A topical comprehension activity based on a BBC news report. Writing task, 12 multiple choice questions covering vocabulary/synonyms and a two further sets of questions cover general comprehension and spelling.
Level
Level 1
English
Adult literacy: reading comprehension (Rt)
Adult Literacy: Reading at word level (phonics & vocabulary)
A topical comprehension activity based on a BBC news report. Covers general comprehension – focusing on ‘recognising the main points’, along with vocabulary/synonyms and writing.
Level
Level 2
English
Rt/L2.1 Trace and understand the main events of continuous descriptive, explanatory and persuasive texts
Rt/L2.3 Identify the main points and specific detail
AL Rw/L2.3 Vocabulary (language features, synonyms, formality)
A topical comprehension activity based on a BBC news report. Multiple choice questions cover general comprehension and spelling. There is also a ‘match-it’ vocabulary question and a related writing task.
Level
Level 1
English
Adult Literacy: writing composition (Wt)
Adult Literacy: Reading at word level (phonics & vocabulary)
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!
Level
Entry Level 1
Entry Level 2
English
AL Rw/E1.1 Have limited, meaningful sight vocabulary of words, signs, symbols
A handy one page reference sheet that covers old favourites (e.g. because, necessary, hear) along with some new twists I have not seen before (e.g. grateful, disappear, believe and measurement).
A 16 piece triangular jigsaw puzzle where common homophones must be matched to the correct sentence. Use as an ice breaker or plenary activity – great for pairs or small groups. Guaranteed to create promote discussion as learners solve puzzle (best laminated). As usual with Tarsia puzzles, you can choose to print a standard or large puzzle (select Output – large, i.e. 3 pieces per A4 sheet).
A topical comprehension activity based on a BBC news report. Covers general comprehension and reading strategies along with following an argument, inference, and vocabulary/synonyms.
Level
Level 2
English
Adult literacy: reading comprehension (Rt)
AL Rw/L2.3 Vocabulary (language features, synonyms, formality)
A great set of ice breaker quizzes for all levels. 6 options. Can you write down a song for each letter of the alphabet? Or a food, film, TV programme, famous person, etc.
Students could be given a different quiz sheet each and be encouraged to wander round and ask other students to help fill the gaps. Alternatively students could work in teams – the first team to complete an entire sheet wins!
