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

L2.14 Understand the relationship between textual features and devices, and how they can be used to shape meaning for different audiences and purposes

Subject content [reformed] functional skills: English (DfE, Feb 2018):

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/functional-skills-subject-content-english

Language Bias - The problem with waste (L2 assessment tasks)

This pack contains four reading texts, reading comprehension questions, writing tasks and several discussion and presentation ideas/prompts.

The first two, very short, texts form part of an introductory discussion and reading session to explore biased language. The same event (teenagers in a park) is written about in a blog and in a newspaper article. Both use biased language to present a particular viewpoint.

Level

Level 2

GCSE L1-5

T Levels - embedded maths or English

English

FS Eng SL&C Discussion

FS Eng L2.6 Express opinions and arguments and support them with relevant and persuasive evidence

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

FE L2.13 Identify implicit & inferred meaning in texts

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

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

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

FS Eng WRITING composition

GCSE English Reading AO2 Explain & analyse language & structure

GCSE Reading AO3 Compare writers’ ideas & perspectives across 2 or more texts

GCSE AO4 Evaluate texts critically & support with textual references

TL - Present Information and ideas

TL - Synthesise information

TL - Take part in / Lead discussions

Context

Recycling, the environment and sustainability

Persuasive Writing Techniques Powerpoint, Workbook, Handout and Examples

Major update May 27: Now with three additional resources - sample text (Why Dogs are Better than Cats), a handout summarising the information in the PPT, and a wonderful 4 page workbook. All designed to consolidate and practise the work covered in the PPT.

A slideshow presentation showing the purpose of, examples of, and types of persuasive techniques used in writing. The topic of recycling features strongly (ands dogd and cats to alesser extens!, making these resources accessible and of interest to a wide audience.

Level

Level 1

Level 2

English

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

FE L1.16 Recognise vocabulary typically associated with specific types and purposes of texts (e.g. formal, informal, instructional, descriptive, explanatory and persuasive)

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

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

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

Context

Recycling, the environment and sustainability

Animals, animal care, farming & equine

The Art of Persuasion

This is a large multi-page resource (12 pages, plus a shorter document with 2 sets of matching cards and a self-assessment checklist). Aimed at L1-L2 Functional English but also useful for GCSE.

The main document includes:

Level

Level 1

Level 2

GCSE L1-5

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

FE WRITING Use format, structure & language (to meet purpose & audience)

GCSE English Reading AO2 Explain & analyse language & structure

GCSE Writing AO5(a) Use tone, style and register for different forms, purposes & audiences

Context

Recycling, the environment and sustainability

Science, Nature & Weather

Gardening & Horticulture

Wassailing L1-L2 Reading tasks

Inspired by an article I recently read about a local Oxford wassail, this reading resource covers most aspects of the L1 and L2 reading content (does not cover bias, fact & opinion, or following an argument). Questions are grouped under topics such as reading for detail, language, vocabulary, punctuation, etc. so you can pick and choose to suit your learner group.

I hope to write a similar Entry Level resource but it'll be too late for this year's wassailing season!

Level

Level 1

Level 2

English

FE L1.13 Use reference materials & appropriate strategies for a range of purposes, inc. to find word meanings

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 L1.14 Understand organisational / structural features use to locate relevant information

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

FE L1.9 Identify & understand the main points, ideas & details

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

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

FE L1.16 Recognise vocabulary typically associated with specific types and purposes of texts (e.g. formal, informal, instructional, descriptive, explanatory and persuasive)

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

FE L1.15 Infer from images meanings not explicit in the accompanying text

FE L2.13 Identify implicit & inferred meaning in texts

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

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

Context

History, culture, museums, libraries

Leisure, Hobbies, Travel & Tourism

Living in the UK - Ask for Angela

A set of activities based on the Ask for Angela scheme, an important initiative set up with the aim of keeping people in social situations safe.

The tasks include reading comprehension, SPaG and writing tasks, along with research and discussion opportunities. Planning should be encouraged as part of the writing tasks. There's also a separate task on organisational and presentational features using two Ask for Angela posters.

Level

Entry Level 3

Level 1

Level 2

English

FE L1.6 Follow / understand discussions & make contributions relevant to situation & subject

FE L2.8 Make relevant and constructive contributions to move discussion forward

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

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

FE L1.14 Understand organisational / structural features use to locate relevant information

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

FE L1.9 Identify & understand the main points, ideas & details

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

FE L1.19 Use a range of punctuation correctly (e.g. full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, commas, possessive apostrophes)

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 L2.20 Punctuate writing correctly using a wide range of punctuation markers e.g. colons, commas, inverted commas, apostrophes, quotation marks

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

ESOL

ESOL Rt/E3.4a Extract the main points and ideas, and predict words from context.

ESOL Rt/L1.3a Understand how main points and specific detail are presented and linked

ESOL Rt/L2.3a Identify the main points and specific detail in different types of text of varying lengths & detail

ESOL Ws/E3.3a Use punctuation to aid clarity in relation to beginnings and ends of sentences

ESOL Ws/L1.3a Use punctuation to aid clarity and meaning

ESOL Ws/L2.4a Use a range of punctuation to achieve clarity in simple and complex sentences

ESOL Sd/L1.2a Express views and opinions

ESOL Sd/L2.1a Make relevant contributions and help to move discussions forward

ESOL Rt/E2.4a Obtain information from illustrations, maps, diagrams and captions

ESOL Rt/E3.5b Use organisational features in a range of reference sources

ESOL Rt/L1.4a Use organisational & structural features to locate information

ESOL Rt/L2.6a Use organisational features and systems to locate texts and information

ESOL Rt/L1.2a Know how language and other textual features are used to achieve different purposes

Context

Health and safety

Equality and safeguarding

A celebration of British fruit - Serviceberries

Another of the UK's little-known fruits and where to find them. This resource is aimed at L2 and is in the style of an assessment paper with questions and answers. It includes reading comprehension and a writing task.

Editor's notes

Level

Level 1

Level 2

English

FE L1.24 Use format, structure & language appropriate for audience & purpose

FE L2.25 Organise writing for different purposes using appropriate format & structure e.g. standard templates, paragraphs, bullet points, tables

FE L1.22 Communicate information, ideas & opinions clearly, coherently & accurately

FE L2.27 Use language & register (e.g. persuasive techniques, supporting evidence, specialist words) to suit audience & purpose

FE L1.23 Write text of appropriate level of detail & length to meet needs of purpose & audience

FE L2.24 Write text of appropriate level of detail & length to meet needs of purpose & audience

FE L1.9 Identify & understand the main points, ideas & details

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

FE L2.13 Identify implicit & inferred meaning in texts

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

ESOL

ESOL Rt/L1.1a Understand how meaning is built up in paragraphed texts

ESOL Rt/L1.2a Know how language and other textual features are used to achieve different purposes

ESOL Rt/L1.3a Understand how main points and specific detail are presented and linked

ESOL Rt/L2.3a Identify the main points and specific detail in different types of text of varying lengths & detail

ESOL: Writing - text focus (composition)

Context

Catering Food Nutrition

Gardening & Horticulture

L1-2 English FS Reading - 12 week plan with resources

A reading scheme of work for L1+2 Functional Skills English, designed for the Pearson assessment. It is a 12 lesson unit designed to equip learners with the skills needed to read successfully and confidently in their wider lives, as well as pass their reading assessment. The lessons offer differentiated options for L1 and L2 learners, so it can be used for either level 1 or 2 learners, or mixed ability groups. There is an MTP (medium term plan) which outlines the content of each lesson, along with PPTs, Word/PDF resources, video links, etc.