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This is a 110 page PowerPoint that can be used in the delivery of Functional Skills Reading Level 2. This PPT includes everything learners need to know in order to pass their reading assessment (it is based on the level NCFE awarding body criteria). The PPT gives learners an overview of the following: Skimming and Scanning Layout Features Purpose of a Text Fact or Opinion Bias Main Point of a Text Summarising Tone and Style Compare and Contrast Language Techniques Words and Phrases Expressions Following an introduction and a brief explanation of each of the above, examples are then given. Following this, practice exam questions (that are either taken from the NCFE practice examinations or have been created by myself) are then shown on screen. Learners can answer these questions using small whiteboards or as a group. Suggestions on how to answer the questions are shown and this is followed by the answer to the question being revealed.

This is a 95 page PowerPoint that can be used in the delivery of Functional Skills Writing Level 1. This PPT includes everything learners need to know in order to pass their writing assessment (it is based on the level NCFE/City & Guilds awarding body criteria). The PPT gives learners an overview of the following: Introduction to the Writing Module Text, Audience, Purpose Planning & Drafting Purpose of a Text How to Write a Formal Letter How to Write an Email How to Write an Article How to Write a Review How to Write a Report How to Write a Blog How to Write a Leaflet Thereis a step-by-step guide of how to structure and format each text and examples are given throughout the slides. Following this, practice exam questions (that have been created by myself) are then shown on screen. These questions are based on each text type. There are 8 writing tasks to complete in total.

A PPT lesson for low ability year 7/ 8 pupils or an introduction to PEE paragraphs. This can be used for primary school aged pupils. This is an introduction that tells pupils what a PEE paragraph is and provides a step-by-step guide on how to answer a question using the PEE paragraph technique. 13 page PPT with four different tasks based on extracts from the first chapter of Gangsta Granny. Complete with an accompanying worksheet for one of these tasks.

Character Analysis Worksheet. The learner will pick one of the characters from a book they are reading and then create an Instagram profile for that character. Worksheet Instructions: Choose a character out of the book that you are reading and create a social media profile based on this character.Following this, create 3 posts to show your understanding of this character and their personality traits. A fun character analysis activity

Quiz and answer sheet provided. Students will try to name each of the logos featured on the page. A great lesson filler!

This is a sixteen page workbook that features a number of different tasks. It focuses on spelling, punctuation and grammar and can be used beside the functional skills writing module. After you have showed them the important SPAG techniques, they can then practice what they have learnt and work their way through this booklet. This is aimed at Entry 3 / Low level 1 learners. The tasks included are as followed: Spelling syllables alphabetical order using a dictionary plurals prefixes suffixes Grammar homophones ( four tasks including an extension skim/scan task) Common grammar errors Punctuation -capital letters -end marks -commas -apostrophes *Attached a word document and rich text format version

A worksheet where students are asked to identify the different organisational features on the page. Answers are provided so that students can self mark. A great lesson filler / starter

This is a 15 page PPT on how to write a blog piece. The PPT includes: What is a blog article? What do I include in a blog article? Step-by-Step blog format and content slides Examples throughout PPT Layout of a blog 3 practice question tasks

This is a PPT which will help L1/L2 learners to answer the reading assessment’s compare and contrast question. This question is worth 10 – 13% of the papers overall mark! Therefore, it is important learners know how to answer it. **Powerpoint Overview: ** Introduction to what compare and contrast means followed by two short exercises to ease learners in to answers the assessment question A step by step guide on how to plan and answer the assessment question Practice assessment question and a workbook that includes: 2 source documents, planning page ( using a Venn Diagram) and the assessment question

An English Reading Comprehension Activity. This resource gives the learner an overview of the Salem Witch Trials. Learners will read the text and then answer ten skimming and scanning questions based on this document. There is also an extension question. Answers are provided so that learners can self mark.

Quiz and answer sheet provided. Students will try to guess the names of each of the Pride flags on the worksheet.

When the Teacher says “Go,” the learners fill in the blanks with words that begin with the same letter. When they have finished they will shout “Happy Christmas!” 2X Game sheets.

Instructions: The crowns below are hidden all around, how many of them can be found? Cut out and hide the clues. Your pupils need to locate each clue which will contain an individual letter. Once they have located the clues, they need to unscramble the letters which will reveal a royal related word.

A revision sheet on how to format different types of text that the learner might have to write in their English Functional Skills exam. These can also be cut and laminated and used as revision cards.

This is a 16 page PowerPoint which helps L1 / L2 learners to understand how to write narrative for their writing portion of their assessment. This is step-by-step guide with a writing task attached. It is based on the City and Guilds assessment, but can be amended for NCFE. The PowerPoint includes: What is a narrative? Narrative structure Narration Tense Description writing Narrative Structure Overview: Title, Introduction, Min Body and Conclusion Layout of a narrative plus an example WAGOLL Narrative writing task question Narrative template

Instructions: The items are hidden all around, how many of them can be found? Cut out and hide the clues. Your pupils need to locate each clue which will contain an individual letter. Once they have located the clues, they have to unscramble the letters which will reveal a royal related word.

A ten page revision guide that helps learners to understand how to pass their test. P2 Explains the marking criteria and what learners need to include in their writing in order to pass the assessment There is a guide on how to correctly format the following: letters, emails, articles, reviews and reports. I have also provided picture examples on how each text should be formatted. Learners are then given tips on how to ‘bulk out’ their writing by using word association. A practice exam question ‘scenario’ is given. It also includes a visual step by step guide on how to use word association to generate ideas.

Eight writing practice tasks for Functional Skills English.

A great starter for a Functional Skills English Lesson

How to write a newspaper article How to format the article What to include in the article Newspaper article task