ESOL Rt/E1.2a Recognise that the way a text looks can help predict its purpose

Recognise that the way a text looks can help predict its purpose (i) Recognise different types of text (genres) through layout and presentational features (ii) Identify and predict the purposes of texts at this level, using layout and presentational features, and using this information when reading (iii) Read and understand common social sight or mathematical signs and symbols (iv) Recognise the use of capital letters and bold for emphasis (v) Understand that text types (genres) may look different in some other cultures, i.e. have some different layout and presentational features, and that some texts may be used differently in different cultures (vi) Recognise conventional phrases used in particular text types (genres)

A knowledge organiser / vocabulary crib sheet for Entry 3 Reading, along with two WordWall quizzes for students to test their understanding. Vocabulary is based on the City and Guilds ESOL reading assessments at Entry 3 and covers text types, purpose, layout and images. 

Wordwall quiz 1 - text type and purpose

Wordwall quiz 2 - types of images

Editor's notes

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
English
FE E2.12 Use illustrations, images & captions to locate information
FE E3.10 Identify different purposes of straightforward texts
FE L1.12 Recognise that language & other textual features can be varied to suit different audiences & purposes
FE L1.15 Infer from images meanings not explicit in the accompanying text
FE L1.16 Recognise vocabulary typically associated with specific types and purposes of texts (e.g. formal, informal, instructional, descriptive, explanatory and persuasive)
ESOL
ESOL Rt/E1.2a Recognise that the way a text looks can help predict its purpose
ESOL Rt/E2.2a Understand & identify the different purposes of short, straightforward texts
ESOL Rt/E3.2a Distinguish between different purposes of texts at this level
ESOL Rt/L1.2a Know how language and other textual features are used to achieve different purposes