Adult Literacy, Functional English, and GCSE Resources

Read the story, highlight and practise writing the words, and then complete a crossword. Another set of excellent phonics activities in this popular series.
Note: please exercise professional judgment and know your learner before using this resource (as some learners may consider it childish) which is intended to be delivered with humour and was originally used in a one to one situation.

Interactive worksheet. Drag the features of instructive and persuasive texts to the correct area. Use with the related handout (see below) which also includes an answer sheet.

Letter string ‘eigh’ – word map for spelling and vocabulary work and teacher reference / inspiration! Also makes a lovely display poster if blown up to A3.

Types of text – student handout that explains the layout and language features of instructive and persuasive texts. Use with the related drag and drop worksheet (see below).

A word map designed to help students build words and make vocabulary connections (and for teacher reference / inspiration!). Use for spelling, affixes, parts of speech, or vocabulary work. Also makes a lovely display poster if blown up to A3.

A set of fabulous cards that can be used for a host of games and activities (teaching suggestions are included).

This crossword (dr, tr, pr, gr) makes a great follow up activity to the word and picture cards activity (see Initial Consonant Clusters -3, below)

48 word and matching ‘picture clue’ cards – with detailed teaching ideas.

4 worksheets (2 for E2-E3, 2 for E3-L1) that also help with reading, decoding, spelling and vocabulary. Ideal for class or homework.

Drag and drop interactive worksheet provides great practice in reading and ordering instructions. Originally used in a Pathway to Nursing course.
Please also download the teaching notes (below).