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

Literacy Entry Level 2 - General Resources
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	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	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	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 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	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	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.
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

Speaking and Listening – Entry Level 2 (Listen and respond)
SLlr/E2.1 listen for and follow the gist of explanations, instructions and narratives
(a) 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.

SLlr/E2.2 listen for detail in short explanations, instructions and narratives
(a) understand that key words and phrases vary with context
(b) recognise and understand the importance of key words used in familiar contexts, e.g. related to employment, travel, education and training
(c) understand and recognise some of the language characteristics of narratives, e.g. to describe people, places, events
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

SLlr/E2.4 listen to and follow short, straightforward explanations and instructions
(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)
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/E2.5 listen to and identify simply expressed feelings and opinions
(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)

SLlr/E2.6 respond to straightforward questions
(a) understand that an adequate response will depend on the type of question (e.g. simple yes/no, specific information)
(b) understand ways of making appropriate positive and negative responses to questions
(c) give clear responses that the listener can follow
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	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.

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
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
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
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
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

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
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	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 J ane.Harbord@dudley.gov.uk Future Skills for Dudley Borough Council. 1 page. 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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	Great reader all about money (change, coins, foreign currency, cash machines and more). also useful for spelling, grammar and vocabulary work. Contributed by Chris Morley thesilurian@yahoo.com. Rt/E2.1; Rt/E2.4 (ESOL only); Rw/E3.1. 500K. 5 pages.
PDF	Wonderful practice for Entry 1 and 2 readers and spellers. Two short stories - one based on _oan, _one, _own words; one on _oa_ and _o_e. Other word endings covered include _ice, _ash and _ack. Plus comprehension questions, spelling practice, cloze sentences, and wordsearch. Contributed by Margaret Wingrove, Basic skills lecturer in literacy and IT, Milton Keynes.
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.
PDFE2	Instructional Texts on the Web group lesson plan followed by individual web investigations - looking at instructional texts This lesson plan has 3 accompanying PDF worksheets (at levels E2, E3, L1/2).You will need to read the plan before using the worksheets. (a, b)
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
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
PDF	Purpose of Text: text sorting activity for E2-L1 but adaptable for E1 and L2. Inc. 6 purposes: inform, explain, entertain, describe, persuade, instruct. Links, sample lesson plan, 2 OTs, tutor prompt / student reference cards, differentiated worksheets for E2, E3, L1. Extension ideas and activities. 14 pages. 150K. (a)
PDFE2	Instructional Texts on the Web group lesson plan followed by individual web investigations - looking at instructional texts This lesson plan has 3 accompanying PDF worksheets (at levels E2, E3, L1/2). Each worksheet has four pages. You will need to read the plan before using the worksheets. (a)
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) 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
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.
PDF	Purpose of Text: text sorting activity for E2-L1. Look at texts and record their form, source, purpose (inform, explain, entertain, describe, persuade, instruct). Links, sample lesson plan, 2 OTs, tutor prompt / student reference cards, differentiated worksheets for E2, E3, L1. Extension ideas and activities. 14 pages. 150K. (a) (b) (c)
PDFE2	Instructional Texts on the Web group lesson plan followed by individual web investigations - looking at instructional texts This lesson plan has 3 accompanying PDF worksheets (at levels E2, E3, L1/2). Each worksheet has four pages. You will need to read the plan before using the worksheets. (a, b, c, d)
Rt/E2.4 Use illustrations and captions to locate information
(a) understand that illustrations contribute to meaning and can help locate and interpret information
PDF	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	Great reader all about money (change, coins, foreign currency, cash machines and more). also useful for spelling, grammar and vocabulary work. Contributed by Chris Morley thesilurian@yahoo.com. Rt/E2.1; Rt/E2.4; Rw/E3.1. 500K. 5 pages.
PDFE2	Instructional Texts on the Web group lesson plan followed by individual web investigations - looking at instructional texts This lesson plan has 3 accompanying PDF worksheets (at levels E2, E3, L1/2). Each worksheet has four pages. You will need to read the plan before using the worksheets.
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.

Reading – Entry Level 2 – Sentence Focus (Grammar and Punctuation)
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.
PDFE2	Instructional Texts on the Web group lesson plan followed by individual web investigations - looking at instructional texts (includes looking for connectives) This lesson plan has 3 accompanying PDF worksheets (at levels E2, E3, L1/2). Each worksheet has four pages. You will need to read the plan before using the worksheets. (a)
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
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
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
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.
PDF	Keywords and Time: Read, write and order days of week, months, seasons, number words. Write cheques. Using calendars. Measurement of time (no. weeks in a year, etc.). Number words quiz, cloze poems, reference sheets. 252K. 15 pages. EL1\2 (Lit and Num). Rs/E2.2 Rs/E2.3 (a).
Rs/E2.4 Use Punctuation and capitalisation to aid understanding.
(a) understand that different punctuation marks are used for different purposes and know their names: full stop, question and exclamation marks 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
ZIP	Classification of nouns is an interactive PPT with type-in activity boxes. Covers common, proper, collective, compound and abstract nouns. A great introduction to grammar, vocabulary and/or punctuation topics. Contributed by Pam Vardy. 12 slides. Zipped PPT file. 20K.
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.

Literacy Entry Level 2
Speaking and Listening	SLr/E2 Listen and respond E2.1 E2.2 E2.3 E2.4 E2.5 E2.6	SLc/E2 Speak to communicate E2.1 E2.2 E2.3 E2.4	SLd/E2 Engage in discussion E2.1 E2.2
	Text Focus	Sentence Focus	Word Focus
Reading	Rt/E2 Reading comprehension E2.1 E2.2 E2.3 E2.4	Rs/E2 Grammar and Punctuation E2.1 E2.2 E2.3 E2.4	Rw/E2 Vocabulary, word recognition, phonics. E2.1 E2.2 E2.3 E2.4 E2.5
Writing	Wt/E2 Writing composition E2.1	Ws/E2 Grammar and Punctuation E2.1 E2.2 E2.3 E2.4	Ww/E2 Spelling and Handwriting E2.1 E2.2 E2.3

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
SLd/E2.2 speak and listen in simple exchanges and everyday contexts
(a) understand that communication is a two way, interactive process
(b) understand that non-verbal signals as well as spoken language contribute to communication between people
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

Reading – Entry Level 2 – Word Focus (Word Recognition, Vocabulary and Phonics)
Rw/E2.1 Read and understand words on forms related to personal information (e.g. first name, surname, address, postcode, age, date of birth)
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	Job application words is a cut and stick or matching activity first used with New Deal students (laminate for re-use). Makes a good start up activity or prompt for discussion and form filling practice. Contributed by Jane Harbord, Future Skills for Dudley Borough Council Jane.Harbord@dudley.gov.uk 3 pages. 50K
ZIP	Form filling vocabulary - a Game of Definitions makes a great introduction to form filling and is ideal for group, team or individual work. 56 questions. Contributed by Emma Hall, Basic Skills Lecturer at Reaseheath College emmahall@reaseheath.ac.uk 57 slides. Zipped PPT. 25K
PDF	Use and understand forms. Match the words used on forms to their meanings (laminate to make a great re-usable game) and then practise your skills on the example forms. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni, margaretlago2@btopenworld.com Lakelands School, Sports & Language College, Ellesmere. 5 pages. 50K
Rw/E2.2 Recognise high-frequency words and words with common spelling patterns
(a) read on sight high-frequency words
(b) read on sight personal key words
(c) know and use different techniques for learning to read words on sight, e.g. association, visual shape, and pattern context
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	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