UFO sightings in the UK

Submitted by Jayn Coe on 23 August 2021.

A resource covering:

Speaking & Listening: Class discussions.

Reading: Read to obtain detailed information. Organisational features. Punctuation. Writers choice of words.

Writing. Write a structurally objective report with correct punctuation and ambitious vocabulary.

Editor's notes

An interesting and challenging resource for Levels 1 and 2. Love the way the writing task encourages the use of specialist/technical/advanced vocabulary.
No answer sheet.

Resource File(s)

l1l2ufo.pdf

Resource type

Reading comprehension

Worksheet(s) or assignment

Writing assessments, tasks or prompts

Discussion points

Physical format

5 page PDF
Page 1 & 2 - text
Page 3 & 4 - Reading activities
Page 5 - Writing activity

Level

Level 1

Level 2

English

FE L1.6 Follow / understand discussions & make contributions relevant to situation & subject

FE L2.8 Make relevant and constructive contributions to move discussion forward

FE L1.9 Identify & understand the main points, ideas & details

FE L1.11 Identify meanings in texts & distinguish between fact & opinion

FE L1.14 Understand organisational / structural features use to locate relevant information

FE L1.16 Recognise vocabulary typically associated with specific types and purposes of texts (e.g. formal, informal, instructional, descriptive, explanatory and persuasive)

FE L1.18 Use knowledge of punctuation to aid understanding of texts

FE L2.14 Understand how textual features/devices can shape meaning for different audiences/purposes

Functional English - writing

FE L1.24 Use format, structure & language appropriate for audience & purpose

FE L2.25 Organise writing for different purposes using appropriate format & structure e.g. standard templates, paragraphs, bullet points, tables

FE L2.26 Convey clear meaning & establish cohesion using organisational markers effectively

FE L2.27 Use language & register (e.g. persuasive techniques, supporting evidence, specialist words) to suit audience & purpose

Context

Science, Nature & Weather

Electrical, Electronics & Technology