ESOL Ws/E1.3a Use basic punctuation to write about oneself using "I"

Ws/E1.3a Use basic punctuation to write about oneself
i) Know that the word ‘I' is always spelt with a capital, and apply this in writing. E.g. Compose sentences about themselves, using the personal pronoun ‘I', e.g. I like sun. I don't like winter.

Source: Adult ESOL Core Curriculum (DfES, 2001)

Living in the UK – New Neighbours

Part of the Living in the UK series, this resource focuses on basic sentences for Entry 1-2 learners.

There is a reading text (informal message) about meeting new neighbours. As the learner moves through the resource they will encounter:

comprehension questions
basic sentence punctuation
speaking and listening tasks
a further reading text about BBQ safety
two writing tasks.

This resource lends itself well to group, teacher led learning although it can be used by individuals working alone.

Level

Entry Level 1

Entry Level 2

English

FE E1.10 Understand a short piece of text on a simple subject

FE E2.8 Understand the main points in texts

FE E1.11 Punctuate simple sentences with capital letter & full stop

FE E1.12 Use capital letter for pronoun ‘I’ and proper nouns

FE E1.13 Use lower-case letters when there is no reason to use capital letters

FE E2.13 Use basic punctuation correctly (e.g. full stops, question, exclamation marks)

FE 1.16 Communicate information in words, phrases & simple sentences

FE E2.17 Communicate information using words & phrases appropriate to audience & purpose

FS Eng E1.6 Make clear statements, communicate feelings & opinions on straightforward topics

FS Eng E2.5 Clearly express straightforward information & communicate feelings / opinions

ESOL

ESOL Rt/E1.1a Follow a short narrative on a familiar topic or experience

ESOL Rt/E2.1a Use a range of strategies to trace & understand main events

ESOL Ws/E1.1a Construct a simple sentence, using basic word order & verb form

ESOL Ws/E1.2a Use basic punctuation to show where sentences begin and end

ESOL Ws/E1.3a Use basic punctuation to write about oneself using "I"

ESOL Ws/E2.1a Construct simple and compound sentences

ESOL Wt/E1.1a Compose very simple text to communicate ideas or basic information

ESOL Wt/E2.1a Compose simple text, selecting appropriate format for the genre and purpose

ESOL: Writing - text focus (composition)

ESOL Sc/E1.4a Make simple statements of fact

ESOL Sc/E2.3c Give a short account

Context

Leisure, Hobbies, Travel & Tourism

Family and relationships

Catering Food Nutrition

Dee Gets Fit (add-on writing tasks)

Two scaffolded writing tasks that can used alone or as a follow up to the reading and related tasks in Dee Gets Fit (Rachel Emmett, 2009).

The first is just simple scaffold for E1/2 learners to record their ideas on keeping fit and healthy. The second is for E3 students to write a recipe for a healthy meal. Both these tasks would be most effective when preceded by a class or small group discussion and the creation of a word bank. They could also be used when teaching about instructional texts.

Level

Entry Level 1

Entry Level 2

Entry Level 3

English

FE 1.16 Communicate information in words, phrases & simple sentences

FE E2.17 Communicate information using words & phrases appropriate to audience & purpose

FS English E2.20 Use adjectives and simple linking words

FE E3.18 Communicate information, ideas & opinions clearly & in logical sequence e.g. chronologically, by task

ESOL

ESOL Ws/E1.1a Construct a simple sentence, using basic word order & verb form

ESOL Ws/E1.3a Use basic punctuation to write about oneself using "I"

ESOL Wt/E1.1a Compose very simple text to communicate ideas or basic information

ESOL Wt/E2.1a Compose simple text, selecting appropriate format for the genre and purpose

ESOL Wt/E3.3a Show sequence through the use of discourse markers and conjunctions

Context

Sport and fitness

Catering Food Nutrition

Your family - writing sentences

Use the family tree to help write simple and compound sentences about your family. Written for E1-2 ESOL but also suitable for E1-2 Functional English.

Editor's notes

A lovely way to reinforce sentence structure and basic punctuation, and (for ESOL) teach key family words such as cousin, grandmother, nephew, etc. Worksheet with detailed mapping and sample answers available in a separate document.

Level

Entry Level 1

Entry Level 2

English

FE E1.11 Punctuate simple sentences with capital letter & full stop

FE E1.12 Use capital letter for pronoun ‘I’ and proper nouns

FE E1.13 Use lower-case letters when there is no reason to use capital letters

FE E2.13 Use basic punctuation correctly (e.g. full stops, question, exclamation marks)

FE 1.16 Communicate information in words, phrases & simple sentences

FE E2.17 Communicate information using words & phrases appropriate to audience & purpose

FE E2.19 Write in compound sentences, using common conjunctions to connect clauses

ESOL

ESOL Ws/E1.1a Construct a simple sentence, using basic word order & verb form

ESOL Ws/E1.2a Use basic punctuation to show where sentences begin and end

ESOL Ws/E1.3a Use basic punctuation to write about oneself using "I"

ESOL Ws/E2.1a Construct simple and compound sentences

ESOL Ws/E2.3a Use correct punctuation, e.g. capital letters, full stops, question marks

ESOL Ws/E2.4a Use a capital letter for proper nouns

Context

Family and relationships

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