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Developed specifically for the English Functional Skills Entry Level  3 Reading exam, this resource contains:

Text A: Informative guide on how to get involved in community volunteering;

Text B: Friendly letter describing a volunteering experience at a community garden;

Text C: Personal advice article on the benefits of volunteering and how to find opportunities.

Including questions 1–17 and a full mark scheme, this resource offers:

A clear structure and language level ideal for Entry  Level 3 learners;

A mix of text formats for assessing different reading skills (informational, transactional, personal);

Question types that align with Ofqual expectations for EL3 (detail retrieval, vocabulary in context, purpose analysis).

This resource:

Is a ready-to-print PDF - no preparation time required;

Covers key assessment objectives: comprehension, language understanding, inference, purpose;

Perfect for mock exams, classroom assessments, or independent study.

For ideas on how I use this resource in 1:1 and intervention settings, visit my blog at

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Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English – Reading Practice Paper Bundle - 6 Papers

**Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English – Practice Paper Bundle (6 Papers, 62% Saving)** This bundle brings together six of my Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English Reading practice exam papers. Each paper follows the style and structure of the official exam, with accessible formatting and uncluttered layout to support learners, especially those who are neurodivergent. **By purchasing the bundle, you save 62% compared to buying the resources separately.** Included papers: **Practice Paper 1 – Caring for Animals** Covers pet care advice, a complaint letter about pet food, and tips from a rescue centre. Builds skills in identifying purpose, extracting information, and understanding vocabulary in context. **Practice Paper 2 – Volunteering in the Community** Includes a guide to volunteering, a personal letter about helping at a community garden, and a reflective article on why volunteering matters. Develops reading for detail and recognising different text types. **Practice Paper 3 – Local Parks** Explores the uses of local parks, a complaint letter about poor maintenance, and a set of personal tips on enjoying outdoor spaces. Supports reading for main points, purposes, and practical information. **Practice Paper 4 – Health and Fitness** Features a gym leaflet, an article on the benefits of walking, and a student email about healthy eating workshops. Reinforces identifying key details, organisational features, and persuasive language. **Practice Paper 5 – Holidays and Travel** Presents a travel agency leaflet, an article on the benefits of seaside holidays, and a library notice about a free travel advice session. Helps students practise scanning, skimming, and interpreting information across contexts. **Practice Paper 6 – Community Action** Centres on a community clean-up day leaflet, an article about the benefits of volunteering, and an online forum discussion on volunteering experiences. Strengthens skills in recognising tone, extracting key details, and comparing text purposes. **Why choose this bundle?** 6 full Entry Level 3 practice papers; Clear mark allocations and question targets; Consistent, neurodivergent-friendly layout; Suitable for classroom teaching, interventions, and 1:1 tutoring; Excellent preparation for the Functional Skills Reading assessment. For more Functional Skills resources and blog posts on inclusive education, visit [www.katecoldrick.com](https://www.katecoldrick.com)

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