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Resources added or updated December 05 |
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All resources below this line now added to our main Numeracy, Literacy or ESOL areas; check these areas for related resources. |
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18/12 Apostrophes |
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Possessive apostrophes: Sentences and phrases for discussion, tips, 2 worksheets and answer sheet. 5 pages. 70K. Ws/L2.4 Rs/L2.2 |
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Nouns is a wonderful 22 screen PowerPoint all about common and proper nouns, and when to use capital letters. Contributed by Imogen Stewart, Stafford College, i.stewart@staffordcoll.ac.uk who was inspired to create this from the 'virtual shopping bag' resource by Jo Williams' 'Shopping Bag Capital Letters' and Margaret Lagoyianni's 'Capital Letters'. Thank you Imogen. Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 320K. Rs/E2.4, Rs/E3.3, Rs/L1.2. Ws/E2.3, Ws/E2.4, Ws/E3.3, Ws/L1.3. |
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6/12 Writing help sheets (first posted 29/11/04) |
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| updated 22/04/07 Complex sentences. Use subordinating conjunctions to extend simple sentences, with extension activity. 1 page (free editable Word version available). 70K. Ws/E3.1 L1.1 L2.1 | |
4/12 Page for my PreGCSE maths students updated in readiness for lesson 13, Dec 6th (Decimals - II). A new L1/2 decimal homework sheet will be available soon (last year's still available for revision or extra practice) along with our end of term evaluation sheet. |
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4/12 Christmas crossword |
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Christmas crossword. Great end of term spelling and vocabulary activity for Entry 3 upwards. Links provided for further research on some of the clues. Contributed by Margaret Adams (Brighton University and the Kenward Trust) uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk Thank you Margaret. 3 pages. 120K. Ww/E3.1 Ww/L1.1 Ww/L2.1 Rw/L2.3 Rw/L1.3 |
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1/12 Favourite downloads chart now with November's statistics |
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1/12 Supporters list has been updated and moved to its own page |
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Resources added or updated November 05 | |
29/11 Homophones | |
To, too, two - interactive worksheet with drop down options: a fascinating conversation between two therapists and a great way to practise homophones! Could also be printed out. Contributed by Margaret Adams (Brighton University and the Kenward Trust) uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk Thank you Margaret. 1 page. 35K. Ww/L1.1 Ww/L2.1 NOTE: to use this worksheet interactively you must click on the padlock icon (in the 'forms' menu). | |
| 29/11 Mental addition strategies - compensating | |
| How to add 9 or 19. Two step work sheet with pre-skills check and extension. 1 page. 35K N1/E2.1 N1/E2.3 N1/E2.4 | |
27/11 Formal letters | |
Formal letters - spelling and crossword: use a customised LSCWC chart to learn spellings, then check learning the following week with a crossword. Contributed by Margaret Adams (Brighton University and the Kenward Trust) uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk Thank you Margaret. 3 pages. 35K. Ww/L1.1 Ww/L2.1 Wt/L1.4 Wt/L2.5 Rw/L2.3 | |
| 27/11 Mental addition strategies - New series! (more Entry mental maths sheets coming soon - reordering, compensating, partitioning) | |
| 29/11/05 updated (minor changes to match with compensation sheet above) Use reordering to speed up mental addition. Three step worksheet with hints and tips. 1 page. 25K N1/E1.4 N1/E2.4 | |
26/11 The Commonwealth | |
The Commonwealth: great set of resources for E3/L1 literacy and ESOL. Contributed by Neil Hardy n.hardy@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. Thank you Neil. 5 page. 20K. SLlr/L1.2 Ws/E3.3 Ws/L1.3 Rt/E3.5 Rt/E3.7 Rt/E3.9 and corresponding ESOL links. | |
26/11 Adding -ing to verbs | |
Add -ing: straightforward, very useful practice adding -ing to verbs. Contributed by Jannette Twoomey jannettet2004@yahoo.co.uk City of Bristol College and Filton College. Thank you Jannette.1 page. 20K. Ww/E2.2 Ww/E3.2 | |
26/11 Monitoring charts for OCR tasks /core curriculum elements (OCR Entry level certificates in Adult Literacy). | |
Monitoring sheets for OCR Entry Literacy - keep track of what your students have completed. Three sets in one document: E1 (2 pages), E2 Lit (3 pages), E3 Lit (4 pages). 9 pages. 75K. | |
26/11 Entry 1 scheme of work contributed by Di Jenkins, jenkd006@medway.org.uk Bradfields School FE Unit, Gillingham, Kent. Thank you Di. | |
Scheme of Work Entry 1 literacy - a two term SoW based around the SfL learning materials (unit 1 - Lost and Found) available free from the Read Write Plus site). 5 pages. 70K. | |
20/11 Page for my PreGCSE maths students updated in readiness for lesson 11, Nov 22nd (Fractions - II). Two new homework sheets: practice level 1 and level 2 fraction questions. Please note that these are different to last year's fraction questions (still available, see below). | |
| 20/11 Fractions - practice exam questions. Cover all level 1 and level 2 fraction elements. N2/L1.1 L1.2 L1.3 N2/L2.1 L2.2. L2.3 L2.4 | |
| Level 2 practice fraction questions (v2). 8 level 1 multiple choice questions. 2 pages. 25K. Note: look carefully! Questions are all different to v1 questions (still available)N2/L2 | |
| Level 1 practice fraction questions (v2) 8 level 1 multiple choice questions. 2 pages. 40K. Note: look carefully! Questions are all different to v1 questions (still available)N2/L1 | |
| Answer sheet for Level 1 & 2 (v2) practice fraction questions (above). 1 page. 20K | |
| updated Level 1 and 2 practice fraction multiple choice questions v1 (originally posted in 2003). 7 level 1, 7 level 2 questions, answer sheet. 5 pages. 100K N2/L1 N2/L2 | |
15/11 Page for my PreGCSE maths students updated in readiness for lesson 10, Nov 15th (Fractions - 1). Last week's assessment now available. Please note that this is different to last year's assessment (still available - see below) | |
| Level 1 and 2, Number 1 (whole numbers) half term assessment paper. Covers all N1 elements except ratio and proportion 7 pages. 215K. | |
15/11 Word root map (CLEAN) updated - duplicate word removed from right hand side | |
12/11 Comments page updated - thanks to Kate Sutton, Carol Eccleston and Yvonne Long. Supporters list updated. | |
11/11 Homograph handout Rw/E2.3 Rw/E3.5 Ww/E2.2 Ww/E3.2 Ww/L1.1 | |
Homographs. A great handout to help with spelling and 'working out the meaning of unfamiliar words'. Contributed by Penny Halliday, Oxford Brookes PGCE student and volunteer literacy tutor, pen.halliday@btinternet.com. Thank you Penny. 3 pages. 200K | |
10/11 Student Aims and Objectives sheets updated see below | |
10/11 Homonym reference sheet for tutors and students Rw/L1.3 Rw/L2.3 Ww/L1.1 Ww/L2.1 | |
Homophones and homographs. Reference sheet with examples and tips to help you remember what these words mean. 1 page. 25K | |
8/11 Our latest newsletter mailed out to 2000+ subscribers. Find out how to receive our newsletter. | |
8/11 Word maps for tutor or student reference Rw/E3.5 Rw/L1.3 Rw/L2.1 Ww/E3.2 Ww/L1.1 Ww/L2.1 Note 21/06/07 new teaching ideas sheet for using Word Maps | |
-augh- words. Originally created for a dyslexic student student who had learned to spell the word 'laughter'. Use as an example for students to follow when making other word maps (but encourage them to make their own maps and make their own 'connections'). Note 21/06/07 new teaching ideas sheet for using Word Maps | |
| updated 15/11/05 Root word - clean helps students build words and make vocabulary connections. Use for spelling, parts of speech, or vocabulary work. Note 21/06/07 new teaching ideas sheet for using Word Maps | |
8/11 Hands - on punctuation for Entry 2 to Level 1. Rs/E2.4, Rs/E3.3, Rs/L1.2. Ws/E2.3, Ws/E2.4, Ws/E3.3, Ws/L1.3. | |
Shopping Bag Capital Letters is a really refreshing way to introduce or reinforce previous work on capital letters. 3 pages. 64K. Contributed by Jo Williams, jlwilliams@talk21.com who adapted the idea from Margaret Lagoyianni's 'We need capital letters'. Thank you Jo. | |
| A gift for Charlie's Mum. Wonderful comprehension exercise written especially to practice reading consonant digraphs. 3 pages. 21K. Contributed by Vicky Maltby, Hammersmith and Fulham Adult Education Service, VAVMaltby@aol.com. Thank you Vicky (who suggests this resource is used in conjunction with Karen White's consonant digraph worksheet). | |
8/11 Dissatisfied with your aims and objectives? Want more student feedback? | |
| updated 10/11/05 Teaching resources v2 as below but Margaret has added additional questions to help students relate what they have learnt to everyday routines and/or employment. 3 pages. 20K | |
Teaching resources v1 two VERY useful sheets that can really help both you and your students get the best out of lessons. 3 pages. 20K. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni, margaretlago2@btopenworld.com County Training, Shropshire. Thank you Margaret. | |
| 8/11/05 Tables and time! | |
| Timeline for a day clever cut and stick activity that is adaptable for all Entry levels. 34K. 2 pages. Contributed by Janet Kinsey (Abingdon and Witney College) janet.kinsey@abingdon-witney.ac.uk Thank you Janet. MSS1/E1.2 E2.4 E3.3 | |
| 7 times tables - think about weeks. A great worksheet that cleverly combines measures (time) with 7 times table practice. 34K. 1 page. Contributed by Janet Kinsey (Abingdon and Witney College) janet.kinsey@abingdon-witney.ac.uk Thank you Janet. N1/L1.5 N1/E3.5 N1/L1.6 N1/E3.4 MSS1/E2.3 MSS1/E3.3 MSS1/L1.2 | |
| 8/11/05 Odd and even numbers | |
| Reveal the hidden shapes! Simple but very effective practice for Entry 2 and 3. 26K. 2 pages. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk Thank you Jean. N1/E2.2 N1/E3.1 | |
| 8/11/05 Metric units | |
| Illustrated handouts on metric measures with conversion factors and everyday examples of weight, capacity and length. 111K. 4 pages. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni, margaretlago2@btopenworld.com County Training, Shropshire. Thank you Margaret. Margaret suggests that it makes a good warm up for Dave Walkden's Christmas Pudding Activity. MSS1/E3.4-E3.7, MSS1/L1.4-L1.5. MSS1/E3.8 MSS1/L1.7, MSS1/L2.5 | |
| 8/11/05 Place value activities | |
| Place value card game for 2 players. With lots of variations and extension activities. 12K. 4 pages. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk Thank you Jean. N1/L2.1 N1/L1.1 N1/E3.1 N1/E2.2 | |
| More than - Less than paired or circular activities, and worksheets. 20K. 4 pages. Contributed by Janet Kinsey (Abingdon and Witney College) janet.kinsey@abingdon-witney.ac.uk Thank you Janet. N1/E1.3 N1/E2.2 N1/E3.1 N1/L1.1 | |
| How old is Wayne Rooney? A great quiz that that involves writing numbers as words. 17K. 1 page. Contributed by Janet Kinsey (Abingdon and Witney College) janet.kinsey@abingdon-witney.ac.uk Thank you Janet. N1/E1.2 N1/E2.2 | |
| Words to numbers. Change the words to numbers. 19K. 1 page. Contributed by Janet Kinsey (Abingdon and Witney College) janet.kinsey@abingdon-witney.ac.uk Thank you Janet. N1/L1.1 N1/E3.1 | |
6/11 Page for my PreGCSE maths students updated in readiness for lesson 9, Oct 18th (revision and whole number assessment). All links to activities at the old Exeter Uni Site (now at Plymouth) updated. | |
1/11 Favourite downloads chart now with October's statistics. | |
Resources added or updated October 05 | |
| 31/10/05 updated links Level 1/2 Mapping and Assessment Materials (originally posted 20/12/02) | |
| updated Level 1 and 2, Number 1 (whole numbers) half term assessment paper. Covers all N1 elements except ratio and proportion (now includes algebra and substitution). 7 pages. 100K. | |
| updated Easy to use answer sheet for above assessment. 6 pages. 100K. Covers all N1 elements except ratio and proportion | |
| updated Level 1 and 2 numeracy mapped to the Edexcel Foundation GCSE text book. Ideal for adult pre-GCSE maths classes. 7 pages (N1, N2, MSS1, MSS2, HD1, HD2, summary). 70K | |
27/10 Traditional Xmas Pudding | |
| A seasonal maths investigation that involves a trip to the supermarket, scaling a recipe, rounding, estimating and much more! Contributed by Dave Walkden, dave.walkden@duchy.ac.uk Duchy College, Cornwall. 1 pages. 15K. Thank you Dave. N1/L1.7 HD1/L1.1 HD1/L1.2 HD1/E3.1 HD1/E3.4 MSS1/E3.1 MSS1/E3.2 | |
26/10 Entry 3 spelling games from Dave Walkden dave.walkden@duchy.ac.uk Duchy College, Cornwall. | |
| Overview document for both games below. 1 page. 26K. Ww/E3.2 | |
| Syllables Millionaire is a great PowerPoint game in the "Who wants to be a Millionaire" format, including embedded sound. Adapted from a version by Tony Baldwin of the Department of Technology Services, Cascade Union Elementary School, US in May 2000. Focuses on the use of syllables as a spelling aid - with graduated questions. The PPT file can easily be edited and used to check learning at the end of any literacy or numeracy topic that lends itself to a quiz format. 62 screens. Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 250K. For instructions and background information please also download the PDF overview document above. Ww/E3.2 Thank you Dave. | |
| Silent letter Scrabble helps students practice spelling and recognising words with silent letters. Comes with a PDF (8K) word list (best used as an OHT) and a Word template (27K) to make your own letter game tiles. For instructions and background information please also download the PDF overview document above. Ww/E3.2 Thank you Dave. | |
26/10 Excel Progress sheets all moved to new urls and links updated | |
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11 Excel progress charts (first uploaded 23/10/04) showing all the curriculum indicators in any particular level. Each chart provides, on one page, a quick, visual record of progress and achievement and is particularly useful in forming and updating individual learning plans. They can be kept in students' basic skills folders and used to set targets and track progress. For more information on these files such as how the Entry level sheets relate to City and Guilds specifications, PLEASE ALSO DOWNLOAD this PDF overview file. All files contributed by Dave Walkden, dave.walkden@duchy.ac.uk basic skills tutor at Duchy College, Stoke Climsland, Cornwall. Thank you Dave. |
| Updated links. pre-Entry Literacy Student progress sheet. 2 sheets. 40K Please also download overview PDF above. | |
| Updated links. Entry 1 Literacy. Student progress sheet. 1 sheet. 20K Please also download overview PDF above. | |
| Updated links. Entry 2 Literacy. Student progress sheet. 1 sheet. 20K Please also download overview PDF above. | |
Updated links. Entry 3 Literacy. Student progress sheet. 1 sheet. 20K Please also download overview PDF above. | |
Updated links. Level 1 Literacy. Student progress sheet. 1 sheet. 20K Please also download overview PDF above. | |
Updated links. Level 2 Literacy. Student progress sheet. 1 sheet. 20K Please also download overview PDF above. | |
Updated links. Entry 1 Numeracy. Student progress sheet. 1 sheet. 20K Please also download overview PDF above. | |
Updated links. Entry 2 Numeracy. Student progress sheet. 1 sheet. 20K Please also download overview PDF above. | |
| Updated links. Entry 3 Numeracy. Student progress sheet. 1 sheet. 20K Please also download overview PDF above. | |
| Updated links. Level 1 Numeracy. Student progress sheet. 1 sheet. 20K Please also download overview PDF above. | |
| Updated links. Level 2 Numeracy. Student progress sheet. 1 sheet. 20K Please also download overview PDF above. | |
26/10 Cross referencing files all moved to new urls and links updated | |
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Cross-referencing files (first uploaded 23/10/04) for the City & Guilds entry level literacy and numeracy specifications. Maps the specifications to the respective Core Curricula elements with example and sample activities. Six very handy Word documents that focus tutors' activities onto the areas that students need to cover for progression. For general information on these files PLEASE ALSO DOWNLOAD this PDF overview file. All files contributed by Dave Walkden, dave.walkden@duchy.ac.uk basic skills tutor at Duchy College, Stoke Climsland, Cornwall. Thank you Dave. |
Updated links. City & Guilds E1 numeracy specs mapped to numeracy curriculum. 4 pages. 86K Please also download overview PDF above. | |
Updated links. City & Guilds E2 numeracy specs mapped to numeracy curriculum. 6 pages 105 K Please also download overview PDF above. | |
Updated links. City & Guilds E3 numeracy specs mapped to numeracy curriculum. 7 pages 115K Please also download overview PDF above. | |
Updated links. City & Guilds E 1 literacy specs mapped to adult literacy curriculum. 11 pages 120K Please also download overview PDF above. | |
Updated links. City & Guilds E2 literacy specs mapped to adult literacy curriculum. 13 pages 140K Please also download overview PDF above. | |
Updated links. City & Guilds E3 literacy specs mapped to adult literacy curriculum. 16 pages 160K Please also download overview PDF above. | |
22/10 Mind maps and spelling rule worksheets | |
| Suffixes and SQ3R (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review). Two more wonderful mind maps from Nikki Brown, additional support tutor from Cornwall College, St Austell nikki.brown@st-austell.ac.uk One summarises spelling rules for adding suffixes and is accompanied by 3 pages of revision worksheets. The second one sums up the SQ3R reading strategy. Thank you Nikki. 7 pages. 100K. Ww/L1.1 Ww/L2.1 Rt/L1.1-L1.6 Rt/L2.1-L2.7 Note: more of Nikki's mind maps here | |
21/10 Place Value cards | |
| Useful digit and header cards for hands-on activities at Entry 2, Entry 3 and Level 1. 5 pages. 45K. Contributed by Dawn Pollitt, Bury College. Thank you Dawn. N1/E2.2 N1/E3.1 N1/L1.1 | |
21/10 updated. Make your own battleships game | |
| Battleships now updated and moved to new location. First submitted in May 2003. 5 pages. 30K. Contributed by Steph McGill, Bury College. Thank you Steph. Covers estimating, measuring and comparing lengths; perimeters and area. MSS1/E2.5 MSS1/E3.5 MSS1/L18 MSS1/L1.9 | |
21/10 Useful links for tutors (22 new links including many level 4 Literacy links), ILT ideas and interactive sites (7 new links), and printable worksheet sites (5 new links). Comments page updated. Supporters list updated. | |
18/10 Page for my PreGCSE maths students updated in readiness for lesson 7, Oct 18th (adding and subtracting negative numbers BIDMAS (BODMAS). Includes links to BIDMAS homework sheet, interactive practice/revision activities, number line handout and more. | |
08/10 Place value charts | |
L2 place value chart for nos. to 999,999,999,999. Large font colour chart for OHP/projector and b&w handout. 3 pages. 50K. N1/L2.1 | |
updated Level 1 place value chart for numbers to 9,999,999. Useful handout with examples, blank chart for students to fill in, and new colour chart for OHP or data projector. Now 4 pages. 50K. N1/L1.1 | |
06/10 Page for my PreGCSE maths students updated in readiness for lesson 6, Oct 11th (square and cubed numbers, introduction to negative numbers). Includes new links to OHTs, interactive practice/revision activities, number line handout and more. | |
6/10 Animal descriptions | |
A speaking and listening card game / warm-up activity for Entry 2-3 Literacy. Linked to Entry level descriptive writing and work on adjectives. With differentiation ideas for preEntry and Levels 1-2. Should be printed in colour and laminated. 5 pages. Ws/E2.2, SLlr/E3.2, SLc/E3.1, SLc/E3.3. | |
1/10 Favourite downloads chart now with September's statistics. | |
Resources added September 05 | |
30/9 Page for my PreGCSE maths students updated for lesson 5, Oct 4th (number properties - factors, multiples, square and cubed numbers). Includes homework answers from week 2, and new links to OHTs and interactive practice/revision activities | |
29/9 Comments page updated | |
21/9 Page for my PreGCSE maths students updated for next week's lesson 4 (rounding and prime numbers) | |
21/9 Follow-me mental maths warm up games | |
Multiplying and dividing whole numbers by 10, 100 and 1000. Two circular warm up games first used in our pre-GCSE maths class. 15 cards per game. 2 pages. 15K. N1/L1.4 | |
20/9 Page for my PreGCSE maths students updated, new links to Plymouth overheads and Skillswise handouts. Comments page updated. | |
20/9 Individual tables / 100 squares. | |
| Number squares used in pre-GCSE maths for: mental maths, number patterns, multiples, helping with division (if you don't know your tables) and much more. For all levels from E1-L2. 2 pages (one page of 100 squares, 1 page of tables squares). Print back to back on pastel paper, cut up and give to learners to keep. Print on paper and use to investigate number patters (e.g. highlight all multiples of 4 in 100 square, highlight square numbers in tables square, etc.). 28K. | |
15/9 Useful links for tutors updated. New practice papers from CGP books, new initial assessment materials from DfES Tools library | |
12/9 Page for my PreGCSE maths students updated - new place value handout and homework sheet | |
12/9 New comments from a user in the Caribbean | |
12/9 Capital letters | |
We need to use CAPITAL LETTERS. Wonderful handout and series of differentiated worksheets for E1-L1. With topical news items, work related activities and full curriculum links. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni,margaretlago2@btopenworld.com County Training, Shropshire. Thank you Margaret. 8 pages. 44K. Ww/E1.2 Ws/E1.2, Ws/E1.3, Ws/E2.3, Ws/E2.4, Ws/E3.3, Ws/L1.3 | |
12/9 Bingo | |
Generic Bingo card maker (Excel) a very clever spreadsheet that automatically creates 8 different cards (6 items per card) from a master set of 12 items. Use for ESOL (tenses, vocabulary), Literacy (synonyms, antonyms), Maths (tables, square nos.) - anything! Contributed by Hilary Scotton, basic skills tutor at SCOLA (Sutton College of Learning for Adults) hilaryscotton@scola.ac.uk Thank you Hilary. Please also download the related PDF file for an overview, instructions and teaching ideas | |
6/9 Interactive activities for my pre-GCSE maths group - lesson 1 updated (starts tonight!). New PDF place value chart. | |
1/9 Favourite downloads chart now with August's statistics, comments page and supporters list updated | |
Resources added August 05 | |
4/8 Apologies! Useful links for tutors updated (incorrect link replaced for new DfES Tools site ) | |
1/8 Favourite downloads chart updated with July's statistics | |
Resources added July 05 | |
20/7 Entry 3 Number revision sheets. Designed for a group of dyslexic maths students, but useful for all Entry 3 students, they focus on number skills along with language/spelling skills. Students are encouraged to use a code so they and their tutor can see which skills they need to focus on. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk Thank you Jean. | |
| Place value, ordering and comparing numbers. Two revision sheets (plus easy to use answer sheets). 4 pages. 130K. N1/E3.1 | |
Addition and subtraction (including money) revision sheet (and easy to use answer sheet). 2 pages, 30K. N1/E3.2 N1/E3.3 MSS1/E3.1 | |
Storyboards hand drawn by June Mill, Community Education. East Yorkshire. Thank you June. 5 boards - shopping, holidays, swimming, getting-up and Bank Robbery! They can be cut up, muddled and re-sequenced; simple sentences written out to match with pictures; sentences written in the present to be changed to past tense (ESOL); write sentences then join with conjunctions e.g. then, next; or as oral conversation starters. 6 pages. 140K. Wt/E2.1 Wt/E2.1a Ws/E2.1 Ws/E2.1a Wt/E1.1 Wt/E1.1a Ws/E1.1 Ws/E1.1a SLlr/M8.2 SLlr/M8.4 SLc/M8.1 Rtc/M8.3 Wt/M8.1 SLc/M7.1 Slc/M7.2 Rti/M7.3 | |
Consonant digraphs - ch, th, sh. Phonics worksheets. Students to fill in missing initial consonant digraphs to complete the word next to each picture. 80K. 3 pages (5 words and pictures per page) with answer sheet. Contributed by Karen White sstkrs@hotmail.com from MOWL (Moving On with learning) at Liverpool University. Thank you Karen. Ww/E1.2 E1.3 Rw/E1.2 E1.3 | |
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15/7 Our latest newsletter mailed out to 1000+ subscribers. Find out how to receive our newsletter. Supporters list updated | |
15/7 Entry 2 and 3 Literacy and ESOL (first posted 2001). | |
Verb endings. Editable online Word worksheet. Explore various sites to practice adding -ed and -ing suffixes and investigate irregular past tense verbs. Uses the Guide to Grammar and Writing and English Zone. Lit Ws/E3.2 grammar Ww/E3.2 spelling. ESOL Ww/E2.1b spelling Ws/E3.2a basic sentence grammar. | |
15/7 Updated links. Entry 1 Literacy and ESOL - page remains unchanged (first posted April 2004). | |
Preposition help sheet used in E1 Literacy as preparation for playing ‘Cat and Mouse’ http://www.clta.on.ca/EAOnline/index.html preposition game. Print on acetate, cut up and use with an OHP to focus on spelling & reading key prepositions. Print on paper for students to refer to whilst playing game. All clipart from UVics Language Clip art Library at http://web.uvic.ca/hcmc/clipart/ Lit Rs/E1.1 Read simple sentences. Rw/E1.1 Read key words. ESOL Rw/E1.1a recognise key words. Rs/E1.1a Read and recognise simple sentences. 1 page. 53K | |
15/7 Useful links for tutors (37 new links including many level 4 Literacy links), ILT ideas and interactive sites now integrated into this site (17 new links), and printable worksheet sites (8 new links). Bad links on Comments page 2 (2003-2004) fixed. | |
8/7 Comments page updated and split (2003-2004 comments are now here). About this site updated. | |
1/7 Updated links. Measure cards for MSS1 Entry 2 through to Level 2. - pages remain unchanged (first posted Feb 2004). | |
Measure cards. 4 sets of word cards, 2 sets of picture cards. Sort, match. order and group cards. Metric measures, imperial measures, units of time, measuring instruments, suitable units. Great starter or revision activities. Build active learning into your lessons. Great for visual and kinaesthetic learners. 7 colour pages. 420K. MSS1/E2.5, 2.6. 2.7; MSS1/E3.4 3.8; MSS1/L1.2 1.4 1.5 1.7 MSS1/L2.2 2.3 2.6 | |
1/7 Favourite downloads chart (for June), comments page and supporters list all updated | |
Resources added June 05 | |
15/6 More Entry Level 1 Phonics | |
Long and short vowels: phonics worksheets. Students to practise long and short vowels and link pictures with the correct word. 90K. 2 pages plus answer sheet. Contributed by Karen White sstkrs@hotmail.com from MOWL (Moving On with learning) at Liverpool University. Thank you Karen. Ww/E1.2 E1.3 Rw/E1.2 E1.3 | |
8/6 Entry 3- Level 1 Literacy | |
Buyer Beware! Another resource in our popular Chomwell Green series. A shared text used during a series of lesson on descriptive writing. Text can be used for a multitude of activities but is particularly good for work on prefixes and suffixes, and punctuation. Best enlarged to A3 to allow for annotation and highlighting. includes suggested exercises and teaching ideas. Contributed by Penny Halliday, Oxford Brookes Student and volunteer literacy tutor, pen.halliday@btinternet.com. Thank you Penny. 3 pages. 40K. Rt/L1.1 Rt/E3.1 Rs/E3.3 Rs/L1.2 Rw/E3.5 Rw/L1.3 | |
Literacy revision. Designed as an end of year activity for an Entry 3 - Level 1 literacy class at Abingdon and Witney College. Use as individual worksheets, a group class exercise, paired work, homework or a quiz. Most questions are based on ‘Words of the Week’. These are words that had been focused upon in various classes throughout the year. Contributed by Penny Halliday, Oxford Brookes Student and volunteer literacy tutor, pen.halliday@btinternet.com. Thank you Penny. 3 pages. 190K. Rw/E3.5 Rw/L1.3 Rs/E3.3 Rs/L1.1 Ww/E3.1 Ww/E3.2 Ww/L1.1 Note: A related E3-L1 scheme of work, and a list of 30 Words of the Week with teaching ideas and links, will be appearing on the site this summer. | |
Hilton Leeds Garforth. Read a web page about the Hilton and answer 7 multiple choice (level 1 exam-style) questions covering comprehension, spelling and grammar. With teaching ideas and answer sheet. Contributed by Moira Garland from Burton Road Adult Education Centre, Park Lane College, Leeds, who says: 'I am attaching a worksheet that I hope will be useful to others, though it is of course a Leeds based resource. But as the Hilton is global maybe it could be used nationally too'. Thank you Moira. 3 pages. 30K. Rt/L1.1 | |
Resources added May 05 | |
31/5 Favourite downloads chart updated. Bad links on picture preview page fixed. | |
30/5 Maths investigation - contributed by Di Mellor DMellor@darlington.ac.uk and Nicky Thomas from Darlington College. Thank you! | |
Russian Dolls! A fun investigation for Level 1 and 2 (with ideas for Entry level). HD1/L1.2 HD1/L2.2; N1/L1.7 N1/L2.3; MSS1/L1.4 MSS1/L2.3 MSS1/L2.7. 2 pages. 260K. Note: You will need at least one set of dolls per pair of students. | |
30/5 New favourite downloads chart. Comments page and supporters list updated. Please also note that all this years resources (PDF and DOC files) have been moved across to new domain so you may want to update bookmarks to your favourite resources. | |
22/5 Comments page and supporters list updated | |
| Writing Frames Set 1: planning, drafting and writing Estate Agents Ads. Use with our other descriptive writing resources. 3 pages. 40K. Wt/E2.1 Ws/E2.2 Wt/E3.1 Wt/E3.2 Wt/E3.4 Wt/L1.1-L1.6 | |
| Updated Descriptive non-fiction texts: tutor notes, curriculum links, student hand-out (L1/2) about objective v subjective (persuasive) descriptions, reading activity on fact and opinion (in Estate Agent ads) with fill-in sheet, lots of writing ideas. This resource makes a good companion to our House Ads OHT and shared text, and our group or individual writing projects and our Writing Frames 1. Originally used for a class writing project (using adjectives) in Jan 2002. E2-L2. 5 pages. 87K. Wt/E3.1 Wt/E3.4 Ws/E2.2 Rt/E3.2 Rt/L1.2 Rt/L2.2 Wt/L1.1 Wt/L1.4 Wt/L1.5 Wt/L1.6 Wt/L2.1 | |
15/5 Exam Tips 2 | |
| Tips for students sitting on-screen / online electronic Level 1 or 2 multiple choice literacy and numeracy exams. Free editable Word Version of this resource is available by emailing Maggie with details of where you teach Basic Skills. This will enable you to: customise the page with your own college logo, change picture, add your own tips, etc. This version kindly adapted (from our original version for paper based exams) by Ruth Wood, for her Learn Direct students at Pro-Training, Colwick, Nottingham http://protraining.co.uk).Thank you Ruth | |
13/5 Comments page updated | |
12/5 Descriptive writing resources - these will be accompanied by a new set of writing frames | |
| updated Estate Agents Ads and Holiday cottages: a shared text for group work. Two houses for sale and a garage (all based on real descriptions from local Estate Agents). Plus a detailed description of a holiday cottage. Use for: studying fact - opinion, adjectives, descriptive - persuasive language, preparation for group or individual writing projects. Originally used as preparation for a class writing project (using adjectives) in Jan 2002. This text is best printed or enlarge to A3 - give each student a copy and encourage annotation, underlining, highlighting etc. 1 A4 page (colour). 84K. Rs/E3.2 Rs/L1.1 Rt/L1.2 Rt/L2.2 (and many other links) | |
| updated Chomwell Green OHT - in Word format for shared group writing. Originally used for a class writing project (using adjectives) in Jan 2002. We have updated the font and the cost of the house! Rt/L1.2 Rt/L2.2 Wt/E3.1 Wt/L1.1 Ws/E2.2 Rs/E2.2 Rs/E3.2 Rs/L1.1 | |
08/5 Exam Tips | |
| Tips for students sitting paper-based Level 1 or 2 multiple choice literacy and numeracy exams. A free editable Word Version of this resource is available by emailing Maggie with details of where you teach Basic Skills. This will enable you to: customise the page with your own college logo, change picture, add your own tips, etc. | |
07/5 New links: useful links for tutors (8 new links including family learning, professional development links, etc.) | |
07/5 Phonetic alphabet cards (below) - updated to allow better back to back printing | |
04/5 Entry Level 1 Phonics (Literacy and ESOL) | |
| Medial vowels: phonics worksheets. Students to fill in missing vowels and link words with pictures 330K. 6 pages (5 words and pictures per page) with answer sheet. Contributed by Karen White, sstkrs@hotmail.com from MOWL (Moving On with learning) at Liverpool University. Thank you Karen. Ww/E1.2 E1.3 Rw/E1.2 E1.3 | |
Phonetic alphabet flash cards - 26 picture cards with upper and lower case letters on reverse. Use as flashcards, game cards or matching cards. 3 pages with full curriculum links and teaching ideas. Contributed by Robert Smith, basic skills tutor at Sheffield College. robert.smith24@blueyonder.co.uk Thank you Robert (who is offering a free editable Word version of this resource to any tutor that asks). 360K. Ww/E1.2 E1.3 Rw/E1.2 E1.3 ESOL: Rw/E1.2a 1.3a Ww/1.1b 1.2a | |
Resources added April 05 | |
28/4 New links: useful links for tutors (11 new links including new sections on Level 3 Literacy and Numeracy, ESOL development), ILT ideas and interactive sites (1 new link) and printable worksheet sites (4 new links). | |
11/4 'Skills for Life: Adult Literacy Resources' a talk (and related web site) given to PGCE students (post 16) at Oxford Brookes University as part of a 'Basic Skills Theme Day'. The day was designed to meet the FENTO requirements to address Skills for Life during teacher training. Includes: a downloadable PowerPoint (with notes and hand out) on background and history of the Skills for Life strategy, the development of commercial and free literacy resources, and pointers for creating high quality printed resources; an online mystery web hunt (to familiarise students with free online resources) with fill-in worksheet; useful links and much more. Note: web hunt answers can be found by clicking small animated icon at bottom left of the web page or by going to this link. | |
11/4 New links: useful links for tutors (23 new links including new sections on: professional development, embedded learning and practice examinations), ILT ideas and interactive sites (4 links) and printable worksheet sites (4 links). | |
Resources added March 05 | |
27/3 A numeracy activity for Fair Trade week | |
Number activities ( problem solving, percentages and ratios) for Entry 3 to Level 2, based on worksheets available on the Planet Work site. Also great for promoting class discussion. Contributed by Sarah Richards (Abingdon and Witney College) who has added curriculum links and first used this resource during Fair Trade week in March 2005. Thank you Sarah. 2 pages. N1/E3.9 N1/L2.3 N2/L2.7 | |
27/3 Online Quiz - 2004 How much do you remember? | |
Online quiz contributed by Angela Bell who made this quiz for her literacy students in Suffolk. Links to a BBC timeline (covers range of Level 1 reading skills - scanning, using organisational features, etc.) and has suggestions for writing for individual writing Wt/L1.1 Thank you Angela. | |
12/3 Comments from site users updated; useful links for tutors (1 link updated); printable worksheet sites (4 new links, plus every single link checked and either removed or updated as needed). | |
6/3 Florence Nightingale introduction to pie charts | |
Florence was not just a famous nurse, she was also a very good mathematician. Use this resource to introduce pie charts, promote class discussion and learn some history! Contributed by Sarah Richards (Abingdon and Witney College) Thank you Sarah. 3 pages. 150K. HD1/E3.4 L1.2 L2.2 | |
6/3 The problem solving cycle - strategies for Level 1 problem solving updated 12/03/05 now with extensive tutor notes | |
| First designed to help dyslexic students who found questions complicated to decipher, this resource was used at the beginning of sessions to familiarise students with the way questions are worded. Hints and checking methods, followed by questions to try. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk Thank you Jean. 7 pages. 20K. N2/L1.2 N2/L1.3 MSS1/L1.3 | |
06/3 Looking at letters | |
Take a detailed look at the purpose, intended audience and language of letters. Fill-in worksheet, teachers' notes, follow up ideas. Use as preparation for individual letter writing (see 'letter writing ideas' below). 4 pages. 75K. Rt/E3.2 L1.2 L2.2; Wt/L1.4 L1.5 L2.4 L2.5 | |
06/3 Purpose of text - practice Level 1 literacy exam questions | |
12 questions based on 6 different short texts (most from past papers) specially selected or adapted to be used for revision of purpose and form of text (also useful for homework or displaying on an OHP). 6 pages. 50K. Rt/L1.2. | |
06/3 Comments from site users updated | |
06/3 Metric Measures - Place Value matching cards for matching, pelmanism or snap type games | |
Metres and centimetres: convert between m and cm. 48 cards to match. Contributed by Susan Allen (East Surrey College) . 8 pages. 20K. MSS1/L1.7 Thank you Susan | |
Mixed metric measures: convert between cm, m and km; g and kg; ml and litres. 48 cards. Contributed by Susan Allen (East Surrey College) 8 pages. 20K. MSS1/L1.7 Thank you Susan | |
06/3 OHT Level 2 exam questions - converting measures and currency | |
Real 2005 Level 2 exam questions enlarged for printing on acetate. 2 on currency, 2 on converting measures. With answers, links and teaching notes. 2 colour pages. 25K. MSS1/L2.1 L2.6 | |
06/3 Mindmaps and apostrophes | |
Two great mindmaps for visual / picture thinkers. One shows you how to mindmap, the other summarises spelling strategies. Contributed by Nikki Brown, additional support tutor from Cornwall College, St Austell nikki.brown@st-austell.ac.uk. Thank you Nikki. 3 pages. 80K. Ww/ E2.1 E3.1 L1.1 L2.1 | |
Updated Apostrophe dominoes: Apologies! Duplicate domino removed and replaced with the missing one! Great way to practise the use of apostrophes in contractions. 28 dominoes, and instructions for several different games. Contributed by Maureen Prowse at maureenprowse@mjptraining.co.uk Thank you Maureen. 30K. 3 pages. Ws/L2.4. Rs/L1.2 | |
Resources added Feb 05 | |
20/02 New links: useful links for tutors (1 new link), ILT ideas and interactive sites (1 link) and printable worksheet sites (2 links). | |
19/02 For faster loading, last year's new additions and screen shots have been moved to separate pages. All resources have now been integrated into our main Numeracy, Literacy or ESOL areas so check these out for other ideas and related resources. | |
05/02 Letter writing ideas | |
Letter writing ideas - step by step guide to letter and note writing. Choose an idea, think about purpose and audience, plan, draft, revise and proof read. Use in an E3-L1 class after extensive text level reading work on letters (resources on purpose, language and layout of letters to follow soon). 6 colour pages. 120K. Wt/E3.1 E3.4 Wt/L1.1 1.6 | |
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