HUGELY POPULAR WITH MY 14-19 LEARNERS! This 22 page full colour revision booklet has engaged and enthused learners with its abundance of diverse and engaging topics selected specifically for teenagers. Includes current affairs, news and British Values. Suitable for young people studying level 1 and 2 FS English. This is an ideal resource to be distributed as a homework pack! This booklet guides learners to: Identify the main points and ideas and how they are presented in a variety of texts; Read and understand texts in detail; Utilise information contained in texts; Identify suitable responses to texts; Select and using different types of texts to obtain and utilise relevant information; Read and summarising, succinctly, information/ideas from different sources; Identify the purposes of texts and comment on how meaning is conveyed; Detect point of view, implicit meaning and/or bias; Analyse texts in relation to audience needs and consider suitable responses;

A full lesson contained within a Powerpoint presentation; Learners will identify differing opinons on the topic of Graffitti from a written and video text. They will communicate with others to share their own opinions, and complete a reading comprehension task based on an article, with a variety of accompanying questions including to identify the authors opinion. Learners will be prompted to write their own article using correct layout features and appropriate language, and then develop their piece with an emphasis on punctuation, including the use of exclamation marks and apostrophes. Some learners may also complete extra tasks to stretch and challenge themselves at a higher level, including applying additional persuasive techniques to their writing.

Adapted from a BBC News article, focusing on Nuclear Missile testing in North Korea in 2017. Reading questions focus on reading for information with some consideration of language techniques used to present information. Writing task prompted by an image, and differentiated by word count.

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

A longer text, adapted from BBC news story about a marine who thanks his dog for saving his life. Reading questions encourage learners to scan for information and close read for a deeper meaning (including similes, idioms and implied meaning)

A full lesson contained within a Powerpoint presentation, guiding the learner to identify examples of formal versus informal language, read and analyse a formal complaint and write their own email complaint using appropriate language. Learners are encouraged to reflect on their own work, using the 3-2-1 method. Helpful and engaging age appropriate Domix video linked.

A full, guided lesson, using MS Powerpoint. Featuring a numeracy starter task, encouraging learners to explore percentages. All learners will: Analyse two adverts for UK based charities, and be encouraged to explore how persuasion has been used effectively Observe examples of effective speeches, including by Barack Obama. Explore the format of a speech, what persuasive techniques have been used effectively? Write a speech with a clear opening and obvious close. Explore correct use of punctuation and grammar with a focus on the use of its and it’s Some learners may: Stretch themselves to give feedback to a peer – one medal, and one mission. Topics covered; Fundraising, charity, politics

Adapted from a a news article by Nadia Khomami, assistant news editor at the Guardian. Reading and writing task questioning sexism in the work place. Reading questions focus on reading for information with some consideration of language techniques used to present information, differentiated by RAG rated easy through to hard, to encourage stretch and challenge. Writing task that asks learners to use a range of facts and opinions, differentiated by word count.

Adapted from a BBC News article, looking at some of the pranks pulled by corporations around the world this April 1st! Funny reading, popular with teenagers. Reading questions focus on reading for information with some interpretation of idioms.

A full lesson, guiding learners to: Identify persuasive techniques within several non fiction texts. Identify information within a text and answer a variety of questions Create a leaflet / guide applying suitable layout features and language techniques Explore correct use of punctuation with a focus on using commas appropriately Some learners may also: Stretch and challenge themselves to attempt additional tasks. Numeracy is embedded within the starter task, with additional ICT embedded and encouraged through the use of QR codes. Topics included; Healthy eating, healthy lifestyles and smoking.