Writing assessments, tasks or prompts

A proper noun is a special name for a person, place, or thing. It always starts with a big letter (capital letter). Proper nouns tell us the exact name of something.

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Short, straightforward and very useful for underpinning and/or revision. A short introduction followed by 4 graduated reading and writing tasks.

This is a reading comprehension resource but also includes a writing and a presentation task.  There are three texts with questions. Target levels 1 and 2 Functional English and/or ESOL. 

Nettles are generally dismissed as weeds, however, they are in fact a versatile plant with many surprising uses. 

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Part of the Living in the UK series, this resource covers reading, writing and communication for Entry 1-3 learners. 

There are two separate resources: one for E2-E3 and a simplified version for E1.  Each features an illustrated short reading text followed by:

• comprehension questions
• punctuation questions
• various writing tasks
• suggestions for short talks and Q&A sessions

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A substantial comprehension resource about recycling and general waste in the UK. It includes sections relating to general recycling, fly tipping and dog fouling. There is also information about the new regulations coming into force next year.

It is suitable for Functional Skills English, general comprehension and ESOL at higher levels. There are a number of activities and SPaG questions and a writing task. 

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Part of the Living in the UK series, this resource focuses on basic sentences for Entry 1-2 learners.

There is a reading text  (informal message) about meeting new neighbours. As the learner moves through the resource they will encounter:

• comprehension questions
• basic sentence punctuation
• speaking and listening tasks
• a further reading text about BBQ safety
• two writing tasks.

This resource lends itself well to group, teacher led learning although it can be used by individuals working alone.

I created these slides to help learners write a review. It looks at the layout, vocabulary and descriptive words used in reviews. 

The slides include an example question and model answer from a past exam paper (Functional Skills Entry Level 3) 

There are supplementary slides to help complete the practice writing task called:  Restaurant Critic - using adjectives (submitted by Paul Burnett on 28 August 2018).

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Learners explore the contributions of five black (US) scientists and inventors. Suitable for Entry Levels 1, 2 & 3 and beyond.

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An interesting multi-purpose PPT that be used to focus on listening, reading or writing skills. Makes a complete lesson: warm up discussion, video link, Guess Who? quizzes and a final research / writing task.

Fraud and Scams in the UK 

This resource looks at phone and other types of scams and fraud.  It alerts the reader to the common tactics used by scammers and offers suggestions to avoid becoming a victim. The text is suitable for higher level E3 to L1-2 but the material is easily adapted for lower levels. Part of the Living in the UK series. 

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An ESOL E1-2 (Local Community) reading comprehension with related writing activities that links to ESOL E1 type assessments. This set of resources explores every day, local or community activities: in this case the local library or community hub. Use as a whole class resource and/or independent learning/homework. 

Finally, there is a list of suggestions for extension activities around using the library/hub in your local area.  

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A look at how to use the -er comparative with some simple exercises.  Explained in simple terms. Goes with my Super Superlatives resource.

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