Adult Literacy, Functional English, and GCSE Resources

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Heatwave! Functional English tasks for all levels

Written in and inspired by the July 22 heatwave where temperatures in the UK exceeded 40 degrees!

Three texts about hot weather and its effects on the body. Questions start at Entry Level 1 and progress to Level 2. L1-2 Learners will still need to access the Entry Level texts as the final questions involve comparing two or more texts.

Level

Entry Level 1

Entry Level 2

Entry Level 3

Level 1

Level 2

English

FE E1.9 Read simple sentences containing one clause

FE E1.10 Understand a short piece of text on a simple subject

FE E1.11 Punctuate simple sentences with capital letter & full stop

FE E2.8 Understand the main points in texts

FE E2.12 Use illustrations, images & captions to locate information

FE E2.14 Form regular plurals

FE E2.15 Use 1st & 2nd letters to sequence words alphabetically

FE E3.9 Identify, understand & extract main points & ideas in/from texts

FE E3.10 Identify different purposes of straightforward texts

FE E3.11 Use strategies to find meaning of words e.g. dictionary, context, word types

FE E3.12 Understand organisational features & use them to locate relevant information

FE E3.16 Use 1st, 2nd & 3rd letters to sequence words alphabetically

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

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

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

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

Context

Health, Social care, Early years

Health and safety

Functional English reading sticks E1-L2

A set of 48 DARTs (directed activities relating to text) that can be stuck onto lolly sticks or used as is to encourage learners of all levels to interact with texts. The sticks are probably best used with realia such as: posters, local leaflets, booklets, instructions, recipes, newspaper/magazine cuttings, business cards, etc. but the resource includes a list of suitable Skillsworkshop texts.

Most of the sticks are based on the Subject content functional skills (SCFS): English (DfE, February 2018)

Level

Entry Level 1

Entry Level 2

Entry Level 3

Level 1

Level 2

English

Functional English reading

Functional English - writing

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

Language Feature Bingo

A game of language feature bingo, with answers, for L1 and L2 learners.

Editor's notes

I love this! A simple idea perfectly executed (and easily adapted or added to).
Note that although this is a PPT resource you do not need PPT to use it in the classroom.

Level

Level 1

Level 2

English

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

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

Last Lesson extract GCSE Language AQA Paper 1-style

AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 exam-style resource with an extract from Last Lesson (by James Goodhand) and Questions 1-4. Also includes hints and tips for each question as well as example answers, so it can be used as a revision resource or as a classroom activity.

Editor's Note

Level

GCSE L1-5

English

GCSE Reading AO1a Identify/interpret explicit & implicit information & ideas

GCSE English Reading AO2 Explain & analyse language & structure

GCSE AO4 Evaluate texts critically & support with textual references

Ableist Language texts & questions for L2 reading practice

Two texts on the theme of Ableist slurs and language accompanied by a selection of reading practice questions written in the style of Edexcel reading papers at Level 2. Includes SOME Level 1 style questions, too.

Editor's notes

Two topical and thought-provoking texts that would also make a excellent prompts for discussion on ableist language. Text 1 (Guardian) is short (could be used for Level 1) and reports on Lizzo's removal of an ableist slur from her new song.

Level

Level 2

English

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

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

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

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

FE L2.16 Understand organisational features & use to locate relevant information in a range of sources

FE L2.17 Analyse texts, of different levels of complexity, recognising their use of vocabulary and identifying levels of formality and bias

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

Context

Equality and safeguarding

L2 reading practice - sexist branding of football boots

A series of Level 2 reading exam practice questions, written in the style of Edexcel, using a short text on the sexist branding of football boots (boots for boys).

Editor's notes

A very useful, topical and thought-provoking text that would also make a good discussion prompt. 14 reading questions covering organisational and language features, vocabulary and synonyms, main points and detail, fact/opinion and recognising informal language.

Level

Level 2

English

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

FE L2.11 Identify when main points are sufficient & when specific details are important

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

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

FE L2.16 Understand organisational features & use to locate relevant information in a range of sources

FE L2.17 Analyse texts, of different levels of complexity, recognising their use of vocabulary and identifying levels of formality and bias

Context

Equality and safeguarding

Sport and fitness

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.