ESOL Wt/L1.2a Select how much to write and the level of detail to include

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Wt/L1.2a: Select how much to write and the level of detail to include

understand that the length of text and the level of detail depend on the nature of the content and on the purpose and audience
understand that planning and drafting involve making decisions on length and detail

Example of application and level

Plan, draft and write a short presentation (five minutes) to be delivered to other members of the class on a subject of their choice

Sample activities

Learners discuss the nature of the content required by a writing task, the purpose, audience, and the implications for the length and level of detail. Next, they select the most appropriate (in terms of length and detail) from three examples of completed tasks. Learners make comparisons with other languages.

Source: Department for Education and Skills (2001) Adult ESOL Core Curriculum, DfES (2001)

Nettles - Nature's Versatile Plant

This is a reading comprehension resource but also includes a writing and a presentation task. There are three texts with questions. Target levels 1 and 2 Functional English and/or ESOL.

Nettles are generally dismissed as weeds, however, they are in fact a versatile plant with many surprising uses.

Editor's notes

Level

Level 1

Level 2

English

FS Eng L1.4 Communicate information / ideas / opinions clearly & accurately on range of topics

FS Eng L2.5 Communicate information/ideas/opinions clearly/effectively with further detail/development if required

FS Eng L1.5 Express opinions and arguments and support them with evidence

FS Eng L2.6 Express opinions and arguments and support them with relevant and persuasive evidence

FE L1.13 Use reference materials & appropriate strategies for a range of purposes, inc. to find word meanings

FE L1.9 Identify & understand the main points, ideas & details

FE L2.11 Identify when main points are sufficient & when specific details are important

FE L1.16 Recognise vocabulary typically associated with specific types and purposes of texts (e.g. formal, informal, instructional, descriptive, explanatory and persuasive)

FE L1.14 Understand organisational / structural features use to locate relevant information

FE L2.16 Understand organisational features & use to locate relevant information in a range of sources

FE L2.24 Write text of appropriate level of detail & length to meet needs of purpose & audience

FE L1.23 Write text of appropriate level of detail & length to meet needs of purpose & audience

FE L1.24 Use format, structure & language appropriate for audience & purpose

FE L2.25 Organise writing for different purposes using appropriate format & structure e.g. standard templates, paragraphs, bullet points, tables

ESOL

ESOL Rt/L1.3a Understand how main points and specific detail are presented and linked

ESOL Rt/L2.3a Identify the main points and specific detail in different types of text of varying lengths & detail

ESOL Wt/L1.2a Select how much to write and the level of detail to include

ESOL Wt/L1.5a Select format and appropriate structure for different purposes and genres

ESOL Sc/L1.4a Present information and ideas in a logical sequence

ESOL Sc/L2.5a Present information & ideas in a logical sequence and provide further detail and development to clarify or confirm understanding

Context

Catering Food Nutrition

Gardening & Horticulture

Science, Nature & Weather

Read, plan and write a formal letter of complaint

Read a formal letter (from a bank) and, in particular, take note of the layout. Then plan and write your own formal letter to the manager of a supermarket.

Editor's notes

I've said this before about other writing resources from Angela but I reiterate here: it’s so important for learners to have realistic exemplar/model pieces of writing so they know what they’re aiming for (see Angela's page for resources in the same vein - articles, reports, speeches and leaflets). Also useful for ESOL.

Level

Level 1

Level 2

English

FE L1.12 Recognise that language & other textual features can be varied to suit different audiences & purposes

FE L1.14 Understand organisational / structural features use to locate relevant information

FE L2.14 Understand how textual features/devices can shape meaning for different audiences/purposes

FE L2.16 Understand organisational features & use to locate relevant information in a range of sources

FE L1.24 Use format, structure & language appropriate for audience & purpose

FE L2.25 Organise writing for different purposes using appropriate format & structure e.g. standard templates, paragraphs, bullet points, tables

FE L1.23 Write text of appropriate level of detail & length to meet needs of purpose & audience

FE L2.24 Write text of appropriate level of detail & length to meet needs of purpose & audience

FE READING analyse texts

ESOL

ESOL Wt/L1.2a Select how much to write and the level of detail to include

ESOL Wt/L1.4a Choose language suitable for genre, purpose and audience

ESOL Wt/L1.5a Select format and appropriate structure for different purposes and genres

ESOL: Writing - text focus (composition)

Context

Retail Hospitality Customer service

Hanley College L1-2 add-on tasks for 'Hobbies & free time'

Two add-on tasks for Susanne Jones's E3-L1 Hobbies and Free Time resource.

Plan and deliver a 3 minute presentation for a recruitment fair, encouraging attendees to sign up for a course at Hanley College.
Write an article about Hanley College for your local newspaper.

Editor's notes

Level

Level 1

Level 2

English

FS Eng L1.4 Communicate information / ideas / opinions clearly & accurately on range of topics

FS Eng L1.5 Express opinions and arguments and support them with evidence

FS Eng L2.5 Communicate information/ideas/opinions clearly/effectively with further detail/development if required

FS Eng L2.6 Express opinions and arguments and support them with relevant and persuasive evidence

FS Eng L2.7 Use language that is effective, accurate and appropriate to context and situation

FE L1.22 Communicate information, ideas & opinions clearly, coherently & accurately

FE L1.23 Write text of appropriate level of detail & length to meet needs of purpose & audience

FE L1.24 Use format, structure & language appropriate for audience & purpose

FE L1.25 Write consistently & accurately in complex sentences, using paragraphs where appropriate

FE L2.23 Communicate information, ideas and opinions clearly, coherently and effectively

FE L2.24 Write text of appropriate level of detail & length to meet needs of purpose & audience

FE L2.25 Organise writing for different purposes using appropriate format & structure e.g. standard templates, paragraphs, bullet points, tables

FE L2.27 Use language & register (e.g. persuasive techniques, supporting evidence, specialist words) to suit audience & purpose

FE L2.28 Construct complex sentences consistently & accurately, using paragraphs where appropriate

ESOL

ESOL Sc/L1.4a Present information and ideas in a logical sequence

ESOL Sd/L1.2a Express views and opinions

ESOL Sc/L2.5a Present information & ideas in a logical sequence and provide further detail and development to clarify or confirm understanding

ESOL Sd/L2.2c Express views, opinions, feelings, wishes

ESOL Sd/L2.4a Support opinions and arguments with evidence

ESOL Wt/L1.1a Apply genre-specific planning strategies as appropriate

ESOL Wt/L1.1b Make notes to aid planning

ESOL Wt/L1.2a Select how much to write and the level of detail to include

ESOL Wt/L1.3a Structure texts sequentially and coherently according to genre

ESOL Wt/L1.4a Choose language suitable for genre, purpose and audience

ESOL Wt/L1.5a Select format and appropriate structure for different purposes and genres

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