Entry 1 Literacy RESOURCES INDEX  page last updated 20/03/10

 General Entry 1 literacy resources that cover many curriculum elements (reading, writing, speaking & listening)               Help with curriculum elements

| Assessment, practice papers, etc. | Multiple skills or levels | SoW, lesson plans, curriculum docs | Miscellaneous (inc seasonal - topical) |

Speaking and Listening

General Entry 1 speaking and listening resources that cover many curriculum elements

SLlr/E1 Listen and respond

SLc/E1 Speak to communicate

SLd/E1 Engage in discussion

E1.1 Listen for the gist of short explanations

E1.1 Speak clearly to be heard and understood in simple exchanges

E1.1 speak and listen in simple exchanges and everyday contexts

E1.2 Listen for detail using key words to extract some specific information

E1.2 Make requests using appropriate terms

E1.3 Follow single-step instructions in a familiar context, asking for instructions to be repeated if necessary.

E1.3 Ask questions to obtain specific information

E1.4 Make statements of fact clearly

E1.4 Listen and respond to requests for personal information

E1.5 Listen and identify simply expressed feelings and opinions

E1.6 Respond to straightforward questions

Text Focus

Sentence Focus

Word Focus

Reading

General Entry 1 reading resources that cover several curriculum elements

Rt/E1 Reading comprehension  

Rs/E1 Grammar and Punctuation

Rw/E1 Vocabulary & word recognition  

E1.1 Follow a short narrative on a familiar topic: fiction | non fiction

E1.1 Read and recognise simple sentence structures

E1.1 Possess a limited, meaningful sight vocabulary of words, signs and symbols:  High frequency words (Dolch etc) -

General Days-Months Numbers Colours |

Form filling and key personal words | Themed vocabulary resources - Houses, gardens & recycling | Food & health | Garages & transport | Sport & TV | People, work, jobs & college

E1.2 Recognise the different purposes of texts at this level

E1.2 Decode simple, regular words:

Phonics (vowels) | Phonics (consonants) | Mixed phonics | Miscellaneous

E1.3 Recognise letters of the alphabet in both upper and lower case

Writing

General Entry 1 writing resources that cover several curriculum elements

Wt/E1 Writing composition

Ws/E1 Grammar and Punctuation

Ww/E1 Spelling and Handwriting

E1.1 Use written words and phrases to record or present information

E1.1 construct a simple sentence

E1.1  Spell correctly some personal key words and familiar words (for example days of week, numbers to ten): general  strategies inc. mnemonics | contextualised (days of week, colours, workplace, home, etc.) | word games & other fun activities

E1.2 punctuate a simple sentence with a capital letter and a full stop

E1.3 use a capital a letter for the personal pronoun 'I'

E1.2 Write the letters of the alphabet using upper and lower case

E1.3 Use basic sound-symbol association to help spelling, as appropriate for the needs of the learner: miscellaneous | long and short vowels | consonants

E1.4 Develop a variety of strategies to aid spelling

 HELP: read this section if you are new to the site or unfamiliar with the adult literacy curriculum
HOW TO MAKE SENSE OF THE RESOURCE LISTINGS AND THE CURRICULUM ELEMENTS ON THIS PAGE

All worksheets and resources on this page are all linked Entry Level 3 of the Adult Literacy Core Curriculum (England). To find resources for other levels of the curriculum (pre-Entry, E2, E3, L1, L2) click here.  If you can't find the resource you need - please contact Maggie for help. The original 2001 printed version of the adult literacy curriculum has been updated (2009) and replaced by an online interactive curriculum on the Excellence Gateway site (you will need to register in order to access the literacy, numeracy, pre-entry and ESOL curricula).

Some resources (shown by purple shading) in the literacy sections are linked to the DfES Skills for life Learner Materials. Printed versions of these (with audio CDS) were available free to all institutions in England teaching adult literacy, numeracy or ESOL. They are still available as PDF downloads on the Excellence Gateway. Some hard copies may also still be available - see here.

The deep green section gives the curriculum area and element number.

E1 = Entry Level 1
R = reading, W = writing: ( t = text, s = sentence, w = word)

SL = speaking & listening (lr = listen & respond, c = speak to communicate, d = engage in discussion).

The medium green section gives extra information about the skills, knowledge and understanding expected from learners after working on this curriculum element. There can be between 0-7 sub-elements listed (this example includes 3: labelled a, b, and c).

Note - white highlighting indicates elements or sub-elements that have been added or amended in the 2009 curriculum update.

(b) know likely key words associated with listening for and providing personal information

• Listen and respond to a request for personal details, e.g. request for name and address from a doctor's receptionist, spelling out name and postcode over the phone.

The pale green bulleted section lists suggested activities and examples as listed in the new online curriculum. The new online curriculum on the Excellence Gateway also has an area where tutors can add their own suggested activities.

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The grey section lists resources covering the described curriculum element. Resources are normally listed chronologically - those at the top of the section are the most recent. Some large sections, such as spelling, may have sub-menus. Most resources are available as printable PDF documents (see blue PDF hyperlinks on left-hand side of listings) but other formats include ZIP and XLS. Note: the PDF links in this sample help section have been deactivated!) Learn more about downloading, saving or printing our resources. To obtain editable Word versions of resources read this.

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Literacy Entry Level 1 - General Resources

General Resources sub-sections 

Exams, practice papers, assessment

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A Trip to the Library Entry 1 assignment provides excellent practice for City and Guilds assignment. Layout and questions are in exactly the same style as the 'real thing' - complete with assessment pack and a transcript for the listening tape. Contributed by Pam James pamjeanjames@yahoo.co.uk Bury Adult Education Service. 11 pages. 50K. Covers reading, writing, speaking and listening and will be filed under General E1 Literacy resources.

Resources covering multiple skills and/or levels, projects, etc.

Readwell Road, Step 2 stories A-C. Readwell Road is magnificent set of reading books for adults. This Step 2 set is made up of three Entry Level 1-2 texts and continues the stories of the people introduced in Step 1 (Entry 1) stories A-C. Ron and Pam's Post Office may be closed; the continuing saga of Peg at the pub and her man Sam; and poor old Jim, who lives in the bungalow at No. 1, and his bad back. Also includes teaching ideas and activities for one story. Please also download the separate overview document below. Further titles will be appearing soon. Contributed by Linda Hoole, Havant, Hampshire linda.hoole@ntlworld.com  9 pages. 80K

Readwell Road, Step 1 stories D-F. Readwell Road is magnificent set of reading books for adults. This second set is made up of three Entry Level 1 stories and introduces the people who live at No. 3. (Wil & Lal, second marriage, 3 kids between them), No. 5 (Helen & Adam, big house, one son who's not allowed any pets) and No. 7 (Mick & Lin, both work as cooks but their jobs are in danger). Also includes teaching ideas and activities for one story. Please also download the separate overview document (see below). Contributed by Linda Hoole, Havant, Hampshire linda.hoole@ntlworld.com  6 pages. 100K

Readwell Road, Step 1 stories A-C. Readwell Road is magnificent set of reading books for adults. This first set is made up of three Entry Level 1 stories and introduces the people who live at the pub, the shop and at no. 1 (a bungalow). All stories are written for adults and reflect real-life situations: get to meet Peg at the pub who has a lover but wants him to move in; elderly Nan and Jim at No. 1 who are finding it difficult to cope with their large garden; and childless Ron and Pam at the Post Office. Also includes teaching ideas and activities for two of the stories. Please also download the separate overview document (below). Contributed by Linda Hoole, Havant, Hampshire linda.hoole@ntlworld.com 7 pages. 90K

Readwell Road - overview and background information includes a table listing all 48 books in the series and how they relate to each other and the four different levels of the scheme (Entry 1- Level 1); a 'road map' so you know where everyone lives; teaching notes and ideas. Contributed by Linda Hoole, Havant, Hampshire linda.hoole@ntlworld.com  5 pages. 90K

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High frequency words is an amazing series of 16 worksheets that focus on the 100 most frequent words as used in the school- based Letters & Sounds reading scheme  (available free - for details see attached teaching notes). The sheets are all written for adults (topics include domestic violence, being jilted at the altar, old age, family arguments and much more) and include reading and writing activities, sets of small word cards, a word checklist and large flashcards are also included. Contributed by Margaret Adams margaret.adams001@googlemail.com Kenward Trust/Uckfield Community College 39 pages. 300K

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Descriptions is a lovely set of reading, writing and listening activities for Entry 1. Based on describing 4 people - particularly the colours of their clothes. Includes gap fills, labelling, word banks, spelling and more. Contributed by Marie Scarlett, CONEL (College of North London). 7 pages. 75K (also suitable for E1 ESOL).

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Judy; John; and My Party are three short, realistic ESOL/Literacy texts accompanied by reading comprehension, sentence structure, punctuation and spelling exercises. Contributed by  by Ayesha Amin arrsha@hotmail.co.uk 5 pages. 100K.

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Endless Christmas words is a simple but very effective set of topical PowerPoints that helps students develop a feel for the shape of words and word boundaries. Also great for stimulating discussion, increasing vocabulary, and encouraging the use of dictionaries. Contributed by Janet Kinsey, Abingdon and Witney COllege. janet.kinsey@abingdon-witney.ac.uk 70K. Two zipped PPTs each with 6 screens.

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Cost Busters Supermarket is a lovely set of activities for Entry 1. Ideal in the current economic climate! Covers reading and matching key words, alphabetical order, spelling and a paired speaking and listening task (telephone orders) Contributed by Marie Scarlett, CONEL (College of North London). 7 pages. 380K

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About Paul is a 7 page work /activity book originally written for Milestone 7-8, E1 ESOL students but also suitable for literacy students. Covers reading (or listening to) a simple narrative, comprehension, spelling/handwriting and reading key words (match words to pictures and pictures to phrases). Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 7 pages. 160K

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Tom's Family Book 1 - About Tom is a brilliant 18 page student workbook originally written for Milestone 8, E1-2 ESOL students to use at the beginning of the academic year. Complete with student and tutor record pages, evaluation, and answer sheets. Includes spelling, reading, cloze exercises and comprehension, sentences, word searches and a crossword. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 18 pages. 440K

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Tom's Family Book 2 - Tom's Sister is another super 18 page student workbook originally written for Milestone 8, E1-2 ESOL students to use at the beginning of the academic year. Complete with student and tutor record pages, evaluation, and answer sheets. Includes spelling, reading, cloze exercises and comprehension, form-filling, sentences, word searches and a crossword. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 18 pages. 430K

Schemes of work, lesson plans (with resources) and curriculum documents

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Looking at Newspapers is a wonderful example of creative differentiated teaching across all levels (E1-L2). A detailed lesson descriptions, resources and introductory PPT are included. The lesson uses Kipling's "What and Why and When, And How and Where and Who" to help students analyse newspaper reports and interview other students, or their teacher, to create their own reports. Contributed by Ellie Walsh, Devon Adult and Community Learning, elanor.walsh@devon.gov.uk 4 page PDF, 60K and 7 screen zipped PPT file, 20K.

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Supercars (including the President's Cadillac, and an Aston Martin with an ejector seat) consists of two detailed, differentiated E1-E2 2.5 hr lesson plans complete with resources.  Includes reading and writing sentences (matching cars to scenarios), alphabet, spelling/phonics, discussion and much more. Contributed by Andrew Speers, andrewspeers@rathbone.co.uk 11 pages. 140K

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Spreadsheet covering the entire adult literacy curriculum (E1 to Level 2): one sheet for each of the 12 areas such as: speak to communicate, reading - sentence level, writing - word level, etc. Contributed by Di Jenkins, jenkd006@medway.org.uk Bradfields School FE Unit, Gillingham, Kent. Adult literacy curriculum - all elements, all levels from E1-L2. 60K

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 Excel long term plan for Entry 1 literacy. Covers 12 terms for students working towards OCR Entry level 1 certificate in adult  literacy (including spoken communication) and is mapped to the Skills for Life learner materials (available free from the Read Write Plus site). Also very usefully linked to the DfES online version of the adult literacy curriculum: clicking on any curriculum element takes you to full details. Plus a spreadsheet covering the entire adult literacy curriculum (E1 to level 2): one sheet for each of the 12 areas such as: speak to communicate, reading - sentence level, writing - word level, etc. Both contributed by Di Jenkins, jenkd006@medway.org.uk Bradfields School FE Unit, Gillingham, Kent. Long term plan for Entry 1 Literacy. 60K

Useful E1 and E2 planning resources for those using the DfES E1 Skills for Life resources. These follow on from the 2 term scheme of work contributed by Di Jenkins last year. (see below). This latest batch from Di can save you a lot of time and energy. Each PDF covers one DfES topic and includes includes an overview sheet /front cover followed by medium term plans for two terms of 6/7 weeks each (for the first three topics at E1). All contributed by Di Jenkins, jenkd006@medway.org.uk Bradfields School FE Unit, Gillingham, Kent. Note: for those in FE not used to school terminology. A medium term plan is more detailed than a scheme of work but not as detailed as a lesson plan.

Scheme of work and monitoring sheets all contributed by Di Jenkins, jenkd006@medway.org.uk Bradfields School FE Unit, Gillingham, Kent.

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Scheme of Work Entry 1 literacy for two terms based around the SfL learning materials (unit 1 - Lost and Found) available free from the Read Write Plus site). 5 pages. 70K.

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Monitoring sheets for OCR Entry Level Certificates in Literacy - keep track of what your students have completed. Three sets in one document: E1 (2 pages), E2 Lit (3 pages), E3 Lit (4 pages). 9 pages. 75K.

Miscellaneous general E1 literacy resources (includes seasonal / topical resources)

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Summer word fun is a beautiful set of 5 games and activities at text, sentence and word level. Includes word fill, word search, cloze exercise and more. Ideal for end of term lesson (or the beginning of the autumn term when holidays are being discussed) with answer sheets and teaching ideas. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 140K. 11 pages.

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Updated Colours, Clothes and Fruit (first uploaded 12/08/2004 this update includes our correct web site address & updated links to related resources) is a 43 page booklet with 23 Milestone 8 / Entry 1-2 paper-based word and sentence focus activities. These accompany our 'describing people' on-screen resources. Word searches and shapes, alphabetical order, upper-lower case letters, crosswords, word fills and matching games. Answers, mapping document, teaching ideas. Also linked to DfUS SfL learner materials & audio CDs Lit Unit 1 Lost & Found, ESOL Unit 3 Shopping, ESOL Unit 9 Shopping 2. 360K.

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25/08 Smart notebook files - please note you must have the Smart notebook software installed on your computer in order to open, view and use these resources. A free 30 day trial version (v10) of the complete software (along with masses of example files) is available from http://smarttech.com/ (this is what I used to open and review these resources). Earlier, fully working, non-time-limited versions also appear to be available from Smart Technologies so you may want to contact their support service for advice on a suitable download.

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General E1 Speaking, listening and discussion resources (i.e. those that cover three or more E1 S&L elements)

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SLlr/E1.1 Listen for the gist of short explanations

(b) use context clues and own experience to help understanding

(c) understand how to register engagement or interest in a face-to-face exchange, e.g. by body language, eye contact, facial expression

• Follow the general sense of a short explanation, showing some sign of engagement, e.g. a briefing about a new course, or a description of a holiday play scheme, TV or radio programme on a consumer issue.

SLlr/E1.2 Listen for detail using key words to extract some specific information

(b) understand that detail is obtained through listening for key words, e.g. names, places, times, dates, cost

(c) understand the importance of repeated words and phrases

(d) understand the difference between listening for detail face to face, where clarification can be sought, and listening to an impersonal announcement

• Listen and locate specific detail, e.g. the dates, times and location of classes when enrolling for a course, next month's targets for production or sales on a work shift, or detail from a public announcement in a station, or shopping mall.

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updated Christmas party games and ideas for Entry Level 1 / Milestone 8 literacy (first uploaded 10/12/2003). What's in the stocking? Hot and Cold game. Lesson plan and other party ideas. Covers discussion, asking questions, listening for detail, single step instructions. 4 pages. 115K.

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updated (first uploaded 10/12/2003 and then 18/7/07) Famous Names and Addresses game (and other role play ideas for requesting and giving personal information) - one of our most popular speaking and listening resources (Entry 1 ESOL and Literacy) now updated to reflect the new US President. Can be used alone or with Skills for Life E1 Lit & ESOL materials http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/Learning_Materials_Literacy (Unit 3, Where I Live, page 6), http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/LearningMaterialsESOL (Unit 7, Homes, pages 6-7). Paired role play games where student can be the Queen, Gordon Brown or Barack Obama! Plus extra 'everyday' cards with different jobs and addresses, tips cards, housing questionnaire and much more. 11 pages. 280K

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updated May 06 In a Pickle! Read a newspaper report and/or listen to the SfL audio CD Literacy E1 unit 1 Lost and Found about Pickles, the heroic dog who found the World Cup in 1966. Then complete Cloze 1 - select words from drop down menus, cloze 2 - type in words from word bank, or a 10 question quiz. Plus teaching notes and links. Created with Testmaker from The Big Bus.

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updated May 06 Who stole the World Cup? On-screen quiz based around a listening activity in SfL E1 learner materials and audio CD Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found. Plus teaching notes.

SLlr/E1.3 Follow single-step instructions in a familiar context, asking for instructions to be repeated if necessary.

(b) understand the need to be clear about what to do and how to ask for instructions to be repeated if necessary

• Follow a simple spoken instruction correctly for work, leisure or study, e.g. for putting on basic safety clothing, locking up after an event at a social centre, completing an assessment, switching on a computer, or inserting a PIN for chip-and-pin payment

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updated Christmas party games and ideas for Entry Level 1 / Milestone 8 literacy (first uploaded 10/12/2003). What's in the stocking? Hot and Cold game. Lesson plan and other party ideas. Covers discussion, asking questions, listening for detail, single step instructions. 4 pages. 115K.

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updated How to keep a bike Safe I. (first uploaded 25/02/04) Interactive Word worksheet to be completed on-screen. Drag correct instructions to each picture using mouse or keyboard. To be used independently or in conjunction with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs (Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found) 90K

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both updated 31/7/07 Keeping a bike safe (first uploaded 4 July 2004). Two on-screen cloze exercises.  Cloze 1  - select correct words from drop down menus, Cloze 2 - type in correct words from word bank. Used independently or with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs (Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found) Cloze created using the excellent free Testmaker from The Big Bus.

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SLlr/E1.4 Listen and respond to requests for personal information  

(b) know likely key words associated with listening for and providing personal information

(c) know how to spell out their personal details for the listener if needed

• Listen and respond to a request for personal details, e.g. request for name and address from a doctor's receptionist, spelling out name and postcode over the phone.

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updated (first uploaded 10/12/2003 and then 18/7/07) Famous Names and Addresses game (and other role play ideas for requesting and giving personal information) - one of our most popular speaking and listening resources (Entry 1 ESOL and Literacy) now updated to reflect the new US President. Can be used alone or with Skills for Life E1 Lit & ESOL materials http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/Learning_Materials_Literacy (Unit 3, Where I Live, page 6), http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/LearningMaterialsESOL (Unit 7, Homes, pages 6-7). Paired role play games where student can be the Queen, Gordon Brown or Barack Obama! Plus extra 'everyday' cards with different jobs and addresses, tips cards, housing questionnaire and much more. 11 pages. 280K

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SLlr/E1.5 Listen and identify simply expressed feelings and opinions new curriculum element (moved from SLlr/E2.5)

(b) Understand that non-verbal communication can help to indicate a speaker's feelings and opinions, e.g. gesture, facial expression, sigh

• Listen and respond appropriately, e.g. to a fellow learner's feelings about a test or assignment, to a supervisor's comments about a job completed well.

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The Cardigan is a set of professionally written resources based on the popular reader from New Leaf Books.  Includes imagery, speaking & listening, symbols, spelling (changing y to an i) and memory skills. Encourages readers to get the most out of the book. Contributed by New Leaf Books. 6 pages. 160K.  

SLlr/E1.6 Respond to straightforward questions new curriculum element (moved from SLlr/E2.6)

(b) Understand ways of making appropriate positive and negative responses to questions

(c) Give clear responses that the listener can follow

• Respond appropriately to questions about familiar things, e.g. from an assessor observing a learning task, from a supervisor about what went well or badly on a task.

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*Draw my picture is a classic paired listening and speaking activity that provides practice with giving and following instructions. Plus extension ideas that cover asking and answering questions. Contributed by Julie Hobson, Northern Learning Trust. 3 pages. 40K

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SLc/E1.1 speak clearly to be heard and understood in simple exchanges

(b) be able to organise what is said so that the listener can follow, and speak loudly and clearly enough to be heard

• Explain a straightforward purpose clearly and appropriately in the context of work, leisure or study, e.g. to the teacher, explaining general aims for a job at the end of the course, to an elderly relative explaining how to re-heat a cooked meal, how to set a programme on a washing machine or dishwasher, or set microwave cooking time.

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updated (first uploaded 10/12/2003 and then 18/7/07) Famous Names and Addresses game (and other role play ideas for requesting and giving personal information) - one of our most popular speaking and listening resources (Entry 1 ESOL and Literacy) now updated to reflect the new US President. Can be used alone or with Skills for Life E1 Lit & ESOL materials http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/Learning_Materials_Literacy (Unit 3, Where I Live, page 6), http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/LearningMaterialsESOL (Unit 7, Homes, pages 6-7). Paired role play games where student can be the Queen, Gordon Brown or Barack Obama! Plus extra 'everyday' cards with different jobs and addresses, tips cards, housing questionnaire and much more. 11 pages. 280K

SLc/E1.2 make requests using appropriate terms

(b) know and use some politeness conventions for making successful requests

• Ask for help with a task in an appropriate manner, e.g. to put a suitcase on a rack, lift a buggy off a bus, find a place, complete a form, or buy a ticket at a station booking office.

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updated (first uploaded 10/12/2003 and then 18/7/07) Famous Names and Addresses game (and other role play ideas for requesting and giving personal information) - one of our most popular speaking and listening resources (Entry 1 ESOL and Literacy) now updated to reflect the new US President. Can be used alone or with Skills for Life E1 Lit & ESOL materials http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/Learning_Materials_Literacy (Unit 3, Where I Live, page 6), http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/LearningMaterialsESOL (Unit 7, Homes, pages 6-7). Paired role play games where student can be the Queen, Gordon Brown or Barack Obama! Plus extra 'everyday' cards with different jobs and addresses, tips cards, housing questionnaire and much more. 11 pages. 280K

SLc/E1.3 ask questions to obtain specific information

(b) know how to frame simple questions in order to get the information required

• Ask for specific information, e.g. about the cost of two or three types of the same product in a shop, about bus or train times from a station or booking office.

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Questioning for understanding is a really useful help sheet that encourages learners to ask relevant questions (any topic, any level). Based on Kipling's "What and Why and When, And How and Where and Who" with teaching ideas and useful links. Contributed by Jeff Moran, MindSounds jeff@mindsounds.com  2 pages, 50K also filed under general study techniques

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updated Christmas party games and ideas for Entry Level 1 / Milestone 8 literacy (first uploaded 10/12/2003). What's in the stocking? Hot and Cold game. Lesson plan and other party ideas. Covers discussion, asking questions, listening for detail, single step instructions. 4 pages. 115K.

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updated (first uploaded 10/12/2003 and then 18/7/07) Famous Names and Addresses game (and other role play ideas for requesting and giving personal information) - one of our most popular speaking and listening resources (Entry 1 ESOL and Literacy) now updated to reflect the new US President. Can be used alone or with Skills for Life E1 Lit & ESOL materials http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/Learning_Materials_Literacy (Unit 3, Where I Live, page 6), http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/LearningMaterialsESOL (Unit 7, Homes, pages 6-7). Paired role play games where student can be the Queen, Gordon Brown or Barack Obama! Plus extra 'everyday' cards with different jobs and addresses, tips cards, housing questionnaire and much more. 11 pages. 280K

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SLc/E1.4 make statements of fact clearly

(b) understand that context may affect how a statement of fact is said, e.g. the tone of voice for emphasis

• Give factual information about themselves to another in a clear manner, e.g. when enrolling on a course, arriving for a dental appointment, giving an update on a task at work, or introducing someone.

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Speaking about Health is a great board game that can be used to encourage speaking skills at many levels (ESOl or Literacy). With teaching ideas and curriculum links. Contributed by  Lyn Hunter, Walford & North Shropshire College, Oswestry hunter@springcurl.freeserve.co.uk 2 pages 130K.

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updated (first uploaded 10/12/2003 and then 18/7/07) Famous Names and Addresses game (and other role play ideas for requesting and giving personal information) - one of our most popular speaking and listening resources (Entry 1 ESOL and Literacy) now updated to reflect the new US President. Can be used alone or with Skills for Life E1 Lit & ESOL materials http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/Learning_Materials_Literacy (Unit 3, Where I Live, page 6), http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/LearningMaterialsESOL (Unit 7, Homes, pages 6-7). Paired role play games where student can be the Queen, Gordon Brown or Barack Obama! Plus extra 'everyday' cards with different jobs and addresses, tips cards, housing questionnaire and much more. 11 pages. 280K

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SLd/E1.1 speak and listen in simple exchanges and everyday contexts

(b) understand that non-verbal signals as well as spoken language contribute to communication between people

• Talk to a colleague about a task.

• Express thanks for a present; invite a friend to an event; bring a conversation in a familiar context to an end.

• Greet familiar visitors, e.g. to the workplace, community centre, play group, or learning centre.

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updated Christmas party games and ideas for Entry Level 1 / Milestone 8 literacy (first uploaded 10/12/2003). What's in the stocking? Hot and Cold game. Lesson plan and other party ideas. Covers discussion, asking questions, listening for detail, single step instructions. 4 pages. 115K.

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updated (first uploaded 10/12/2003 and then 18/7/07) Famous Names and Addresses game (and other role play ideas for requesting and giving personal information) - one of our most popular speaking and listening resources (Entry 1 ESOL and Literacy) now updated to reflect the new US President. Can be used alone or with Skills for Life E1 Lit & ESOL materials http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/Learning_Materials_Literacy (Unit 3, Where I Live, page 6), http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/LearningMaterialsESOL (Unit 7, Homes, pages 6-7). Paired role play games where student can be the Queen, Gordon Brown or Barack Obama! Plus extra 'everyday' cards with different jobs and addresses, tips cards, housing questionnaire and much more. 11 pages. 280K

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Entry 1 General reading resources

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Pet Centipede is a humorous E1-2 story accompanied by comprehension, simple past tense and contractions questions. Contributed by Marion Martin, ESOL and SEN community based support teacher, Australia. 2 pages, 70K

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Barack Obama - new US President is a simplified Entry 1 text with photos, comprehension questions, cloze exercise, word search and more. A fabulous topical resource!  Contributed by Rachel Emmett remmett@tcch.ac.uk Hackney Community College. 6 pages. 90K.

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Entry 1 reading practice test (B) in Edexcel-style. Great for extra practice and revision (would also be good for diagnostic assessment at the start of the year). 9 pages plus answer sheet. Contributed by Annabel Hayward, Newcastle College annabel.hayward@ncl-coll.ac.uk 8 pages. 160K. Covers all E1 reading elements inc. purpose of text, reading text, punctuation, rhyming words, signs, vowels and consonants. Will be filed under General Entry 1 reading resources.

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Entry 1 reading practice test (A) in Edexcel-style. Great for extra practice and revision (would also be good for diagnostic assessment at the start of the year). 9 pages plus answer sheet. Contributed by Annabel Hayward, Newcastle College annabel.hayward@ncl-coll.ac.uk 10 pages. 150K. Covers all E1 reading elements inc. purpose of text, reading text, punctuation, rhyming words, signs, vowels and consonants.

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May Day is a wonderful set of reading materials for Entry 1-2. Short illustrated text about May Day traditions followed by 2 pages of comprehension exercises. Plus May Day poster, letter and calendar for further reading and purpose of text work. Contributed by Christine Robinson, Stockton Adult Education. 6 pages. 80K.

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Love hearts E1 literacy reading comprehension is written in the style of a practice OCR E1 reading assignment (Task 1) and also includes OCR style tasks 2-4 (purpose of text, reading signs and symbols). The Love Hearts task 1 can also be used independently or alongside our popular E2-L2 Love Hearts Assigment in mixed ability classes. Contributed by Moira Garland m.garland@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 80K. 3 pages. Covers all E1 reading elements.

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Rt/E1.1 Follow a short narrative on a familiar topic

(b) know and use a range of text level strategies to get at meaning: their own background knowledge of content, the context of the text as a whole, presentational devices

(d) understand that texts can be sources of information and enjoyment

(e) know some basic meta-language that distinguish written text from spoken texts e.g. text, page, format, layout, print, image, caption, line, title, sentence, word, letter

• Read their own composition, which someone else has written down.

• Predict the likely subject matter of a text from information on the title page, or the headline of a newspaper article, and judge if it will be of use or interest to themselves.

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Fiction

Readwell Road, Step 2 stories A-C. Readwell Road is magnificent set of reading books for adults. This Step 2 set is made up of three Entry Level 1-2 texts and continues the stories of the people introduced in Step 1 (Entry 1) stories A-C. Ron and Pam's Post Office may be closed; the continuing saga of Peg at the pub and her man Sam; and poor old Jim, who lives in the bungalow at No. 1, and his bad back. Also includes teaching ideas and activities for one story. Please also download the separate overview document below. Further titles will be appearing soon. Contributed by Linda Hoole, Havant, Hampshire linda.hoole@ntlworld.com  9 pages. 80K

Readwell Road, Step 1 stories D-F. Readwell Road is magnificent set of reading books for adults. This second set is made up of three Entry Level 1 stories and introduces the people who live at No. 3. (Wil & Lal, second marriage, 3 kids between them), No. 5 (Helen & Adam, big house, one son who's not allowed any pets) and No. 7 (Mick & Lin, both work as cooks but their jobs are in danger). Also includes teaching ideas and activities for one story. Please also download the separate overview document (see below). Contributed by Linda Hoole, Havant, Hampshire linda.hoole@ntlworld.com  6 pages. 100K

Readwell Road, Step 1 stories A-C. Readwell Road is magnificent set of reading books for adults. This first set is made up of three Entry Level 1 stories and introduces the people who live at the pub, the shop and at no. 1 (a bungalow). All stories are written for adults and reflect real-life situations: get to meet Peg at the pub who has a lover but wants him to move in; elderly Nan and Jim at No. 1 who are finding it difficult to cope with their large garden; and childless Ron and Pam at the Post Office. Also includes teaching ideas and activities for two of the stories. Please also download the separate overview document (here). Contributed by Linda Hoole, Havant, Hampshire linda.hoole@ntlworld.com 7 pages. 90K

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Dee gets Fit is a lovely Entry 1 story with comprehension questions, cloze exercise, word search, phonics work  and more. Written in order to adapt the school-based Letters & Sounds  reading scheme (available free - for details see attached teaching notes) for adults. The story and tasks cover the following phonemes:  ng / sh/ ch/  th/ ow/ ear/ ee/ igh/ ur/ or/ ea/ oo/ ar/ er/ air/ ai/ oi/ ll. Contributed by Rachel Emmett remmett@tcch.ac.uk Hackney Community College. 8 pages. 100K.

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At the Supermarket is a series of comprehension questions based on the popular reader from New Leaf Books. Includes unscrambling, gap-fill and true/false questions and really encourages readers to keep returning to the book to find the answers - thus improving comprehension, scanning and detailed reading skills. Contributed by Yvonne Cook, Medway Adult Education. 3 pages. 30K.

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My Red Face is a series of comprehension questions based on the popular reader from Gatehouse Books. Includes matching, gap-fill and yes/no questions and really encourages readers to keep returning to the book to find the answers - thus improving comprehension, scanning and detailed reading skills. Contributed by Yvonne Cook, Medway Adult Education. 3 pages. 30K.

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Just My Luck is a series of comprehension questions based on the popular reader from Gatehouse Books. Includes word hunt, gap-fill and yes/no questions and really encourages readers to keep returning to the book to find the answers - thus improving comprehension, scanning and detailed reading skills. Contributed by Yvonne Cook, Medway Adult Education. 4 pages. 40K.

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Keep your Hair On is a series of comprehension questions based on the popular reader from Gatehouse Books. Includes word hunt, gap-fill and true/false questions and really encourages readers to keep returning to the book to find the answers - thus improving comprehension, scanning and detailed reading skills. Contributed by Yvonne Cook, Medway Adult Education. 3 pages. 30K.

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A present for Charlie's Mum is adapted from Vicky Maltby's 'A Gift for Charlie's Mum' (still available) which focuses on consonant digraphs th ch and sh. This version has been simplified for Entry 1 students and the story has changed slightly (in this version it is Mum's birthday - not Mothers' Day!). There are extra pictures and new comprehension questions. Contributed by Leo McPartland, Tower Hamlets College leo.mcpartland@tower.ac.uk 3 pages. 300K

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Barack Obama questions provide extra comprehension practice on Rachel Emmet's E1 comprehension text. Contributed by Emma Shaw emma.shaw@blueyonder.co.uk Medway Adult Learning Service. 1 page. 30K

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Health and Safety is a fabulous set of differentiated reading activities for E1-E3. Order sentences to make a gruesome story, read and answer questions on manual handling (inc. graphical information), enjoy an amusing story about a Health and Safety inspector or a topical news report. Contributed by Laurence Fletcher, Wolverhampton City College / Adult Education Service laurencebrc@yahoo.com 7 pages. 260K.

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May Day is a wonderful set of reading materials for Entry 1-2. Short illustrated text about May Day traditions followed by 2 pages of comprehension exercises. Plus May Day poster, letter and calendar for further reading and purpose of text work. Contributed by Christine Robinson, Stockton Adult Education. 6 pages. 80K.

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Catching crooks with Xbox 360s! is an amusing news report about tricking hardened criminals.  E1-E2 text (with 10 comprehension questions) based on a true story. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 2 pages. 60K.

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Daft burglars is a challenging and funny E1-E2 text (with 12 comprehension questions) based on a true story. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 2 pages. 60K

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Munich Air Disaster is a simplified news report from Feb 6th 1958 with comprehension questions. Contributed From Laurence Fletcher, Wolverhampton City College / Adult Education Service. laurencebrc@yahoo.com 2 pages. 40K

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Using the touch screen in the doctor's surgery was written specially for a non-reader who would not visit the doctor because of the touch screen booking system. Makes good reading practice (also following instructions) even for those who don't need to use such a system. Contributed by Maggie May, Filton College, Bristol m_may@blueyonder.co.uk 3 pages. 150K.

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Farmers' Markets is an interesting E1-2 text (and questions) useful for general comprehension and introducing the third person present simple. With ideas for extension work and adapting the text for your local area. Contributed by Janet Kinsey (Abingdon and Witney College) janet.kinsey@abingdon-witney.ac.uk 3 pages. 70K. ESOL

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updated 31/07/07 How to keep a bike Safe I. (first uploaded 25/02/04) Interactive Word worksheet to be completed on-screen. Drag correct instructions to each picture using mouse or keyboard. To be used independently or in conjunction with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs (Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found) 90K

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updated 31/07/07 How to keep a bike Safe II. (first uploaded 07/04/04) Interactive Word worksheet to be completed on-screen. Two sections: Select words from drop down menus to complete sentences, then construct complete sentences to match pictures.  To be used independently or in conjunction with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs (Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found) 60K

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updated 31/7/07 Medicine Instructions 2 (first uploaded 10/04/04) Select words from drop down menus to complete sentences; and construct complete sentences to match pictures. Use independently or with SfL learner materials ESOL E1 unit 5 (Health) and audio CDs (ESOL Entry 1A tracks 42-45) 60K

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updated 31/7/07 Medicine instructions 1 (first uploaded 14/03/04) Interactive Word worksheet to be completed on-screen. Drag correct instructions to each picture using mouse or keyboard. To be used independently or in conjunction with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs ESOL Entry 1 unit 5 (Health) 60K

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both updated 31/7/07 Keeping a bike safe (first uploaded 4/7/04). Two on-screen cloze exercises.  Cloze 1  - select correct words from drop down menus, Cloze 2 - type in correct words from word bank. Used independently or with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs (Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found) Cloze created using the excellent free Testmaker from The Big Bus.

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updated May 06 Word games and activities: In a Pickle! 1966 World Cup Victory. Who stole the World Cup? 29 page booklet with 14 Milestone 8 / Entry 1-2 paper-based word, sentence and text focus activities to accompany our new on-screen resources. Linked to SfL learner materials and audio CDs Literacy E1 unit 1 Lost and Found. Word searches and shapes, punctuation, cloze exercises, mixed up sentences, upper-lower case letters, etc. Answers, mapping document, teaching ideas. 160K.

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updated May 06 Write your own story about Pickles Fill-in page with word banks, pictures and related newspaper report. Encourage learners to write their own sentences. Linked to Literacy E1 learner materials and audio CD Literacy E1 unit 1 Lost and Found. Plus teaching notes.

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updated May 06 In a Pickle! Read a newspaper report and/or listen to the SfL audio CD Literacy E1 unit 1 Lost and Found about Pickles, the heroic dog who found the World Cup in 1966. Then complete Cloze 1 - select words from drop down menus, cloze 2 - type in words from word bank, or a 10 question quiz. Plus teaching notes and links. Created with Testmaker from The Big Bus.

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updated May 06 Who stole the World Cup? On-screen quiz based around a listening activity in SfL E1 learner materials and audio CD Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found. Plus teaching notes.

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Rt/E1.2 Recognise the different purposes of texts at this level.

(c) understand the meaning of common signs and symbols

• Recognise the purpose of simple texts encountered in daily life, e.g. a greetings card, an advertisement, a notice, an appointment card, a shopping list, a road sign.

• Recognise and understand the signs for £, €, &, @, No Smoking, Ladies, Gents, EXIT, ENTRANCE, Bus Stop, road, Health and Safety signs, computer icons for Print, Save, Open, symbols for man, woman, information, telephone

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May Day is a wonderful set of reading materials for Entry 1-2. Short illustrated text about May Day traditions followed by 2 pages of comprehension exercises. Plus May Day poster, letter and calendar for further reading and purpose of text work. Contributed by Christine Robinson, Stockton Adult Education. 6 pages. 80K.

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Health and safety signs for construction. Fill-in exercise for Entry level students. Contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk 100K. 4 pages.  See also contextualised resources.

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updated 31/07/07 How to keep a bike Safe I. (first uploaded 25/02/04) Interactive Word worksheet to be completed on-screen. Drag correct instructions to each picture using mouse or keyboard. To be used independently or in conjunction with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs (Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found) 90K

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updated 31/07/07 How to keep a bike Safe II. (first uploaded 07/04/04) Interactive Word worksheet to be completed on-screen. Two sections: Select words from drop down menus to complete sentences, then construct complete sentences to match pictures.  To be used independently or in conjunction with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs (Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found) 60K

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updated 31/7/07 Medicine Instructions 2 (first uploaded 10/04/04) Select words from drop down menus to complete sentences; and construct complete sentences to match pictures. Use independently or with SfL learner materials ESOL E1 unit 5 (Health) and audio CDs (ESOL Entry 1A tracks 42-45) 60K

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updated 31/7/07 Medicine instructions 1 (first uploaded 14/03/04) Interactive Word worksheet to be completed on-screen. Drag correct instructions to each picture using mouse or keyboard. To be used independently or in conjunction with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs ESOL Entry 1 unit 5 (Health) 60K

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both updated 31/7/04 Keeping a bike safe (first uploaded 4 July 2004). Two on-screen cloze exercises.  Cloze 1  - select correct words from drop down menus, Cloze 2 - type in correct words from word bank. Used independently or with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs (Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found) Cloze created using the excellent free Testmaker from The Big Bus.

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General sentence level reading resources covering more than one curriculum element

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Noun, verb or both is a good way to explore the way that words can be both nouns and verbs. Easily edited to suit E1-E3. 10 words to sort. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult Education College. 200K Please note you must have the Smart notebook software VERSION 10 installed on your computer in order to open, view and use this resource http://smarttech.com/ - further help downloading notebook files here.

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updated 31/07/07 How to keep a bike Safe I. (first uploaded 25/02/04) Interactive Word worksheet to be completed on-screen. Drag correct instructions to each picture using mouse or keyboard. To be used independently or in conjunction with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs (Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found) 90K

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updated 31/07/07 How to keep a bike Safe II. (first uploaded 07/04/04) Interactive Word worksheet to be completed on-screen. Two sections: Select words from drop down menus to complete sentences, then construct complete sentences to match pictures.  To be used independently or in conjunction with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs (Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found) 60K

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updated 31/7/07 Medicine Instructions 2 (first uploaded 10/04/04) Select words from drop down menus to complete sentences; and construct complete sentences to match pictures. Use independently or with SfL learner materials ESOL E1 unit 5 (Health) and audio CDs (ESOL Entry 1A tracks 42-45) 60K

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updated 31/7/07 Medicine instructions 1 (first uploaded 14/03/04) Interactive Word worksheet to be completed on-screen. Drag correct instructions to each picture using mouse or keyboard. To be used independently or in conjunction with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs ESOL Entry 1 unit 5 (Health) 60K

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both updated 31/7/07 Keeping a bike safe (first uploaded 4/7/04). Two on-screen cloze exercises.  Cloze 1  - select correct words from drop down menus, Cloze 2 - type in correct words from word bank. Used independently or with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs (Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found) Cloze created using the excellent free Testmaker from The Big Bus.

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all 3 updated July 07 Describing people (first uploaded 12 July 2004) cloze, quiz and writing activity focusing on key words (colours and clothes). Linked to the SfL Literacy E1 unit 1 Lost and Found. Cloze 1 - select correct words to describe people. Quiz 1 -'Who am I'. Fill-in - students write their own sentences. Teaching tips and illustrated key word help page.

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A present for Charlie's Mum is adapted from Vicky Maltby's 'A Gift for Charlie's Mum' (still available) which focuses on consonant digraphs th ch and sh. This version has been simplified for Entry 1 students and the story has changed slightly (in this version it is Mum's birthday - not Mothers' Day!). There are extra pictures and new comprehension questions. Contributed by Leo McPartland, Tower Hamlets College leo.mcpartland@tower.ac.uk 3 pages. 300K

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Days of the week is a 6 page worksheet that combines colourful pages of information (days of week and their order, abbreviations, numbers on calendars) with interactive practice pages (drag and drop and a very clever page where the text changes colour if correct spelling is typed). First used with Entry 1 ESOL - ICT learners but also suitable for E1 literacy and numeracy. Contributed by Cathy Barton, Glasgow Metropolitan College catherine.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk. 6 pages. 160K.

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Questions about days and months. Interactive worksheet with drop down menus to select the correct spelling, no. of days in a month, etc. (Use as a follow on exercise after the  Days of the week worksheet (above). Contributed by Cathy Barton, catherine.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk Glasgow Metropolitan College. 1 page. 110K.

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updated Preposition help sheet used in E1 Literacy as preparation for playing ‘Cat and Mouse’ http://www.clta.on.ca/EAOnline/index.html preposition game. Print on acetate, cut up and use with an OHP to focus on spelling & reading key prepositions. Print on paper for students to refer to whilst playing game. All clipart from UVics Language Clip art Library at http://web.uvic.ca/hcmc/clipart/

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updated May 06 Word games and activities: In a Pickle! 1966 World Cup Victory. Who stole the World Cup? 29 page booklet with 14 Milestone 8 / Entry 1-2 paper-based word, sentence and text focus activities to accompany our new on-screen resources. Linked to SfL learner materials and audio CDs Literacy E1 unit 1 Lost and Found. Word searches and shapes, punctuation, cloze exercises, mixed up sentences, upper-lower case letters, etc. Answers, mapping document, teaching ideas. 160K.

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updated May 06 Write your own story about Pickles Fill-in page with word banks, pictures and related newspaper report. Encourage learners to write their own sentences. Linked to Literacy E1 learner materials and audio CD Literacy E1 unit 1 Lost and Found. Plus teaching notes.

QUIZ 1

updated May 06 In a Pickle! Read a newspaper report and/or listen to the SfL audio CD Literacy E1 unit 1 Lost and Found about Pickles, the heroic dog who found the World Cup in 1966. Then complete Cloze 1 - select words from drop down menus, cloze 2 - type in words from word bank, or a 10 question quiz. Plus teaching notes and links. Created with Testmaker from The Big Bus.

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Describing people - cloze and quiz focusing on key words (colours and clothes). Linked to the SfL Literacy E1 unit 1 Lost and Found. Cloze 1  - select correct words to describe people. Quiz 1 -'Who am I'. Fill-in - students write their own sentences. Teaching tips and illustrated key word help page.

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updated May 06 Who stole the World Cup? On-screen quiz based around a listening activity in SfL E1 learner materials and audio CD Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found. Plus teaching notes.

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Rw/E1.1 sub-sections 

Cat prepositions is a lovely set of worksheets, flashcards and word cards (to make sentences) on prepositions of place - based on an interactive exercise at http://inglesalagon.iespana.es/ejercicios/prepositions_of_place_1.htm Contributed by Sarah Horsley, Croydon College sarah.horsley@croydon.ac.uk 6 pages. 300K

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High frequency words is an amazing series of 16 worksheets that focus on the 100 most frequent words as used in the school- based Letters & Sounds reading scheme  (available free - for details see attached teaching notes). The sheets are all written for adults (topics include domestic violence, being jilted at the altar, old age, family arguments and much more) and include reading and writing activities, sets of small word cards, a word checklist and large flashcards are also included. Contributed by Margaret Adams margaret.adams001@googlemail.com Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College  39 pages. 300K

Letters & Sounds Bingo was written to accompany the school-based Letters & Sounds reading scheme (which can be adapted and used to teach adults). All the words are based on phase 2 of the scheme  (available free - for details see attached teaching notes). Contributed by Rachel Emmett remmett@tcch.ac.uk Hackney Community College.  5 pages. 90K.

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What colour is it? Interactive worksheet with drop down menus to select the correct spelling. Great reading and spelling practice for Entry ESOL & Literacy students. Plus practice in using a mouse and drop down menus for Skills for Life ICT students.  Contributed by Cathy Barton, catherine.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk Glasgow Metropolitan College 2 pages. 160K

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13 Prepositions is a series of useful posters (or use as handout, or display via data projector) for Entry 1 ESOL/Literacy. Each preposition is accompanied by a clear diagram and sample sentence. Contributed by Cathy Barton, cathy.barton@glasgowmet.ac.uk Glasgow Metropolitan College. 13 pages. 300K.

Willy the super ant story from Margaret Adams Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk who wrote this story to help a dyslexic student distinguish between 'want' and 'what'.  Numbered 'cartoon' blanks for student to illustrate, plus introduction, story and background notes. 7 pages. 30K.

Form filling vocabulary and key personal words

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Susan Boyle - Britain's got Talent is a fabulous, topical set of Entry level resources based on the popular 2009 TV series. Covers reading comprehension, sentence structure,  punctuation, planning writing (includes several writing frames), paragraphs, form filling, and much more. Contributed by Margery Lynott, Leeds City College margery.lynott@thomasdanby.ac.uk 10 pages. 70K.

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Job application words is a cut and stick or matching activity first used with New Deal students (laminate for re-use). Makes a good start up activity or prompt for discussion and form filling practice. Contributed by Jane Harbord, Jane.harbord@ppdg.co.uk Pertemps People Development Group Ltd. 3 pages. 50K

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Form filling vocabulary - a Game of Definitions makes a great introduction to form filling and is ideal for group, team or individual work. 56 questions. Contributed by Emma Hall, Basic Skills Lecturer at Reaseheath College emmahall@reaseheath.ac.uk 57 slides. Zipped PPT. 25K

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Use and understand forms. Match the words used on forms to their meanings (laminate to make a great re-usable game) and then practise your skills on the example forms. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni, margaretlago2@btopenworld.com Lakelands School, Sports & Language College, Ellesmere. 5 pages. 50K

Themed vocabulary resources e.g. garages, houses, food, recycling, fruit, etc.

Houses, gardens and recycling

Summer Bingo is an ideal end of year or summer activity for beginner readers (ESOL or Lit). Contributed by Rachel Emmett remmett@tcch.ac.uk Hackney Community College.  4 pages. 60K

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Recycling word games is a great set of Entry/preEntry word level games on this popular topic. Includes word picture match, word fill, word shapes and more. Ideal for themed lessons. With answer sheets and teaching ideas. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 180K. 8 pages

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Homes and Garden is a wonderful set of worksheets (or cut and stick) and card based activities. Covers different types of residential buildings, different rooms, garden sheds and garages. Includes matching, labelling, missing vowels and spelling. Contributed by Amanda Burgess, WEA (Workers’ Educational Association), Southern Region. 9 pages. 250K

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At Home is a wonderful and very substantial series of worksheets (or cut and stick) and card based activities. Covers dozens  of everyday household objects and furniture. Includes matching, labelling, missing letters and spelling. Contributed by Amanda Burgess, WEA (Workers’ Educational Association), Southern Region. 13 pages. 350K

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Label the House is a beautiful labelling (or cut and stick) activity for preEntry-Entry 1 Lit and ESOL. Also makes a great starting point for preEntry discussion about words, images, names of familiar objects etc. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 2 pages. 320K

Rooms of the House - is a super series of 6 graded interactive ICT worksheets. Covers E1 Lit and ESOL reading (reading key words / vocabulary) and E1-2 ICT (different focus for each sheet - see below). Contributed by Ginette Kriche. Also filed under E1-2 Skills for Life ICT.

Food and health

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updated 31/7/07 Medicine Instructions 2 (first uploaded 10/04/04) Select words from drop down menus to complete sentences; and construct complete sentences to match pictures. Use independently or with SfL learner materials ESOL E1 unit 5 (Health) and audio CDs (ESOL Entry 1A tracks 42-45) 60K

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updated 31/7/07 Medicine instructions 1 (first uploaded 14/03/04) Interactive Word worksheet to be completed on-screen. Drag correct instructions to each picture using mouse or keyboard. To be used independently or in conjunction with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs ESOL Entry 1 unit 5 (Health) 60K

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Food groups 5 simple wordsearches (6 words per puzzles) for individual or group work (could display on a smartboard). Ideal for word and letter pattern  recognition, converting between capital and lowercase letters, etc. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 6 pages. 190K

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Healthy Eating is a great 2.5 hr differentiated lesson plan complete with resources including ordering and matching worksheets and cards, simple spelling sheet, healthy eating chart (please download the Excel file - see link left). The main topic is making an omelette and the lesson includes sequencing, letters, word recognition and building, and simple sentences. You will also need supermarket food leaflets, plastic/wooden letters and a tape recorder. Contributed by Andrew Speers, andrewspeers@rathbone.co.uk 8 pages. 80K

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Fruit bingo is a beautiful set of bingo games for preEntry and E1 literacy/ESOL. Choice of word or picture tiles provides easy differentiation, plus there is a second 'advanced' game with extra words/pictures. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 12 pages. 380K

Garages and transport

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both updated 31/7/07 Keeping a bike safe (first uploaded 4/7/04). Two on-screen cloze exercises.  Cloze 1  - select correct words from drop down menus, Cloze 2 - type in correct words from word bank. Used independently or with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs (Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found) Cloze created using the excellent free Testmaker from The Big Bus.

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updated 31/07/07 How to keep a bike Safe I. (first uploaded 25/02/04) Interactive Word worksheet to be completed on-screen. Drag correct instructions to each picture using mouse or keyboard. To be used independently or in conjunction with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs (Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found) 90K

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updated 31/07/07 How to keep a bike Safe II. (first uploaded 07/04/04) Interactive Word worksheet to be completed on-screen. Two sections: Select words from drop down menus to complete sentences, then construct complete sentences to match pictures.  To be used independently or in conjunction with Skills for Life learner materials and audio CDs (Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found) 60K

Sport,TV and holidays

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updated May 06 Write your own story about Pickles Fill-in page with word banks, pictures and related newspaper report. Encourage learners to write their own sentences. Linked to Literacy E1 learner materials and audio CD Literacy E1 unit 1 Lost and Found. Plus teaching notes.

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updated May 06 Word games and activities: In a Pickle! 1966 World Cup Victory. Who stole the World Cup? 29 page booklet with 14 Milestone 8 / Entry 1-2 paper-based word, sentence and text focus activities to accompany our new on-screen resources. Linked to SfL learner materials and audio CDs Literacy E1 unit 1 Lost and Found. Word searches and shapes, punctuation, cloze exercises, mixed up sentences, upper-lower case letters, etc. Answers, mapping document, teaching ideas. 160K.

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updated May 06 Who stole the World Cup? On-screen quiz based around a listening activity in SfL E1 learner materials and audio CD Literacy Entry 1 unit 1 Lost and Found. Plus teaching notes.

People, jobs, work and college

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all 3 updated July 07 Describing people (first uploaded 12 July 2004) cloze, quiz and writing activity focusing on key words (colours and clothes). Linked to the SfL Literacy E1 unit 1 Lost and Found. Cloze 1 - select correct words to describe people. Quiz 1 -'Who am I'. Fill-in - students write their own sentences. Teaching tips and illustrated key word help page.

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'Work' vocabulary cards 27 pictures of different jobs and matching word cards - plus lots of teaching ideas for Entry 1and 2 literacy and ESOL classes.  Contributed by Laura Jeffrey Matthew Boulton College, ljeffrey@mbc.ac.uk 6 pages. 200K.

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Classroom objects word games is a great set of Entry/preEntry word level games on this popular topic (ideal for ESOL students at the start of term). Includes word picture match, alphabet ordering, word fill, word shapes, missing vowels and more. Ideal for themed lessons. With answer sheets and teaching ideas. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 250K. 12 pages

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Rw/E1.2 Decode simple, regular words

(a) understand that own language experience can be used when reading, to help predict sense and meaning of words

(b) understand that illustrations and other graphics can give clues as to the likely meaning of individual words

(c) understand that written words correspond to their spoken equivalents and are composed of letters in combinations, to represent spoken sounds

(d) identify sounds in familiar regular words from spoken experience and recognise correspondence between sounds (phonemes) and letters (graphemes)

• Recognise phoneme-grapheme correspondence in initial consonant letter sounds short vowel sounds, initial consonant clusters, and final consonant clusters.

• Read and understand a very simple text in sentences, based on familiar words and simple regular words, e.g. some facts about their own life, written down by someone else.

Phonics (vowels)

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Short Vowel a is a great series of reading, rhyming and spelling activities. Contributed by Margaret Adams uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College . 7 pages. 220K

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Vowels - recognising and using long and short vowels. Great for reading and spelling. The 'fill in the vowels' exercise also helps with basic grammar and sense. Contributed by Karen. 2 pages. 15K.

Long 'e' phonics sheets (in words with 'ee' or 'ea'). Lots of ideas for differentiation in this fabulous 14 page resource that includes: cards / worksheets for decoding words, spelling, recognising final consonant phonemes, matching rhyming words, identifying homophones such as 'meet' and 'meat', and writing short poems. From Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 14 pages. 800K.

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Initial consonant clusters - 3 (dr, pr, gr, tr) 48 word and matching 'picture clue' cards - with detailed teaching ideas'. Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 7 pages. 520K

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Consonant clusters Crossword (dr, tr, pr, gr) 3makes a great follow up activity to the word and picture cards activity (above). Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 2 pages. 40K

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Initial consonant clusters - 1 (sc, sm, sp, st) 'phonic strip' listening activity followed by a crossword. Further related activities available below. Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 4 pages. 150K

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Initial consonant clusters - 2 (sc, sm, sp, st, sl, sn) 36 word and matching 'picture clue' cards - with detailed teaching ideas. Further related activities available below. Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 5 pages. 300K

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Initial consonant clusters - sc, sm, sp, st Interactive worksheet with drop down menus to select the correct word /spelling. 15 cloze sentences. to accompany related activities available above. Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 1 page. 60K

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Initial consonant clusters - sc, sm, sp, st spelling quiz to be used on screen (could also be printed out). Plus useful practice in using a mouse, typing in spellings, etc. for Skills for Life ICT students. 13 pages, 12 spellings. Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 300K

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Investigate the letter B provides adult reading and phonics practice for Entry 1 learners. Bill is a baker who really likes Betty but he's afraid of her big boyfriend and his big boxer dog, Ben! A story plus linked spelling, vocabulary and punctuation work. Contributed by Margaret Adams uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College. 3 pages. 80K

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Consonant digraphs - ch, th, sh. Phonics worksheets. Students to fill in missing initial consonant digraphs to complete the word next to each picture. 80K. 3 pages (5 words and pictures per page) with answer sheet. Contributed by Karen White sstkrs@hotmail.com from MOWL (Moving On with learning) at Liverpool University.

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Mary and Sam / tch words - read the story (a great twist at the end!), highlight and practise writing the -tch words, and then complete a crossword. Yet another set of excellent phonics activities from Margaret Adams, Kenward Trust / Uckfield Community College uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 6 pages. 150K

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A present for Charlie's Mum is adapted from Vicky Maltby's 'A Gift for Charlie's Mum' (still available) which focuses on consonant digraphs th ch and sh. This version has been simplified for Entry 1 students and the story has changed slightly (in this version it is Mum's birthday - not Mothers' Day!). There are extra pictures and new comprehension questions. Contributed by Leo McPartland, Tower Hamlets College leo.mcpartland@tower.ac.uk 3 pages. 300K

Match sounds sh or ch lovely Entry 1 picture worksheet to practice reading and spelling these two consonant digraphs. Contributed by Margaret Adams (Brighton University and the Kenward Trust) uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 2 pages. 130K

Sh or Ch criss cross word puzzle to practice reading and spelling these two consonant digraphs. Contributed by Margaret Adams (Brighton University and the Kenward Trust) uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 1 page. 15

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Sh PowerPoint makes a lovely introduction to reading and spelling words with this consonant digraph in initial or final position. Contributed by Christine Robinson, Stockton Adult Education. 15 slides. 190K (Zipped PPT)

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Phonics sheets 1-6. Each page contains graphemes that can be worked on in one session (although this will  depend on the learners) in conjunction with other worksheets and texts (not provided here). Use to encourage learners to check over the phoneme/grapheme work each day. Letters which make the same phonemes are grouped together. At the bottom of most sheets there are also a couple of social sight words to be learnt at the same time. Contributed by Janet Whitfield (Warrington Collegiate) janetwhitfield@tinyworld.co.uk who has based these sheets on the THRASS system. Sheets are reproduced here with permission of THRASS UK www.thrass.co.uk and acknowledgement to the THRASS Picturechart.6 pages. 450K.

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Phonics sheets 7-12. Each page contains graphemes that can be worked on in one session (although this will  depend on the learners) in conjunction with other worksheets and texts (not provided here). Use to encourage learners to check over the phoneme/grapheme work each day. Letters which make the same phonemes are grouped together. At the bottom of most sheets there are also a couple of social sight words to be learnt at the same time. Contributed by Janet Whitfield (Warrington Collegiate) janetwhitfield@tinyworld.co.uk who has based these sheets on the THRASS system. Sheets are reproduced here with permission of THRASS UK www.thrass.co.uk and acknowledgement to the THRASS Picturechart.6 pages. 300K.

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Phonetic alphabet flash cards - 26 picture cards with upper and lower case letters on reverse. Use as flashcards, game cards or matching cards. 3 pages with full curriculum links and teaching ideas. Contributed by Robert Smith, basic skills tutor at Sheffield College. robert.smith24@blueyonder.co.uk (who is offering a free editable Word version of this resource to any tutor that asks). 360K.

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Letter Sounds v2 covers the sounds of all letters (except x) in initial positions. Look at and say the letter sound then click to see a related picture and spelling. From Laurence Fletcher, Wolverhampton City College / Adult Education Service. laurencebrc@yahoo.com Zipped PowerPoint file. 49 screens. 250K Please note that although entitled Lettersounds v2 this PPT covers an earlier stage of reading than Laurence's original Letter Sounds (see below).

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Letter sounds covers many common phonemes (initial consonants, vowel and consonant digraphs) and blends. Look at and say the letter sound then click to see a related picture and spelling. From Laurence Fletcher Wolverhampton City College / Adult Education Service. laurencebrc@yahoo.com Zipped PowerPoint file. 47 screens. 185K

Interactive self-checking phonics worksheets - a series of seven, beautifully presented, very useful on-screen worksheets for Entry 1. All contributed by Sian Waterman, Milton Keynes College sianwaterman@hmps.gsi.gov.uk

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Initial sounds - b or p?  Select the correct initial sound to match the picture, then click the box the check your answer. 65?K

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Which word? Sentence check - select the best word (drop-down menus) to complete the sentences then click the box the check your answer. 40K

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CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words initial sounds - select the correct word to match the picture, then click the box the check your answer. 120K

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CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words medial sounds - select the correct word to match the picture, then click the box the check your answer. 100K

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CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words final sounds - select the correct word to match the picture, then click the box the check your answer. 170K

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Initial sounds - th, f or v?  Select the correct initial grapheme to match the picture, then click the box the check your answer. 80K

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Initial sounds - sh or ch?  Select the correct initial grapheme to match the picture, then click the box the check your answer. 80K

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Recycling word games is a great set of Entry/preEntry word level games on this popular topic. Includes word picture match, word fill, word shapes and more. Ideal for themed lessons. With answer sheets and teaching ideas. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 180K. 8 pages

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all 3 updated July 07 Describing people (first uploaded 12 July 2004) cloze, quiz and writing activity focusing on key words (colours and clothes). Linked to the SfL Literacy E1 unit 1 Lost and Found. Cloze 1 - select correct words to describe people. Quiz 1 -'Who am I'. Fill-in - students write their own sentences. Teaching tips and illustrated key word help page.

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'Work' vocabulary cards 27 pictures of different jobs and matching word cards - plus lots of teaching ideas for Entry 1and 2 literacy and ESOL classes.  Contributed by Laura Jeffrey Matthew Boulton College, ljeffrey@mbc.ac.uk 6 pages. 200K.

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Classroom objects word games is a great set of Entry/preEntry word level games on this popular topic (ideal for ESOL students at the start of term). Includes word picture match, alphabet ordering, word fill, word shapes, missing vowels and more. Ideal for themed lessons. With answer sheets and teaching ideas. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 250K. 12 pages

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Rw/E1.3 Recognise letters of the alphabet in both upper and lower case.

(a) understand that letters can be represented in different ways, e.g. upper and lower case, different fonts and sizes

(b) know that letters of the alphabet occur in a particular sequence

(c) recognise, sound, name and sequence the letters of the alphabet

(d) understand and use the terms vowel and consonant

• Recognise the same sign in upper and lower case, e.g. No parking, NO PARKING

• Find a personal key word in their own list.

• Recognise letters in different and unusual fonts, e.g. on a greetings card, poster or product logo.

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A-Z wallet sized cards provide handy reference for Entry Level ESOL and Literacy learners. Help with Alphabetical order, upper / lower case and vowels / consonants. Contributed by Dawn Jones, celticdawn@fsmail.net 1 page (8 cards).  25K

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Classroom objects word games is a great set of Entry/preEntry word level games on this popular topic (ideal for ESOL students at the start of term). Includes word picture match, alphabet ordering, word fill, word shapes, missing vowels and more. Ideal for themed lessons. With answer sheets and teaching ideas. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 250K. 12 pages

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Recycling word games is a great set of Entry/preEntry word level games on this popular topic. Includes word picture match, word fill, word shapes and more. Ideal for themed lessons. With answer sheets and teaching ideas. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 180K. 8 pages

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Food groups 5 simple wordsearches (6 words per puzzles) for individual or group work (could display on a smartboard). Ideal for word and letter pattern  recognition, converting between capital and lowercase letters, etc. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 6 pages. 190K

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Recognising letters of the alphabet is a set of two simple, yet useful and effective PowerPoints. The first shows the alphabet in order, the other in random order and where each letter only flashes briefly. The resource can be used for general alphabet practice, but the random order is useful for difficult letters like vowels a, e, i, and consonants g and j. Contributed by Margit Hallam, School of ESOL, College of North West London Margit.Hallam@cnwl.ac.uk 2 zipped PPTs (27 screens each). 15K

updated Multi-purpose card based resources for Entry level literacy and numeracy (first uploaded 31/10/2001). One of our most popular resources has now been given a facelift. Includes 'Follow Me' warm-up activity cards on ordering days, months and seasons - for group numeracy sessions (EL1-EL3), also suitable for Literacy (Reading levels E1-E3). Small cards for matching months/days to abbreviations or order. Larger cards for playing matching / sorting games /alphabetical ordering and spelling. Useful key word reference sheets connected to time and numbers. Cheque writing help. Match upper and lower case key words. With dozens of teaching ideas. Best printed on card or laminated. 17 pages. 85K.

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Letter Sounds v2 covers the sounds of all letters (except x) in initial positions. Look at and say the letter sound then click to see a related picture and spelling. From Laurence Fletcher, Wolverhampton City College / Adult Education Service. laurencebrc@yahoo.com Zipped PowerPoint file. 49 screens. 250K Please note that although entitled Lettersounds v2 this PPT covers an earlier stage of reading than Laurence's original Letter Sounds (see below).

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Letter sounds covers many common phonemes (initial consonants, vowel and consonant digraphs) and blends. Look at and say the letter sound then click to see a related picture and spelling. From Laurence Fletcher Wolverhampton City College / Adult Education Service. laurencebrc@yahoo.com Zipped PowerPoint file. 47 screens. 185K

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Entry Alphabet Activities. A super, graded set of activities for E1-E3. Start by matching letters, then move on to fill in worksheets and ordering towns alphabetically.  Contributed by Margaret Adams (Brighton University and the Kenward Trust) uckfield@kenwardtrust.org.uk 7 pages. 40K.

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Phonetic alphabet flash cards - 26 picture cards with upper and lower case letters on reverse. Use as flashcards, game cards or matching cards. 3 pages with full curriculum links and teaching ideas. Contributed by Robert Smith, basic skills tutor at Sheffield College. robert.smith24@blueyonder.co.uk (who is offering a free editable Word version of this resource to any tutor that asks). 360K.

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updated May 06 Word games and activities: In a Pickle! 1966 World Cup Victory. Who stole the World Cup? 29 page booklet with 14 Milestone 8 / Entry 1-2 paper-based word, sentence and text focus activities to accompany our new on-screen resources. Linked to SfL learner materials and audio CDs Literacy E1 unit 1 Lost and Found. Word searches and shapes, punctuation, cloze exercises, mixed up sentences, upper-lower case letters, etc. Answers, mapping document, teaching ideas. 160K.

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Writing prompt cards is a lovely set of 24 cards (topics inc. sport, lottery win, hobbies, summer, beach, schooldays, fame, etc.) to be used as inspiration for creative writing (E3-L2) or sentence level writing (E1-2). Contributed by Sheila Greenman, Abingdon & Witney College sheila.greenman@abingdon-witney.ac.uk 6 pages. 450K

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E1 ESOL practice writing practice (in the style of Trinity exams - task 2) is an excellent series of ESOL writing tasks (ideal for Literacy too)  - with two very useful sample messages to look at first. Includes 4 postcard-writing tasks, 5 notes/messages, and 3 text message tasks. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 8 pages. 160K Covers all ESOL E1 and Lit E1 writing elements.

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Christmas writing practice assignment in the style of City and Guilds Entry Assignments - covers planning, drafting and proof reading a letter from Lapland. With a mark sheet for E1, E2 and E3 to allow for differentiated assessment. 4 pages. 125K.

Wt/E1.1 use written words and phrases to record or present information

• Compose simple texts for themselves and others, e.g. a shopping list, a note to a friend, family member or work colleague.

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Tigger the Hunter questions is a set of reading comprehension questions based on the short story by Tracy Richardson (available here). Also ideal for work on reading and writing simple sentences and general decoding/prediction work. Contributed by Emma Shaw emma.shaw@blueyonder.co.uk Medway Adult Learning Service pages. 20K

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Days of the Week is a wonderful 2.5 hr differentiated lesson plan complete with resources. These include matching games, fill-in diary sheets, cloze exercises / writing frames and more! Contributed by Andrew Speers, Birmingham RathboneSociety andrewspeers@rathbone.co.uk 15 pages. 230K

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Christmas menu writing frame encourages the use of adjectives and other persuasive language. Ideal to use after the Food Descriptions game. 1 page. 230K.

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Write your own story about Pickles Fill-in page with word banks, pictures and related newspaper report. Encourage learners to write their own sentences. Linked to Literacy E1 learner materials and audio CD Literacy E1 unit 1 Lost and Found. Plus teaching notes.