Easter

An L1-2 investigation that covers direct proportion (best buy), and rounding / calculating with money /decimals. Two options are included: students can either research Easter egg and chocolate prices on internet shopping sites or use those given. In both cases they must investigate the cost per 100g chocolate and work out the best buy. Final extension work includes consideration of ‘buy one get one free’ and ‘two for £…’ offers.

Editor’s note. New update for 2016 – based on supermarket prices in February 2016

Level
Level 1
Level 2
English
General literacy / English
Maths
AN N2/L1.7
AN N2/L1.6
AN N2/L1.5 Calculate with decimals up to 2dp
AN MSS1/L1.1 Add, subtract, multiply & divide sums of money and record
AN N1/L2.3
Functional Maths - numbers and the number system
Functional Maths - measures, shape & space
Context
Retail Hospitality Customer service

12 questions on a ‘History of Easter’ text – also covers general comprehension, purpose of text, etc.
Note: you will also need the text from ‘Easter Eggs’ comprehension by Moira Garland (see below).

Level
Level 2
English
Rt/L2.1 Trace and understand the main events of continuous descriptive, explanatory and persuasive texts
Rt/L2.7 Use different reading strategies to find and obtain information, e.g. skimming, scanning, detailed reading
Context
History, culture, museums, libraries

Easter biscuits whole group quick starter activity on resizing a recipe. Two versions available: one is simplified for ESOL learners or those with lower literacy levels.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
AN N1/L1.7
AN N1/L2.3
ESOL
General ESOL
Context
Catering Food Nutrition

Level 2 reading practice: an interesting text about the history of the Easter egg with accompanying multiple choice exam style questions. Great for revision and as a focus for further discussion and activities.
Note: for additional comprehension questions on this text please also download Stella Jales’ ‘Easter skimming and scanning’ (see below).

Level
Level 2
English
Rt/L2.1 Trace and understand the main events of continuous descriptive, explanatory and persuasive texts
Rw/L2.2