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A simple and quick activity / worksheet that encourage learners to read / listen to a speech, from the film The Green Mile, to identify and analyse examples of similie. Scope of study: Compare information, ideas and opinions in different texts, including how they are conveyed Identify implicit and inferred meaning in texts Identify different styles of writing and writer’s voice

Spelling skills are essential in everyday life, and word searches provide an engaging way to practice them. This simple starter or extension task, encourages learners to identify their favourite musical stars, in a wordsearch format. Scope of Study: Recognise that language and other textual features can be varied to suit different audiences and purposes Understand organisational and structural features and use them to locate relevant information (e.g. index, menus, subheadings, paragraphs) in a range of straightforward texts

Printable double sided reading practice / revision cards with a text to read on one side, and an exam style question on the reverse. Can be incorporated into lessons one by one as activities, or used in sequence to practice a Level 1 Reading exam. Scope of study: Identify the different situations when the main points are sufficient and when it is important to have specific details Compare information, ideas and opinions in different texts, including how they are conveyed Identify implicit and inferred meaning in texts Understand the relationship between textual features and devices, and how they can be used to shape meaning for different audiences and purposes Use a range of reference materials and appropriate resources (e.g. glossaries, legends/keys) for different purposes, including to find the meanings of words in straightforward and complex sources Understand organisational features and use them to locate relevant information in a range of straightforward and complex sources Analyse texts, of different levels of complexity, recognising their use of vocabulary and identifying levels of formality and bias Follow an argument, identifying different points of view and distinguishing fact from opinion Identify different styles of writing and writer’s voice

A full lesson, guided using MS Powerpoint Slide Deck. Centering on the theme of ‘learning to drive’ all learners will be guided to: Complete a reading comprehension task with a variety of questions. Write a blog and/or internet discussion piece using informal, but appropriate, language Explore the use of capital letters for the letter ‘I’

Encourages learners to read a non fiction text, on the topic of ‘Early Detection of Mouth Cancer using Lollipops’ - To identify key information through a series of questions. Accompanying marking guide, matched to FS learning Criteria. Suitable for Level 1 learners. Encourages learner to: Identify and understand the main points, ideas and details in texts Compare information, ideas and opinions in different texts Identify meanings in texts and distinguish between fact and opinion Recognise that language and other textual features can be varied to suit different audiences and purposes Use reference materials and appropriate strategies (e.g. using knowledge of different word types) for a range of purposes, including to find the meaning of words Understand organisational and structural features and use them to locate relevant information (e.g. index, menus, subheadings, paragraphs) in a range of straightforward texts Infer from images meanings not explicit in the accompanying text Recognise vocabulary typically associated with specific types and purposes of texts (e.g. formal, informal, instructional, descriptive, explanatory and persuasive) Read and understand a range of specialist words in context Use knowledge of punctuation to aid understanding of straightforward texts