Wt/L2.1

Plan and draft writing
(a) Make and take notes effectively, choosing formats for different purposes as well as to suit writer preferences, e.g. a flowchart to describe a process
(b) Understand that planning and drafting include sub-stages: organising information and thinking in note or diagram form (e.g. spidergram); distinguishing what must go in from what might go in, and deciding the optimum length for the task; choosing the appropriate language and structure to get across their meaning
(c) Understand that planning and drafting decisions relate to the subject matter, type of text, purpose and audience

How to write a formal letter or email - templates

How to format and plan a formal letter or email for English functional skills.
Word document / template.

Editor’s note
Two very useful editable Word documents – one for a letter, one for an email.
[5/12/17] Minor edits to the formal letter template

Level
Level 2
Level 1
English
Functional English - writing
Wt/L2.1
Adult Lit Wt/L1.1 Plan and draft writing

Pick 'n Mix writing task

I’m using this activity to give learners a writing frame for a piece of creative writing. I want them to really think about purpose of text when they are creating it, so they have to pick the format, style and tone of their work and plan it out.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
GCSE L1-5
English
Functional English - writing
Wt/L2.7
Adult Lit Wt/L2.5 Use formal & informal language appropriate to purpose & audience
Wt/L2.1
Wt/L1.6
Adult Lit Wt/L1.4 Use language suitable for purpose and audience
Adult Lit Wt/L1.1 Plan and draft writing
Wt/E3.4
AL Wt/E3.1 Plan & draft writing
GCSE Writing AO5(a) Use tone, style and register for different forms, purposes & audiences

Writing about an object

A set of writing activity cards that are easily differentiated for groups of learners working at a range of levels. Main focus is purpose of text.

Editor’s note
Please share your ideas on suitable objects to use for this really creative task. If you are a registered contributor you can log in and leave a comment – otherwise email me using the Contact us link at the bottom of any page.

Level
Level 2
Level 1
Entry Level 3
English
Functional English - writing
Wt/L2.1
Adult Lit Wt/L1.1 Plan and draft writing
AL Wt/E3.1 Plan & draft writing
Plan, compose and draft

Planning an effective CV

A couple of resources for planning a CV.

Firstly, I would check learners understand the term ‘Employability’ and, using the letters in the the word, ask learners to come up with ideas for the personal skills and qualities needed to get a job. For example – E – enthusiastic, energetic, M – motivated, multi-talented …etc. I would then move on to the PPT.

Level
Level 2
Level 1
English
Functional English - writing
Wt/L2.2
Wt/L2.1
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
Context
Employment skills & Public services

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

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

Weird food

Weird Food is another interesting and fun writing task that also helps with research skills and using language fit for purpose.

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/L2.3 Present information and ideas in a logical or persuasive sequence, using paragraphs where appropriate
Adult Lit Wt/L1.4 Use language suitable for purpose and audience
Adult Lit Wt/L2.5 Use formal & informal language appropriate to purpose & audience
Context
Catering Food Nutrition

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
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