Adult Lit Wt/L1.3 Present information in a logical sequence, using paragraphs where appropriate

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Wt/L1.3: Present information in a logical sequence, using paragraphs where appropriate 

  • Understand that information is best presented so that the opening clearly signals the subject to the reader, points are organised in a logical order, it is clear how one point relates to another, and the whole makes coherent sense
  • Understand that paragraphs are one way of organising information in continuous text, enabling the main points to be expanded with supporting detail

Related Adult ESOL curriculum elements: ESOL Wt/L1.3a Structure texts sequentially and coherently according to genre
Related Functional Skills English elements: FE L1.22 Communicate information, ideas & opinions clearly, coherently and accurately and FE L1.25 Write consistently & accurately in complex sentences, using paragraphs where appropriate

Example of application and level:

Plan, draft and write some information or instructions where points are logically sequenced, e.g. a leaflet on the local neighbourhood for newcomers, a notice about the company social club and how to join.

Sample activities

  • Identify a topic from their own knowledge/interest/reading to write ‘an introduction’ to (e.g. greyhound racing/yoga/aerobics/weight training/country music). Discuss the key facts people might want to know; plan which points to include and in what order. Share the plan with others and ‘tweak’ if necessary.
  • Use this plan to draft an informal information text addressed directly to the reader, paying attention to its opening and to how one point follows from another (select from a list of linking words and phrases if necessary, e.g. firstly, secondly, finally, first of all, to sum up, you might think that, as well as, before, after, however, then, etc.)

Source: Department for Education and Skills (2001) Adult Literacy core curriculum. London DfES.  

 

 

Purpose of text - Club sandwich instructions

This is a simple activity to get learners used to the concept of writing instructive text. It can be used as an introduction to the topic of ‘Purpose of Text’ and is easily adaptable to different contextualised areas e.g. instructions on how to: hang a door; insert hair rollers; change a tyre; make a bouquet etc.

The activity allows for ease of differentiation between levels, based on your assessment of the output, and works well as a main activity for Entry Level learners, or a fun warm-up for Level 1/2 learners.

Level
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
Level 1
English
Functional English - writing
Wt/L1.6
Adult Lit Wt/L1.5 Use format and structure for different purposes
Adult Lit Wt/L1.4 Use language suitable for purpose and audience
Adult Lit Wt/L1.3 Present information in a logical sequence, using paragraphs where appropriate
Adult Lit Wt/L1.2 Judge how much to write and the level of detail to include
Adult Lit Wt/L1.1 Plan and draft writing
Wt/E3.4
Wt/E3.3
AL Wt/E3.1 Plan & draft writing
Wt/E2.1
Ws/L1.2
Context
Catering Food Nutrition

Proof reading for Functional English

Seven proof reading exercises that can be used as warm ups or as a main teaching focus. Each text includes spelling, grammar and punctuation errors. Two of the exercises also include paragraphing practice.

Level
Level 2
Level 1
Entry Level 3
English
Functional English - writing
Wt/L2.7
Wt/L1.6
Adult Lit Wt/L1.3 Present information in a logical sequence, using paragraphs where appropriate
Wt/E3.4
Wt/E3.2

Writing a film review

Useful one page hint / planning sheet for writing film reviews. Accompanied by planning / log sheets where learners can record their ideas about the events and characters.
With teaching ideas and full mapping to E3-L2 Functional English (writing).

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
English
Functional English - writing
Wt/L2.1
Adult Lit Wt/L1.3 Present information in a logical sequence, using paragraphs where appropriate
Adult Lit Wt/L1.1 Plan and draft writing
Wt/E3.2
AL Wt/E3.1 Plan & draft writing
Context
Art Film Media Music Radio TV

Creative writing prompts

Four completely different ideas to fire your students’ imaginations and put pens to paper.

Level
Level 2
Level 1
English
Wt/L2.6
Adult Lit Wt/L2.3 Present information and ideas in a logical or persuasive sequence, using paragraphs where appropriate
Wt/L2.1
Adult Lit Wt/L1.3 Present information in a logical sequence, using paragraphs where appropriate
Adult Lit Wt/L1.1 Plan and draft writing

Music video and lyrics task sheet

Writing and ICT task sheet designed to get reluctant writers to put pen to paper. Ideal for teenagers or anyone with an interest in music/video. Mapped to Functional English / ICT.

Level
Level 2
Level 1
Entry Level 3
English
Functional English - writing
Wt/L2.7
Adult Lit Wt/L2.3 Present information and ideas in a logical or persuasive sequence, using paragraphs where appropriate
Wt/L2.1
Wt/L1.6
Adult Lit Wt/L1.3 Present information in a logical sequence, using paragraphs where appropriate
Adult Lit Wt/L1.1 Plan and draft writing
Wt/E3.4
Wt/E3.2
AL Wt/E3.1 Plan & draft writing
ICT
Functional Skills ICT: Finding and selecting information
Context
Art Film Media Music Radio TV

Paragraphing

This activity introduce the concepts of paragraphing, the key features of a paragraph and then allows the learner to have a go at paragraphing a piece of text. The text is a challenging extract from Grand Designs magazine. Answer sheet included.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
English
Functional English - writing
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
Art Film Media Music Radio TV

Unusual football injuries

Unusual football injuries is an interesting and fun writing task that also helps with reading skills, using language fit for purpose and logical structure.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
English
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
Adult Lit Wt/L2.5 Use formal & informal language appropriate to purpose & audience
Context
Sport and fitness

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

What is a paragraph? (Visual metaphor)

Cleverly uses bricks as a visual extended metaphor to explain the rules of paragraphing. I.e. brick = paragraph, pile of bricks = paragraphs that are related but have no cohesive devices to link them, brick wall with cement = cohesive devices and finally, whole house = well structured text.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
English
Wt/E3.2
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

Writing paragraphs

Writing paragraphs explains all about topic, supporting and ending sentences with good, clear examples.

Level
Level 2
Level 1
Entry Level 3
English
Adult Lit Wt/L2.3 Present information and ideas in a logical or persuasive sequence, using paragraphs where appropriate
Adult Lit Wt/L1.3 Present information in a logical sequence, using paragraphs where appropriate
Wt/E3.2
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