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Electrical words crossword consists of 21 word and clues – great vocabulary and spelling practice for learners on electronics / electrical courses or anyone with an interest in this topic. Makes a good revision or warm up activity.

Please note you must download the free Eclipse software before you can use the ecw (Eclipse crossword) file below. See our Good Software – Eclipse Crossword entry for more information.

Level
Level 2
English
Rw/L2.1
AL Ww/L2.1 Spell technical words
Context
Electrical, Electronics & Technology

Crossword with 27 words and clues – increase awareness of this well known spelling rule (and its exceptions!). Created to accompany a set of multi-sensory card based activities (see below) on the same topic. Makes a good warm up or revision activity.

Please note you must download the free Eclipse software before you can use the ecw (Eclipse crossword) file below. See our Good Software – Eclipse Crossword entry for more information.

Level
Level 1
English
AL Ww/L1.1 Spell & use spelling strategies

A superb set of multi-sensory activities based on a card sort designed to increase awareness and use of this well known spelling rule (and its exceptions!). Great for paired or small group work.
An accompanying Eclipse crossword is also available (see below) from the same author.

Level
Level 1
English
AL Ww/L1.1 Spell & use spelling strategies

Crossword with 29 words and clues – increase awareness of word borrowing / origins (and improve spelling). Includes words of Old English, Spanish, Italian, Greek, French, Czech, Latin and American origin. Makes a good warm up activity.

You must download the free Eclipse software before you can use the ecw (Eclipse crossword) file below. See our Good Software – Eclipse Crossword entry for more information.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
English
Rw/L1.3
AL Ww/L1.1 Spell & use spelling strategies
Word origins

This crossword consists of 12 words (6 pairs of homophones) and clues based on some of the words in Nicola Tom’s homophone definition matching cards (see below). Makes a good extension or revision activity. Andrea says: ‘My learners made up some memory joggers to help them differentiate the different spellings for different meanings and I used these as the basis for the clues, which is why some are a little idiosyncratic!’

Level
Level 1
Level 2
English
AL Ww/L1.1 Spell & use spelling strategies
AL Ww/L2.1 Spell technical words

A set of two simple, yet useful and effective PowerPoints. The first shows the alphabet in order, the other in random order and where each letter only flashes briefly. The resource can be used for general alphabet practice, but the random order is useful for difficult letters like vowels a, e, i, and consonants g and j.

Level
M8
Entry Level 1
English
AL Rw/E1.3
Pre-entry
pre-Entry Rw/M8.1Recognise letters of the alphabet by shape, name, sound

Unusual football injuries is an interesting and fun writing task that also helps with reading skills, using language fit for purpose and logical structure.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
English
AL Wt/E3.1 Plan & draft writing
Adult Lit Wt/L1.1 Plan and draft writing
Wt/L2.1
Adult Lit Wt/L1.3 Present information in a logical sequence, using paragraphs where appropriate
Adult Lit Wt/L2.3 Present information and ideas in a logical or persuasive sequence, using paragraphs where appropriate
Adult Lit Wt/L2.5 Use formal & informal language appropriate to purpose & audience
Context
Sport and fitness

Weird Food is another interesting and fun writing task that also helps with research skills and using language fit for purpose.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
English
AL Wt/E3.1 Plan & draft writing
Adult Lit Wt/L1.1 Plan and draft writing
Wt/L2.1
Adult Lit Wt/L2.3 Present information and ideas in a logical or persuasive sequence, using paragraphs where appropriate
Adult Lit Wt/L1.4 Use language suitable for purpose and audience
Adult Lit Wt/L2.5 Use formal & informal language appropriate to purpose & audience
Context
Catering Food Nutrition

The Bill – Dale Smith and the Gangs is a short article about a 2008 storyline in this popular soap. Followed by 10 comprehension questions.

Level
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
English
AL Rt/E2.1 Follow main points of short texts
AL Rt/E3.1 Understand longer texts
Context
Art Film Media Music Radio TV

A sentence level activity to encourage and improve decoding skills. Match the 9 photos to sentences about each Coronation Street star’s personality.

Level
Entry Level 2
English
Rs/E2.2 Use sentence structure to decipher and predict meaning
Rs/E2.3 check plausible meanings of sentences when decoding unfamiliar words
Context
Art Film Media Music Radio TV