A stimulating set of ideas for letter writing (problem parking, TV standards, traffic, nasty neighbours) and essays (being an MP, climate change). Each topic has ideas for discussion (and often planning tips).
Formal letters crossword includes words commonly used in formal and semi-formal letters.
The great thing about this activity is that it is created from a template (available in the Activity Toolkit, in the Smart Notebook Gallery) and can be quickly and easily edited to specific crosswords for your students.
See Dave’s other Notebook word games below. Please note you must have the Smart notebook software installed on your computer in order to open, view and use this resource http://smarttech.com/
Level
Level 2
English
Adult Lit Wt/L2.5 Use formal & informal language appropriate to purpose & audience
Mixed anagrams includes 3 separate activities based on adjectives, adverbs and nouns (professions). All have a timer and optional clues.
The great thing about this activity is that it is created from a template (available in the Activity Toolkit, in the Smart Notebook Gallery) and can be quickly and easily edited to include specific words for your students.
See Dave’s other Notebook word games below.
An interactive whiteboard activity with ten words to sort. Noun, verb or both is a good way to explore the way that words can be both nouns and verbs. Easily edited to suit E1-E3. .