Rt/E3.2

Recognise the different purposes of texts at this level
(a) Understand that different texts have different purposes, e.g. to inform, explain, instruct, entertain, describe, persuade
(b) Understand that texts of the same form can have different purposes, e.g. a letter
(c) Understand that lexis varies according to register

Shrove Tuesday E3 Functional English reading assessment

A rigorous and fully mapped reading assessment with mark sheet. Can also of course be used for normal classwork , revision, homework or private study. Ideal for Pancake day but could be used any time of year.

Based on an article on Pancake Day events in a recent edition of the Evening Standard. Includes restaurants, pancake races, charity events and competitions.

Level
Entry Level 3
English
Rt/E3.8
Rt/E3.7
Rt/E3.5
Rt/E3.2
AL Rt/E3.1 Understand longer texts
Functional English reading
Context
Leisure, Hobbies, Travel & Tourism

Text types matching game

Cards which can be used as a plenary or warm up to match definitions and features to types of text.
Editor’s note
With Functional English mapping

Level
Level 2
Level 1
Entry Level 3
English
Rt/L2.2 Identify the purpose of a text and infer meaning which is not explicit
Rt/L1.2
Rt/E3.2
Functional English reading

Purpose of text card game

A useful game I created to help my students understand and recognise different types of documents. It is particularly useful as a plenary. I first used it several years ago in an observed lesson, and the game was highly complimented!

Editor’s note
With extensive instructions, differentiation ideas and full Functional English mapping.

Level
Level 2
Level 1
Entry Level 3
English
Rt/L2.2 Identify the purpose of a text and infer meaning which is not explicit
Rt/L1.2
Rt/E3.2
Functional English reading

Fantasy job lesson plan

Fantasy job lesson plan is a step by step detailed plan based on Jane Harbord’s popular Fantasy Job Project resource submitted in 2008 (see below). Gets students looking at job adverts and discussing what is required by employers. Great for general literacy classes or employment skills groups.

Level
Level 1
Entry Level 3
English
AL Wt/E3.1 Plan & draft writing
Adult Lit Wt/L1.5 Use format and structure for different purposes
Rt/L1.2
Rt/E3.2
Adult Lit Wt/L1.4 Use language suitable for purpose and audience
Adult Lit Wt/L1.1 Plan and draft writing
Context
Employment skills & Public services

Fantasy job project

Fantasy job project is a great way to get student looking at job adverts and discussing what is required by employers. This scaffolded writing task lists points for students to consider before planning A3 job adverts/posters. First used with New Deal students.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
English
Rt/E3.2
Rt/L1.2
AL Wt/E3.1 Plan & draft writing
Adult Lit Wt/L1.1 Plan and draft writing
Adult Lit Wt/L1.5 Use format and structure for different purposes
Adult Lit Wt/L1.4 Use language suitable for purpose and audience
Context
Employment skills & Public services

Be my Valentine

A brilliant resource – especially for younger, teenage students. Includes an original poem, discussion of slang, background info on Valentine’s Day, writing and speaking ideas.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
English
Poetry
AL Rt/E3.1 Understand longer texts
AL Rt/L1.1 Understand continuous texts
Rt/E3.2
Rt/E3.7
Rw/L1.2
SLc/L1.1
AL Wt/E3.1 Plan & draft writing
Adult Lit Wt/L1.1 Plan and draft writing
Wt/L2.1
Adult Lit Wt/L1.3 Present information in a logical sequence, using paragraphs where appropriate
Adult Lit Wt/L2.3 Present information and ideas in a logical or persuasive sequence, using paragraphs where appropriate
Context
History, culture, museums, libraries

Types of text - What am I?

Useful card game for consolidation and revision. Students must describe the features, layout and style of different texts.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
English
Rt/E3.2
Rt/L1.2
Rt/L2.2 Identify the purpose of a text and infer meaning which is not explicit
Rt/E3.3

Fire instructions?

For re-ordering, comprehension and looking at the layout and features of instructive texts.

Level
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
Level 1
English
AL Rt/E2.1 Follow main points of short texts
Rt/E2.2
Rt/E3.2
Rt/L1.2
Rt/E3.3
Context
Health and safety

Types of text drag & drop worksheet

Interactive worksheet. Drag the features of instructive and persuasive texts to the correct area. Use with the related handout (see below) which also includes an answer sheet.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
English
Rt/E3.2
Rt/L1.2
Rt/L2.2 Identify the purpose of a text and infer meaning which is not explicit
Rt/E3.3

Types of text - student handout

Types of text – student handout that explains the layout and language features of instructive and persuasive texts. Use with the related drag and drop worksheet (see below).

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
English
Rt/E3.2
Rt/L1.2
Rt/L2.2 Identify the purpose of a text and infer meaning which is not explicit
Rt/E3.3
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