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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 Ww/E2.2 (Lit), Ww/E2.1b (ESOL) |
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miss school is a
comprehension activity based on a BBC 2007 news report. Comprehension
questions, vocabulary/synonyms, anagrams and comprehension questions. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult
Education College.5 pages, 35K. General L2 reading
comprehension, Rw/L2.3,
General L2 writing composition. PDF Morris dancing 'extinction' fears is a comprehension activity based on a BBC 2009 news report. 10 multiple choice vocabulary questions, comprehension questions and a writing task. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult Education College 4 pages, 35K. General L1 vocabulary. General L1 writing composition, General L1 reading comprehension 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. 1 page, 15K SLlr/E2.3 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, 15K E2 writing - sentence level E3 writing - sentence level L1 writing - sentence level PDF The wisdom of teenagers is a comprehension activity based on a BBC 2009 news report. Comprehension and spelling questions. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult Education College. . 4 pages, 35K. General L2 reading comprehension, Ww/L2.1 PDF UK conductor ends life at clinic is a comprehension activity based on a BBC 2009 news report. Comprehension, vocabulary questions and a writing task. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult Education College. 4 pages, 35K. General L1 vocabulary. General L1 writing composition, General L1 reading comprehension PDF Tests raise life extension hopes is a comprehension activity based on a BBC 2009 news report. Comprehension questions, vocabulary, spelling, homophones and a writing task. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult Education College. 6 pages, 40K. General L2 reading comprehension, Rw/L2.3, Ww/L2.1, General L2 writing PDF Teachers call for ban on homework is a comprehension activity based on a BBC 2008 news report. Comprehension, vocabulary questions and a writing task. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult Education College. 4 pages, 35K. General L1 vocabulary. General L1 writing composition, General L1 reading comprehension PDF Swearing reduces pain is a comprehension activity based on a BBC 2009 news report. Comprehension, vocabulary questions and a writing task. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult Education College. 3 pages, 35K. General L1 vocabulary. General L1 writing composition, General L1 reading comprehension PDF Primary education 'too narrow' is a comprehension activity based on a BBC 2009 news report. General comprehension questions and recognising the main points. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult Education College. 5 pages, 40K. General L2 reading comprehension, Rt/L2.3 PDF Organic food has 'no health benefits' is a comprehension activity based on a BBC 2009 news report. Comprehension questions, vocabulary/synonyms, and a writing task. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult Education College. 5 pages, 40K. General L2 reading comprehension, Rw/L2.3, General L2 writing PDF Pupils' behaviour has worsened is a comprehension activity based on a BBC 2008 news report. Comprehension questions, vocabulary, spelling, homophones and a writing task. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult Education College. 5 pages, 40K. General L2 reading comprehension, Rw/L2.3, Ww/L2.1, General L2 writing PDF Stop using 'Dearie', nurses told is a comprehension activity based on a BBC 2008 news report. Comprehension questions, vocabulary/synonyms, spelling, and a writing task. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult Education College. 6 pages, 40K. General L2 reading comprehension, Rw/L2.3, Ww/L2.1, General L2 writing PDF Dolch word bingo is ideal for Entry 1 Literacy. 10 different bingo boards - each with 9 words. From Susan Douglas-Davis susandoug7@hotmail.com Adult Community Learning, Basildon. 4 pages. 30K. Rw/E1.1 (high frequency words) |
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PDF Police web quest is a wonderful way of embedding literacy in Public Service (PS) lessons - allowing students to find out more about careers (inc support staff) in the Police Force. Written for Entry level PS students but could also be used in Work Skills and law & order/ justice sessions. Includes reading, writing, vocabulary, gap fill, word search and much more. Contributed by Sara Bishop, Deeside College sara.bishop1@btinternet.com 12 pages, 300K general Entry 3 English, also filed under contextual resources (public services). PDF Pay Day is a great adaptation of earlier bank balance games (E3-L1 version still available here, and L2 version here). This version was written specially for Entry Level learners on job related provision and is designed to get learners to think about their own finances – both in terms of what affects their regular income and what they could potentially do to improve their own situation. Contributed by Matt Barnes mydoggenius@yahoo.co.uk Covers addition, subtraction and comparing numbers (money in whole £s). 9 pages. 170K. N1/E3.1 N1/E3.2 N1/E2.2 N1/E2.3 also filed under contextual resources (employment). Also ideal for E2-E3 Functional Maths and is fully mapped to the new FM criteria including process skills PDF Multiplying and dividing by 10 and 100 for hairdressing students is a lovely selection of quick generic and contextualised whole number and decimal problems to improve mental arithmetic skills. Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk Thank you Janet. 1 page. 45K. N1/L1.4 N2/L1.6 Hairdressing PDF Red hot chilli peppers is an interesting piece originally written for catering students but (due to mention of pepper sprays as defence tactics) could also be of interest to Public Service or Citizenship students or any lovers of hot food! Includes comprehension & vocabulary questions, use of adjectives and a writing task. Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk 3 pages with teaching notes / answers. 70K. General Level 1 literacy resources Catering
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). PDF Silk - reading, writing, speaking & listening assignment is a series of tasks designed as both an embedded literacy assignment but also as a model to assist Art and Design students who had to make a portfolio describing various types of fabric. It would be of interest to other learners who enjoy fashion subjects, leading to an extended project on silk in the fashion industry. Includes reading, watching a video, discussion, research and writing. Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk 3 pages with extensive teaching notes including planning diagram, websites and books, and lesson outline. Ideal for underpinning L1 - L2 Functional English. 130K. General L1 Functional English General L2 Functional English Art & Design.
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Personal Statement planner is a
wonderful, step by step planner based on a real example statement. Takes
the learner slowly through each suggested paragraph. Ideal for
UCAS applicants, work skills students, Functional English and embedded
L2 literacy.
Contributed by Sarah Horsley, Croydon College
sarah.horsley@croydon.ac.uk 8 pages. 200K.
General L2 writing. |
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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. Lit:
Rw/E2.1
Rw/E1.1 ESOL: Rw/E2.2a
Rw/E1.1a
PDF Readwell Road, Step 1 stories A-C. Readwell Road is magnificent set of reading books for adults. This first set is made up of three Entry Level 1 stories and introduces the people who live at the pub, the shop and at no. 1 (a bungalow). All stories are written for adults and reflect real-life situations: get to meet Peg at the pub who has a lover but wants him to move in; elderly Nan and Jim at No. 1 who are finding it difficult to cope with their large garden; and childless Ron and Pam at the Post Office. Also includes teaching ideas and activities for two of the stories. Please also download the separate overview document (below). Contributed by Linda Hoole, Havant, Hampshire linda.hoole@ntlworld.com 7 pages. 90K. General Entry 1 literacy Rt/E1.1 PDF Readwell Road - overview and background information includes a table listing all 48 books in the series and how they relate to each other and the four different levels of the scheme (Entry 1- Level 1); a 'road map' so you know where everyone lives; teaching notes and ideas. Contributed by Linda Hoole, Havant, Hampshire linda.hoole@ntlworld.com 5 pages. 90K. General Entry 1 literacy. PDF High frequency words is an amazing series of 16 worksheets that focus on the 100 most frequent words as used in the school- based Letters & Sounds reading scheme (available free - for details see attached teaching notes). The sheets are all written for adults (topics include domestic violence, being jilted at the altar, old age, family arguments and much more) and include reading and writing activities, sets of small word cards, a word checklist and large flashcards are also included. Contributed by Margaret Adams margaret.adams001@googlemail.com Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College T39 pages. 300K Rw/E1.1 General Entry 1 literacy PDF Homophone card game is a lovely kinaesthetic game with differentiation ideas to suit E3-L2. Match homophones to definitions as quickly as you can to be the winning group! 13 pairs of words, 26 definition cards. Contributed by by Angela Kennedy-Lockwood, Birmingham Metropolitan College AKennedy-Lockwood@mbc.ac.uk 15 pages. 35K Ww/L1.1 Ww/L2.1 PDF Babysitter or Childminder? is a comprehension activity based on a BBC 2009 news report about 2 police officers who were told they had acted illegally after looking after each others children. Three vocabulary/synonym exercises and a short writing task. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult Education College. 3 pages, 30K. General L1 vocabulary. General L1 writing composition
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What happens to
ice falling from planes? is a
comprehension activity based on a BBC 2009 news report. Comprehension
questions, spelling task and vocabulary/synonym exercises. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult
Education College. 4 pages, 30K. General L1
vocabulary,
General L1 reading
comprehension,
L1 spellingBorrow a book
wherever you are is a
comprehension activity based on a BBC 2009 news report. 12 multiple choice
questions covering comprehension, vocabulary and punctuation. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult
Education College. Thank you Dave. 4 pages, 30K. General L2 reading
comprehension, Rw/L2.3,
Rs/L2.2
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Cats
exploit humans by purring is a
comprehension activity based on a BBC 2009 news report. Comprehension
questions, vocabulary/synonyms and a writing task. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult
Education College. 3 pages, 30K. General L2 reading
comprehension, Rw/L2.3,
General L2 writing composition.
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Compulsory social care bill is a
comprehension activity based on a BBC 2009 news report. Comprehension
questions, anagram and spelling games. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult
Education College. 4 pages, 30K. General L2 reading
comprehension
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PDF Cat prepositions is a lovely set of worksheets, flashcards and word cards (to make sentences) on prepositions of place - based on an interactive exercise at http://inglesalagon.iespana.es/ejercicios/prepositions_of_place_1.htm Contributed by Sarah Horsley, Croydon College sarah.horsley@croydon.ac.uk 6 pages. 300K ESOL Rw/E1.1a Rs/E1.1a Lit Rs/E1.1 Rw/E1.1 Rw/E1.2 |
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ZIP Level 1-2 Functional Maths - measures and scales is a set of real life problems written for construction students but suitable for any L1-2 FM students. Covers area, perimeter, volume and scale drawings. Mapped to the FM criteria. Contributed by Elizabeth Adeyemi, South Thames College. 10 screens. 80K zipped PPT file. Filed under L1 measure. L2 Measure. Contextualised resources - construction and carpentry
PDF Level 1-2 Functional Maths lesson plans (planning a holiday) is a set of two detailed lesson plans and sample differentiated active learning plans written for construction students but suitable for any L1-2 FM students. Mapped to the FM criteria. Contributed by Elizabeth Adeyemi, South Thames College. 7 pages. 20K zipped PPT file. Filed under L1 money Contextualised resources - construction and carpentry. Linked to schemes of work available here and the PPT below.
ZIP Level 1 Functional Maths - planning a holiday is a project outline written for construction students but suitable for any L1 FM students. Mapped to the FM criteria. Contributed by Elizabeth Adeyemi, South Thames College. 6 screens. 300K zipped PPT file. Filed under L1 money and Contextualised resources - construction and carpentry. Linked to schemes of work available here.
ZIP Level 1-2 Functional Maths - problem solving with money and decimals is a set of real life problems written for construction students but suitable for any L1-2 FM students. Covers wages, hire purchase, savings accounts, metric measures, loans, and gas bills! Mapped to the FM criteria. Contributed by Elizabeth Adeyemi, South Thames College. 13 screens. 20K zipped PPT file. Filed under L1-N2 L2-N2 L1 money Conxtextualised resources - construction and carpentry. Linked to schemes of work available here.
notebook
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Introduction to algebra
is an interesting and challenging interactive whiteboard activity based on
an idea found on the NCETM
site. Accompanied by a useful Word template which students can use for
further experimentation and practice. Contributed by John Thompson, Bournemouth Adult Learning
and Devon Adult and Community Learning
jpd.thompson@btopenworld.com
7 screens page. 40K. N1/L1.11
Please note you must
have the Smart notebook software installed on your computer in order to
open, view and use this resource
http://smarttech.com/
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Sale calculations
is a great set of very visual problems based on working with fractions of
amounts (money). Ideal for individual or group work (if displayed on an
interactive whiteboard). Contributed by Annette Tedder, Kirklees College
4
pages. 150K. This is the first resource we have received that
covers new Entry 3 curriculum element:
N2/E3.6
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You're in the Money is a adaptation of
John Thompson's popular You're
in the money (1997) which makes good use of Argos and Littlewoods
catalogues. This adaptation has differentiated task sheets (E2-3,
and L1-2) and is ideal for underpinning many aspects of Functional
Mathematics including money, odd-even numbers, problem solving,
rounding, averages and more; in addition to developing problem solving
skills. Contributed by Ruth Read
ruth.read@slowdog.vispa.com WEA
(Workers’ Educational Association) East Midlands. 6 pages.
40K. General
L1 HD
General L2 HD General L1
Number General L2 number
N1/E3.1
MSS1/E2.2 MSS1/E3.1
MSS1/E3.2
MSS1/L1.1
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Strange Maths is not for the faint-hearted as it covers topics such
as war/guns, eye balls, water, burgers and flies. However it is bound to
interest students and is a great way of practising working with very large
numbers and converting between metric measures. Focuses learners on deciding
which operation (multiplication or division) is required for each problem. Contributed by John Wood, BHTS, North Devon College JohnWood@ndevon.ac.uk 6 pages. 150K
MSS1/L1.5
N1/L2.2
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E3-L2
Functional Maths Kitchen Project
is a great set of task. Task 1 is based on
fitting out a kitchen and involves scale diagrams, measures, money, VAT and
more. Task 2 is based on commercial office rental prices. Fully mapped to FM criteria.
Contributed by Elizabeth Adeyemi, South Thames College.
6 pages.
70K. Filed under
Functional Measures Construction
and carpentry Catering
E3 Functional Maths
(number) L1 Functional
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ZIP Things to use in class is a PPT with audio, so you can leave students pressing the left button and repeating the words, while you attend to others. 13 different objects such as pen. stapler, ruler, etc. are covered. A set of matching cards with the same pictures and words is also available. From Laurence Fletcher, Wolverhampton City College / Adult Education Service. laurencebrc@yahoo.com Zipped PowerPoint file. 17 screens. 1.6MB LiT: Rw/M8.3 Rw/E1.1 ESOL: Rw/E1.1a
PDF Things to use in class is a set of word and picture cards to match. 12 different objects such as calculator, pencil case, rubber, etc. are covered. An accompanying PPT is available. From Laurence Fletcher, Wolverhampton City College / Adult Education Service. laurencebrc@yahoo.com 1 page. 90K Lit: Rw/M8.3 Rw/E1.1 ESOL: Rw/E1.1a
PDF Getting to know you is a set of question words that can be used in E1 ESOL classes at the start of the year. Also ideal for Literacy students (asking questions and sentence structure). To be cut up and reconstructed by learners as the teacher calls out various questions. From Laurence Fletcher, Wolverhampton City College / Adult Education Service. laurencebrc@yahoo.com 1 page. 25K Lit SLc/1.3 Slc/M8.2 ESOL Sc/E1.3a
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PDF School Snow Days: L1-2 Functional English task sheets provides topical help (three different texts) with the underpinning skills necessary to achieve Functional English (FE) at L1-L2. Includes reading comprehension, summarising, and writing. With full details of relevant FE criteria. Contributed by Claire Douglas, Newcastle College claire.douglas@ncl-coll.ac.uk 6 pages. 130K. General L1 Functional English General L2 Functional English Rt/L2.8
PDF Giant meat-eating plant discovered is a Level 2 text with vocabulary, comprehension, punctuation, grammar, spelling, and summarising questions. Contributed by Kathryn Galara, Working Wonders (Education), kgalara@live.co.uk 3 pages. 35K General L2 reading General L2 vocabulary General L2 Sentence level (grammar & punctuation)
PDFCoronation Street questions is a set of reading comprehension questions based on the text used in Karen Bruin's Coronation Street resource(2008). The text is not based recent viewing as it is an overall history of the programme. Contributed by Emma Shaw emma.shaw@blueyonder.co.uk Medway Adult Learning Service 1 pages. 20K Rt/E3.1
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 5 pages. 50K Rw/E2.1 Ww/E2.1 Ww/E3.1 |
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PDF Functional English task sheets for Care (Early Years) provides contextualised help with the underpinning skills necessary to achieve Functional English (FE) at E3-L1. Includes reading comprehension, spelling, punctuation, fact and opinion, sentence structure, writing and discussion. With full details of relevant FE criteria and teaching notes. Contributed by Colleen Craggs, Hartlepool Adult Education Service colleen.craggs@ntlworld.com 12 pages. 70K. General L1 Functional English General E3 Functional English Contextualised resources - Care
PDF Functional English task sheets for Social Care provides contextualised help with the underpinning skills necessary to achieve Functional English (FE) at E3-L1. Includes reading comprehension, spelling, punctuation, fact and opinion, and sentence structure. With full details of relevant FE criteria and teaching notes. Contributed by Colleen Craggs, Hartlepool Adult Education Service colleen.craggs@ntlworld.com 10 pages. 60K. General L1 Functional English General E3 Functional English Contextualised resources - Care PDF Carpentry vocabulary is resource to improve the correct use and spelling of technical vocabulary. Includes info/answer sheet, matching game (15 words), alphabetical ordering, and spelling ideas. For individual or group challenges. Contributed by Rachel Emmett remmett@tcch.ac.uk Hackney Community College. 5 pages, 50K Rw/E3.4 Rw/L1.2 Rw/L2.1 Ww/L2.1 Also filed under contextual resources (construction & carpentry) |
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PDF Snow Maths provides topical practice with L2-L2 number and measure skills (plus a few at E3) and would make a good starter or homework activity. Most questions are based on recent data from the Big Freeze of January 2010. Topics include converting temperatures, ratio & proportion, negative nos. and more. Contributed by Judith White. Somerset Skills & Learning. 1 page. 20K. Filed under seasonal L1 number, seasonal L2 number, seasonal measures and topical resources. Also suitable for underpinning L1 and L2 Functional Maths.
PDF Weather Maths is a series of topical questions based on recent (Jan 2010) temperatures recorded in Newcastle. Covers mean, mode, median, range, extracting information, fractions, percentages, negative numbers and more. Contributed by Claire Douglas, Newcastle College claire.douglas@ncl-coll.ac.uk 2 pages. 20K Filed under seasonal L1 number, seasonal L2 number, seasonal data handling HD1/L2.3 and topical resources. Also suitable for underpinning L1 and L2 Functional Maths
PDF Level 1 Functional Maths scheme of work is a fantastically detailed SoW for 36 weeks. Originally written for construction students but suitable for any vocational area or discrete teaching. Each session is also mapped to the adult numeracy curriculum and includes details of learning objectives, Every Child Matters, assessment of learning, learning activities, and resources. Contributed by Elizabeth Adeyemi, South Thames College. 8 pages. 60K Filed under Level 1 number SoW Measure SoW Data SoW
PDF Level 2 Functional Maths scheme of work is a fantastically detailed SoW for 36 weeks. Originally written for construction students but suitable for any vocational area or discrete teaching. Each session is also mapped to the adult numeracy curriculum and includes details of learning objectives, Every Child Matters, assessment of learning, learning activities, and resources. Contributed by Elizabeth Adeyemi, South Thames College. 10 pages. 60K Filed under Level 2 number SoW Measure SoW Data SoW ZIP Multiplying and dividing by 10 and 100 is a short but very effective PPT that uses animation to show how digits are moved to the right/left in a place value chart when multiplying /dividing by 10 and 100. Covers decimal sand whole numbers. Contributed by Elaine Baskerville, Essential Skills tutor , Northern Ireland 3 screens. 17K zipped PPT file. N1/L1.4 N2/L2.6 PDF Converting between metric measures has useful information about converting between metric measures of length followed by a gap fill exercise. Contributed by Michael Garen 2 pages. 40K MSS1/L1.7 MSS1/L2.5 PDF Converting between Celsius and Fahrenheit provides lots of useful practice in substitution and converting temperatures. Contributed by Michael Garen 2 pages. 115K MSS1/L2.4 N1/L2.4 |
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