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PDF Psychic octopus predicts World Cup result is a reading activity based on a topical news story that is bound to prompt class discussion! Includes comprehension and vocabulary questions. Contributed by David Pike, Vine Trust, Cardiff daipike@rocketmail.com 4 pages. 100K General L1 vocabulary, General L1 reading comprehension PDF 2010-11 Premier League football season is a fantastic set of Functional Skills and literacy/numeracy activities, interspersed with word games and quizzes for lighter moments. A great way to engage mixed ability groups of football fans! Topics include pie charts, bar charts, averages, goal differences, league table questions, nick names, ground capacity, interviews with Ancelotti and Ferguson (comprehension), buying a season ticket, directions to the match, pitch size, discussion, writing sentences and opinions and much more. 25 pages of activities plus answer sheets and complete Functional Maths and English (Entry 3. Level 1 , Level 2) mapping documents. Contributed by Matt Barnes mydoggenius@yahoo.co.uk 35 pages. 350K. Filed under E3 Functional Maths (number) L1 Functional Maths (number) Functional L2 Maths (number) Functional Maths (measures) Functional Maths (data handling) Functional E3 English General L1 Functional English General L2 Functional English and Topical resources Contextualised resources - sport Note Matt's 2009-10 version of this resource is still available here as many of its activities are still relevant (covers formulating an argument, discussion, recognising points of view - facts & opinions, writing sentences & paragraphs, averages, ratios, and addition & subtraction) |
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WORLD CUP (Literacy and Numeracy) |
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updated (first uploaded June 2006) World Cup investigation,
web sites, and teaching ideas for literacy and numeracy
something for literacy and numeracy students at all levels with updated links
and investigation questions. 65K. 3 pages. Contributed by Janet Kinsey (Abingdon and
Witney College) janet.kinsey@abingdon-witney.ac.uk PDF updated (first uploaded June 2006) World Cup Syllables Learn how to count syllables and use this to help spell a great selection of (updated) World Cup vocabulary. 35K. 2 pages. Contributed by Janet Kinsey (Abingdon and Witney College) janet.kinsey@abingdon-witney.ac.uk Ww/E3.2 PDF In a Pickle! 1966 World Cup Victory. Who stole the World Cup? (first posted July 22 2004, updated 2006 - this has not been updated again in 2010 but is re-listed here for the sake of completion) Word games and activities is a very popular 29 page booklet with 14 Milestone 8 / Entry 1-2 paper-based word, sentence and text focus activities to accompany the on-screen resources (below). 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. Rw/M8.1 Rw/M8.3, Ww/M8.1, Rt/E1.1, Rs/E1.1, Rw/E1.1, Rw/E1.2, Rw/E1.3, Ws/E1.1, Ws/E1.2, Ww/E1.1, Rt/E2.1, Rs/E2.2, Rs/E2.3, Rs/E2.4, Rw/2.2, Ws/E2.1, Ws/E2.3, Ws/E2.4. 160K
Onscreen interactive resources about
Pickles the famous dog that found the
World Cup all links for teaching
ideas etc. updated (first posted July 2004) Note
purple links
point to related DfES Skills for Life 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 Filed under General E2 Lit, General E3 Literacy and Topical resources
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World Cup Functional Maths and numeracy tasks
is a wonderful selection of tasks suitable for E2-L1.
Includes: extracting information from tables, money, fractions &
percentages, averages, rounding, large numbers, time/dates and general problem
solving. Fully mapped to Functional Maths (FM) with extra teaching ideas for
FM process skills. 13 pages. 140K.
Contributed by Maudine Morris,
maudine.morris@boltoncc.ac.uk
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World Cup literacy is a
great set of topical tasks that include: research, proof reading,
comprehension (including one on Wayne Rooney), scanning and world geography. 7 pages.
130K.
Contributed by Maudine Morris,
maudine.morris@boltoncc.ac.uk
PDF FIFA World Cup 2010 team spellings is ideal Entry Level spelling and stressing the importance of using an initial capital letter for proper nouns. Teams arranged in groups. Fill in the missing letters, then attempt to spell entire team names correctly. From Kathy Crockford k.crockford@dial.pipex.com 3 pages. 80K. Ws/E2.4, Ww/E3.1 PDF XLS World Cup Top Trumps playing cards is a fabulous way to practise decimal, fraction and percentage equivalents. Set of 32 cards (Excel) and accompanying rules (PDF). For two or more players. Contributed by Roger Willoughby Roger@wbtc-uk.com West Berkshire Training Consortium, Newbury. N2/L1.3 N2/L2.2 and Topical resources PDF Capello Gerrard World Cup apostrophes is an expertly adapted text with ten missing apostrophes. Includes apostrophes of omission and possession (some example are challenging). Contributed by Rachel Emmett remmett@tcch.ac.uk Hackney Community College. 2 pages. 70K. Ws/L2.4 and Topical 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. Filed under Ws/E2.1 Ws/E3.1 General E2 Lit, General E3 Literacy and Topical resources ZIP World Cup 2010 is a great PPT quiz - the emphasis in on maths (questions on number of matches played, groups etc.) but it also includes general knowledge questions. All question can be easily adapted if they are too easy/difficult. From Susan Kindred, Oakfield School and College, Hindley, Wigan. Zipped PowerPoint file. 29 screens. 200K. Filed under Generic resources and Topical resources |
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Wimbledon statistics
is a
lovely set of fraction and percentage problems based on tables of recent
Wimbledon statistics. Contributed by Leia Fee and other staff at
Swansea ITeC leia.fee@swansea-itec.co.uk 1 page. 35K N2/L1.11 Topical resources
Also suitable for underpinning L1 Functional Maths PDF L2 Fraction questions is a set of 5 multiple choice fraction questions ideal for exam or end -of-topic revision. Contributed by Ruth Read ruth.read@slowdog.vispa.com WEA (Workers’ Educational Association) East Midlands. 3 pages. 40K L2 Fractions, decimals and %s PDF L1 Fraction questions is a set of 10 multiple choice fraction questions ideal for exam or end -of-topic revision. Contributed by Ruth Read ruth.read@slowdog.vispa.com WEA (Workers’ Educational Association) East Midlands. 3 pages. 50K L1 Fractions, decimals and %s PDF E3-L1 Payslip questions is a set of 7 questions based on a payslip. Ideal for work skills / personal money management classes. Contributed by Jayne Summerbell, Hereward Collage. 1 page. 40K MSS1/E3.1 MSS1/L1.1 PDF E2-E3 Handling Numbers revision is a useful set of revision questions covering place value, simple fractions & percentages, number patterns, times tables and more. Contributed by Valerie Adams, Community Education tutor/ trainer vjadams@waitrose.com 5 pages. 25K N1/E2.2 N2/E2.2 N1/E3.1 N1/E3.5 N2/E3.2 N2/E3.6 PDF L1 Handling Numbers revision is a useful set of revision questions covering place value, fractions, percentages, number patterns and more. Contributed by Valerie Adams, Community Education tutor/ trainer vjadams@waitrose.com 6 pages. 40K N1/L1.1 N1/L1.2 N1/L1.3 N1/L1.6 N2/L1.12 N1/L2.2 N2/L2.3 PDF The Budget is a fabulous, very clear lesson plan ideal for money-management / personal finance classes. The mathematical focus is on percentages (VAT) but it also covers rounding and extracting data and can be used in mixed ability classes from E2 -L2. The plan also includes links to online Budget videos, a "chop or not" game, VAT calculators and more! Also suitable for underpinning L1 Functional Maths, and linked to Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship (ESDGC). Contributed by Leia Fee, Swansea ITeC leia.fee@swansea-itec.co.uk 2 pages. 25K N1/E2.6 N1/E3.7 N1/L1.8 N2/E3.2 N2/L1.8 N2/L1.9 N2/L1.10 Topical resources Employment - Finance skills |
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PDF Functional Skills Business Project is a fabulous multi-level, multiple-skills project which clearly demonstrates how Functional English, Maths and ICT can be embedded into vocational teaching. Includes budgeting, forecasting, writing business plans, group discussion and much more. Ideal for (and fully mapped to) E3-L2 Functional English and Maths. Contributed by Matt Barnes mydoggenius@yahoo.co.uk 16 pages. 130K. Functional E3 English General L1 Functional English General L2 Functional English E3 Functional Maths (number) L1 Functional Maths (number) Functional Maths (measures) Contextualised - business |
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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 Extending simple sentences with 'because' is a useful set of worksheets where students must come up with their own sentence endings. Understanding basic sentence structure is a vital component of Entry Functional English so this is ideal for underpinning these writing skills. Contributed by Hazel Hughes, Selly Oak Trust School, Birmingham. 2 pages. 12K. Ws/E3.1
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. Ww/E2.
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. Functional E2 English. Functional E1 English General E1 Writing. General E2 Writing
PDF Punctuation crossword is a lovely way of consolidating Level 2 punctuation work. Could also be used as a group revision exercise if projected onto a smartboard. Contributed by Celia Rooks, City of Sunderland College celia.rooks@Citysun.ac.uk 2 pages. 25K. Rs/L2.2 Ws/L2.4
PDF updated with new list of 2010 seeds, etc Wimbledon (first uploaded June 2008) is a 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, Middlesbrough Adult Education. Thank you Chris. 4 pages. 55K. Rt/E2.1 Rt/E2.4 Rw/E3.4 PDF Quick Read resources is a varied set of tasks based on two popular Quick Read titles: Chickenfeed by Minette Walters and Murder in Catcher's Wood by Paul Horsman (in the Sun Book of Short Stories). Includes comprehension questions, paragraphing, punctuation and writing ideas. Wonderful for encouraging reading of fiction. Contributed by Ruth Read ruth.read@slowdog.vispa.com WEA(Workers’ Educational Association) East Midlands. 4 pages. 40K General E3 reading General L1 reading General L2 reading |
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PDF 'ch' words is a very useful set of flashcards (with teaching ideas) and accompanying worksheet to help learners decode words with the three different 'ch' phonemes (e.g. as in stomach, pinch and chef). For E3 Literacy/ESOL. From Sonia Carroll, City and Islington College sonia.carroll@candi.ac.uk 50K. 11 pages. Covers ESOL Rw/E3.5 (a) but filed under Literacy Rw/E3.5 (as ESOL is only covered separately on this site at Entry Level 1 and 2) |
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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, and thee is also a set of snap cards. An accompanying PPT and video are available. From Laurence Fletcher, Wolverhampton City College / Adult Education Service. laurencebrc@yahoo.com 5 pages. 100K Lit: General E1 Lit. General E2 Lit. ESOL: General E1 ESOL. General E2 ESOL
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Housework is a very funny video (with a
rather predictable ending!) accompanied by words and jolly music and designed to
introduce, complement or summarise the two related resources below.
Although aimed at M8-E2, ESOL/Literacy groups of all levels will enjoy this
video and it is bound to prompt discussion.
From
Laurence (and Janet) Fletcher, Wolverhampton City
College / Adult Education Service.
laurencebrc@yahoo.com Zipped WMV files (Windows Media Video) 6.8 MB Literacy:
Rw/M8.3 Rw/E1.1 ESOL:
Rw/E1.1a
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(Do the) Housework is a PPT with audio, so you can leave students pressing the
audio button and repeating the words, while you attend to others. 16 types of
housework are covered. A related set of snap cards, reading exercises and
video are also available.
From
Laurence Fletcher, Wolverhampton City
College / Adult Education Service.
laurencebrc@yahoo.com
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PDF Would you rather...? is a super poster/mnemonic to help learners remember the difference between kilo- and milli- . It uses a very small and an extremely large cake as examples! Contributed by Leia Fee and other staff at Swansea ITeC leia.fee@swansea-itec.co.uk 1 pages. 50K. MSS1/E3.8 PDF Postal rates worksheet is a lovely hands-on measuring/weighing/extracting data activity (you will need a selection of letters and packets) for Entry 3. Contributed by Leia Fee and other staff at Swansea ITeC leia.fee@swansea-itec.co.uk T 1 pages. 20K. HD1/E3.1 MSS1/E3.5 MSS1/E3.6
PDF Rounding and estimating is a straightforward but very useful worksheet for Entry 3 - covers money, whole numbers and decimals. Contributed by Leia Fee and other staff at Swansea ITeC leia.fee@swansea-itec.co.uk 1 pages. 20K. MSS1/E3.2 N1/E3.7 N1/E3.8
PDF Functional Maths L1-L2 Fitting a Bathroom is a set of tasks covering using plans/scale drawings, calculating area/volume, finding the best bargains and much more. Fully mapped to FM criteria. Contributed by Elizabeth Adeyemi, South Thames College. 4 pages. 50K. Filed under L1 Functional Maths (number) Functional Maths (measures) Functional L2 Maths (number) Contextualised - plumbing
PDF Estimating practice is a very clear, step by step worksheet that makes a great introduction to this important topic. It's also ideal for underpinning Functional Maths. Contributed by Anne Carlill, Park Lane College. AECarlill@aol.com 3 pages. 80K. MSS1/E3.2 N1/E3.8 N1/L1.9
PDF Converting metres to kilometres is a very useful practice sheet for metric conversions. It's also ideal for underpinning Functional Maths. Contributed by Joy Barrand, joy.barrand@furness.ac.uk Furness College, Cumbria. 3 pages. 50K. MSS1/L1.7 MSS1/L2.5
PDF L1-2 Eurovision Functional Maths / numeracy assignment is a great set of topical questions covering whole numbers, rounding, ratios, fractions, %s, volume, converting currency and data handling. There is a particular emphasis on working with large numbers. Provides useful revision at any time of year. 40 questions but these are not multiple choice. There is plenty of space for showing working-out and it is fully mapped to L1-2 Functional Maths. Contributed by Carrie Bray, Northampton College. 9 pages. 120K. Filed under L1 Functional Maths (number) Functional L2 Maths (number) Functional Maths (measures) seasonal data handling, contextualised - media and topical resources
PDF Working with equations is a challenging set of exercises (in real life contexts) for L1-2 algebra. Also ideal for underpinning L2 Functional Maths. Contributed by Paul Hanby paulhanby@hotmail.com Mid Kent College. 4 pages. 50K. N1/L1.11 N1/L2.4 |
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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 Thank you everyone at Swansea ITeC. 1 page. 20K. Ws/E2.4 Ws/E1.2 Ws/E1.3
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 Thank you Linda. 9 pages. 80K. Rt/E2.1 Rt/E3.1
PDF The dreaded apostrophes is a useful one page reminder about using apostrophes of omission and possession. Contributed by Leia Fee and other staff at Swansea ITeC leia.fee@swansea-itec.co.uk Thank you everyone at Swansea ITeC. 1 page. 20K. Ws/L2.4
PDF Remembrance Day is a series of comprehension/research/dictionary tasks based 3 separate short texts about Remembrance Day, the Menin Gate, and the Holocaust. The final task gives a choice of creative writing ideas. Contributed by James Woods, Working Links, Darlington James.Woods@workinglinks.co.uk 8 pages. 250K. General Level 2 Literacy
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NCFE Literacy test simulator is a very clever PPT that simulates the
format of the NCFE online Adult Literacy tests (which are quite different to
the Move On practice tests) in order to familiarise learners with the screens
and experience the zoom function. It also provides useful exam practice for
all L1 and L2 Literacy students – no matter which awarding body is being
used: there are five sample texts accompanied by 10 multiple choice questions. Contributed
by Ruth North rnorth@northern.ac.uk
from Northern College, South Yorkshire. 23 screens. 2.2MB zipped PPT
file. Level 1 Literacy - exam practice
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55 Homophone worksheets is a mammoth collection of worksheets covering a huge
range of homophones - some common, some not-so-common. There is extra coverage
of familiar sets such as they're, their, there; who's, whose; to. too. two;
etc. Some sheets also cover parts of speech. Sheets vary: in some the
incorrect word must be deleted, others are cloze exercises. Contributed by
Amanda Burgess, WEA (Workers’ Educational Association),
Southern Region.
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pages. 40K
Ww/L1.1 Ww/L2.1 (some sheets may also be
suitable for Entry 3).
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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 Lit
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Stop Smoking is a series of very useful Functional English /
Literacy reading tasks based on two short topical texts. Covers comprehension,
spelling (suffixes), and grammar (parts of speech). Contributed by
Jill Dainton,
Jill.Dainton@furness.ac.uk, Furness College, Cumbria. 6
pages. 60K
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Eurovision (Song Contest) Functional English & literacy tasks is a
fabulous series of reading; writing; and speaking, listening and communication
tasks aimed at L1-2. Includes 10 reading questions, summarising,
dictionary work, further ideas for extra Functional English (FE) work, and
much more! Fully mapped to FE. Although topical this resource provides useful
practice at any time of year. Contributed by Carrie Bray, Northampton
College.
Thank you
Carrie. 8 pages.
60K. Filed under
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PDF My MP lesson plan and resources
was originally used pre-2010-election in a mixed ability (E1-L2) group but
also makes an excellent Functional English resource at any time. Detailed 2.5
hour lesson plan includes discussion, mini-presentations, web research and
paired writing. Includes internet research guidance sheets, scaffolded
gap-fill sheet to help with the web research task and a sample MP information
sheet. Ideal for
(and fully mapped to) E3-L2 Functional English.
Contributed by Matt Barnes
mydoggenius@yahoo.co.uk 8 pages.
55K.
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L2 Functional English PDF What do the three main parties stand for? is a series of reading and writing tasks based on an information text about the three main political parties in the UK. Written to help a group of Entry 3 learners prepare for their Entry 3 literacy tests but also suitable for(and fully mapped to) E3 Functional English. Contributed by Rachel Emmett remmett@tcch.ac.uk Hackney Community College. 5 pages. 60K. Functional E3 English PDF Traditional May Day celebrations is a lovely topical reading task aimed at L1-2. Includes 10 multiple choice comprehension questions, open skim/scan questions and a dictionary task. Contributed by Carrie Bray, Northampton College. 7 pages. 40K. Filed under seasonal L1 literacy and topical resources |
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PDF Driving times investigation is a great way to explore
the different meanings and uses of mean, mode and median. Contributed by Leia
Fee and other staff at Swansea ITeC
leia.fee@swansea-itec.co.uk 1
page. 20K.
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XLS Loop card generator is a clever spreadsheet that
creates a set of 15 loop or "follow me" cards. Comes with a
prewritten set of cards based on multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 100
but can you can easily add your own questions and answers. Contributed by Leia
Fee and other staff at Swansea ITeC
leia.fee@swansea-itec.co.uk 2
sheets. 17K. Filed under
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N1/L1.4 XLS Interactive Excel area - volume worksheet has three interactive sheets: Paint calculator and carpet costs (area) and storage space (volume). Contributed by Leia Fee and other staff at Swansea ITeC leia.fee@swansea-itec.co.uk 3 sheets. 150K. MSS1/L1.9 MSS1/L1.10 PDF Selecting an air conditioner L2 Functional Maths tasks is great way to practice L2 measure and volume skills in a practical problem solving scenario. Ideal (and fully mapped to) L2 Functional Maths. Contributed by Leia Fee and other staff at Swansea ITeC leia.fee@swansea-itec.co.uk 2 pages. 30K. Functional L2 Measures MSS1/L2.3 MSS1/L2.5 MSS1/L2.9 Contextualised resources - electrical and heating. PDF Redecorating L1 Functional Maths (FM) tasks is a great way to practice L1 measure, area and estimating skills in a practical problem solving scenario. Scaffolding is provided for individual tasks to help build the skills required for functionality. Ideal (and fully mapped to) L1 FM. Contributed by Leia Fee and other staff at Swansea ITeC leia.fee@swansea-itec.co.uk 2 pages. 120K. MSS1/L1.1 MSS1/L1.4 MSS1/L1.9 L1 Functional Maths (number) Functional L1 Measures Contextualised resources - painting and decorating. |
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E3 Easter numeracy
assignment is a
lovely topical set of questions covering whoel numbers, rounding, fractions,
measures, shape and space and data handling. Makes a great end of term
activity. Contributed by Carrie Bray, Northampton College.
5 pages.
150K. Filed under
seasonal E3 number, seasonal data handling,
general E3 measures and
topical resources PDF Stash the Cash is a wonderful dice game that will also improve money skills (addition and subtraction ) and awareness of negative numbers. Plus extension L2 statistics questions. Ideal for work skills students and fully mapped to L1 Functional Maths criteria. Contributed by Andy Morrell, andy.morrell@brynmelyncare.com 5 pages. 60K. Filed MSS1/E3.1, MSS1/L1.1, HD1/L2.3, N1/L1.2 L1 Functional Maths (number) Functional L1 Measures PDF L1 Easter numeracy assignment is a lovely topical set of questions covering whole numbers, rounding, ratios, fractions, volume and data handling. Makes a great end of term activity. Contributed by Carrie Bray, Northampton College. T5 pages. 130K. Filed under seasonal L1 number, seasonal data handling, general L1 measures and topical resources PDF Metric bubble revision chart is a colourful mind map hat can help with remembering metric prefixes, rough metric-Imperial conversions and more. Would also make a good classroom poster. Plus a separate matching game. Contributed by Leia Fee and other staff at Swansea ITeC leia.fee@swansea-itec.co.uk 2 page. 120K. MSS1/L1.4 MSS1/L1.7 MSS1/L2.6 |
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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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More primary pupils
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) DF 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. General E2 ESOL. Functional E2 English. Functional E3 English Note: further resources on this theme (for higher levels) will be appearing soon!
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 Rt/E1.1 Rt/E2.1
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Stop FE/HE Education Cuts
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Education - a sorry story
is a super, and very topical (Spring 2010), practice Level 2 Literacy test
based on a student union magazine article. 12 multiple choice questions cover
spelling, comprehension, grammar, tone, punctuation, etc. These are followed
by 5 non-multiple choice questions which include a writing task, persuasive
writing techniques, and summarising. Contributed by Rachel Emmett
remmett@tcch.ac.uk
Hackney Community College.
4 pages. 100K.
General L2 reading. General
Level 2 resources.
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A
sorry story - looking at persuasive / emotive language was written
for a GCSE English class but is equally suitable for Level 2 Literacy /
Functional English. Various tasks based on a transcript of a speech about
education cuts (in 2010). Contributed by Rebecca Galbraith, Rachel
Emmett
remmett@tcch.ac.uk and Roise Veitch
rveitch@hackney.ac.uk Hackney Community
College. 5 pages. 80K.
General L2 reading.
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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 and ideal for prompting discussion about
the importance of education for all. 7 screens.
260K zipped PPT file.
General
Level 1 Reading
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General E2 ESOL.
Functional E2 English.
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E3 Easter literacy assignment is a
lovely topical set of reading and writing tasks covering comprehension,
alphabetical order and dictionary work, form filling and letter
planning/writing. Makes a great end of term activity. Contributed by
Carrie Bray, Northampton College. 5 pages.
40K. Filed under
seasonal E3 literacy
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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. Functional E2 English.
Functional E1 English
General E1 Writing.
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Tackle unfamiliar/technical words and jargon is a
really useful handout with an example text that clearly demonstrates how
readers can use both context and knowledge of word roots/prefixes/etc to
tackle unfamiliar vocabulary without using a dictionary or glossary.
Contributed by Leia Fee and other staff at Swansea ITeC
leia.fee@swansea-itec.co.uk
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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.
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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:
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Rw/E1.1 ESOL: Rw/E2.2a
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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
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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
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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
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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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