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.

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.

Entry Level punctuation cards for a variety of multisensory games, matching activities and challenges.

49 slides to use as needed for spelling and vocabulary practice with ESOL and Literacy students. Could also be printed out (for example, 6 to a page) and used as traditional card flashcards.

Please see notes area on slide 1 for updated teaching ideas inc ‘charades’ (E1-3) and sentence level ideas for Level 1and 2 which make this resource suitable for mixed ability classes (E1-L2).

Match the words used on forms to their meanings (laminate to make a great re-usable game) and then practise your skills on the example forms.

36 word and matching ‘picture clue’ cards – with detailed teaching ideas. Further related activities available below.

A ‘phonic strip’ listening activity followed by a crossword. Further related actvities below.

Words from Happy Christmas. Timeless spelling and vocabulary game with answer grid and sample answers.

Not what it seems! A great game that can be played any time of year to help students construct, punctuate and spell simple sentences.