequencing activity and comprehension questions. Great for film buffs of all ages! Contributed by Laurence Fletcher, Wolverhampton City College / Adult Education Service laurencebrc@yahoo.com 5 pages. 70K
PDF	Pronouns comprehension is a great set of 3 texts (all based on everyday experiences such as houses, pets and families). Students must answer the comprehension questions and then re-write each text, substituting the correct noun for each pronoun. Although written for ESOL students the texts also make ideal reading practice for Entry 2 literacy. Contributed by Amanda Burgess, WEA (Workers’ Educational Association), Southern Region. 7 pages. 90K
PDF	Coronation Street resources - 8 super pages of Entry 2 resources based on this popular soap. Cloze exercise, matching game, alphabetical order, form filling, punctuation and more. Contributed by Karen Bruin who adapted it from Sally Shipton's Emmerdale Resource (below) 8 pages. 40K
PDF	Emmerdale resources - 11 super pages of Entry 2 resources based on this popular soap. Cloze exercises, sentence matching, alphabetical order, form filling, comprehension, punctuation and more. Contributed by Sally Shipton, Stafford College S.Shipton@staffordcoll.ac.uk
PDF	The Bill - Dale Smith and the Gangs is a short article about a recent storyline in this popular soap. Followed by 10 comprehension questions. Contributed From Laurence Fletcher, Wolverhampton City College / Adult Education Service. laurencebrc@yahoo.com 2 pages. 300K
PDF	The Fright of my Life is a scary story for Entry 2 - with focused comprehension and phonics ( particularly the 'long I' phoneme) activities that can be used for individual or small group work. Contributed by Emma Parkin, Pecan Ltd, Peckham. Emma.Parkin@pecan.org.uk 5 pages. 35K.
PDF	Willy the super ant story from Margaret Adams Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk who wrote this story to help a dyslexic student distinguish between 'want' and 'what'. Numbered 'cartoon' blanks for student to illustrate, plus introduction, story and background notes. 7 pages. 30K.
PDF	A gift for Charlie's Mum. Wonderful comprehension exercise written especially to practice reading consonant digraphs. 3 pages. 21K. Contributed by Vicky Maltby, Hammersmith and Fulham Adult Education Service, VAVMaltby@aol.com who suggests this resource is used in conjunction with Karen White's consonant digraph worksheet
Non Fiction
PDF	Susan Boyle - Britain's got Talent is a fabulous, topical set of Entry level resources based on the popular 2009 TV series. Covers reading comprehension, sentence structure, punctuation, planning writing (includes several writing frames), paragraphs, and much more. Contributed by Margery Lynott, Leeds City College margery.lynott@thomasdanby.ac.uk 10 pages. 70K.
PDF	Heroes and Celebration chocolate tasting game cleverly combines reading instructions, alphabetical ordering and adjectives into a delicious activity! Contributed by Jane Harbord Jane.harbord@ppdg.co.uk Pertemps People Development Group Ltd. 2 pages. 30K
PDF	updated June 2009 Wimbledon is a wonderful simplified text for E2 with comprehension and dictionary questions followed by alphabetical ordering work on the men's/women's top seeds. Contributed by Christine Robinson, Stockton Adult Education. 4 pages. 42K.
PDF	Health and Safety is a fabulous set of differentiated reading activities for E1-E3. Order sentences to make a gruesome story, read and answer questions on manual handling (inc. graphical information), enjoy an amusing story about a Health and Safety inspector or a topical news report. Contributed by Laurence Fletcher, Wolverhampton City College / Adult Education Service laurencebrc@yahoo.com 7 pages. 260K.
PDF	Super cheese & tomato potatoes is a series of comprehension questions based on an Asda recipe from their shopping web site. It's also an ideal way of familiarising learners with instructional texts / web pages. Contributed by Jane Harbord Jane.harbord@ppdg.co.uk Pertemps People Development Group Ltd. 1 page. 30K
PDF	May Day is a wonderful set of reading materials for Entry 1-2. Short illustrated text about May Day traditions followed by 2 pages of comprehension exercises. Plus May Day poster, letter and calendar for further reading and purpose of text work. Contributed by Christine Robinson, Stockton Adult Education. 6 pages. 80K.
PDF	Catching crooks with Xbox 360s! is an amusing news report about tricking hardened criminals. E1-E2 text (with 10 comprehension questions) based on a true story. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 2 pages. 60K.
PDF	Daft burglars is a challenging and funny E1-E2 text (with 12 comprehension questions) based on a true story. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 2 pages. 60K
PDF	Fire Escape involves reading, re-ordering and looking at the layout and features of important health and safety instructions (how to escape from an upstairs room of a burning building). Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk 2 pages. 30K
PDF	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
PDF	Farmers' Markets is an interesting E1-2 text (and questions) useful for general comprehension and introducing the third person present simple. With ideas for extension work and adapting the text for your local area. Contributed by Janet Kinsey (Abingdon and Witney College) janet.kinsey@abingdon-witney.ac.uk 3 pages. 70K. ESOL
PDF	Fire instructions? For re-ordering, comprehension and looking at the layout and features of instructive texts. Contributed by Angela Kennedy-Lockwood, Matthew Boulton College, akennedy-lockwood@matthew-boulton.ac.uk 2 pages. 27K.
PDF	Pizza fingers is a handy recipe that can be used for numeracy (ratio work) or literacy (reading and ordering instructions). Contributed by Helen Connell, Joseph Priestley College, Leeds. 3 pages. 70K.
PDF	Following instructions - BBC Skillwise provides step by step help to ICT/Lit/Num students plus useful practice in reading instructions. Contributed by Paula Pye, Chelmer Training paulapye@chelmer-training.co.uk Note: free Word version available, allowing tutors to customise for their own students.
PDF	Mouse exercises is a very useful sheet (best used on-screen) providing online links to a range of mouse exercises where learners can learn about right and left clicking, double clicking, drag and drop, etc. Activities range form straightforward tutorials to 'Dress the Eggplant', Join the Dots and a bubble game. Many also provide very useful practice on reading instructions. Contributed by Barbara Corcoran, bcorcoran@eastleigh.ac.uk Eastleigh College. Thank you Barbara. E1-2 Skills for Life ICT Rt/E2.1 Rt/E3.1
PDF	Pancake day literacy and numeracy activities. Two pancake texts to read, questions to answer, recipes to re-size (simple ratios) and instructions to match and order. Wonderful topical work for Entry 2 to Level 1. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni, margaretlago2@btopenworld.com County Training, Shropshire. 6 pages. 70K
PDF	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.
PDF	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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Rt/E2.2 Recognise the different purposes of texts at this level
(a) understand that different texts have different purposes, e.g. to explain, inform, instruct, entertain
Know the different purposes of texts encountered in daily life, e.g. personal letters, junk mail, invoices, TV listings, DIY manuals, recipes, magazine stories, tickets for an event, emails, text messages, newspaper articles, bills, flat-pack furniture instructions, websites, workplace documentation.
PDF	May Day is a wonderful set of reading materials for Entry 1-2. Short illustrated text about May Day traditions followed by 2 pages of comprehension exercises. Plus May Day poster, letter and calendar for further reading and purpose of text work. Contributed by Christine Robinson, Stockton Adult Education. 6 pages. 80K.
PDF	Fire instructions? For re-ordering, comprehension and looking at the layout and features of instructive texts. Contributed by Angela Kennedy-Lockwood, Matthew Boulton College, akennedy-lockwood@matthew-boulton.ac.uk 2 pages. 27K.
PDF	Purpose and audience task sheets provide a good ice breaker for mixed ability and family literacy groups and make for easy differentiation as learners choose their own texts to work with. Contributed by Emma Shaw. Medway Adult Education. emma.shaw@blueyonder.co.uk 2 pages. 30K.
PDF	Fact and opinion is a multi-sensory set of resources and a great follow up to our ever-popular Chomwell Green resources. Discuss and decide which statements are facts and which are opinions, then complete the worksheet sheet in pairs. Ideal for mixed ability groups. From Emma Shaw. Medway Adult Education. emma.shaw@blueyonder.co.uk 4 pages. 80K.
PDF	Non fiction book review two versions (one is more detailed than the other) encouraging learners to look critically at non-fiction information books - looking out for features such as illustrations, headings, glossaries etc. and extracting interesting facts. Contributed by Anne Hodgson, Beechwood College anne.hodgson@beechwoodcollege.co.uk 2 pages. 30K.
ZIP	Types of Text: Social Signs fabulous introduction with lots of pictures and points for group discussion making this suitable for Milestone 8 - Entry 3. Contributed by Sally Shipton, Stafford College S.Shipton@staffordcoll.ac.uk 7 screens. Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 180K.
ZIP	Different types of text (introduction) What is a text? Where do we find texts? A great presentation that really involves the audience. Contributed by Sally Shipton, Stafford College S.Shipton@staffordcoll.ac.uk 6 screens Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 32K
ZIP	Different types of text (part 1) What is the purpose of a text? Who are you writing for? What style will you use? How will you write it? What with? Another great presentation that builds upon Sally's introductory PPT (above). Contributed by Sally Shipton, Stafford College S.Shipton@staffordcoll.ac.uk 7 screens. Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 44K
ZIP	Different types of text (part 2) The different purposes of text. Looks at information, instructions, entertainment, persuasion and more! Another great presentation that builds upon Sally's other three PPTs (above). Contributed by Sally Shipton, Stafford College S.Shipton@staffordcoll.ac.uk 11 screens Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 125K

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Rt/E2.3 Identify common sources of information
(a) understand that different sources of information are designed for different uses, e.g. newspaper, directory, listing
(b) understand that similar information can be found in different sources and be presented in different ways
(c) know the conventions of simple tabular format new sub-element added in 2009 curriculum update
(c) understand that sources can be electronic as well as paper based, e.g. teletext, web sites
(d) understand that reading for information often involves locating specific details rather than reading a whole text
Know where to find out what is on television (in a newspaper, a TV guide, or on Teletext). Know how to find sports results on Teletext, a mobile phone, or by using the internet. Read a bus timetable to help a friend make a journey, within a particular time scale.
PDF	The Cardigan is a set of professionally written resources based on the popular reader from New Leaf Books. Includes imagery, speaking & listening, symbols, spelling (changing y to an i) and memory skills. Encourages readers to get the most out of the book. Contributed by New Leaf Books. 6 pages. 160K.
ZIP	Types of Text: Social Signs fabulous introduction with lots of pictures and points for group discussion making this suitable for Milestone 8 - Entry 3. Contributed by Sally Shipton, Stafford College S.Shipton@staffordcoll.ac.uk 7 screens. Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 180K.
ZIP	Different types of text (introduction) What is a text? Where do we find texts? A great presentation that really involves the audience. Contributed by Sally Shipton, Stafford College S.Shipton@staffordcoll.ac.uk 6 screens Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 32K
PDF	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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Rt/E2.4 Use illustrations and captions to locate information
(a) understand that illustrations contribute to meaning and can help locate and interpret information
Use an illustration to check progress in following a set of instructions. Use a menu and icons to navigate around a computer programme or locate a text message on a mobile phone.
PDF	The Cardigan is a set of professionally written resources based on the popular reader from New Leaf Books. Includes imagery, speaking & listening, symbols, spelling (changing y to an i) and memory skills. Encourages readers to get the most out of the book. Contributed by New Leaf Books. 6 pages. 160K.
PDF	updated June 2009 Wimbledon is a wonderful simplified text for E2 with comprehension and dictionary questions followed by alphabetical ordering work on the men's/women's top seeds. Contributed by Christine Robinson, Stockton Adult Education. 4 pages. 42K.
PDF	May Day is a wonderful set of reading materials for Entry 1-2. Short illustrated text about May Day traditions followed by 2 pages of comprehension exercises. Plus May Day poster, letter and calendar for further reading and purpose of text work. Contributed by Christine Robinson, Stockton Adult Education. 6 pages. 80K.
PDF	Non fiction book review two versions (one is more detailed than the other) encouraging learners to look critically at non-fiction information books - looking out for features such as illustrations, headings, glossaries etc. and extracting interesting facts. Contributed by Anne Hodgson, Beechwood College anne.hodgson@beechwoodcollege.co.uk 2 pages. 30K.
PDF	Shared text (illustrated house ads, holiday cottages). 84K. to use with House for Sale: Group writing project (using descriptive, persuasive language) and DOC overhead transparency.

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Reading – Entry Level 2 – Sentence Focus (Grammar and Punctuation)
General sentence level reading resources covering more than one curriculum element
notebook	Noun, verb or both is a good way to explore the way that words can be both nouns and verbs. Easily edited to suit E1-E3. 10 words to sort. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult Education College. 200K Please note you must have the Smart notebook software VERSION 10 installed on your computer in order to open, view and use this resource http://smarttech.com/ - further help downloading notebook files here.
PDF	Noun cards can be used for classifying and discussing nouns at all levels. Card sort activity with additional written option. Contributed by Tom Gee tom.gee@tameside.gov.uk Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council. 5 pages. 75K. general E1 grammar general E2 grammar general E3 grammar general L1 grammar general L2 grammar
PDF	Verb charades makes a great introduction to verbs at any level. Useful as a prompt for discussion and for building confidence and group collaboration. Contributed by Tom Gee tom.gee@tameside.gov.uk Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council 3 pages. 50K.

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*Rs/E2.1 Read and understand linking words and adverbials in instructions and directions (e.g. next, then, right* and straight on)**
(a) understand that these types of word and phrase: expand the information in a sentence by providing details about place, sequence, time; relate one step of the instructions/directions to another, enabling the reader to follow the whole text and complete the task.
Understand that these types of word and phrase can: expand the information in a sentence by providing details about place, sequence and time; relate one step of the instructions or directions to another, enabling the reader to follow the whole text and complete the task

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Rs/E2.2 Use knowledge of simple sentence structure and word order to help decipher unfamiliar words and predict meaning.
(a) understand that sentences follow grammatical patterns, and certain types of words are more likely to occur in some places than others
(b) understand that word order and the relationship between words in a sentence are as important to meaning as the words themselves (this sub element removed in the 2009 curriculum update)
Make general sense of a simple continuous text written in sentences, encountered in daily life, even if they are not able to read every word. Identify statements, imperatives and questions by analysis of word order, e.g. imperatives starting with a verb (Break the eggs into a bowl.), questions using reverse subject-object and auxiliaries (Do you like eggs?).
PDF	At the Supermarket is a series of comprehension questions based on the popular reader from New Leaf Books. Includes unscrambling, gap-fill and true/false questions and really encourages readers to keep returning to the book to find the answers - thus improving comprehension, scanning and detailed reading skills. Contributed by Yvonne Cook, Medway Adult Education. 3 pages. 30K.
PDF	My Red Face is a series of comprehension questions based on the popular reader from Gatehouse Books. Includes matching, gap-fill and yes/no questions and really encourages readers to keep returning to the book to find the answers - thus improving comprehension, scanning and detailed reading skills. Contributed by Yvonne Cook, Medway Adult Education. 3 pages. 30K.
PDF	Just My Luck is a series of comprehension questions based on the popular reader from Gatehouse Books. Includes word hunt, gap-fill and yes/no questions and really encourages readers to keep returning to the book to find the answers - thus improving comprehension, scanning and detailed reading skills. Contributed by Yvonne Cook, Medway Adult Education. 4 pages. 40K.
PDF	Keep your Hair On is a series of comprehension questions based on the popular reader from Gatehouse Books. Includes word hunt, gap-fill and true/false questions and really encourages readers to keep returning to the book to find the answers - thus improving comprehension, scanning and detailed reading skills. Contributed by Yvonne Cook, Medway Adult Education. 3 pages. 30K.
PDF	Tigger the Hunter questions is a set of reading comprehension questions based on the short story by Tracy Richardson (available here). Also ideal for work on reading and writing simple sentences and general decoding/prediction work. Contributed by Emma Shaw emma.shaw@blueyonder.co.uk Medway Adult Learning Service pages. 20K
PDF	Susan Boyle - Britain's got Talent is a fabulous, topical set of Entry level resources based on the popular 2009 TV series. Covers reading comprehension, sentence structure, punctuation, planning writing (includes several writing frames), paragraphs, and much more. Contributed by Margery Lynott, Leeds City College margery.lynott@thomasdanby.ac.uk 10 pages. 70K.
PDF	Coronation Street resources - 8 super pages of Entry 2 resources based on this popular soap. Cloze exercise, matching game, alphabetical order, form filling, punctuation and more. Contributed by Karen Bruin who adapted it from Sally Shipton's Emmerdale Resource (below) 8 pages. 40K
PDF	Emmerdale resources - 11 super pages of Entry 2 resources based on this popular soap. Cloze exercises, sentence matching, alphabetical order, form filling, comprehension, punctuation and more. Contributed by Sally Shipton, Stafford College S.Shipton@staffordcoll.ac.uk
PDF	Stars of the Street is a great sentence level activity to encourage and improve decoding skills. Match 9 photos to sentences about each star's personality. Contributed From Laurence Fletcher, Wolverhampton City College / Adult Education Service. laurencebrc@yahoo.com 2 pages. 80K.
PDF	updated April 07 (first uploaded 17/04/01) Adding suffixes er or ar to make nouns is a huge 15 page resource that has had a major facelift. Covers parts of speech (nouns and verbs), imperatives, spelling rules, words with more than one meaning, spelling strategies and much more. With extensive teaching notes, student aims sheet, and ideas for contextualisation and using as a multisensory resource. 150K
PDF	Opposites (antonyms) - 4 worksheets (2 for E2-E3, 2 for E3-L1) that also help with reading, decoding, spelling and vocabulary. Ideal for class or homework. Contributed by Laura Jeffrey, Matthew Boulton College, ljeffrey@mbc.ac.uk 4 pages. 40K.
PDF	Pancake day literacy and numeracy activities. Two pancake texts to read, questions to answer, recipes to re-size (simple ratios) and instructions to match and order. Wonderful topical work for Entry 2 to Level 1. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni, margaretlago2@btopenworld.com County Training, Shropshire. 6 pages. 70K
PDF	Letter to Santa. Help your child choose presents and write a letter to Santa (great for family learning groups). Includes a cloze/writing frame. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni, margaretlago2@btopenworld.com County Training, Shropshire. 4 pages. 70K
PDF	Conjunctions exercise also makes a good starting point for discussion on how different conjunctions alter the meaning of a sentence. Contributed by Laura Jeffrey Matthew Boulton College, ljeffrey@mbc.ac.uk 2 pages. 25K.
DOC	Updated Chomwell Green OHT - in Word format for shared group writing. Originally used for a class writing project (using adjectives) in Jan 2002. Word order of adjectives, etc. We have updated the font and the cost of the house!
PDF	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.
	House for Sale Ads: Group writing project. Using adjectives and persuasive language to write Estate Agents' ads. Plans, OTs, links. Shared text PDF 84K

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Rs/E2.3 Apply own life experience and knowledge to check out plausible meanings of a sentence as a whole when decoding unfamiliar words.
(a) understand that an unknown word must make sense in the context of the whole sentence and that this will rule out most alternatives
Check out possible plausible meanings in their own reading, e.g. in a sentence in a letter or an email.
PDF	Coronation Street resources - 8 super pages of Entry 2 resources based on this popular soap. Cloze exercise, matching game, alphabetical order, form filling, punctuation and more. Contributed by Karen Bruin who adapted it from Sally Shipton's Emmerdale Resource (below) 8 pages. 40K
PDF	Emmerdale resources - 11 super pages of Entry 2 resources based on this popular soap. Cloze exercises, sentence matching, alphabetical order, form filling, comprehension, punctuation and more. Contributed by Sally Shipton, Stafford College S.Shipton@staffordcoll.ac.uk
PDF	Stars of the Street is a great sentence level activity to encourage and improve decoding skills. Match the 9 photos to sentences about each star's personality. Contributed From Laurence Fletcher, Wolverhampton City College / Adult Education Service. laurencebrc@yahoo.com 2 pages. 80K.
PDF	updated April 07 (first uploaded 17/04/01) Adding suffixes er or ar to make nouns is a huge 15 page resource that has had a major facelift. Covers parts of speech (nouns and verbs), imperatives, spelling rules, words with more than one meaning, spelling strategies and much more. With extensive teaching notes, student aims sheet, and ideas for contextualisation and using as a multisensory resource. 150K
PDF	Opposites (antonyms) - 4 worksheets (2 for E2-E3, 2 for E3-L1) that also help with reading, decoding, spelling and vocabulary. Ideal for class or homework. Contributed by Laura Jeffrey, Matthew Boulton College, ljeffrey@mbc.ac.uk 4 pages. 40K
PDF	Letter to Santa. Help your child choose presents and write a letter to Santa (great for family learning groups). Includes a cloze/writing frame. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni, margaretlago2@btopenworld.com County Training, Shropshire. 4 pages. 70K
PDF	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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Rs/E2.4 Use punctuation and capitalisation to aid understanding.
(a) understand that different punctuation marks are used for different purposes and know the terms: full stop, question mark and exclamation mark for end of sentence
(b) understand that this punctuation serves to help the reader make sense of written text, and apply this understanding in their own reading
(c) understand that all end-of-sentence markers are followed by an initial capital in continuous text written in complete sentences
Recognise and take account of full stops, question marks and exclamation marks in their own reading.
ZIP	Question Marks is an interactive PPT with type in boxes (great with a cordless keyboard). Each page provides a separate task - ideal for groups or pairs. From Jennifer Baines j.baines@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. Zipped PPT. 7 screens. 120K
ZIP	Nouns - what you need to know! Clear PPT gives straightforward explanations and examples of common, collective and proper nouns. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 10 slides. Zipped PPT 350K.
PDF	Entry Level punctuation cards for a variety of multisensory games, matching activities and challenges. Contributed by Laura Jeffrey, Matthew Boulton College, ljeffrey@mbc.ac.uk 4 pages. 130K.
PDF	Punctuation cards is a fabulous multi-sensory punctuation game. 8 large cards to laminate plus teaching ideas. Great for mixed ability classes. From Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 9 pages. 300K.
PDF	The Importance of Punctuation useful handout with definitions and examples of common punctuation marks (for E2-L1), a really clever and fun re-writing exercise, cloze exercise, comprehension and more. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni, margaretlago2@btopenworld.com County Training, Shropshire. 8 pages. 90K.
ZIP	Nouns is a wonderful 22 screen PowerPoint all about common and proper nouns, and when to use capital letters. Contributed by Imogen Stewart, Stafford College, i.stewart@staffordcoll.ac.uk who was inspired to create this 'virtual shopping bag' resource by Jo Williams' 'Shopping Bag Capital Letters' and Margaret Lagoyianni's 'Capital Letters'. Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 320K.
PDF	Shopping Bag Capital Letters is a really refreshing way to introduce or reinforce previous work on capital letters. 3 pages. 64K. Contributed by Jo Williams, jlwilliams@talk21.com who adapted the idea from Margaret Lagoyianni's 'We need capital letters'.
PDF	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.

Reading – Entry Level 2 – Word Focus (Word Recognition, Vocabulary and Phonics)

Please note the old Rw/E2.1 element (Read and understand words on forms related to personal information) has now merged with element Rw/E1.1

Rw/E2.1 Recognise high-frequency words and words with common spelling patterns (was Rw/E2.2 before the 2009 curriculum update)

(a) read high-frequency words on sight

(b) read personal key words on sight

(c) know and use different techniques for learning to read words on sight, e.g. association, visual shape, and pattern context

Social sight vocabulary for written signs.

High-frequency words from Dolch List and The Oxford English Corpus.

Months of the year.

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Letters & Sounds Bingo was written to accompany the school-based Letters & Sounds reading scheme (which can be adapted and used to teach adults). All the words are based on phase 2 of the scheme (available free - for details see attached teaching notes). Contributed by Rachel Emmett remmett@tcch.ac.uk Hackney Community College. 5 pages. 90K.

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What or Want? was written for an ESOL student who confuses these two words in his writing but suitable for E2-3 or dyslexia support at any level. Includes a wide selection of exercises and tips. Contributed by Janet Chapman, The Friary Community Education Centre, Cardiff Thank you Janet. 5 pages. 50K

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Memory tips for ordering months of the year was written for a dyslexic student but is also very useful for Entry 2 measures, reading and spelling (and dyslexic students at any level). Contributed by Nancy Burn, Nancy.Burn@kenton.newcastle.sch.uk Kenton Technology College Also filed under General teaching resources - dyslexia support

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Summer Bingo is an ideal end of year or summer activity for beginner readers (ESOL or Lit). Contributed by Rachel Emmett remmett@tcch.ac.uk Hackney Community College. 4 pages. 60K

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Is it were or we're? was written for students who confuse these two words in their writing. Suitable for E2 or dyslexia support at any level. Also useful for introducing the omissive apostrophe. Includes info, examples and tips followed by practice exercises and self evaluation. Contributed by Sheila Williams, Cardiff Basic Skills Service 2 pages. 20K

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When or Went? was written for students who confuse these two words in their writing. Suitable for E2-3 or dyslexia support at any level. Includes a wide selection of exercises and tips. Contributed by Janet Chapman, The Friary Community Education Centre, Cardiff janetchapman19@hotmail.com 5 pages. 20K

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Road Users board game is a great way to practice whole word recognition, discussion and writing composition skills. All you need is dice, counters and a vivid imagination! Contributed by Nina Philps, Abilities Training Centres. 8 pages. 100K

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updated Multi-purpose card based resources for Entry level literacy and numeracy (first uploaded 31/10/2001). One of our most popular resources has now been given a facelift. Includes 'Follow Me' warm-up activity cards on ordering days, months and seasons - for group numeracy sessions (EL1-EL3), also suitable for Literacy (Reading levels E1-E3). Small cards for matching months/days to abbreviations or order. Larger cards for playing matching / sorting games /alphabetical ordering and spelling. Useful key word reference sheets connected to time and numbers. Cheque writing help. Match upper and lower case key words. With dozens of teaching ideas. Best printed on card or laminated. 17 pages. 85K.

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What colour is it? Interactive worksheet with drop down menus to select the correct spelling. Great reading and spelling practice for Entry ESOL & Literacy students. Plus practice in using a mouse and drop down menus for Skills for Life ICT students. Contributed by Cathy Barton, catherine.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk Glasgow Metropolitan College 2 pages. 160K

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'Work' vocabulary cards 27 pictures of different jobs and matching word cards - plus lots of teaching ideas for Entry 1and 2 literacy and ESOL classes. Contributed by Laura Jeffrey Matthew Boulton College, ljeffrey@mbc.ac.uk 6 pages. 200K.

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Willy the super ant story from Margaret Adams Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk who wrote this story to help a dyslexic student distinguish between 'want' and 'what'. Numbered 'cartoon' blanks for student to illustrate, plus introduction, story and background notes. 7 pages. 30K.

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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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Drag and drop colour work sheets provide great reading, vocabulary and spelling practice for Entry ESOL & Literacy students. Plus practice in using a mouse, drag and drop, typing in spellings, etc. for Skills for Life ICT students. Contributed by Cathy Barton, Glasgow Metropolitan College catherine.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk. 4 pages . 160K.

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Rw/E2.2 Use context clues and own knowledge and experience to predict unknown words. Note this was previously: "use phonic and graphic knowledge to decode words (was Rw/E2.3 before the 2009 curriculum update)"

(a) understand that the meaning of individual words can often be deduced from surrounding context, using own life knowledge and experience as a guide

(b) understand that knowledge of sound and letter correspondence can be applied alongside these contextual clues to help decode words, e.g. use of initial phonemes / letters

(c) understand that the same sound (phoneme) can be spelt in more than one way and that the same spelling (grapheme) can represent more than one sound

(d) reinforce and extend knowledge of sound–letter patterns in simple words with common spelling patterns

(e) understand that some words can be split into specific parts, and recognise the parts, including compound words, prefixes, suffixes, inflectional endings, plurals, e.g. playground, replay, playful, playing, played, plays

(f) understand how each beat in a word is a syllable and breaking some words into syllables can help decode them, e.g. family

Read a simple text, using appropriate strategies to attempt every word.

Read a simple text, using appropriate strategies to attempt every word.

Read words with common spelling patterns for long vowel phonemes:
ee (feet), ea (seat);
a-e (name), ay (play), ai (train);
ie (lie), i-e (bite), igh (high), y(fly);
oa (boat), o-e (pole) ow (show);
oo (moon), u-e (tune) ew (flew), ue (blue).

Read words with common spelling patterns for vowel phonemes:
oo - u (pull), oo (good);
ar - ar (car);
oy - oi (boil), oy (boy);
ow -ow (cow), ou (sound).

Explore onset and rime to identify and match phonemes.

Identify base or root words and affixes.

Explore stress patterns to identify syllables.

Rw/E2.2 sub-sections

Miscellaneous (inc. mixed phonics) Phonics (vowels) Phonics (consonants) Decoding confusables Roots, prefixes and suffixes

Miscellaneous and mixed phonics
PDF	Dee gets Fit is a lovely Entry 1 story with comprehension questions, cloze exercise, word search, phonics work and more. Written in order to adapt the school-based Letters & Sounds reading scheme (available free - for details see attached teaching notes) for adults. The story and tasks cover the following phonemes: ng / sh/ ch/ th/ ow/ ear/ ee/ igh/ ur/ or/ ea/ oo/ ar/ er/ air/ ai/ oi/ ll. Contributed by Rachel Emmett remmett@tcch.ac.uk Hackney Community College. 8 pages. 100K.
PDF	2007-08 Premiership and Championship football team cards for alphabetical ordering and/or reading practice. Simple but popular and useful resource that can be quickly differentiated for different levels by removing multiple teams beginning with same letter, working with all cards or just premiership cards, etc. Best enlarged to A3 and laminated. 1 page. 44 cards. 30K. )
PDF	Phonics sheets 1-6. Each page contains graphemes that can be worked on in one session (although this will depend on the learners) in conjunction with other worksheets and texts (not provided here). Use to encourage learners to check over the phoneme/grapheme work each day. Letters which make the same phonemes are grouped together. At the bottom of most sheets there are also a couple of social sight words to be learnt at the same time. Contributed by Janet Whitfield (Warrington Collegiate) janetwhitfield@tinyworld.co.uk who has based these sheets on the THRASS system. Sheets are reproduced here with permission of THRASS UK www.thrass.co.uk and acknowledgement to the THRASS Picturechart.6 pages. 450K.
PDF	Phonics sheets 7-12. Each page contains graphemes that can be worked on in one session (although this will depend on the learners) in conjunction with other worksheets and texts (not provided here). Use to encourage learners to check over the phoneme/grapheme work each day. Letters which make the same phonemes are grouped together. At the bottom of most sheets there are also a couple of social sight words to be learnt at the same time. Contributed by Janet Whitfield (Warrington Collegiate) janetwhitfield@tinyworld.co.uk who has based these sheets on the THRASS system. Sheets are reproduced here with permission of THRASS UK www.thrass.co.uk and acknowledgement to the THRASS Picturechart.6 pages. 300K.
ZIP	Letter sounds covers many common phonemes (initial consonants, vowel and consonant digraphs) and blends. Look at and say the letter sound then click to see a related picture and spelling. From Laurence Fletcher Wolverhampton City College / Adult Education Service. laurencebrc@yahoo.com Zipped PowerPoint file. 47 screens. 185K
Roots, prefixes and suffixes
PDF	updated April 07 (first uploaded 17/04/01) Adding suffixes er or ar to make nouns is a huge 15 page resource that has had a major facelift. Covers parts of speech (nouns and verbs), imperatives, spelling rules, words with more than one meaning, spelling strategies and much more. With extensive teaching notes, student aims sheet, and ideas for contextualisation and using as a multisensory resource. 150K
ZIP	The silent 'e' wonderful 11 screen PowerPoint with lots of examples and discussion points. Contributed by Imogen Stewart, Stafford College, i.stewart@staffordcoll.ac.uk who adapted it from a PowerPoint on the Camesldale School site. Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 650K.
ZIP	Root words provides a clear and straightforward introduction to this topic for Entry level learners. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 8 slides. Zipped PPT. 100K
Decoding confusables
PDF	Homographs has a clear handout about 'bat' and a practice sheet on 'bow' and 'scales'. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 2 pages. 120K
PDF	Homographs. A great handout to help with spelling and 'working out the meaning of unfamiliar words'. Contributed by Penny Halliday, Oxford Brookes PGCE student and volunteer literacy tutor, pen.halliday@btinternet.com. 3 pages. 200K
Phonics (vowels)
PDF	'oo' sounds is a useful phonics sheet (spelling and reading) originally written to help a dyslexic learner distinguish between the different sounds made by the grapheme 'oo'. Contributed by Karen Bruin. Thank you Karen. 1 page. 15K.
PDF	The Fright of my Life is a scary story for Entry 2 - with focused comprehension and phonics ( particularly the 'long I' phoneme) activities that can be used for individual or small group work. Contributed by Emma Parkin, Pecan Ltd, Peckham. Emma.Parkin@pecan.org.uk 5 pages. 35K.
PDF	Long 'e' phonics sheets (in words with 'ee' or 'ea'). Lots of ideas for differentiation in this fabulous 14 page resource that includes: cards / worksheets for decoding words, spelling, recognising final consonant phonemes, matching rhyming words, identifying homophones such as 'meet' and 'meat', and writing short poems. From Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 14 pages. 800K.
PDF	Vowels - recognising and using long and short vowels. Great for reading and spelling. The 'fill in the vowels' exercise also helps with basic grammar and sense. Contributed by Karen. 2 pages. 15K.
Phonics (consonants)
ZIP	See - seed is a highly visual phonics PPT focusing on the 'long e' phoneme associated with the grapheme /ee/. Great for beginning E1-E2 readers in ESOL and Literacy classes. Contributed by Helen Baldwin hlb@wsfc.ac.uk Worcester Sixth Form College. Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 470K. 18 slides
DOC	updated Sounds the same as (first uploaded 18/02/04). Interactive worksheet to complete on-screen. Select the matching rhyming word from drop down menus. Contributed by Billy Count, Abingdon & Witney College. Thank you Billy. 40K
PDF	Tigger the Hunter is a wonderful, illustrated story written by Tracy Richardson, Level 1 Literacy learner at Henley College, Coventry. Contact through Robert Holt, Rholt@henley-cov.ac.uk, who suggests using this story with Entry 2 -3 learners for reading comprehension / reading in detail, recognising high frequency words, adjectives, phonics & decoding (especially consonant clusters). 6 double pages. 240K
PDF	Mary and Sam / tch words - read the story (a great twist at the end!), highlight and practise writing the -tch words, and then complete a crossword. Yet another set of excellent phonics activities from Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 6 pages. 150K
PDF	Charlie's Mum Crossword to accompany Vicky Maltby's 'A Gift for Charlie's Mum' (still available) which focuses on consonant digraphs th ch and sh. Contributed by Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 2 pages. 40K
PDF	Initial consonant cluster - squ read the story, highlight and practice writing the words, and then complete a crossword. Another set of excellent phonics activities from Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 7 pages. 310K Note: please exercise professional judgment and know your learner before using this resource (as some learners may consider it childish) which is intended to be delivered with humour and was originally used in a one to one situation.
PDF	Initial consonant clusters - 3 (dr, pr, gr, tr) 48 word and matching 'picture clue' cards - with detailed teaching ideas'. Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 7 pages. 520K
PDF	Consonant clusters Crossword (dr, tr, pr, gr) 3makes a great follow up activity to the word and picture cards activity (above). Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 2 pages. 40K
PDF	Initial consonant clusters - 1 (sc, sm, sp, st) 'phonic strip' listening activity followed by a crossword. Further related activities available below. Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 4 pages. 150K
PDF	Initial consonant clusters - 2 (sc, sm, sp, st, sl, sn) 36 word and matching 'picture clue' cards - with detailed teaching ideas. Further related activities available below. Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 5 pages. 300K
DOC	Initial consonant clusters - sc, sm, sp, st Interactive worksheet with drop down menus to select the correct word /spelling. 15 cloze sentences. to accompany related activities available above. Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 1 page. 60K
DOC	Initial consonant clusters - sc, sm, sp, st spelling quiz to be used on screen (could also be printed out). Plus useful practice in using a mouse, typing in spellings, etc. for Skills for Life ICT students. 13 pages, 12 spellings. Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 300K
PDF	Yesterday's World text (about an attraction in Sussex) and related phonics activities (based on the two sounds of the digraph /th/). Includes word sorting, cloze, crossword. Originally written for a mixed level Literacy and ESOL group. Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 6 pages. 80K
DOC	Practice with sh or ch another great interactive word worksheet from Margaret Adams (Brighton University and the Kenward Trust) uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk Select the correct sh or ch word from the drop down menus to complete the sentences. 1 page. 30K NOTE: to use this worksheet interactively you must click on the padlock icon (in the 'forms' toolbar).
PDF	Sh or Ch criss cross word puzzle to practice reading and spelling these two consonant digraphs. Contributed by Margaret Adams (Brighton University and the Kenward Trust) uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 1 page. 15

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Rw/E2.3 Use a simplified dictionary to find the meaning of unfamiliar words (was element Rw/E2.4 before 2009 curriculum update)
(a) understand the function of dictionaries
(b) understand that dictionaries are organised alphabetically
(c) use alphabetical order to find information from electronic media
Find a word in a simplified dictionary Find a name on a mobile phone list Use alphabetical order to use an index on a website
PDF	Using a dictionary is a straightforward but useful worksheet where learners must look up and record word defintions. Contributed by Charlotte Faichney. 1 page. 15K
PDF	Alphabetical order is a straightforward but very useful sheet covering ordering by first and second letters, and dictionary work. Contributed by Jacquie Slater. Jacquie.Slater@tcat.ac.uk Telford College of Arts & Technology.2 pages. 40K
PDF	Susan Boyle - Britain's got Talent is a fabulous, topical set of Entry level resources based on the popular 2009 TV series. Covers reading comprehension, sentence structure, punctuation, planning writing (includes several writing frames), paragraphs, and much more. Contributed by Margery Lynott, Leeds City College margery.lynott@thomasdanby.ac.uk 10 pages. 70K.

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Rw/E2.4 Use initial letter to find and sequence words in alphabetical order (was element Rw/E2.5 before 2009 curriculum update)
(a) understand that you do not have to start at the beginning of a list or dictionary.
(b) use the initial letter to locate the starting point quickly
Look up unknown words from their own reading in a simplified dictionary or a catalogue index.
PDF	Alphabetical order groups is a handy set of six colour-coded groups of words to be sorted by first letters - or combine groups and sort by first and second letters. Contributed by Keith Priddle Tower Hamlets College k.priddle@tower.ac.uk 1 page. 15K
PDF	Alphabetical order is a straightforward but very useful sheet covering ordering by first and second letters, and dictionary work. Contributed by Jacquie Slater. Jacquie.Slater@tcat.ac.uk Telford College of Arts & Technology.2 pages. 40K
PDF	Alphabetical ordering cards for motor vehicle students is ideal for anyone interested in cars. Use for first or second place ordering. Contributed by Mark Sergison, Dudley College, mark.sergison@dudleycol.ac.uk 1 page. 25K Also filed under contextualised resources - motor vehicles
PDF	Susan Boyle - Britain's got Talent is a fabulous, topical set of Entry level resources based on the popular 2009 TV series. Covers reading comprehension, sentence structure, punctuation, planning writing (includes several writing frames), paragraphs, and much more. Contributed by Margery Lynott, Leeds City College margery.lynott@thomasdanby.ac.uk 10 pages. 70K.
PDF	Football Fun provides instructions and extra alphabetical ordering and reading activities to accompany the 2007-08 Premiership and Championship football team cards resource (October 07). Ideal for football fans of all ages. Contributed by Heidi Griffin, Bournemouth Adult Learning. 3 pages. 60K. Rw/E2.4 Rw/E3.4
PDF	Heroes and Celebration chocolate tasting game cleverly combines reading instructions, alphabetical ordering and adjectives into a delicious activity! Contributed by Jane Harbord Jane.harbord@ppdg.co.uk Pertemps People Development Group Ltd. 2 pages. 30K
PDF	Coronation Street resources - 8 super pages of Entry 2 resources based on this popular soap. Cloze exercise, matching game, alphabetical order, form filling, punctuation and more. Contributed by Karen Bruin who adapted it from Sally Shipton's Emmerdale Resource (below) 8 pages. 40K
PDF	May Day is a wonderful set of reading materials for Entry 1-2. Short illustrated text about May Day traditions followed by 2 pages of comprehension exercises. Plus May Day poster, letter and calendar for further reading and purpose of text work. Contributed by Christine Robinson, Stockton Adult Education. 6 pages. 80K.
PDF	Emmerdale resources - 11 super pages of Entry 2 resources based on this popular soap. Cloze exercises, sentence matching, alphabetical order, form filling, comprehension, punctuation and more. Contributed by Sally Shipton, Stafford College S.Shipton@staffordcoll.ac.uk
PDF	Love Heart Literacy assignment covers alphabetical ordering, adjectives, reading comprehension, sentences and web research for E2-L2. 7 pages. 65K
ZIP	Worried Wendy is a great way for Entry level learners to practise using the Yellow Pages. Each slide provides a separate task - ideal for paired work (see notes area of slide 1 for further teaching ideas). From Tom Walton, MBW Training, twalton@mbw-training.co.uk Zipped PPT. 8 screens. 75K
PDF	2007-08 Premiership and Championship football team cards for alphabetical ordering and/or reading practice. Simple but popular and useful resource that can be quickly differentiated for different levels by removing multiple teams beginning with same letter, working with all cards or just premiership cards, etc. Best enlarged to A3 and laminated. 1 page. 44 cards. 30K. )
PDF	updated Multi-purpose card based resources for Entry level literacy and numeracy (first uploaded 31/10/2001). One of our most popular resources has now been given a facelift. Includes 'Follow Me' warm-up activity cards on ordering days, months and seasons - for group numeracy sessions (EL1-EL3), also suitable for Literacy (Reading levels E1-E3). Small cards for matching months/days to abbreviations or order. Larger cards for playing matching / sorting games /alphabetical ordering and spelling. Useful key word reference sheets connected to time and numbers. Cheque writing help. Match upper and lower case key words. With dozens of teaching ideas. Best printed on card or laminated. 17 pages. 85K
PDF	Supermarket floor plan. Multi-sensory alphabetical ordering activity that is bound to provoke lots of discussion! Contributed by Jennifer Williamson, Juniper Training, Wolverhampton jennifer.williamson@junipertraining.co.uk 3 pages. 35K
PDF	Alphabetical order resources - wonderful multi-sensory games and activities for Entry level students (and higher level students with dyslexia). Contributed by Moira Garland m.garland@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 7 pages. 180K.
PDF	Entry Alphabet Activities. A super, graded set of activities for E1-E3. Start by matching letters, then move on to fill in worksheets and ordering towns alphabetically. Contributed by Margaret Adams (Brighton University and the Kenward Trust) uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 7 pages. 40K.

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Writing – Entry Level 2 – Text Focus (Writing composition)
Entry 2 - General Writing
PDF	Red Nose Poster and Story is a super selection of functional English tasks. Based on a Red Nose Day poster and story but can be used successfully at any time of year. Reading, writing and discussion tasks - with extra teaching ideas. Fully mapped to E1-2 Functional English. Contributed by Hazel Hughes, Selly Oak Trust School, Birmingham. 7 pages. 120K
PDF	Ask Anne - Sharing a problem is a great set of functional English tasks based on an "agony aunt" letter from someone who wants to lose weight (tutors should therefore use their discretion before using this resource). Reading comprehension, discussion and a scaffolded writing task (with writing frame). Ideal for (and fully mapped to) E1-2 Functional English. Contributed by Anne Candan. 5 pages. 50K
PDF	Writing prompt cards is a lovely set of 24 cards (topics inc. sport, lottery win, hobbies, summer, beach, schooldays, fame, etc.) to be used as inspiration for creative writing (E3-L2) or sentence level writing (E1-2). Contributed by Sheila Greenman, Abingdon & Witney College sheila.greenman@abingdon-witney.ac.uk 6 pages. 450K
PDF	Christmas writing practice assignment in the style of City and Guilds Entry Assignments - covers planning, drafting and proof reading a letter from Lapland. With a mark sheet for E1, E2 and E3 to allow for differentiated assessment. 4 pages. 125K.
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Wt/E2.1 Use written words and phrases to record or present information.
(a) understand the concept of 'fitness for purpose' in composition - that the writer selects the best organisation and style for the context, audience and purpose. e.g. continuous text / chart /numbered points
Compose and write some short texts for different audiences in their own daily life, e.g. an absence note to a child's teacher, an email to a friend, request for leave at work, a simple story, a personal narrative, pre-set formats, time-sheets.
PDF	The Cardigan is a set of professionally written resources based on the popular reader from New Leaf Books. Includes imagery, speaking & listening, symbols, spelling (changing y to an i) and memory skills. Encourages readers to get the most out of the book. Contributed by New Leaf Books. 6 pages. 160K.
PDF	Tigger the Hunter questions is a set of reading comprehension questions based on the short story by Tracy Richardson (available here). Also ideal for work on reading and writing simple sentences and general decoding/prediction work. Contributed by Emma Shaw emma.shaw@blueyonder.co.uk Medway Adult Learning Service pages. 20K
PDF	Road Users board game is a great way to practice whole word recognition, discussion and writing composition skills. All you need is dice, counters and a vivid imagination! Contributed by Nina Philps, Abilities Training Centres. 8 pages. 100K
PDF	Describing people - a writing framework is a great scaffolded writing resource that makes descriptive less daunting and a lot of fun! Ideal for use after introducing adjectives. Contributed by Vicky Douglas, Northern Learning Trust. 4 pages. 160K
PDF	Christmas menu writing frame encourages the use of adjectives and other persuasive language. Ideal to use after the Food Descriptions game. 1 page. 230K.
ZIP	Preposition flashcards 49 slides to use as needed for spelling and vocabulary practice with ESOL and Literacy students. Could also be printed out (for example, 6 to a page) and used as traditional card flashcards. Contributed by Bena, bena@sellyoak.bham.sch.uk Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 49 slides. 600K.
PDF	It could be you! Great Entry level lottery activity that involves deciding how you are going to spend the money. Structured, with fill-in boxes for expenditure etc. Contributed by Anne Hodgson, Beechwood College for young adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorder or Aspergers Syndrome. anne.hodgson@beechwoodcollege.co.uk 3 pages. 120K. Covers many Entry Level elements inc: recording information, using a calculator to add & subtract money.
PDF	Letter to Santa. Help your child choose presents and write a letter to Santa (great for family learning groups). Includes a cloze/writing frame. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni, margaretlago2@btopenworld.com County Training, Shropshire. 4 pages. 70K
PDF	Creating a cinquain is a great way to introduce poetry whilst reinforcing essential grammar, spelling, presentation and handwriting skills. Includes teaching ideas, example poem, planner. Contributed by Fay Middleton, Adult Community Learning Unit, Sheffield City Council. Fay.Middleton@sheffield.gov.uk 5 pages. 60K.
PDF	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.
PDF	Writing frame 3. Directions. Three step by step writing frames take the learner through planning to the final draft. Page 1 has a checklist with the key features and suggestions for setting out directions in a clear and logical manner. Page 2 includes line guides and brief hints, and page 3 is for the final polished version. 3 pages. 50K.
PDF	Writing frame 2. A favourite recipe. Three step by step writing frames take the learner through planning to the final draft. Page 1 has a checklist with the key features and suggestions for setting out a favourite recipe. Page 2 includes line guides only and page 3 is blank for the final polished version. 3 pages. 90K.
PDF	A gift for Charlie's Mum. Wonderful comprehension exercise written especially to practice reading consonant digraphs. 3 pages. 21K. Contributed by Vicky Maltby, Hammersmith and Fulham Adult Education Service, VAVMaltby@aol.com who suggests this resource is used in conjunction with Karen White's consonant digraph worksheet
PDF	Storyboards hand drawn by June Mill, Community Education. East Yorkshire. 5 boards - shopping, holidays, swimming, getting-up and Bank Robbery! They can be cut up, muddled and re-sequenced; simple sentences written out to match with pictures; sentences written in the present to be changed to past tense (ESOL); write sentences then join with conjunctions e.g. then, next; or as oral conversation starters. 6 pages. 140K.
PDF	Writing Frames 1: planning, drafting and writing Estate Agents Ads. Use with our other descriptive writing resources. 3 pages. 40K.

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Writing – Entry Level 2 – Sentence Focus (Grammar and Punctuation)

General Entry 2 Sentence level

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Sparkling sentences for bonfire night is a lovely seasonal literacy starter activity that covers adjectives, adverbs, sentence structure and punctuation. You will need a packet of sparklers. Contributed by Jo Collins joanne.collins1@virgin.net 1 page, 80K

Ws/E2.1 Construct simple and compound sentences, using common conjunctions to connect two clauses (e.g. as, but, and).

(a) understand that simple sentences can be combined to make compound sentences by using conjunctions

(b) understand that, if a compound sentence has too many bits added on, the reader will not be able to follow the sense.

(c) know some common conjunctions e.g. and, but, or, as.

Compose a letter or an email to a friend or family member, writing in complete sentences and using a variety of sentence patterns.

Write a short statement on a course application form.

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England's World Cup is a great set of mixed Entry exercises where learners are encouraged to use a range of positive (and negative!) adjectives to describe their favourite players. Plus: write to Capello (writing frame included!), reading and discussion, rearrange sentences, use conjunctions, and research previous World Cups. Contributed by Matthew Brooke, Parenta E2E. Topical resources

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Step Up to Word is a wonderfully detailed plan for 3 x 2 hours sessions for computer beginners. It is also mapped to the literacy curriculum - making it ideal for embedded learning and Entry Functional ICT. Includes scheme of work, session plans, feedback/evaluation forms and 7 resource sheets. ICT covers creating, opening, printing a document; formatting, printing, copying, proof reading. Mapped to Entry 2 and 3 speaking & listening, writing (including several exercises on conjunctions and compound sentences). Contributed by Jan Hayto, Essential Skill Support Unit, Fareham, Hants janhayto@essu.org 20 pages. 120K. ICT resources - Entry 3

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Conjunctions is a super, card based matching activity where clauses must be joined by the correct conjunction. Contributed by Gill Clark, Monmouthshire Adult and Community Education gillyclarko@tiscali.co.uk 1 page. 35K

PDF Coronation Street resources - 8 super pages of Entry 2 resources based on this popular soap. Cloze exercise, matching game, alphabetical order, form filling, punctuation and more. Contributed by Karen Bruin who adapted it from Sally Shipton's Emmerdale Resource (below) 8 pages. 40K

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Sentence structure and grammar is a great way to introduce the idea of properly constructed sentences. Covers punctuation, connectives, tense, subjects & verbs, tense and subject-verb agreement. Contributed by Gill Moore, Tamworth & Lichfield College. Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 17 slides. 12K

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Describing people - a writing framework is a great scaffolded writing resource that makes descriptive less daunting and a lot of fun! Ideal for use after introducing adjectives. Contributed by Vicky Douglas, Northern Learning Trust. 4 pages. 160K

PDF Emmerdale resources - 11 super pages of Entry 2 resources based on this popular soap. Cloze exercises, sentence matching, alphabetical order, form filling, comprehension, punctuation and more. Contributed by Sally Shipton, Stafford College S.Shipton@staffordcoll.ac.uk

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Love Heart Literacy assignment covers alphabetical ordering, adjectives, reading comprehension, sentences and web research for E2-L2. 7 pages. 65K

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Pancake day literacy and numeracy activities. Two pancake texts to read, questions to answer, recipes to re-size (simple ratios) and instructions to match and order. Wonderful topical work for Entry 2 to Level 1. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni, margaretlago2@btopenworld.com County Training, Shropshire. 6 pages. 70K

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Conjunctions exercise also makes a good starting point for discussion on how different conjunctions alter the meaning of a sentence. Contributed by Laura Jeffrey Matthew Boulton College, ljeffrey@mbc.ac.uk Thank you Laura. 2 pages. 25K.

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Discovering sentences is another amazing PowerPoint from Jennifer Baines j.baines@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. Something here for all levels: information, examples and onscreen activities cover a host of topics inc: simple, compound and complex sentences; punctuation; question words; coordinating and subordinating conjunctions; formal letter writing; topic and concluding sentences; a handy 'Is it a sentence?' checklist, structuring an argument, linking paragraphs. Also great for teacher reference. Zipped PowerPoint file. 27 screens. 450K

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Storyboards hand drawn by June Mill, Community Education. East Yorkshire. Thank you June. 5 boards - shopping, holidays, swimming, getting-up and Bank Robbery! They can be cut up, muddled and re-sequenced; simple sentences written out to match with pictures; sentences written in the present to be changed to past tense (ESOL); write sentences then join with conjunctions e.g. then, next; or as oral conversation starters. 6 pages. 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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Describing people - cloze and quiz focusing on key words (colours and clothes). Linked to the SfL Literacy E1 unit 1 Lost and Found. Cloze 1 - select correct words to describe people. Quiz 1 -'Who am I'. Fill-in - students write their own sentences. Teaching tips and illustrated key word help page.

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Ws/E2.2 Use adjectives

(a) understand that adjectives extend the information in sentences, by providing some detail about a noun

(b) understand that adjectives help the writer to describe people, feelings, places, situations, objects in more detail

(c) understand that the choice of adjectives can often convey a writer’s attitude

(d) know and use the term adjective

Write a short description of a favourite place for someone who has not been there.

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Character Building is a set of two resources (PDF and PowerPoint) written for Literacy through Drama students and is ideal for young social networking fans. A character must be selected and then imaginary Facebook/MySpace profiles written. Ideal for encouraging descriptive writing, use of adjectives, etc. 8 pages of writing frames plus a great PPT to introduce the topic (uses Bart Simpson as the character). Contributed by Marc Young, Bury College marc.young@hotmail.co.uk 8 page PDF 120K. 6 screen zipped PPT file 190K

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8 Adjective exercises is a great set of gap-fill / sentence writing exercises for ESOL (also suitable for Literacy). From Amanda Burgess, WEA (Workers’ Educational Association), Southern Region. 8 pages. 180K

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Heroes and Celebration chocolate tasting game cleverly combines reading instructions, alphabetical ordering and adjectives into a delicious activity! Contributed by Jane Harbord Jane.harbord@ppdg.co.uk Pertemps People Development Group Ltd. 2 pages. 30K

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Nouns and adjectives is short text about a holiday in Barcelona. Students must find all the nouns and adjectives (also makes good E2 reading practice). Contributed by Vicky Douglas, Northern Learning Trust. 1 page 40K

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Exotic Fruits adjectives is a super, complete E2-E3 lesson plan (and resources) originally written for e2e students looking at healthy eating, but great for any group. Includes detailed plan, quiz answer sheet, illustrated fill-in tables and adjective ideas. You will need a selection of exotic fruit and also, if following the entire lesson plan, the Describing foods resource. Contributed by Gill Gibbons ggibbons@valeroyal.gov.uk 6 pages. 160K

PDF Coronation Street resources - 8 super pages of Entry 2 resources based on this popular soap. Cloze exercise, matching game, alphabetical order, form filling, punctuation and more. Contributed by Karen Bruin who adapted it from Sally Shipton's Emmerdale Resource (below) 8 pages. 40K

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Describing people - a writing framework is a great scaffolded writing resource that makes descriptive less daunting and a lot of fun! Ideal for use after introducing adjectives. Contributed by Vicky Douglas, Northern Learning Trust. 4 pages. 160K

PDF Emmerdale resources - 11 super pages of Entry 2 resources based on this popular soap. Cloze exercises, sentence matching, alphabetical order, form filling, comprehension, punctuation and more. Contributed by Sally Shipton, Stafford College S.Shipton@staffordcoll.ac.uk

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Love Heart Literacy assignment covers alphabetical ordering, adjectives, reading comprehension, sentences and web research for E2-L2. 7 pages. 65K

PDF Food descriptions is a speaking and listening card game / warm-up activity for Entry 2-3 Literacy. An ideal link to Entry level descriptive writing and work on adjectives. With differentiation ideas for preEntry and Levels 1-2. Should be printed in colour and laminated. 130K. 5 pages.

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Christmas menu writing frame encourages the use of adjectives and other persuasive language. Ideal to use after the Food Descriptions game (see above). 1 page. 230K.

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Quick diagnostic test to assess students' knowledge of 'parts of speech'. Very useful and also makes a good launching point for work on sentence structure. Contributed by Jim Gourlay, Sheffield College Jim.Gourlay@sheffcol.ac.uk 1 page. 20K.

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Tigger the Hunter is a wonderful, illustrated story written by Tracy Richardson, Level 1 Literacy learner at Henley College, Coventry. Contact through Robert Holt, Rholt@henley-cov.ac.uk, who suggests using this story with Entry 2 -3 learners for reading comprehension / reading in detail, recognising high frequency words, adjectives, phonics & decoding (especially consonant clusters). 6 double pages. 240K

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Opposites (antonyms) - 4 worksheets (2 for E2-E3, 2 for E3-L1) that also help with reading, decoding, spelling and vocabulary. Ideal for class or homework. Contributed by Laura Jeffrey, Matthew Boulton College, ljeffrey@mbc.ac.uk 4 pages. 40K

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Describing people provides individual and paired work using adjectives in written and spoken descriptions (appearance and personality). Contributed by Laura Jeffrey Matthew Boulton College, ljeffrey@mbc.ac.uk Thank you Laura. 2 pages. 15K.

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Adjectives cloze v2 exercise to be used in conjunction with the accompanying PowerPoint (below). Contributed by Moira Garland m.garland@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 2 pages. 150K. Please note this resource is adapted from an original worksheet by Emma Scotland.

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Adjective cloze PowerPoint makes a great group starter and can be followed by the accompanying printable worksheet (see above). Contributed by Moira Garland m.garland@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 1 screen. Zipped PPT file. 85K. Please note this resource is adapted from an original worksheet by Emma Scotland.

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Creating a cinquain is a great way to introduce poetry whilst reinforcing essential grammar, spelling, presentation and handwriting skills. Includes teaching ideas, example poem, planner. Contributed by Fay Middleton, Adult Community Learning Unit, Sheffield City Council. Fay.Middleton@sheffield.gov.uk 5 pages. 60K.

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Happy Holidays is a 14 screen presentation that was used and created during a series of 8 x 2 hour lessons. DO NOT USE IT ALL AT ONCE - and please read the notes underneath each slide! Start by looking at postcards. Then learn about compound words and write a group postcard (followed by individual ones). Move on to look at adjectives and the persuasive language of holiday advertisements (inc. working out unfamiliar vocabulary) and finish by writing your own hotel adverts. Please also download the related PDF file (below) which includes writing frames, planners and posters. Zipped PPT 600K.

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Happy Holidays extra resources is to accompany the Happy Holidays PowerPoint (above and includes 'footsteps to good writing', classroom poster or handout, planner, adjective wheel worksheet, 2 shared texts, and 3 writing frames along with plenty of teaching ideas and curriculum links. Again, DO NOT USE IT ALL AT ONCE. 15 pages 200K.

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Adjective cloze exercise - lovely picture cloze exercise for E2-E3. Contributed by Emma Scotland, Bradford Council, emma.scotland@bradford.gov.uk 2 pages. 140K.

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Animal Descriptions a speaking and listening card game / warm-up activity for Entry 2-3 Literacy. Linked to Entry level descriptive writing and work on adjectives. With differentiation ideas for preEntry and Levels 1-2. Should be printed in colour and laminated. 5 pages.

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Writing Frames Set 1: planning, drafting and writing Estate Agents Ads. Use with our other descriptive writing resources. 3 pages. 40K.

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Updated Descriptive Non Fiction Texts: tutor notes, curriculum links, student hand-out (L1/2) about objective v subjective (persuasive) descriptions, reading activity on fact and opinion (in Estate Agent ads) with fill-in sheet, lots of writing ideas. This resource makes a good companion to our House Ads OHT and shared text, and our group or individual writing projects and our Writing Frames 1. Originally used for a class writing project (using adjectives) in Jan 2002. E2-L2. 5 pages. 87K.

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Updated Chomwell Green OHT - in Word format for shared group writing. Originally used for a class writing project (using adjectives) in Jan 2002. We have updated the font and the cost of the house!

CLOZE 1 Describing people cloze select correct words to describe people. Focuses on key words (colours and clothes). Linked to the SfL Literacy E1 unit 1 Lost and Found.

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Describing people fill-in focuses on key words (colours and clothes). Linked to the SfL Literacy E1 unit 1 Lost and Found. Students write their own sentences. Teaching tips and illustrated key word help page.

QUIZ 1 'Who am I?' quiz focuses on key words (colours and clothes). Linked to the SfL Literacy E1 unit 1 Lost and Found. Quiz 1 -.

House for Sale Ads: Group writing project Using adjectives and persuasive language to write Estate Agents' ads. Plans, Overhead Transparency and curriculum links.

House for Sale Ads: Individual projects Descriptive / Persuasive writing. Lesson plan, links and samples of students' work. Writing on PC – spellchecker, etc.

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Ws/E2.3 Use punctuation correctly (e.g. full stops, capital letters and question marks).

(a) understand that capital letters and end-of-sentence punctuation cannot be used arbitrarily, but must mark the grammatical boundaries of a complete sentence

(b) understand that that punctuation is best thought about at the stage of composition and included as the sentences are put down, rather than added form scratch at the end

(c) understand that questions are sentences that have a different word order from straightforward statements

(d) understand that question marks signal to the reader that the sentence is asking a question

Write simple and compound sentences (including questions) using correctly placed capitals, full stops and question marks, e.g. in a letter to a friend enquiring whether they are coming to visit, and when.

Write a short description of an event.

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Capital letters is a great set of hands-on card based activities for Entry learners. Sort and correct sentences, sort nouns into proper and common, etc. Contributed by Emma Shaw emma.shaw@blueyonder.co.uk Medway Adult Learning Service 10 pages. 60K

PDF Coronation Street resources - 8 super pages of Entry 2 resources based on this popular soap. Cloze exercise, matching game, alphabetical order, form filling, punctuation and more. Contributed by Karen Bruin who adapted it from Sally Shipton's Emmerdale Resource (below) 8 pages. 40K

PDF Emmerdale resources - 11 super pages of Entry 2 resources based on this popular soap. Cloze exercises, sentence matching, alphabetical order, form filling, comprehension, punctuation and more. Contributed by Sally Shipton, Stafford College S.Shipton@staffordcoll.ac.uk

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Love Heart Literacy assignment covers alphabetical ordering, adjectives, reading comprehension, sentences and web research for E2-L2. 7 pages. 65K

PDF Capital letters provides great practice for Entry 2 with a simplified text exercise. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 1 page. 40K

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Question Marks is an interactive PPT with type in boxes (great with a cordless keyboard). Each page provides a separate task - ideal for groups or pairs. From Jennifer Baines j.baines@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. Zipped PPT. 7 screens. 120K

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Entry Level punctuation cards for a variety of multisensory games, matching activities and challenges. Contributed by Laura Jeffrey, Matthew Boulton College, ljeffrey@mbc.ac.uk 4 pages. 130K

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Punctuation cards is a fabulous multi-sensory punctuation game. 8 large cards to laminate plus teaching ideas. Great for mixed ability classes. From Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 9 pages. 300K.

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The Importance of Punctuation useful handout with definitions and examples of common punctuation marks (for E2-L1), a really clever and fun re-writing exercise, cloze exercise, comprehension and more. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni, margaretlago2@btopenworld.com County Training, Shropshire. 8 pages. 90K.

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Nouns is a wonderful 22 screen PowerPoint all about common and proper nouns, and when to use capital letters. Contributed by Imogen Stewart, Stafford College, i.stewart@staffordcoll.ac.uk who was inspired to create this 'virtual shopping bag' resource by Jo Williams' 'Shopping Bag Capital Letters' and Margaret Lagoyianni's 'Capital Letters'. Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 320K.

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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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Shopping Bag Capital Letters is a really refreshing way to introduce or reinforce previous work on capital letters. 3 pages. 64K. Contributed by Jo Williams, jlwilliams@talk21.com who adapted the idea from Margaret Lagoyianni's 'We need capital letters' (below).

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We need to use CAPITAL LETTERS. Wonderful handout and series of differentiated worksheets for E1-L1. With topical news items, work related activities and full curriculum links. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni,margaretlago2@btopenworld.com County Training, Shropshire. 8 pages. 44K.

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Ws/E2.4 Use a capital letter for proper nouns

(a) understand what is meant by a proper noun

(b) understand the purpose of marking proper nouns by an initial capital

Use initial capitals for proper nouns in their own writing, e.g. a note to a supervisor at work or a diary entry where days of the week are included.

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Capital letters recap is a useful one page reminder about when (and when not) to use capital letters. Contributed by Leia Fee and other staff at Swansea ITeC leia.fee@swansea-itec.co.uk 1 page. 20K.

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Capital letters is a great set of hands-on card based activities for Entry learners. Sort and correct sentences, sort nouns into proper and common, etc. Contributed by Emma Shaw emma.shaw@blueyonder.co.uk Medway Adult Learning Service 10 pages. 60K

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Susan Boyle - Britain's got Talent is a fabulous, topical set of Entry level resources based on the popular 2009 TV series. Covers reading comprehension, sentence structure, punctuation, planning writing (includes several writing frames), paragraphs, and much more. Contributed by Margery Lynott, Leeds City College margery.lynott@thomasdanby.ac.uk 10 pages. 70K.

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Nouns and adjectives is short text about a holiday in Barcelona. Students must find all the nouns and adjectives (also makes good E2 reading practice). Contributed by Vicky Douglas, Northern Learning Trust. 1 page 40K

PDF Coronation Street resources - 8 super pages of Entry 2 resources based on this popular soap. Cloze exercise, matching game, alphabetical order, form filling, punctuation and more. Contributed by Karen Bruin who adapted it from Sally Shipton's Emmerdale Resource (below) 8 pages. 40K

PDF Emmerdale resources - 11 super pages of Entry 2 resources based on this popular soap. Cloze exercises, sentence matching, alphabetical order, form filling, comprehension, punctuation and more. Contributed by Sally Shipton, Stafford College S.Shipton@staffordcoll.ac.uk

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Quick diagnostic test to assess students' knowledge of 'parts of speech'. Very useful and also makes a good launching point for work on sentence structure. Contributed by Jim Gourlay, Sheffield College Jim.Gourlay@sheffcol.ac.uk 1 page. 20K.

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Nouns - what you need to know! Clear PPT gives straightforward explanations and examples of common, collective and proper nouns. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 10 slides. Zipped PPT 350K.

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Entry Level punctuation cards for a variety of multisensory games, matching activities and challenges. Contributed by Laura Jeffrey, Matthew Boulton College, ljeffrey@mbc.ac.uk 4 pages. 130K

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12 days of Christmas game is not what it seems - a great game that can be played any time of year to help students construct, punctuate and spell simple sentences. Kindly contributed by Jayne Elliott jayne@tapiochre.co.uk 1 page 26K.

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Punctuation cards is a fabulous multi-sensory punctuation game. 8 large cards to laminate plus teaching ideas. Great for mixed ability classes. From Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 9 pages. 300K.

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The Importance of Punctuation useful handout with definitions and examples of common punctuation marks (for E2-L1), a really clever and fun re-writing exercise, cloze exercise, comprehension and more. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni, margaretlago2@btopenworld.com County Training, Shropshire. 8 pages. 90K.

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Nouns is a wonderful 22 screen PowerPoint all about common and proper nouns, and when to use capital letters. Contributed by Imogen Stewart, Stafford College, i.stewart@staffordcoll.ac.uk who was inspired to create this 'virtual shopping bag' resource by Jo Williams' 'Shopping Bag Capital Letters' and Margaret Lagoyianni's 'Capital Letters'. Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 320K.

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Shopping Bag Capital Letters is a really refreshing way to introduce or reinforce previous work on capital letters. 3 pages. 64K. Contributed by Jo Williams, jlwilliams@talk21.com who adapted the idea from Margaret Lagoyianni's 'We need capital letters' (below).

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We need to use CAPITAL LETTERS. Wonderful handout and series of differentiated worksheets for E1-L1. With topical news items, work related activities and full curriculum links. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni,margaretlago2@btopenworld.com County Training, Shropshire. 8 pages. 44K.

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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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Writing – Entry Level 2 – Word Focus (Spelling and Handwriting)

Ww/E2.1 Spell correctly the majority of personal details and familiar common words such as months of the year, numbers to 20.

(a) understand that for most people spelling has to be learnt

(b) understand that all learners need a range of strategies but that some work better for some people than others

(c) understand that not all spellings can be worked out from the sound of the word; visual strategies are needed as well

(d) understand that looking carefully at letter patterns when reading helps remember the spelling for writing

Extend accurate spelling of personal key words and familiar words when writing for family, friends or work-mates (in messages, notes, emails), e.g.
- names of family members, friends, work-mates and local places,
- more high-frequency words from the Dolch list and the English Oxford Corpus
- months of the year
- numbers up to 20
- other high-frequency words such as mobiles, edit, view, yes, no, save, email, inbox, send.

Ww/E2.1 sub-sections

General spelling strategies / practice, mnemonics Contextualised spellings (colours, workplace, months of the year)

Confusables Word games and cloze activities (inc. Christmas)

General spelling strategies and practice. Mnemonics.

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Spelling with visual skills is an unusual but useful set of worksheets that focuses on words containing all, al and ea (but the idea could be adapted to cover many other letter strings). Contributed by Hazel Hughes, Selly Oak Trust School, Birmingham. 4 pages. 20K

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Spelling techniques in an incredible collection of strategies for all levels. This huge resource is split into 3 sections. A six page comprehensive handout on spelling techniques (E3 upwards), a "Spelling for Me" worksheet where students are encouraged to try out different strategies and record their results, and a set of 19 different strategy pages (to be laminated) each with tasks for students to test out the strategy. Contributed by Jill Machin, Devon Adult & Community Learning, JillxMachin@aol.com 100K. 28 pages.

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Make your own mnemonic is a handout or poster suitable for all spelling levels. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 1 page. 25K

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updated Multi-purpose card based resources for Entry level literacy and numeracy (first uploaded 31/10/2001). One of our most popular resources has now been given a facelift. Includes 'Follow Me' warm-up activity cards on ordering days, months and seasons - for group numeracy sessions (EL1-EL3), also suitable for Literacy (Reading levels E1-E3). Small cards for matching months/days to abbreviations or order. Larger cards for playing matching / sorting games /alphabetical ordering and spelling. Useful key word reference sheets connected to time and numbers. Cheque writing help. Match upper and lower case key words. With dozens of teaching ideas. Best printed on card or laminated. 17 pages. 85K.

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Spelling mnemonics is a huge list collected by Stella Jales (Wiltshire College) and her students. Includes spellings for all levels (from 'said' to 'accommodation'). Contributed jalesa@wiltscoll.ac.uk 3 pages. 50K.

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Two great mindmaps for visual / picture thinkers. One shows you how to mindmap, the other summarises spelling strategies. Contributed by Nikki Brown, additional support tutor from Cornwall College, St Austell nikki.brown@st-austell.ac.uk. Thank you Nikki. 3 pages. 80K.

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Spelling strategies - an excellent mind map summarising spelling strategies, useful for revision and prompting discussion with E2 -L2 learners. Contributed by Joy Collins, New College, Telford. Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file (1 screen). 130K.

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What or Want? was written for an ESOL student who confuses these two words in his writing but suitable for E2-3 or dyslexia support at any level. Includes a wide selection of exercises and tips. Contributed by Janet Chapman, The Friary Community Education Centre, Cardiff T 5 pages. 50K

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Is it were or we're? was written for students who confuse these two words in their writing. Suitable for E2 or dyslexia support at any level. Also useful for introducing the omissive apostrophe. Includes info, examples and tips followed by practice exercises and self evaluation. Contributed by Sheila Williams, Cardiff Basic Skills Service 2 pages. 20K

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When or Went? was written for students who confuse these two words in their writing. Suitable for E2-3 or dyslexia support at any level. Includes a wide selection of exercises and tips. Contributed by Janet Chapman, The Friary Community Education Centre, Cardiffjanetchapman19@hotmail.com 5 pages. 20K

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Homographs has a clear handout about 'bat' and a practice sheet on 'bow' and 'scales'. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 2 pages. 120K

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Willy the super ant story from Margaret Adams Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk who wrote this story to help a dyslexic student distinguish between 'want' and 'what'. Numbered 'cartoon' blanks for student to illustrate, plus introduction, story and background notes. 7 pages. 30K.

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Memory tips for ordering months of the year was written for a dyslexic student but is also very useful for Entry 2 measures, reading and spelling (and dyslexic students at any level). Contributed by Nancy Burn, Nancy.Burn@kenton.newcastle.sch.uk Kenton Technology College Also filed under General teaching resources - dyslexia support

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Drag and drop colour work sheets provide great reading, vocabulary and spelling practice for Entry ESOL & Literacy students. Plus practice in using a mouse, drag and drop, typing in spellings, etc. for Skills for Life ICT students. Contributed by Cathy Barton, Glasgow Metropolitan College catherine.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk. 4 pages . 160K.

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What colour is it? Interactive worksheet with drop down menus to select the correct spelling. Great reading and spelling practice for Entry ESOL & Literacy students. Plus practice in using a mouse and drop down menus for Skills for Life ICT students. Contributed by Cathy Barton, catherine.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk Glasgow Metropolitan College 2 pages. 160K

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'Work' vocabulary cards 27 pictures of different jobs and matching word cards - plus lots of teaching ideas for Entry 1and 2 literacy and ESOL classes. Contributed by Laura Jeffrey Matthew Boulton College, ljeffrey@mbc.ac.uk 6 pages. 200K.

Games and other fun activities

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Words from Happy Christmas. Timeless spelling and vocabulary game with answer grid and sample answers. Contributed by Lorraine Halley lorrhalley@aol.com 2 pages. 60K.

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12 days of Christmas game is not what it seems - a great game that can be played any time of year to help students construct, punctuate and spell simple sentences. Kindly contributed by Jayne Elliott jayne@tapiochre.co.uk 1 page 26K.

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Adjectives cloze v2 exercise to be used in conjunction with the accompanying PowerPoint (below). Contributed by Moira Garland m.garland@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 2 pages. 150K. Please note this resource is adapted from an original worksheet by Emma Scotland.

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Adjective cloze PowerPoint makes a great group starter and can be followed by the accompanying printable worksheet (see above). Contributed by Moira Garland m.garland@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 1 screen. Zipped PPT file. 85K. Please note this resource is adapted from an original worksheet by Emma Scotland.

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Adjective cloze exercise - lovely picture cloze exercise for E2-E3. Contributed by Emma Scotland, Bradford Council, emma.scotland@bradford.gov.uk 2 pages. 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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Ww/E2.2 use knowledge of sound–symbol relationships and phonological patterns (e.g. consonant clusters, vowel phonemes) to help work out correct spellings, as appropriate for needs of the learner

(a) understand that many words follow regular spelling patterns which correspond to certain sounds

(b) understand that most irregular words have at least some regular elements

(b) understand that it is possible to greatly reduce the chances of making random spelling errors by applying their knowledge of spelling patterns and rules

(c) understand that adding -s to nouns is a common way of indicating more than one, and know the term plural

(d) understand that –ed and –ing are common spellings at the end of words to show the past and present forms of verbs

(e) understand that some words can be split into parts to help spelling, e.g. compound words, words with prefixes or suffixes

Extend and secure their knowledge of the spelling of common regular words, including: common spelling patterns for long vowel phonemes; common spelling patterns for short vowel phonemes; plurals ending in -s, verbs with -ed and -ing endings; familiar compound words (e.g. football, teaspoon); words with common prefixes (e.g. un-, dis-, to indicate the negative).

Encourage learners to construct real texts for use in contexts of their choice (e.g. their workplace or community), in order to extend their knowledge of spelling.

Ww/E2.2 sub-sections

Miscellaneous

Long and short vowels Consonants

Miscellaneous

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Adding -ing to verbs is a straightforward but very useful 1 page spelling sheet written for E2 ESOL (also great for Literacy). Contributed by Vicky Goutis v.goutis@btinternet.com

PDF Spelling Challenge sheets make great starter activities - especially when used in pairs or small groups. One for qu- words, one for -all words and a blank 'wall' to add your own spelling challenge. 70K. 4 pages.

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Phonic word building sheet was designed for E2 students, building up their vocabulary and spellings after working on wh, th, ch and sh digraphs, but can be used to focus on any desired initial phoneme. Contributed by Nicola Toms ntoms@matthew-boulton.ac.uk Matthew Boulton College. 2 pages. 18K

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updated April 07 (first uploaded 17/04/01) Adding suffixes er or ar to make nouns is a huge 15 page resource that has had a major facelift. Covers parts of speech (nouns and verbs), imperatives, spelling rules, words with more than one meaning, spelling strategies and much more. With extensive teaching notes, student aims sheet, and ideas for contextualisation and using as a multisensory resource. 150K

PDF Add -ing: straightforward, very useful practice adding -ing to verbs. Contributed by Jannette Twoomey jannettet2004@yahoo.co.uk City of Bristol College and Filton College. 1 page. 20K.

PDF Homographs. A great handout to help with spelling and 'working out the meaning of unfamiliar words'. Contributed by Penny Halliday, Oxford Brookes PGCE student and volunteer literacy tutor, pen.halliday@btinternet.com. 3 pages. 200K

Long and short vowels

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Jean is a Teacher is a short text accompanied by comprehension questions and related spelling activities based on vowel phonemes - ea (as in bread), ea (as in mean), ee, and ear. Contributed by Ros Taylor, WEA (Workers' Educational Association) Leicester. 6 pages. 65K

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Long 'e' phonics sheets (in words with 'ee' or 'ea'). Lots of ideas for differentiation in this fabulous 14 page resource that includes: cards / worksheets for decoding words, spelling, recognising final consonant phonemes, matching rhyming words, identifying homophones such as 'meet' and 'meat', and writing short poems. From Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 14 pages. 800K.

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Silent e proof reading exercise that makes a great end of topic assessment tool. 30 sentences to correct. Contributed by Sally Shipton, Stafford College S.Shipton@staffordcoll.ac.uk 2 pages. 15K

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Silent e differentiated worksheets (2 versions) that can be folded so that higher level students can make up their own definitions (or they can be used as a matching exercise) plus 2 sets of useful dictation sentences. Contributed by Imogen Stewart, Stafford College, i.stewart@staffordcoll.ac.uk 5 pages. 20K

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'oo' sounds is a useful phonics sheet (spelling and reading) originally written to help a dyslexic learner distinguish between the different sounds made by the grapheme 'oo'. Contributed by Karen Bruin. 1 page. 15K.

Consonants

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Mary and Sam / tch words - read the story (a great twist at the end!), highlight and practise writing the -tch words, and then complete a crossword. Yet another set of excellent phonics activities from Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 6 pages. 150K

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Charlie's Mum Crossword to accompany Vicky Maltby's 'A Gift for Charlie's Mum' (still available) which focuses on consonant digraphs th ch and sh. Contributed by Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 2 pages. 40K

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Initial consonant cluster - squ read the story, highlight and practice writing the words, and then complete a crossword. Another set of excellent phonics activities from Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 7 pages. 310K Note: please exercise professional judgment and know your learner before using this resource (as some learners may consider it childish) which is intended to be delivered with humour and was originally used in a one to one situation.

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Initial consonant clusters - 3 (dr, pr, gr, tr) 48 word and matching 'picture clue' cards - with detailed teaching ideas'. Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 7 pages. 520K

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Consonant clusters Crossword (dr, tr, pr, gr) 3makes a great follow up activity to the word and picture cards activity (above). Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 2 pages. 40K

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Vowels - recognising and using long and short vowels. Great for reading and spelling. The 'fill in the vowels' exercise also helps with basic grammar and sense. Contributed by Karen. 2 pages. 15K.

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Initial consonant clusters - 1 (sc, sm, sp, st) 'phonic strip' listening activity followed by a crossword. Further related activities available below. Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 4 pages. 150K

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Initial consonant clusters - 2 (sc, sm, sp, st, sl, sn) 36 word and matching 'picture clue' cards - with detailed teaching ideas. Further related activities available below. Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 5 pages. 300K

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Initial consonant clusters - sc, sm, sp, st Interactive worksheet with drop down menus to select the correct word /spelling. 15 cloze sentences. to accompany related activities available above. Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 1 page. 60K

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Initial consonant clusters - sc, sm, sp, st spelling quiz to be used on screen (could also be printed out). Plus useful practice in using a mouse, typing in spellings, etc. for Skills for Life ICT students. 13 pages, 12 spellings. Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 300K

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Yesterday's World text (about an attraction in Sussex) and related phonics activities (based on the two sounds of the digraph /th/). Includes word sorting, cloze, crossword. Originally written for a mixed level Literacy and ESOL group. Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 6 pages. 80K

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Practice with sh or ch another great interactive word worksheet from Margaret Adams (Brighton University and the Kenward Trust) uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk Select the correct sh or ch word from the drop down menus to complete the sentences. 1 page. 30K NOTE: to use this worksheet interactively you must click on the padlock icon (in the 'forms' toolbar).

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Sh or Ch criss cross word puzzle to practice reading and spelling these two consonant digraphs. Contributed by Margaret Adams (Brighton University and the Kenward Trust) uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 1 page. 15

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Ww/E2.3 produce legible text

(a) understand the concept of 'fitness for purpose' in the presentation of writing. e.g. that the critical importance of accuracy. legibility, and neatness will vary depending on context, audience and purpose

(b) understand that handwriting and word processing are skills that people need to learn to use to produce legible text in different circumstances

Write or word process a short, clear and legible text in a context of the learner's choice, e.g. a personal account of an event, entry in an accident book, an invitation, or a ‘thank you' letter.

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Handwriting practice sheets for class and homework, plus a handy sheet of blank (double lined) handwriting paper. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 4 pages. 20K

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Creating a cinquain is a great way to introduce poetry whilst reinforcing essential grammar, spelling, presentation and handwriting skills. Includes teaching ideas, example poem, planner. Contributed by Fay Middleton, Adult Community Learning Unit, Sheffield City Council. Fay.Middleton@sheffield.gov.uk 5 pages. 60K.

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Please note the old Rw/E2.1 element (Read and understand words on forms related to personal information) has now merged with element Rw/E1.1
Rw/E2.1 Recognise high-frequency words and words with common spelling patterns (was Rw/E2.2 before the 2009 curriculum update)
(a) read high-frequency words on sight
(b) read personal key words on sight
(c) know and use different techniques for learning to read words on sight, e.g. association, visual shape, and pattern context
Social sight vocabulary for written signs. High-frequency words from Dolch List and The Oxford English Corpus. Months of the year.
PDF	Letters & Sounds Bingo was written to accompany the school-based Letters & Sounds reading scheme (which can be adapted and used to teach adults). All the words are based on phase 2 of the scheme (available free - for details see attached teaching notes). Contributed by Rachel Emmett remmett@tcch.ac.uk Hackney Community College. 5 pages. 90K.
PDF	What or Want? was written for an ESOL student who confuses these two words in his writing but suitable for E2-3 or dyslexia support at any level. Includes a wide selection of exercises and tips. Contributed by Janet Chapman, The Friary Community Education Centre, Cardiff Thank you Janet. 5 pages. 50K
PDF	Memory tips for ordering months of the year was written for a dyslexic student but is also very useful for Entry 2 measures, reading and spelling (and dyslexic students at any level). Contributed by Nancy Burn, Nancy.Burn@kenton.newcastle.sch.uk Kenton Technology College Also filed under General teaching resources - dyslexia support
PDF	Summer Bingo is an ideal end of year or summer activity for beginner readers (ESOL or Lit). Contributed by Rachel Emmett remmett@tcch.ac.uk Hackney Community College. 4 pages. 60K
PDF	Is it were or we're? was written for students who confuse these two words in their writing. Suitable for E2 or dyslexia support at any level. Also useful for introducing the omissive apostrophe. Includes info, examples and tips followed by practice exercises and self evaluation. Contributed by Sheila Williams, Cardiff Basic Skills Service 2 pages. 20K
PDF	When or Went? was written for students who confuse these two words in their writing. Suitable for E2-3 or dyslexia support at any level. Includes a wide selection of exercises and tips. Contributed by Janet Chapman, The Friary Community Education Centre, Cardiff janetchapman19@hotmail.com 5 pages. 20K
PDF	Road Users board game is a great way to practice whole word recognition, discussion and writing composition skills. All you need is dice, counters and a vivid imagination! Contributed by Nina Philps, Abilities Training Centres. 8 pages. 100K
PDF	updated Multi-purpose card based resources for Entry level literacy and numeracy (first uploaded 31/10/2001). One of our most popular resources has now been given a facelift. Includes 'Follow Me' warm-up activity cards on ordering days, months and seasons - for group numeracy sessions (EL1-EL3), also suitable for Literacy (Reading levels E1-E3). Small cards for matching months/days to abbreviations or order. Larger cards for playing matching / sorting games /alphabetical ordering and spelling. Useful key word reference sheets connected to time and numbers. Cheque writing help. Match upper and lower case key words. With dozens of teaching ideas. Best printed on card or laminated. 17 pages. 85K.
DOC	What colour is it? Interactive worksheet with drop down menus to select the correct spelling. Great reading and spelling practice for Entry ESOL & Literacy students. Plus practice in using a mouse and drop down menus for Skills for Life ICT students. Contributed by Cathy Barton, catherine.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk Glasgow Metropolitan College 2 pages. 160K
PDF	'Work' vocabulary cards 27 pictures of different jobs and matching word cards - plus lots of teaching ideas for Entry 1and 2 literacy and ESOL classes. Contributed by Laura Jeffrey Matthew Boulton College, ljeffrey@mbc.ac.uk 6 pages. 200K.
PDF	Willy the super ant story from Margaret Adams Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk who wrote this story to help a dyslexic student distinguish between 'want' and 'what'. Numbered 'cartoon' blanks for student to illustrate, plus introduction, story and background notes. 7 pages. 30K.
PDF	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.
DOC	Drag and drop colour work sheets provide great reading, vocabulary and spelling practice for Entry ESOL & Literacy students. Plus practice in using a mouse, drag and drop, typing in spellings, etc. for Skills for Life ICT students. Contributed by Cathy Barton, Glasgow Metropolitan College catherine.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk. 4 pages . 160K.

Rw/E2.2 sub-sections
Miscellaneous (inc. mixed phonics)	Phonics (vowels)	Phonics (consonants)	Decoding confusables	Roots, prefixes and suffixes

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Writing – Entry Level 2 – Sentence Focus (Grammar and Punctuation)
General Entry 2 Sentence level
PDF	Sparkling sentences for bonfire night is a lovely seasonal literacy starter activity that covers adjectives, adverbs, sentence structure and punctuation. You will need a packet of sparklers. Contributed by Jo Collins joanne.collins1@virgin.net 1 page, 80K
*Ws/E2.1 Construct simple and compound sentences, using common conjunctions to connect two clauses (e.g. as, but, and).*
(a) understand that simple sentences can be combined to make compound sentences by using conjunctions
(b) understand that, if a compound sentence has too many bits added on, the reader will not be able to follow the sense.
(c) know some common conjunctions e.g. and, but, or, as.
Compose a letter or an email to a friend or family member, writing in complete sentences and using a variety of sentence patterns. Write a short statement on a course application form.
PDF	England's World Cup is a great set of mixed Entry exercises where learners are encouraged to use a range of positive (and negative!) adjectives to describe their favourite players. Plus: write to Capello (writing frame included!), reading and discussion, rearrange sentences, use conjunctions, and research previous World Cups. Contributed by Matthew Brooke, Parenta E2E. Topical resources
PDF	Step Up to Word is a wonderfully detailed plan for 3 x 2 hours sessions for computer beginners. It is also mapped to the literacy curriculum - making it ideal for embedded learning and Entry Functional ICT. Includes scheme of work, session plans, feedback/evaluation forms and 7 resource sheets. ICT covers creating, opening, printing a document; formatting, printing, copying, proof reading. Mapped to Entry 2 and 3 speaking & listening, writing (including several exercises on conjunctions and compound sentences). Contributed by Jan Hayto, Essential Skill Support Unit, Fareham, Hants janhayto@essu.org 20 pages. 120K. ICT resources - Entry 3
PDF	Conjunctions is a super, card based matching activity where clauses must be joined by the correct conjunction. Contributed by Gill Clark, Monmouthshire Adult and Community Education gillyclarko@tiscali.co.uk 1 page. 35K
PDF	Coronation Street resources - 8 super pages of Entry 2 resources based on this popular soap. Cloze exercise, matching game, alphabetical order, form filling, punctuation and more. Contributed by Karen Bruin who adapted it from Sally Shipton's Emmerdale Resource (below) 8 pages. 40K
ZIP	Sentence structure and grammar is a great way to introduce the idea of properly constructed sentences. Covers punctuation, connectives, tense, subjects & verbs, tense and subject-verb agreement. Contributed by Gill Moore, Tamworth & Lichfield College. Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 17 slides. 12K
PDF	Describing people - a writing framework is a great scaffolded writing resource that makes descriptive less daunting and a lot of fun! Ideal for use after introducing adjectives. Contributed by Vicky Douglas, Northern Learning Trust. 4 pages. 160K
PDF	Emmerdale resources - 11 super pages of Entry 2 resources based on this popular soap. Cloze exercises, sentence matching, alphabetical order, form filling, comprehension, punctuation and more. Contributed by Sally Shipton, Stafford College S.Shipton@staffordcoll.ac.uk
PDF	Love Heart Literacy assignment covers alphabetical ordering, adjectives, reading comprehension, sentences and web research for E2-L2. 7 pages. 65K
PDF	Pancake day literacy and numeracy activities. Two pancake texts to read, questions to answer, recipes to re-size (simple ratios) and instructions to match and order. Wonderful topical work for Entry 2 to Level 1. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni, margaretlago2@btopenworld.com County Training, Shropshire. 6 pages. 70K
PDF	Conjunctions exercise also makes a good starting point for discussion on how different conjunctions alter the meaning of a sentence. Contributed by Laura Jeffrey Matthew Boulton College, ljeffrey@mbc.ac.uk Thank you Laura. 2 pages. 25K.
ZIP	Discovering sentences is another amazing PowerPoint from Jennifer Baines j.baines@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. Something here for all levels: information, examples and onscreen activities cover a host of topics inc: simple, compound and complex sentences; punctuation; question words; coordinating and subordinating conjunctions; formal letter writing; topic and concluding sentences; a handy 'Is it a sentence?' checklist, structuring an argument, linking paragraphs. Also great for teacher reference. Zipped PowerPoint file. 27 screens. 450K
PDF	Storyboards hand drawn by June Mill, Community Education. East Yorkshire. Thank you June. 5 boards - shopping, holidays, swimming, getting-up and Bank Robbery! They can be cut up, muddled and re-sequenced; simple sentences written out to match with pictures; sentences written in the present to be changed to past tense (ESOL); write sentences then join with conjunctions e.g. then, next; or as oral conversation starters. 6 pages. 140K.
PDF	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.
FILL IN	Describing people - cloze and quiz focusing on key words (colours and clothes). Linked to the SfL Literacy E1 unit 1 Lost and Found. Cloze 1 - select correct words to describe people. Quiz 1 -'Who am I'. Fill-in - students write their own sentences. Teaching tips and illustrated key word help page.
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Ws/E2.3 Use punctuation correctly (e.g. full stops, capital letters and question marks).
(a) understand that capital letters and end-of-sentence punctuation cannot be used arbitrarily, but must mark the grammatical boundaries of a complete sentence
(b) understand that that punctuation is best thought about at the stage of composition and included as the sentences are put down, rather than added form scratch at the end
(c) understand that questions are sentences that have a different word order from straightforward statements
(d) understand that question marks signal to the reader that the sentence is asking a question
Write simple and compound sentences (including questions) using correctly placed capitals, full stops and question marks, e.g. in a letter to a friend enquiring whether they are coming to visit, and when. Write a short description of an event.
PDF	Capital letters is a great set of hands-on card based activities for Entry learners. Sort and correct sentences, sort nouns into proper and common, etc. Contributed by Emma Shaw emma.shaw@blueyonder.co.uk Medway Adult Learning Service 10 pages. 60K
PDF	Coronation Street resources - 8 super pages of Entry 2 resources based on this popular soap. Cloze exercise, matching game, alphabetical order, form filling, punctuation and more. Contributed by Karen Bruin who adapted it from Sally Shipton's Emmerdale Resource (below) 8 pages. 40K
PDF	Emmerdale resources - 11 super pages of Entry 2 resources based on this popular soap. Cloze exercises, sentence matching, alphabetical order, form filling, comprehension, punctuation and more. Contributed by Sally Shipton, Stafford College S.Shipton@staffordcoll.ac.uk
PDF	Love Heart Literacy assignment covers alphabetical ordering, adjectives, reading comprehension, sentences and web research for E2-L2. 7 pages. 65K
PDF	Capital letters provides great practice for Entry 2 with a simplified text exercise. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 1 page. 40K
ZIP	Question Marks is an interactive PPT with type in boxes (great with a cordless keyboard). Each page provides a separate task - ideal for groups or pairs. From Jennifer Baines j.baines@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. Zipped PPT. 7 screens. 120K
PDF	Entry Level punctuation cards for a variety of multisensory games, matching activities and challenges. Contributed by Laura Jeffrey, Matthew Boulton College, ljeffrey@mbc.ac.uk 4 pages. 130K
PDF	Punctuation cards is a fabulous multi-sensory punctuation game. 8 large cards to laminate plus teaching ideas. Great for mixed ability classes. From Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 9 pages. 300K.
PDF	The Importance of Punctuation useful handout with definitions and examples of common punctuation marks (for E2-L1), a really clever and fun re-writing exercise, cloze exercise, comprehension and more. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni, margaretlago2@btopenworld.com County Training, Shropshire. 8 pages. 90K.
ZIP	Nouns is a wonderful 22 screen PowerPoint all about common and proper nouns, and when to use capital letters. Contributed by Imogen Stewart, Stafford College, i.stewart@staffordcoll.ac.uk who was inspired to create this 'virtual shopping bag' resource by Jo Williams' 'Shopping Bag Capital Letters' and Margaret Lagoyianni's 'Capital Letters'. Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 320K.
PDF	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.
PDF	Shopping Bag Capital Letters is a really refreshing way to introduce or reinforce previous work on capital letters. 3 pages. 64K. Contributed by Jo Williams, jlwilliams@talk21.com who adapted the idea from Margaret Lagoyianni's 'We need capital letters' (below).
PDF	We need to use CAPITAL LETTERS. Wonderful handout and series of differentiated worksheets for E1-L1. With topical news items, work related activities and full curriculum links. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni,margaretlago2@btopenworld.com County Training, Shropshire. 8 pages. 44K.

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Ws/E2.4 Use a capital letter for proper nouns
(a) understand what is meant by a proper noun
(b) understand the purpose of marking proper nouns by an initial capital
Use initial capitals for proper nouns in their own writing, e.g. a note to a supervisor at work or a diary entry where days of the week are included.
PDF	Capital letters recap is a useful one page reminder about when (and when not) to use capital letters. Contributed by Leia Fee and other staff at Swansea ITeC leia.fee@swansea-itec.co.uk 1 page. 20K.
PDF	Capital letters is a great set of hands-on card based activities for Entry learners. Sort and correct sentences, sort nouns into proper and common, etc. Contributed by Emma Shaw emma.shaw@blueyonder.co.uk Medway Adult Learning Service 10 pages. 60K
PDF	Susan Boyle - Britain's got Talent is a fabulous, topical set of Entry level resources based on the popular 2009 TV series. Covers reading comprehension, sentence structure, punctuation, planning writing (includes several writing frames), paragraphs, and much more. Contributed by Margery Lynott, Leeds City College margery.lynott@thomasdanby.ac.uk 10 pages. 70K.
PDF	Nouns and adjectives is short text about a holiday in Barcelona. Students must find all the nouns and adjectives (also makes good E2 reading practice). Contributed by Vicky Douglas, Northern Learning Trust. 1 page 40K
PDF	Coronation Street resources - 8 super pages of Entry 2 resources based on this popular soap. Cloze exercise, matching game, alphabetical order, form filling, punctuation and more. Contributed by Karen Bruin who adapted it from Sally Shipton's Emmerdale Resource (below) 8 pages. 40K
PDF	Emmerdale resources - 11 super pages of Entry 2 resources based on this popular soap. Cloze exercises, sentence matching, alphabetical order, form filling, comprehension, punctuation and more. Contributed by Sally Shipton, Stafford College S.Shipton@staffordcoll.ac.uk
PDF	Quick diagnostic test to assess students' knowledge of 'parts of speech'. Very useful and also makes a good launching point for work on sentence structure. Contributed by Jim Gourlay, Sheffield College Jim.Gourlay@sheffcol.ac.uk 1 page. 20K.
ZIP	Nouns - what you need to know! Clear PPT gives straightforward explanations and examples of common, collective and proper nouns. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 10 slides. Zipped PPT 350K.
PDF	Entry Level punctuation cards for a variety of multisensory games, matching activities and challenges. Contributed by Laura Jeffrey, Matthew Boulton College, ljeffrey@mbc.ac.uk 4 pages. 130K
PDF	12 days of Christmas game is not what it seems - a great game that can be played any time of year to help students construct, punctuate and spell simple sentences. Kindly contributed by Jayne Elliott jayne@tapiochre.co.uk 1 page 26K.
PDF	Punctuation cards is a fabulous multi-sensory punctuation game. 8 large cards to laminate plus teaching ideas. Great for mixed ability classes. From Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 9 pages. 300K.
PDF	The Importance of Punctuation useful handout with definitions and examples of common punctuation marks (for E2-L1), a really clever and fun re-writing exercise, cloze exercise, comprehension and more. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni, margaretlago2@btopenworld.com County Training, Shropshire. 8 pages. 90K.
ZIP	Nouns is a wonderful 22 screen PowerPoint all about common and proper nouns, and when to use capital letters. Contributed by Imogen Stewart, Stafford College, i.stewart@staffordcoll.ac.uk who was inspired to create this 'virtual shopping bag' resource by Jo Williams' 'Shopping Bag Capital Letters' and Margaret Lagoyianni's 'Capital Letters'. Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 320K.
PDF	Shopping Bag Capital Letters is a really refreshing way to introduce or reinforce previous work on capital letters. 3 pages. 64K. Contributed by Jo Williams, jlwilliams@talk21.com who adapted the idea from Margaret Lagoyianni's 'We need capital letters' (below).
PDF	We need to use CAPITAL LETTERS. Wonderful handout and series of differentiated worksheets for E1-L1. With topical news items, work related activities and full curriculum links. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni,margaretlago2@btopenworld.com County Training, Shropshire. 8 pages. 44K.
PDF	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.

Ww/E2.1 sub-sections
	General spelling strategies / practice, mnemonics	Contextualised spellings (colours, workplace, months of the year)
	Confusables	Word games and cloze activities (inc. Christmas)

General spelling strategies and practice. Mnemonics.
PDF	Spelling with visual skills is an unusual but useful set of worksheets that focuses on words containing all, al and ea (but the idea could be adapted to cover many other letter strings). Contributed by Hazel Hughes, Selly Oak Trust School, Birmingham. 4 pages. 20K
PDF	Spelling techniques in an incredible collection of strategies for all levels. This huge resource is split into 3 sections. A six page comprehensive handout on spelling techniques (E3 upwards), a "Spelling for Me" worksheet where students are encouraged to try out different strategies and record their results, and a set of 19 different strategy pages (to be laminated) each with tasks for students to test out the strategy. Contributed by Jill Machin, Devon Adult & Community Learning, JillxMachin@aol.com 100K. 28 pages.
PDF	Make your own mnemonic is a handout or poster suitable for all spelling levels. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 1 page. 25K
PDF	updated Multi-purpose card based resources for Entry level literacy and numeracy (first uploaded 31/10/2001). One of our most popular resources has now been given a facelift. Includes 'Follow Me' warm-up activity cards on ordering days, months and seasons - for group numeracy sessions (EL1-EL3), also suitable for Literacy (Reading levels E1-E3). Small cards for matching months/days to abbreviations or order. Larger cards for playing matching / sorting games /alphabetical ordering and spelling. Useful key word reference sheets connected to time and numbers. Cheque writing help. Match upper and lower case key words. With dozens of teaching ideas. Best printed on card or laminated. 17 pages. 85K.
PDF	Spelling mnemonics is a huge list collected by Stella Jales (Wiltshire College) and her students. Includes spellings for all levels (from 'said' to 'accommodation'). Contributed jalesa@wiltscoll.ac.uk 3 pages. 50K.
DOC	Two great mindmaps for visual / picture thinkers. One shows you how to mindmap, the other summarises spelling strategies. Contributed by Nikki Brown, additional support tutor from Cornwall College, St Austell nikki.brown@st-austell.ac.uk. Thank you Nikki. 3 pages. 80K.
ZIP	Spelling strategies - an excellent mind map summarising spelling strategies, useful for revision and prompting discussion with E2 -L2 learners. Contributed by Joy Collins, New College, Telford. Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file (1 screen). 130K.
Confusables
PDF	What or Want? was written for an ESOL student who confuses these two words in his writing but suitable for E2-3 or dyslexia support at any level. Includes a wide selection of exercises and tips. Contributed by Janet Chapman, The Friary Community Education Centre, Cardiff T 5 pages. 50K
PDF	Is it were or we're? was written for students who confuse these two words in their writing. Suitable for E2 or dyslexia support at any level. Also useful for introducing the omissive apostrophe. Includes info, examples and tips followed by practice exercises and self evaluation. Contributed by Sheila Williams, Cardiff Basic Skills Service 2 pages. 20K
PDF	When or Went? was written for students who confuse these two words in their writing. Suitable for E2-3 or dyslexia support at any level. Includes a wide selection of exercises and tips. Contributed by Janet Chapman, The Friary Community Education Centre, Cardiffjanetchapman19@hotmail.com 5 pages. 20K
PDF	Homographs has a clear handout about 'bat' and a practice sheet on 'bow' and 'scales'. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 2 pages. 120K
PDF	Willy the super ant story from Margaret Adams Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk who wrote this story to help a dyslexic student distinguish between 'want' and 'what'. Numbered 'cartoon' blanks for student to illustrate, plus introduction, story and background notes. 7 pages. 30K.
Contextualised spellings
PDF	Memory tips for ordering months of the year was written for a dyslexic student but is also very useful for Entry 2 measures, reading and spelling (and dyslexic students at any level). Contributed by Nancy Burn, Nancy.Burn@kenton.newcastle.sch.uk Kenton Technology College Also filed under General teaching resources - dyslexia support
DOC	Drag and drop colour work sheets provide great reading, vocabulary and spelling practice for Entry ESOL & Literacy students. Plus practice in using a mouse, drag and drop, typing in spellings, etc. for Skills for Life ICT students. Contributed by Cathy Barton, Glasgow Metropolitan College catherine.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk. 4 pages . 160K.
DOC	What colour is it? Interactive worksheet with drop down menus to select the correct spelling. Great reading and spelling practice for Entry ESOL & Literacy students. Plus practice in using a mouse and drop down menus for Skills for Life ICT students. Contributed by Cathy Barton, catherine.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk Glasgow Metropolitan College 2 pages. 160K
PDF	'Work' vocabulary cards 27 pictures of different jobs and matching word cards - plus lots of teaching ideas for Entry 1and 2 literacy and ESOL classes. Contributed by Laura Jeffrey Matthew Boulton College, ljeffrey@mbc.ac.uk 6 pages. 200K.
Games and other fun activities
PDF	Words from Happy Christmas. Timeless spelling and vocabulary game with answer grid and sample answers. Contributed by Lorraine Halley lorrhalley@aol.com 2 pages. 60K.
PDF	12 days of Christmas game is not what it seems - a great game that can be played any time of year to help students construct, punctuate and spell simple sentences. Kindly contributed by Jayne Elliott jayne@tapiochre.co.uk 1 page 26K.
PDF	Adjectives cloze v2 exercise to be used in conjunction with the accompanying PowerPoint (below). Contributed by Moira Garland m.garland@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 2 pages. 150K. Please note this resource is adapted from an original worksheet by Emma Scotland.
ZIP	Adjective cloze PowerPoint makes a great group starter and can be followed by the accompanying printable worksheet (see above). Contributed by Moira Garland m.garland@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 1 screen. Zipped PPT file. 85K. Please note this resource is adapted from an original worksheet by Emma Scotland.
PDF	Adjective cloze exercise - lovely picture cloze exercise for E2-E3. Contributed by Emma Scotland, Bradford Council, emma.scotland@bradford.gov.uk 2 pages. 140K.
PDF	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.

Ww/E2.2 sub-sections
	Miscellaneous
	Long and short vowels	Consonants

Miscellaneous
PDF	Adding -ing to verbs is a straightforward but very useful 1 page spelling sheet written for E2 ESOL (also great for Literacy). Contributed by Vicky Goutis v.goutis@btinternet.com
PDF	Spelling Challenge sheets make great starter activities - especially when used in pairs or small groups. One for qu- words, one for -all words and a blank 'wall' to add your own spelling challenge. 70K. 4 pages.
PDF	Phonic word building sheet was designed for E2 students, building up their vocabulary and spellings after working on wh, th, ch and sh digraphs, but can be used to focus on any desired initial phoneme. Contributed by Nicola Toms ntoms@matthew-boulton.ac.uk Matthew Boulton College. 2 pages. 18K
PDF	updated April 07 (first uploaded 17/04/01) Adding suffixes er or ar to make nouns is a huge 15 page resource that has had a major facelift. Covers parts of speech (nouns and verbs), imperatives, spelling rules, words with more than one meaning, spelling strategies and much more. With extensive teaching notes, student aims sheet, and ideas for contextualisation and using as a multisensory resource. 150K
PDF	Add -ing: straightforward, very useful practice adding -ing to verbs. Contributed by Jannette Twoomey jannettet2004@yahoo.co.uk City of Bristol College and Filton College. 1 page. 20K.
PDF	Homographs. A great handout to help with spelling and 'working out the meaning of unfamiliar words'. Contributed by Penny Halliday, Oxford Brookes PGCE student and volunteer literacy tutor, pen.halliday@btinternet.com. 3 pages. 200K
Long and short vowels
PDF	Jean is a Teacher is a short text accompanied by comprehension questions and related spelling activities based on vowel phonemes - ea (as in bread), ea (as in mean), ee, and ear. Contributed by Ros Taylor, WEA (Workers' Educational Association) Leicester. 6 pages. 65K
PDF	Long 'e' phonics sheets (in words with 'ee' or 'ea'). Lots of ideas for differentiation in this fabulous 14 page resource that includes: cards / worksheets for decoding words, spelling, recognising final consonant phonemes, matching rhyming words, identifying homophones such as 'meet' and 'meat', and writing short poems. From Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 14 pages. 800K.
PDF	Silent e proof reading exercise that makes a great end of topic assessment tool. 30 sentences to correct. Contributed by Sally Shipton, Stafford College S.Shipton@staffordcoll.ac.uk 2 pages. 15K
PDF	Silent e differentiated worksheets (2 versions) that can be folded so that higher level students can make up their own definitions (or they can be used as a matching exercise) plus 2 sets of useful dictation sentences. Contributed by Imogen Stewart, Stafford College, i.stewart@staffordcoll.ac.uk 5 pages. 20K
PDF	'oo' sounds is a useful phonics sheet (spelling and reading) originally written to help a dyslexic learner distinguish between the different sounds made by the grapheme 'oo'. Contributed by Karen Bruin. 1 page. 15K.
Consonants
PDF	Mary and Sam / tch words - read the story (a great twist at the end!), highlight and practise writing the -tch words, and then complete a crossword. Yet another set of excellent phonics activities from Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 6 pages. 150K
PDF	Charlie's Mum Crossword to accompany Vicky Maltby's 'A Gift for Charlie's Mum' (still available) which focuses on consonant digraphs th ch and sh. Contributed by Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 2 pages. 40K
PDF	Initial consonant cluster - squ read the story, highlight and practice writing the words, and then complete a crossword. Another set of excellent phonics activities from Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 7 pages. 310K Note: please exercise professional judgment and know your learner before using this resource (as some learners may consider it childish) which is intended to be delivered with humour and was originally used in a one to one situation.
PDF	Initial consonant clusters - 3 (dr, pr, gr, tr) 48 word and matching 'picture clue' cards - with detailed teaching ideas'. Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 7 pages. 520K
PDF	Consonant clusters Crossword (dr, tr, pr, gr) 3makes a great follow up activity to the word and picture cards activity (above). Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 2 pages. 40K
PDF	Vowels - recognising and using long and short vowels. Great for reading and spelling. The 'fill in the vowels' exercise also helps with basic grammar and sense. Contributed by Karen. 2 pages. 15K.
PDF	Initial consonant clusters - 1 (sc, sm, sp, st) 'phonic strip' listening activity followed by a crossword. Further related activities available below. Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 4 pages. 150K
PDF	Initial consonant clusters - 2 (sc, sm, sp, st, sl, sn) 36 word and matching 'picture clue' cards - with detailed teaching ideas. Further related activities available below. Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 5 pages. 300K
DOC	Initial consonant clusters - sc, sm, sp, st Interactive worksheet with drop down menus to select the correct word /spelling. 15 cloze sentences. to accompany related activities available above. Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 1 page. 60K
DOC	Initial consonant clusters - sc, sm, sp, st spelling quiz to be used on screen (could also be printed out). Plus useful practice in using a mouse, typing in spellings, etc. for Skills for Life ICT students. 13 pages, 12 spellings. Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 300K
PDF	Yesterday's World text (about an attraction in Sussex) and related phonics activities (based on the two sounds of the digraph /th/). Includes word sorting, cloze, crossword. Originally written for a mixed level Literacy and ESOL group. Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 6 pages. 80K
DOC	Practice with sh or ch another great interactive word worksheet from Margaret Adams (Brighton University and the Kenward Trust) uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk Select the correct sh or ch word from the drop down menus to complete the sentences. 1 page. 30K NOTE: to use this worksheet interactively you must click on the padlock icon (in the 'forms' toolbar).
PDF	Sh or Ch criss cross word puzzle to practice reading and spelling these two consonant digraphs. Contributed by Margaret Adams (Brighton University and the Kenward Trust) uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 1 page. 15

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Ww/E2.3 produce legible text
(a) understand the concept of 'fitness for purpose' in the presentation of writing. e.g. that the critical importance of accuracy. legibility, and neatness will vary depending on context, audience and purpose
(b) understand that handwriting and word processing are skills that people need to learn to use to produce legible text in different circumstances
Write or word process a short, clear and legible text in a context of the learner's choice, e.g. a personal account of an event, entry in an accident book, an invitation, or a ‘thank you' letter.
PDF	Handwriting practice sheets for class and homework, plus a handy sheet of blank (double lined) handwriting paper. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 4 pages. 20K
PDF	Creating a cinquain is a great way to introduce poetry whilst reinforcing essential grammar, spelling, presentation and handwriting skills. Includes teaching ideas, example poem, planner. Contributed by Fay Middleton, Adult Community Learning Unit, Sheffield City Council. Fay.Middleton@sheffield.gov.uk 5 pages. 60K.