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

Trace and understand the main events of continuous descriptive, explanatory and persuasive texts (a) Understand that continuous texts may be structured round a main event(s), idea(s), or theme(s) (b) Understand that it is sometimes necessary to infer meaning which is not explicitly stated, in order to arrive at a correct overall understanding (c) Understand that judgements can be made about texts from an overall understanding of their content, by reflecting on what has been read

A fabulous interactive PPT originally written for National Poetry Day 2007 (but ideal at any time!). Each page (many with type-in boxes) provides a separate task – ideal for groups or pairs. Provides a complete lesson through from initial discussion to presentation, feedback and reflection.

Level
Level 2
Level 1
Entry Level 3
English
Poetry
Rt/L2.1 Trace and understand the main events of continuous descriptive, explanatory and persuasive texts
AL Rt/L1.1 Understand continuous texts
AL Rt/E3.1 Understand longer texts

Problem Page is a great way to encourage paired reading, writing and discussion skills. Students discuss a typical problem from a tabloid newspaper page and then, in pairs, work on different problems and how they would solve them. For Entry 3, L1/2 ESOL and Literacy.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
English
AL Rt/E3.1 Understand longer texts
AL Rt/L1.1 Understand continuous texts
Rt/L2.1 Trace and understand the main events of continuous descriptive, explanatory and persuasive texts
Adult Literacy: Engage in Discussion
Adult Literacy: writing composition (Wt)
Context
Independent living

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

A controversial interview is an ideal non-threatening way to introduce the topic of drugs, alongside reading and discussion practice.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
English
AL Rt/E3.1 Understand longer texts
AL Rt/L1.1 Understand continuous texts
Rt/L2.1 Trace and understand the main events of continuous descriptive, explanatory and persuasive texts

The Renaissance is a handy web research and reading worksheet for art students (Literacy or Functional Skills).

Level
Level 1
Level 2
English
AL Rt/L1.1 Understand continuous texts
Rt/L2.1 Trace and understand the main events of continuous descriptive, explanatory and persuasive texts
Rt/L1.4
Rt/L2.6 Use organisational features and systems to locate texts and information
Rt/L1.5
Rt/L2.7 Use different reading strategies to find and obtain information, e.g. skimming, scanning, detailed reading
Context
Art Film Media Music Radio TV

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