Contextual Resources

Electrical words crossword consists of 21 word and clues – great vocabulary and spelling practice for learners on electronics / electrical courses or anyone with an interest in this topic. Makes a good revision or warm up activity.

Please note you must download the free Eclipse software before you can use the ecw (Eclipse crossword) file below. See our Good Software – Eclipse Crossword entry for more information.

Two sets of real-life problems to solve. Page 1 (5 problems) is based on a motorist, page 2 (6 problems) on a waitress. Great for practising chosen written method of multiplication (e.g. traditional, lattice or grid).

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

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

The Bill – Dale Smith and the Gangs is a short article about a 2008 storyline in this popular soap. Followed by 10 comprehension questions.

A sentence level activity to encourage and improve decoding skills. Match the 9 photos to sentences about each Coronation Street star’s personality.

A series of differentiated tasks that provide practice with adding up money and sticking to a budget.

Aa cut and stick or matching activity first used with New Deal students (laminate for re-use). Makes a good start up activity or prompt for discussion and form filling practice.

Interesting background information on the history of metric unit followed by real-life problems to solve.

An amusing yet effective way to practise speaking skills – particularly giving descriptions and explanations. Plus ideas for related writing work and suggested variations for those for whom a dating agency scenario is not appropriate.