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.