A short E2 text with comprehension questions suitable for literacy and ESOL. It continues the theme started in the Mark, Chloe, Paul and Alice series of 4 texts (see below).
The emphasis in all texts is on family members and occupations which makes theme ideal for building vocabulary in ESOL students (as well as providing useful reading practice for E2 Literacy).
Level
Entry Level 2
English
AL Rt/E2.1 Follow main points of short texts
ESOL
ESOL Rt/E2.1a Use a range of strategies to trace & understand main events
This resource has been updated to reflect the Reformed Functional Skills English content that came into effect in 2019. It has been split into three new resources - see links under "See also".
Children in Need is a topical comprehension about the BBC appeal. 12 questions which require reading in detail. Text updated August 2011
Note there is now also an ESOL E2-E3 version available.
Three one-page tasks covering: write a simple sentence, recognise signs/symbols and follow a simple narrative. Use as evidence that a given learning outcome has been achieved. Also useful for diagnostic assessment and Entry 1 literacy.
Level
Entry Level 1
English
General literacy / English
ESOL
ESOL Rt/E1.1a Follow a short narrative on a familiar topic or experience
ESOL Rw/E1.1a Recognise a limited number of words, signs and symbols
ESOL Ws/E1.1a Construct a simple sentence, using basic word order & verb form
Two one-page tasks covering: punctuation (full stops and capital letters) and writing with simple verb tenses. Use as evidence that a given learning outcome has been achieved. Also useful for diagnostic assessment.
Level
Entry Level 2
ESOL
ESOL Ws/E2.1a Construct simple and compound sentences
ESOL Ws/E2.3a Use correct punctuation, e.g. capital letters, full stops, question marks
ESOL Ws/E2.4a Use a capital letter for proper nouns
Written for L2 literacy and ESOL students. Six lively task sheets cover letters of application, holiday enquiries, letters of complaint and more.
The practical, real life aspect also makes this an ideal resource for Functional English.
A brilliant bumper collection for E1-2ESOL. The exercises include a basic introduction to prepositions, gap fills and underlining exercises, anagrams, mixed up sentences, write your own sentences (with and without word prompts). Excellent practice for class or homework.
Level
Entry Level 1
Entry Level 2
ESOL
ESOL Rs/E1.1a Read and recognise simple sentence structures:
ESOL Rs/E2.1a Use grammatical structures that link clauses and help identify sequence
ESOL Rs/E2.1b Use knowledge of simple and compound sentence structure to work out meaning
ESOL Rw/E1.1a Recognise a limited number of words, signs and symbols
A lovely set of 4 completely independent comprehension texts and questions. The emphasis in all texts is on family members and occupations which makes theme ideal for building vocabulary in ESOL students (as well as providing useful reading practice for E2 Literacy).
Editor’s note (June 2016)
Minor error corrected in table on page 2, and thumbnail image added to this download page.
Level
Entry Level 2
English
AL Rt/E2.1 Follow main points of short texts
ESOL
ESOL Rt/E2.1a Use a range of strategies to trace & understand main events
A quick activity where you have to delete the incorrect pronoun. 18 sentences – good for homework. This resource complements Amanda’s other pronoun resources.
Level
Entry Level 2
ESOL
ESOL Rs/E2.1b Use knowledge of simple and compound sentence structure to work out meaning
Substantial practice with reading times (to nearest 5 minutes) and then drawing the hands correctly on blank clock faces. Although listed under numeracy this also makes ideal key word reading practice for Entry 1 ESOL.
Level
Entry Level 1
Entry Level 3
Maths
AN MSS1/E3.3
ESOL
ESOL Rw/E1.1a Recognise a limited number of words, signs and symbols
