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Resources added or updated December 2007

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ESOL

PDF Religious and cultural festivals - active listening game: step by step instructions for an excellent paired activity which also provides useful practice for formal speaking and listening assessments. Contributed by Helen Baldwin hlb@wsfc.ac.uk Worcester Sixth Form College. Is ideal for Literacy and ESOL classes (Entry 3 upwards). 2 pages. 16K SLlr/E3.2 SLlr/E3.6 SLc/E3.3 SLc/E3.4 (This resource will be filed under E3 Literacy as we only separate ESOL resources at Entry 1 and Entry 2).

Literacy

PDF Talking Turkeys is a transcript and video link to a  performance of Benjamin Zephaniah's great poem. Great for discussion of language, dialect and oral performance and for Level 2 reading - inferring meaning, etc. Suggested by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk 1 page. 13K Rt/L2.2

PDF Christmas menu writing frame encourages the use of adjectives and other persuasive language. Ideal to use after the Food Descriptions game (see above). 1 page. 230K. Ws/E2.2 Wt/E1.1 Wt/E2.1 Wt/E3.1

PDF Winter holiday in Lapland writing assignment covers planning, drafting and proof reading a recount. This is an adapted version of the popular Entry Level Christmas in Lapland assignment. This version is aimed at Entry 3- Level 2 and gives the writer a choice of format: letter, diary entry or story. This version also removes the Christmas  references and can thus be used at any time during the winter months. With a mark sheet for E3, L1 or L2 to allow for differentiated assessment. Adapted by Marion Crocker, Abingdon and Witney College, marion.crocker@abingdon-witney.ac.uk 6 pages. 90K. Filed under General writing in the E3 L1 and L2 Literacy sections.

PDF Quick Christmas Quiz is a set of 10 questions with optional picture clues and differentiation ideas. Makes a great end of term filler for all levels. Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk Thank you Janet. 2 pages 180K. Will be filed under General teaching resources.

ICT Skills for Life & CLAIT resources

Numeracy

PDF Christmas whole number numeracy assessment written as an end of term assessment for a mixed ability group ranging from LowE2 - E3- Low L1. Covers place value, rounding, 4 operations, times tables, problem solving, multiplying and dividing by 10/100. With a marking box for E2, E3, L1 to allow for differentiated assessment. 4 pages. 120K. Will be filed under General whole number resources in the Number section. For a simplified low literacy version and answer sheet see below

PDF Whole number numeracy assessment is a simplified, minimal literacy version of a Christmas numeracy (see above) written as an end of term assessment for a mixed ability group ranging from LowE2 - E3- Low L1.  Ideal for students with low literacy or for a faster assessment where you are just testing straightforward maths - not problem solving skills (most Xmas references have been removed making it suitable for year-round use). With a marking box sheet for E2, E3, L1 to allow for differentiated assessment. Adapted by Tara Swift, Abingdon and Witney College.3 pages. 40K. Answer sheet available (below). Will be filed under General whole number resources.

PDF Answer sheet for Christmas whole number and minimal literacy assessments (see above). A detailed marking sheet which matches scores to numeracy levels. Contributed by Tara Swift, Abingdon and Witney College.2 pages. 30K. Will be filed under General whole number resources in the Number section.

Resources added or updated November 2007

ESOL - Entry 1/2

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. Rt/E1.1a Ws/E1.1a Rs/E1.1a. Literacy Rt/E1.1 Rt/E2.1

ICT Skills for Life & CLAIT resources

ZIP MS Office card game can be used to create lots of multi-sensory hands-on games and activities for Basic Skills/ ICT students at all levels. Contributed by Lynne Maguire l_maguire@tiscali.co.uk 26 pages. 260K (Zipped PDF file). Filed under E3 Skills for Life ICT

 ZIP  Move - On learner guide is a great step by step illustrated 11 page booklet, ideal for students preparing for L1 or L2 Literacy and Numeracy tests. How to register, find the practice exam questions and keep track of results/progress. Contributed by Dave Humpage, Steps to Work, Walsall. humpagedave@walsall.gov.uk 520K (zipped Word file). Filed under our Exam tips and help on the General study skills page.

Contextualised resources - History, Construction

PDF Henry VIII is a Level 2 text with comprehension questions and is ideal for any student with an interest in History. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 2 pages. 90K Rw/L2.2 Rw/L2.3 Rt/L2.1 and our contextualised resources section.

PDF ICT exercises for construction - bricklaying students. 4 step by step exercises allowing construction students to produce  professional looking invoices, job costings and an illustrated list of tools. Contributed by Cathy Barton, cathy.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk Glasgow Metropolitan College. 5 pages. 35K. Filed under L1 ICT Skills for Life / CLAIT and our contextualised resources section.

Numeracy

PDF The cost of smoking was originally used during a college 'Be Healthy' week but makes a great thought-provoking activity at anytime. Covers addition and multiplication of whole numbers and money, plus working with units of time. Contributed by Trish Bradwell, Colchester Institute, tricia.bradwell@colchester.ac.uk 1 page. 90K.  N1/L1.3 N1/E3.4 MSS1/E3.1 MSS1/L1.1 MSS1/L1.3

PDF Using formulae - 2 provides very useful and realistic practice - questions cover mobiles, cooking, printing photos, plumbing rates, etc. Contributed by Gordon Noblett gnoblett@accross.ac.uk Accrington and Rossendale College 2 pages. 24K. N1/L2.4

PDF Mobile phone packages provides practice with multiplying decimals / money - cunningly disguised as an everyday problem! Great for all level 1 students - especially teenagers. Contributed by Gordon Noblett gnoblett@accross.ac.uk Accrington and Rossendale College 1 page. 35K. MSS1/L1.1 N2/L1.5

PDF Probability with a pack of playing cards was written for an ESOL numeracy student unfamiliar with playing cards but is great for any Ll 1 student. Express the likelihood of single events (and also practice simplifying fractions!). Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 2 pages. 120K HD2/L1.2

PDF Money, decimals and fractions v2 - is an adapted version of a popular worksheet - now tweaked especially for Entry 3 learners (original version for E3-L2 still available).  Really helps learners see the connection between these three topics. Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 2 pages. 60K. N2/E3.1, N2/E3.3

PDF Mental Maths quiz makes a great warm-up or starter activity - covers many aspects of the numeracy curriculum (E3 upwards) plus general knowledge. Originally written when the author was bemused to find that many people did not know how many weeks there are in a year! Keith Ball, Newcastle (Staffs). 1 page. 23K. Will be filed under general number and general measure.

PDF Diagonal grid A4 paper for student using the lattice method. 1 page. 18K. N1/E3.4 N1/L1.3 N1/L2.2 N2/L1.5 N2/L2.6

ZIP Lattice method for multiplying decimals: two great PPTs with step by step examples using the lattice method (with decimals up to 3 places) and lots of real life practical examples inc. money and measures. One PPT is for the tutor (19 slides) and can also be used to demonstrate the step by step process). The second PPT (17 slides) is for students and includes blank lattice grids and a series of problems to work on individually or in pairs (could also be printed to make a useful work book). Contributed by Paul Hodson, Dudley College paul.hodson@dudleycol.ac.uk  2 zipped PPTs. 120K.  N1/L1.3 N1/L2.2 N2/L1.5 N2/L2.6

PDF Mean Mode Median Range is a useful 1 page handout, plus 4 A4 posters ideal for classroom displays etc. Contributed by Valerie Hitchcox, South Leicestershire College valerie@slcollege.ac.uk 5 pages. 20K. HD1/L1.3 HD1/L1.4 HD1/L2.3 HD1/L2.4

htm Level 1 fractions questions provides useful onscreen practice in the same multiple-choice style as the national numeracy test. Contributed by Stephanie McGill, Bury College stephanie.mcgill@burycollege.ac.uk 8 questions. N2/L1.1 N2/L1.2

Literacy and ESOL

PDF updated Christmas party games and ideas for Entry Level 1 / Milestone 8 literacy (first uploaded 10/12/2003). What's in the stocking? Hot and Cold game. Lesson plan and other party ideas. Covers discussion, asking questions, listening for detail, single step instructions. SLd/E1.1 SLc/E1.3 Slc/M8.2 SLlr/E1.2 SLlr/E1.3 SLr/M8.3. 4 pages. 140K.

tarsia fjsw Synonyms Tarsia puzzle is 24 piece jigsaw  where pairs or small groups of learners must match synonyms correctly to complete the hexagonal puzzle. Makes a great ice breaker or starter activity for pairs or small groups. Although synonyms are only covered at level 2 of the curriculum this puzzle is also great for improving the vocabulary of E3-L1 learners. Created with Tarsia Formulator (see our Useful Links page for further details) which is available for free download and creates its own custom Tarsia (fjsw) files. Contributed by Andrea McCulloch, LEAP Skills for Life Centre, Barnard Castle and Learn East, Peterlee. 10K. Rw/L2.3

PDF Looking at junk mail is a great hands-on fill-in activity where learners are asked to inspect a range of leaflets and note down emotive language, textual features, images, etc. Contributed by Karen Gaynor, Bolton Community College Karen.Gaynor@bolton-community-college.ac.uk 2 pages. 20K Rt/L1.2

PDF Colons and semi colons provides clear examples and practice for Level 2 students. Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk 2 pages. 50K Rs/L2.2 Ws/L2.4

PDF Passive and active verbs provides clear examples and practice for Level 2 students. Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk 3 pages. 80K Ws/L2.2

ZIP Worried Wendy is a great way for Entry level learners to practise using the Yellow Pages. Each slide provides a separate task - ideal for paired work (see notes area of slide 1 for further teaching ideas). From Tom Walton, MBW Training, twalton@mbw-training.co.uk Zipped PPT. 8 screens. 75K Rw/E2.5

ZIP Root words provides a clear and straightforward introduction to this topic for Entry level learners. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 8 slides. Zipped PPT. 100K. Rw/E2.3 Rw/E3.5

ZIP They’re, their and there helps avoid confusion about these common homophones. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 7 slides. Zipped PPT. 110K. Ww/L1.1

PDF Prefixes is a matching vocabulary exercise that will also help learners discover a useful spelling rule. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 1 page. 40K Ww/L1.1 Rw/L1.3

PDF Capital letters provides great practice for Entry 2 with a simplified text exercise. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 1 page. 40K. Ws/E2.3

PDF The writing process is a fabulous multi-sensory, differentiated activity where students gradually build up their own mind maps and learn to see writing a a process not simply a finished piece of work. With excellent tutor notes and extension ideas. Contributed by Neil Hardy n.hardy@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds.13 pages.130K Wt/E3.1 Wt/L1.1 Wt/L2.1 Wt/E3.4 Wt/L1.6 Wt/E2.7

ZIP Sh PowerPoint makes a lovely introduction to reading and spelling words with this consonant digraph in initial or final position. Contributed by Christine Robinson, Stockton Adult Education. 15 slides. 190K (Zipped PPT). Ww/E1.3 Rw/E1.2 Rw/M8.2 Ww/M8.2

PDF Phonic word building sheet was designed for E2 students, building up their vocabulary and spellings after working on wh, th, ch and sh digraphs, but can be used to focus on any desired initial phoneme. Contributed by Nicola Toms ntoms@matthew-boulton.ac.uk Matthew Boulton College. 2 pages. 18K Ww/E1.3 Ww/E2.2

Resources added or updated October 2007

ESOL - Entry 1

PDF 13 Prepositions is a series of useful posters (or use as handout, or display via data projector) for Entry 1 ESOL/Literacy. Each preposition is accompanied by a clear diagram and sample sentence. Contributed by Cathy Barton, cathy.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk Glasgow Metropolitan College. 13 pages. 300K. ESOL Rw/E1.1a Rs/E1.1a Lit Rw/E1.1 Rs/E1.1

ICT Skills for Life & CLAIT resources, General resources (Fireworks)

DOC Builders Advertisement. Selecting, formatting, inserting clip art / header, and proof reading practice - follow the onscreen instructions to produce a perfect builder's ad safety poster. Contributed Penny Kutz. 1 page. 30K E3-L1 ICT Skills for Life / CLAIT.

DOC Ladder Safety Poster. Selecting, formatting, using Word Art and proof reading practice - follow the onscreen instructions to produce a perfect ladder safety poster. Contributed Penny Kutz. 1 page. 80K E3-L1 ICT Skills for Life / CLAIT.

DOC Hot or Cold? Interactive worksheet with drop down menus to select the correct word and complete the sentence. Great reading and vocabulary practice for Entry 1 ESOL & Literacy students. Plus practice in using a mouse and drop down menus for Skills for Life ICT students. Contributed by Cathy Barton, cathy.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk  Glasgow Metropolitan College. 2 pages.150K. ESOL Rw/E1.1a Rs/E1.1a Literacy Rw/E1.1 Rs/E1.1 and E1 Skills for Life ICT

PDF Making simplified Tarsia puzzles. Useful help sheet for those of you that are 'getting into' Tarsia Formulator and want to know how to use the centre of each of your puzzles as a simplified version or starting point. Also gives ideas for making puzzles more challenging. We now have a selection of 'fjsw' literacy and numeracy puzzles on site (search for fjsw using the Goole site search box on our home page). Contributed by Dave Clapham, Park Lane College, Leeds. Will be filed on our General teaching resources page.

PDF Planning a Fireworks Display has useful prompts for general discussion work (small groups) and its budgeting slant also makes it suitable for numeracy classes. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyiani, Lakelands School, Sports & Language College, Shropshire margaretlago2@btopenworld.com 2 pages. 17K. Will be filed under E3 and L1 number, money and 'engaging in discussion'

Contextualised resources - History, Construction

PDF pre-Roman Britain and Boudicca’s revolt 5 page workpack covers punctuation and vocabulary. Written for history students that are also covering basic literacy but useful for any students with an interest in ancient Britain. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 280K. Rs/E3.3 Ws/E3.3 Rw/L1.1 Rs/L1.2 Ws/L1.3 Rw/L2.2 Rw/L2.3 Rs/L2.2 Ws/L2.4 and our new contextualised resources section.

PDF Brickwork: Subject - verb agreement for construction. Select from is/are to create grammatically correct sentences. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 60K. 1 page. Ws/E3.2 Ws/L1.2 and our new contextualised resources section.

PDF Health and safety signs for construction. Fill-in exercise for Entry level students. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 100K. 4 pages. Rt/E1.2 and our new contextualised resources section.

PDF Bricklaying in hot and cold weather. Two cloze exercises. A great way of improving reading and grammar skills alongside vocational knowledge. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 30K. 2 pages.  Rt/E3.1 Rt/L1.1 Rs/E3.2 Rs/L1.1 and our new contextualised resources section.

PDF Cavity wall construction. Cloze exercises. A great way of improving reading and grammar skills alongside vocational knowledge. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 25K. 2 pages.  Rt/E3.1 Rt/L1.1 Rs/E3.2 Rs/L1.1 and our new contextualised resources section.

PDF Dangers of working with cement: skimming, scanning and comprehension exercise. A great way of improving reading skills whilst learning important health and safety information. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 65K. 3 pages. Rt/E3.6 Rt/E3.7 Rt/E3.8 Rt/L1.5 Rt/L2.7 and our  contextualised resources section.

PDF Bricklaying wordsearch for key vocabulary. Find 15 hidden words. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 45K. 2 pages. Rw/E3.1 Rw/L1.2 and our contextualised resources section.

PDF Brickwork: spelling key vocabulary. Spot the misspelled words and see if you can correct them. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 20K. 2 pages. Ww/E3.1 Ww/L1.1 and our contextualised resources section.

Numeracy

PDF Practical sessions - weights, lengths, areas, capacities. Great, self-contained set of estimating, measuring and calculating activities designed to cover 4 sessions. Contributed by Tim Goldstein. 10 pages. 50K.MSS1/E3.5 MSS1/E3.6 MSS1/E3.7 MSS1/E3.8 MSS1/L1.4 MSS1/L1.8 MSS1/L1.9

PDF Halloween probability provides wonderful differentiated topical practice in expressing the likelihood of single events! Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 3 pages. 120K HD2/L1.1 HD2/L1.2

PDF Halloween ratios for topical practice (makes a great starter activity) plus a free Halloween cakes recipe! Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 2 pages. 30K  N1/L1.7 N1/L2.3

PDF The Four Operations - mathematical vocabulary provides a great introduction to basic Entry Level number work. Matching activity and fill-in exercise. Contributed by Paul Nixon. 3 pages. 30K N1/E1.4 N1/E1.5 N1/E2.5 N1/E3.6 N1/E2.7 N1/E3.9

ZIP Long and short division is a great step by step guide to long, short and space saver division.  Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds.14 slides. Zipped PPT 80K.  N1/L1.3 N1/L2.2.

ZIP Long multiplication provides an excellent step by step, very clear ann colourful guide to lattice, grid and traditional methods.  Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds.17 slides. Zipped PPT. 30K. N1/L1.3 N1/L2.2.

ZIP Times tables tips is a brilliant interactive PPT full of really workable tips and hints. Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 16 slides. Zipped PPT 130K. N1/E3.5 N1/L1.5

PDF Grid method - long multiplication fact and worksheet gives step by step instructions plus lots of differentiated question to try. Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 3 pages. 25K.  N1/L1.3 N1/L1.5  N1/L2.2.

PDF Lattice long multiplication fact and worksheet gives step by step instructions plus lots of differentiated question to try. Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 3 pages. 20K.  N1/L1.3 N1/L1.5  N1/L2.2.

XLS Maths test is a very clever spreadsheet that produces a constant supply of different worksheets with the click of a button (you must enable macros for the 'recalculate' button to operate). It produces a very nicely laid 1 page worksheets with a fold-over (or cut -off!) answer strip - each page has 16 questions covering addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of large numbers and fractions (some of the fraction questions are beyond the scope of the L2 curriculum but can easily be omitted). Contributed by Edward Henderson merlincorozal@yahoo.com a teacher trainer in Belize. Thank you Edward - who wishes to let site users know that "he is willing to develop sheets for any competency at the different levels upon request for free". 100K. N1/L1.3 N1/L2.2 N2/L2.4

XLS Number properties is a very clever spreadsheet that produces a constant supply of different worksheets with the click of a button (you must enable macros for the 'recalculate' button to operate). It produces a very nicely laid 1 page worksheets with a fold-over (or cut -off!) answer strip - each page has 14 questions covering odd-even nos., factors, multiples and primes (for numbers up to 99). Contributed by Edward Henderson merlincorozal@yahoo.com a teacher trainer in Belize. Thank you Edward - who wishes to let site users know that "he is willing to develop sheets for any competency at the different levels upon request for free". 35K.  N1/L1.6 N1/L2.2.

PDF Test Tips for Numeracy provides great advice for students doing L1 or L2 adult numeracy exams. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning.1 page. 70K. Filed under Exam tips on our Study Skills page. Free editable Word version available (see resource for details)

PDF 26 week Numeracy Scheme of Work for E3-L2. An extremely useful and well thought out plan, originally used with New Deal learners and based around the free DfES Skills for Life learning materials. Contributed by Jan Long, janlong@tiscali.co.uk 4 pages. 30K. Filed under General Number, Measure and Data Numeracy resources.

Literacy

PDF Quick diagnostic test to assess students' knowledge of 'parts of speech'.  Very useful and also makes a good launching point for work on sentence structure. Contributed by Jim Gourlay, Sheffield College Jim.Gourlay@sheffcol.ac.uk 1 page. 20K. Rs/E3.1 Rs/L1.1 Ws/E2.2 Ws/E2.4

PDF What's an adverb? Single page handout PPT gives straightforward explanation and examples followed by practice. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 100K. Rs/L1.1

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. Thank you Jenny. Zipped PPT. 7 screens. 120K Rs/E2.4 Ws/E2.3

ZIP Writing paragraphs explains all about topic, supporting and ending sentences with good, clear examples. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk Thank you Gill. 7 slides. Zipped PPT. 180K. Wt/E3.2 Wt/L1.3 Wt/L2.3

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 Thank you Margaret. 6 pages. 150K Ww/E1.3 Rw/E1.2 Ww/E2.2 Rw/E2.3 Rt/E2.1

PDF 'oo' sounds is a useful phonics sheet (spelling and reading) originally written to help a dyslexic learner distinguish between the different sounds made by the grapheme 'oo'. Contributed by Karen Bruin. 1 page. 15K. Ww/E2.2 Rw/E2.3

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 Rw/E2.1 Rw/E3.2

tarsia fjsw Level 1 purpose of text Tarsia puzzle is an original and thought provoking 24 piece hexagonal jigsaw puzzle where pairs or small groups of learners must match examples of text (e.g. novel, board game rules, bus timetable) to their main purpose (e.g. descriptive, instructional, informative, persuasive). Use for revision or as an ice breaker or starter activity. Guaranteed to create promote discussion as learners solve puzzle.  Created with Tarsia Formulator (see our Useful Links page for further details) which is available for free download and creates its own custom Tarsia (fjsw) files. Contributed by Andrea McCulloch, LEAP Skills for Life Centre, Barnard Castle and Learn East, Peterlee. 12K. Rt/L1.2.

ZIP Dream - Writing an Acrostic Poem is a fabulous interactive PPT originally written for National Poetry Day 2007 (but ideal at any time!). Each page (many with type-in boxes) provides a separate task - ideal for groups or pairs. Provides a complete lesson through from initial discussion to presentation, feedback and reflection. From Moira Garland and Jennifer Baines j.baines@parklanecoll.ac.uk m.garland@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. Zipped PPT. 14 screens. 160K. Rt/E3.1 Rt/L1.1 Rt/L2.1

PDF Make your own mnemonic is a handout or poster suitable for all spelling levels. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 1 page. 25K.  Ww/E1.1 Ww/E2.1 Ww/E3.1 Ww/L1.1 Ww/L2.1

PDF Steps to preparing an essay is a clear and useful handout / poster suitable for L1/L2 students. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 1 page. 90K Wt/L1.1 Wt/L2.1

PDF Homophone cloze exercises provide excellent practice in recognising homophones. Contributed by Marion Crocker, Abingdon and Witney College, marion.crocker@abingdon-witney.ac.uk 13K. 1 page. Ww/L1.1 Ww/L2.1

PDF Confusing words - sentence gamble is a great way to encourage proof reading and correct use of homophones and other confusables. Ideal for paired work. Contributed by Saul Pope, Bracknell and Wokingham College. saulpope@yahoo.co.uk Thank you Saul. 2 pages. 20K. Ww/L1.1 Ww/L2.1

PDF 26 week Literacy Scheme of Work for E3-L2. An extremely useful and well thought out plan, originally used with New Deal learners and based around the free DfES Skills for Life learning materials. Contributed by Jan Long, janlong@tiscali.co.uk Chesterfield. 6 pages. 50K. Filed under General E3, L1 and L2 Literacy resources.

Resources added or updated September 2007

Literacy

Contextualised resources - Gardening, Cooking

PDF Decimals in the Kitchen. Great way to practise adding and subtracting decimals. Ideal for any students with an interest in cooking. Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 4 pages. 110K N2/L1.5 MSS1/E3.1 MSS1/L1.1  and our new contextualised resources section.

Resources added or updated August 2007

Contextualised resources - Painting and Decorating, Hairdressing

PDF Working with decimals - petrol price and car accessories multi-sensory activities. Great way to practise adding, subtracting and multiplying decimals. Ideal for Motor Vehicle students and any E3-L2 learners that are interested in cars. Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 9 pages. 300K N2/L1.5 N2/L1.7 N2/L2.6 MSS1/E3.1 MSS1/L1.1 MSS1/L2.1 and our new contextualised resources section.

PDF Important spellings for hairdressers is a useful practice list that can be kept in students folders. Contributed by Debbie Hulse, Cannock Chase Technical College, Thank you Debbie. 1 page. 16K. Ww/E3.1 Ww/L1.1 Ww/L2.1 and also listed in our new contextualised resources section.

 Multi-purpose literacy-numeracy resources

ICT Skills for Life & CLAIT resources

Numeracy

PDF Perimeter, circumference and area provides practice with both regular and non-regular shapes. 1 page plus answer sheet. Contributed by Ian Saunders, Darlington Borough Council Training Unit Ian.Saunders@darlington.gov.uk 40K. MSS1/L2.7 MSS1/2.8

PDF Percentage problems provides practice with all L2 percentage curriculum elements (VAT, increase & decrease, evaluate one no. as % of another, %s of quantities & measurements). 1 page plus answer sheet. Contributed by Ian Saunders, Darlington Borough Council Training Unit Ian.Saunders@darlington.gov.uk 30K. N2/L2.7 N2/L2.8 N2/L2.9

PDF Scales and conversions provides practice converting between real life distances and those on scale maps and plans. 2 pages plus answer sheet. Contributed by Ian Saunders, Darlington Borough Council Training Unit Ian.Saunders@darlington.gov.uk 35K. MSS1/L2.10

PDF Converting currency provides practice converting between pounds and euros.  1 page plus answer sheet. Contributed by Ian Saunders, Darlington Borough Council Training Unit Ian.Saunders@darlington.gov.uk 25K. MSS1/L2.1

PDF Converting measures provides practice converting between metric and Imperial units of capacity, length\distance and weight.  1 page plus answer sheet. Contributed by Ian Saunders, Darlington Borough Council Training Unit Ian.Saunders@darlington.gov.uk 30K. MSS1/L2.6

Numeracy Jigsaw resources - note you must download the free Tarsia Formulator software from Hermitech before you can use the fjsw (Tarsia jigsaw) files below. Once you have installed the Tarsia software you can load up the files, print them out as puzzles, print them out in a table, print the solution and edit as you wish.

fjsw Equivalent fractions - mixed numbers jigsaw is a 16 piece square jigsaw puzzle for learners to match up various numbers of halves and quarters to their equivalents. Use for revision or as a warm-up activity. Contributed by Dave Clapham, Park Lane College, Leeds. 11K fjsw file Tarsia Formulator needed to view, edit and print this file. N2/E3.2 N2/L1.1 N2/L2.4

fjsw Equivalent fractions, decimals and percentages hexagonal jigsaw is a 24 piece jigsaw puzzle with triangular pieces for learners to match up. Use for revision or as a warm-up activity. Contributed by Dave Clapham, Park Lane College, Leeds. 10K fjsw file Tarsia Formulator needed to view, edit and print this file. N2/L1.3 N2/L2.2

fjswv1  fjswv2 Times tables jigsaws are two 24 piece jigsaw puzzles with triangular pieces for learners to match up. Use for revision or as a warm-up activity. Covers tables from x1 to x12. two versions available - each with different questions. Contributed by Dave Clapham, Park Lane College, Leeds. 2 x 10K fjsw files Tarsia Formulator needed to view, edit and print this file. N1/E3.3 N1/L1.5

Literacy

 PDF What is a sentence? explains about subjects and verbs and includes a practice sheet. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 2 pages. 110K. Ws/L1.2 Ws/E3.2

PDF Homophones has 3 beautifully clear handouts on three sets of common homophones  along with a practice sheet on there - their - they're. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 4 pages. 150K. Ww/L1.1

PDF Homographs has a clear handout about 'bat' and a practice sheet on 'bow' and 'scales'. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 2 pages. 120K. Rw/E2.3 Rw/E3.1 Rw/E3.5 Ww/E2.1 Ww/E3.1

 PDF Super League Syllables shows you how to count syllables and use this to help spell Super League team names. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 2 pages. 70K. 2 pages. Ww/E3.2

PDF What are conjunctions? Information, examples of using conjunctions to join two sentences, plus related worksheet. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 2 pages. 65K. Ws/E3.1 Ws/L1.1 Rs/E3.2 Rs/L1.1

PDF What's a thesaurus? Information, examples of using synonyms to change sentences, plus related worksheet. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 2 pages. 80K. Rw/L2.3

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. Rs/E2.4, Rs/E3.3, Ws/E2.4, Ws/E3.3.

PDF tarsia fjsw file Level 2 grammar check is a 16 piece triangular jigsaw puzzle /matching game where pairs or small groups of learners must match grammatical terms to the correct examples. Use for revision or as an ice breaker or starter near the beginning of term (and as a disguised initial assessment!). Guaranteed to create promote discussion as learners solve puzzle. Terms covered include: apostrophes, pronouns, phrases, proper nouns, conjunctions, statements, etc. 2 pages of puzzle to be laminated and cut out, plus answer sheet. 30K. Created with Tarsia Formulator (see below and our Useful Links page for further details) which is available for free download and creates its own custom Tarsia (fjsw) files. Rs/L2 Ws/L2 (also suitable for E3 and L1 as parts of the puzzle can be put together using deduction and elimination.

Resources added or updated July 2007

Numeracy

PDF updated (first uploaded 07/08/02) 1 2 3 Warm up activities covers mental maths with the four operations and can be extended to cover odd, even & square numbers; multiples; etc. No resources needed. Contributed by Sarah Richards Sarah.Richards@abingdon-witney.ac.uk Abingdon and Witney College. 1 page. 25K. N1/E3.3 N1/E3.5 N1/L1.5 N1/L1.6 N1/L2.2.

PDF updated (first uploaded 24/05/03) Restaurant Bills warm-up covers mental and paper-based money skills from Entry 2 to Level 2. All you need are copies of local food menus (or make up your own on the blank provided). Contributed by Sarah Richards Sarah.Richards@abingdon-witney.ac.uk Abingdon and Witney College. 2 pages. 70K. MSS1/E2.2 MSS1/E3.1 MSS1/L1.1 MSS1/L2.1

PDF updated (first uploaded 24/05/03) Government Spending warm-up will provoke much discussion and improve confidence with dealing with statistics. Covers ordering and working with large numbers (up to billions) and extracting information from pie charts. Updated to reflect the latest 2007 Budget stats. Contributed by Sarah Richards Sarah.Richards@abingdon-witney.ac.uk Abingdon and Witney College. 1 page. 45K. N1/E3.1 N1/L1.1 N1/L2.1 HD1/E3.1 HD1/L1.1 HD1/L2.1

ZIP Fraction Skills for Working Life two great PPTs covering many aspects of L1-2 fractions. With explanations and followed by lots of practical problems (menus, production lines, time sheets) to work on in pairs or small groups. Contributed by Paul Hodson, Dudley College paul.hodson@dudleycol.ac.uk 2 x 18 slides. 2 zipped PPTs (one for students, one for teacher with answers. etc.) 40K. N2/L1.1 N2/L1.2 N2/L2.1 N2/L2.3 N2/L2.4

PDF Fractions lesson plan to accompany the Fraction Skills PPT (above) is a super example of good practice. Contributed by Paul Hodson, Dudley College paul.hodson@dudleycol.ac.uk Thank you Paul. 3 pages. 25K. N2/L1.1 N2/L1.2 N2/L2.1 N2/L2.3 N2/L2.4

PDF Running a Business is a wonderful Level 2 themed assignment covering area, volume, formulae, averages, range, percentages, scale drawings and ratios. Contributed by Ian Saunders, Darlington Borough Council Training Unit Ian.Saunders@darlington.gov.uk Thank you Ian. 6 pages. 130K. MSS1/2.8 MSS1/L2.9 MSS1/L2.10 HD1/L2.3 HD1/L2.4 N2/L2.7 N2/L2.8 N1/L2.3

Literacy (and ESOL)