Insect numbers plummeting - L2 reading tasks

Submitted by Jenny Cole on 3 July 2020.

A challenging set of reading tasks based on an interesting and complex scientific article from the Guardian. Covers three main area of the L2 Functional English curriculum: reading for detail, language features and tone/style. Also suitable for GCSE and embedded English for T Levels.  

With curriculum mapping. No answer sheet.

Resource File(s)
l2insectnumbers.pdf
Resource type
Reading comprehension
Worksheet(s) or assignment
Physical format
6 page PDF with curriculum mapping. No answer sheet.
Level
Level 2
GCSE L1-5
T Levels - embedded maths or English
English
FE L2.11 Identify when main points are sufficient & when specific details are important
FE L2.14 Understand how textual features/devices can shape meaning for different audiences/purposes
FE L2.19 Identify different styles of writing & writer’s voice
TL - Synthesise information
GCSE Reading A1 (a) Identify and interpret
GCSE Reading A2 Analyse language & structure
Context
Science, Nature & Weather
Free tags
insects
science
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