ESOL Ws/L2.2a Use sentence grammar consistently and with accuracy

Use sentence grammar consistently and with accuracy (i) Take care over different aspects of sentence grammar that can affect the accuracy, cohesion and fluency of writing, especially: subject-verb agreement in complex sentences; form and use of a range of tenses; word order in subordinate clauses. (ii) Understand that when writing longer texts, good writers keep checking back in the course of writing, and check for consistency of tense as well as other grammatical forms, repetition and syntax (iii) Understand and use a full range of modal verbs where appropriate, e.g. in describing a hypothetical situation in the past or future

This resource explains how and why we use the form 'had had' in English. This usage can be difficult to explain and even harder for native and non-native speakers/learners to grasp as it is used less frequently these days but still seen in more formal texts. 

It is useful for those trying to teach the topic or as part of a class session.  Use the resource/information whichever way suits you and your learners get the best out of it. 

For Level 1-2 ESOL and possibly Functional Skills English

Editor's note

Level
Level 1
Level 2
English
FE L1.20 Use correct grammar e.g. subject-verb agreement, consistent use of different tenses, definite & indefinite articles
FE L2.21 Use correct grammar (subject-verb agreement, consistent use of a verb tenses, definite & indefinite articles) & modality devices
ESOL
ESOL Sc/L1.3a Express statements of fact
ESOL Sc/L1.3c Narrate events in the past
ESOL Sc/E1.4a Make simple statements of fact
ESOL Sc/L2.4a Express statements of fact
ESOL Ws/L1.2a Use sentence grammar accurately to achieve purpose
ESOL Ws/L2.2a Use sentence grammar consistently and with accuracy

Information and examples of modal verbs followed by a cloze exercise and sentence writing.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
ESOL
ESOL Ws/L2.2a Use sentence grammar consistently and with accuracy
ESOL Ws/L1.1a Write using complex sentences
ESOL Sd/L2.2c Express views, opinions, feelings, wishes
ESOL Sc/L2.3a Make requests
ESOL Sc/L2.2a Respond to criticism & criticise constructively
ESOL Sc/L1.2a Make requests
ESOL Rt/L2.4a Understand and identify how written arguments are structured

Useful set of verb cards for literacy and ESOL (includes regular and irregular examples in a wide range of tenses/moods, plus 1st-3rd person singular / plural cards). Pick and choose the ones you need according to level. Fully mapped.[img_assist|nid=4692|title=|desc=|link=popup|align=left|width=70|height=100]

Level
Level 2
Level 1
Entry Level 3
English
Ws/L2.2
Ws/L1.2
Ws/E3.2
ESOL
ESOL Ws/L2.2a Use sentence grammar consistently and with accuracy
ESOL Ws/L1.2a Use sentence grammar accurately to achieve purpose
ESOL Ws/E3.2a Use basic sentence grammar accurately

Passive verb forms is a useful 1 page reference sheet for L1 and L2 ESOL (and tutors).

Level
Level 1
Level 2
English
Rs/L2.1 Use implicit and explicit grammatical knowledge
Ws/L2.2
ESOL
ESOL Rs/L2.1a Use implicit & explicit grammatical knowledge to help follow meaning and purpose of different texts
ESOL Ws/L1.1a Write using complex sentences
ESOL Ws/L2.2a Use sentence grammar consistently and with accuracy