Interactive presentation

A PowerPoint presentation that includes student activities or questions

Drill Music - Can Violent Lyrics Cause Violent Behaviour?

A double lesson Power Point with Level 1 and Level 2 reading and writing questions. The lesson explores the controversy around violent music and the relationship between music and behaviour. You Tube links add detail and context to the debate in an engaging and thought provoking way. Lesson 1 focuses on the Reading exam with Level 1 and Level 2 questions that can be displayed on the board to reduce printing. Texts A and B explore the two sides of Drill music and its influence on young people.

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

FE E2.5 Clearly express straightforward information & communicate feelings / opinions

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

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

FE L1.10 Compare information, ideas & opinions in different texts

FE L2.12 Compare information, ideas & opinions in different texts, inc. how they are conveyed

FE L1.11 Identify meanings in texts & distinguish between fact & opinion

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

FE L2.13 Identify implicit & inferred meaning in texts

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

FE L2.18 Follow an argument, identifying different points of view & distinguishing fact from opinion

FE L2.19 Identify different styles of writing & writer’s voice

FE L1.19 Use a range of punctuation correctly (e.g. full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, commas, possessive apostrophes)

FE L2.20 Punctuate writing correctly using a wide range of punctuation markers e.g. colons, commas, inverted commas, apostrophes, quotation marks

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

Context

Art Film Media Music Radio TV

Maths Mastery teaching resources for L1, L2 Functional Maths & GCSE resits

I’ve only briefly skimmed through but some of these new mastery resources for L1 & L2 Functional Maths (and GCSE resits) look amazing! Includes full 33 hour (22 x 1.5 hr lessons) schemes of work, lesson plans, handouts and slides.

Level

Level 1

Level 2

GCSE L1-5

Maths

Functional Maths

GCSE Maths - Foundation (1-5)

Language Feature spotting (Q10 L2 Edexcel)

How to answer the language features question on the Edexcel Pearson Level 2 Functional Skills reading paper.

Editor's notes

Clearly explains what is expected in order to Answer Q10 (most sections of the slideshow also work well with FS from other awarding organisations) and how it is marked. Followed by questions for the learner (answers provided at the end) 3.5 minute slideshow. No voice over.

Level

Level 2

English

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

L1-2 Functional Skills revision of number skills

I made this revision resource to support learners in a shorter number lesson. Includes step by step guides to rounding and other skills along with links to useful videos. Covers the following learning objectives:

Level

Level 1

Level 2

Maths

FM Context free underpinning

FM Contextualised underpinning

FM L1.1 Read, write, order & compare large numbers (up to one million)

FM L1.2 Recognise and use positive and negative numbers

FM L1.4 Use multiplication facts and make connections with division facts

FM L1.12 Approximate by rounding to a whole number or to one or two decimal places

FM L1.15 Estimate answers to calculations using fractions and decimals

FM L2.1 Read, write, order & compare positive & negative numbers of any size

FM L2.2 Carry out calculations with numbers up to 1 million inc. strategies to check answers e.g. estimation & approximation

Speedo Mick

This lesson gives students the opportunity to discuss fundraising and practise reading skills (scanning and reading for detail). The reading text focuses on Mick Cullen, also known as ‘SpeedoMick’, and his long distance walks for charity. The lesson encourages students to try to empathise with Mick and better understand his background, character and motivations. Themes of mental health are also prominent and so it is advised you check with your learners first/use your own professional judgement before doing the optional video task.

Level

Level 1

Level 2

English

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 L1.1 Identify relevant information & lines of argument in explanations & presentations

FE L2.1 Identify relevant information from extended explanations or presentations

FE L2.2 Follow narratives & lines of argument

FE L1.3 Respond effectively to detailed questions

FE L2.3 Respond effectively to detailed or extended questions & feedback

FE L1.6 Follow / understand discussions & make contributions relevant to situation & subject

FE L2.8 Make relevant and constructive contributions to move discussion forward

ESOL

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

ESOL Rt/L1.5a Use skimming, scanning and detailed reading in different ways for different purposes

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

ESOL Rt/L2.7a Use different reading strategies to find and obtain information, e.g. skimming, scanning, detailed reading

ESOL Lr/L1.1a Extract information from texts of varying genre, e.g. radio, TV

ESOL Lr/L1.5a Respond to questions on a range of topics

ESOL Lr/L2.1a Extract information from extended texts in a non-face-to-face context, e.g. radio

ESOL Lr/L2.3a Respond to detailed or extended questions on a range of topics

ESOL Sd/L1.2a Express views and opinions

ESOL Sd/L1.1c Express likes, dislikes, feelings, hopes, etc.

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

Context

Voluntary, Charity and Community

Mental health, awareness & psychology

EDS Unit 5 (Being Safe and Responsible Online) with embedded English tasks

Slides designed to support delivery of Gateway's EDSQ (Essential Digital Skills Qualification), Unit 5 (Being Safe and Responsible Online) at Entry Level 3 and Level 1, with embedded Functional Skills English activities at L1 and L2. This set of slides includes skills from sections 3 (Communication) . The slides cover: how to report safety concerns, public Wi-Fi, Health and Safety and other online risks. Also many useful links to YouTube videos and other online learning applications.

Level

Level 1

Level 2

English

FE L1.3 Respond effectively to detailed questions

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

FE L1.6 Follow / understand discussions & make contributions relevant to situation & subject

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

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

FE L1.17 Read & understand a range of specialist words in context

FE L1.18 Use knowledge of punctuation to aid understanding of texts

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

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

FE L1.10 Compare information, ideas & opinions in different texts

FE L2.12 Compare information, ideas & opinions in different texts, inc. how they are conveyed

ICT

Essential Digital Skills

EDS: Being safe & responsible online

Protecting privacy - Entry Level

Protecting privacy - Level 1

Protecting data - Entry Level

Protecting data - Level 1

Being responsible online - Entry Level

Being responsible online - Level 1

Digital wellbeing - Entry Level

Digital wellbeing - Level 1

Context

Electrical, Electronics & Technology

Equality and safeguarding

EDS Unit 4 (Transaction) with embedded English tasks

Slides designed to support delivery of Gateway's EDSQ (Essential Digital Skills Qualification), Unit 4 (Transaction) at Entry Level and Level 1, with embedded Functional Skills English activities at L1 and L2. This set of slides includes skills from sections 3 (Communication) and 4 (Transaction) of the standards. The slides cover: online banking and buying, filling in secure forms with bank details, digital footprints and using security systems such as Captcha, and much more. Also many useful links to YouTube videos and other online learning applications.

Level

Entry Level 3

Level 1

Level 2

English

FE L1.3 Respond effectively to detailed questions

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

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

FE L1.6 Follow / understand discussions & make contributions relevant to situation & subject

FE L1.17 Read & understand a range of specialist words in context

FE L2.15 Use a range of reference materials & resources (e.g. glossaries, legends/keys) for different purposes

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

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

ICT

Essential Digital Skills

EDS: Communicating

EDS: Transacting

Managing traceable online activities - Entry Level

Managing traceable online activities - Level 1

Buying securely online - Entry Level

Using online services - Entry Level

Using online services - Level 1

Buying securely online - Level 1

Context

Electrical, Electronics & Technology

EDS Unit 3 (Communication) with embedded English tasks

Slides designed to support delivery of Gateway's EDSQ (Essential Digital Skills Qualification), Unit 3, at Entry Level and Level 1, with embedded Functional Skills English activities at L1 and L2. This set of slides covers skills from section 3 of the standards (Communication) which covers email, video-calling, etc. The main focus of the slides is communicating via email. Also includes many useful links to Wordwall quizzes and other online learning applications.

Editor's notes

Level

Entry Level 3

Level 1

Level 2

English

FE L1.3 Respond effectively to detailed questions

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

FE L1.6 Follow / understand discussions & make contributions relevant to situation & subject

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

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

FE L1.17 Read & understand a range of specialist words in context

FE L2.19 Identify different styles of writing & writer’s voice

FE L1.19 Use a range of punctuation correctly (e.g. full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, commas, possessive apostrophes)

FE L2.20 Punctuate writing correctly using a wide range of punctuation markers e.g. colons, commas, inverted commas, apostrophes, quotation marks

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

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

ICT

Essential Digital Skills

EDS: Communicating

Communicating & sharing - Entry Level

Communicating & sharing - Level 1

Context

Electrical, Electronics & Technology

EDS Unit 2 (Creating & editing) with embedded English tasks

Slides designed to support delivery of Gateway's EDSQ (Essential Digital Skills Qualification), Unit 2, at Entry Level and Level 1, with embedded Functional Skills English activities at L1 and L2. This set of slides covers skills from section 2 of the standards (Creating and Editing) with the focus being on creating and editing accessible documents (Entry and L1). Includes link to a Wordwall quiz.

Editor's notes

Level

Entry Level 3

Level 1

Level 2

English

FE L1.6 Follow / understand discussions & make contributions relevant to situation & subject

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

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

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 L2.15 Use a range of reference materials & resources (e.g. glossaries, legends/keys) for different purposes

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

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

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

ICT

Essential Digital Skills

EDS: Creating & editing

Creating & editing documents - Entry Level

Creating & editing documents - Level 1

Context

Electrical, Electronics & Technology

EDS Unit 1 (Using devices & handling information) with embedded English tasks

Slides designed to support delivery of Gateway's EDSQ (Essential Digital Skills Qualification), unit 1, at Entry Level and Level 1, with embedded Functional Skills English activities at L1 and L2. This set of slides covers section 1 of the standards (Using Devices and Handling Information) and includes: using devices, finding & evaluating information, managing and storing information, and identifying and solving technical problems