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Changed on 6 July 2023

Great end of term spelling and vocabulary activity for Entry 3 upwards. Links provided for further research on some of the clues.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
English
AL Ww/E3.1 Spell common words
AL Ww/L1.1 Spell & use spelling strategies
AL Ww/L2.1 Spell technical words

Changed on 6 July 2023

A set of 10 questions with optional picture clues and differentiation ideas. Makes a great end of term filler for all levels.

Level
Entry Level 1
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
English
General literacy / English
General
Generic resources for literacy, numeracy and beyond

Changed on 6 July 2023

This is a reading comprehension based on a piece of text outlining the origins of Christmas trees in the UK with accompanying questions and a descriptive writing activity.

Level
Entry Level 3
English
Functional English - writing
AL Wt/E3.1 Plan & draft writing
Rt/E3.4
AL Rt/E3.1 Understand longer texts
Functional English reading
Context
History, culture, museums, libraries

Changed on 6 July 2023

Practice with Level 1 and 2 multiple choice questions in a topical setting – great for playing in teams during the last class of term! Covers number, measure and data. 14 questions.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
General numeracy / maths

Changed on 6 July 2023

Although written for a group of E2 literacy learners this quiz is suitable for any level / any subject. It could be delivered orally or as a written quiz, and completed in teams or individually.

Level
Level 2
Level 1
Entry Level 3
Entry Level 2
General
Generic resources for literacy, numeracy and beyond

Changed on 6 July 2023

Literacy and numeracy questions all based on the word CHRISTMAS (can easily be adapted for other seasonal festivals such a Diwali, New Year’s Eve or Ramadan). Covers vowels, consonants, number, ratios, simple substitution, range, mode and more!
Ideal for mixed ability groups (E1-L2). Also provides very good practice in reading instructions carefully.
Updated Nov 2011 – see comments below

Level
Level 1
Entry Level 3
Entry Level 2
English
General literacy / English
Maths
Data Handling
Number

Changed on 6 July 2023

PPT slides used as an end of term revision activity for L1/L2 learners.

Level
Level 2
Level 1

Changed on 6 July 2023

Beautiful set of L1-2 Reading comprehension exercises. Includes Medieval Christmas, Victorian Christmas, Post-War Christmas, etc. The main focus is reading for detail but there are also vocabulary and dictionary questions.

Based on a series of BBC British History web pages of the same name – but note that only nine “ages” are included in this resource! (There is no Georgian/Regency Christmas).

Level
Level 2
Level 1
English
Rt/L2.3
Rt/L2.1
Rt/L1.3
AL Rt/L1.1 Understand continuous texts
Context
History, culture, museums, libraries

Changed on 6 July 2023

First 100 high frequency keywords typed out on excel in alphabetical order.

Editor’s note
A multitude of uses! Spelling or reading assessments / revision, making flash cards, etc.

Level
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 1
M8
English
Functional English - writing
Rw/E2.1
AL Rw/E1.1 Have limited, meaningful sight vocabulary of words, signs, symbols
Functional English reading
Ww/E2.1
Ww/E1.1
ESOL
General ESOL
General
Dyslexia support

Changed on 6 July 2023

Written to accompany the school-based Letters & Sounds reading scheme (which can be adapted and used to teach adults). All the words are based on phase 2 of the scheme (available free – for details see attached teaching notes or visit http://nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/ and type Letters and Sounds in the search box).
Please also see Margaret Adam’s High Frequency Words (below) which focuses on the 100 most frequent words used in the same reading scheme.

Level
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 1
English
Rw/E2.1
AL Rw/E1.1 Have limited, meaningful sight vocabulary of words, signs, symbols
ESOL
ESOL Rw/E2.1a Recognise words on forms related to personal information
ESOL Rw/E1.1a Recognise a limited number of words, signs and symbols