This lesson has been designed for anyone studying Functional Skills English Level One and Level Two. The lesson goes through two different texts and helps learners to understand how to use quotations to make comparisons and respond to the higher value questions on the reading exam paper. If you enjoyed this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This is a bundle of three comparing texts activities that can be used for Pearson Functional Skills English, particularly for the more challenging questions of the Level 2 Reading Exam, that is, Question 10 (identifying language features) and Question 13 (comparing texts). Although Level 1s can also benefit from these activities if adapted to suit Question 15 of the Level 1 Reading Exam. If adapted they can be used to support GCSE English Language (AQA) learners for Paper 2, Question 2 (the summary question). Topics include: dogs, vaping, hobbies and university (new!) Enjoy! T.

Enhance your teaching materials with this comprehensive pack of ten original texts, accompanied by fifteen thought-provoking questions, carefully designed to align with the VIPER strands. These texts have been specifically crafted to foster ambitious vocabulary, stimulating discussions, and deep learning experiences. Originally created to support a high-ability group comprising mixed Year 5 and Year 6 students, these texts have the potential to be differentiated and utilized across different age groups. However, due to the vocabulary complexity, textual intricacy, and question depth, they are most suitable for KS2 or KS3 learners. This meticulously curated pack includes a diverse range of genres to captivate students’ interest and expand their literary horizons: Short Story - “Garry’s Glasses” Recipe - “Chicken and Prawn Stir Fry” Poem - “The Cockerel, The Cow and The Bear” Report - “A Day Out at Birdoswald” Biography - “Cleopatra: The Enigmatic Queen of Egypt” Story - “Zephyr” Non-Chronological Report - “Sea Turtles” Diary Entry - “Breaktime Detention” Newspaper - “Fearless Feline Rescued” Poem - “Dinner” Each text is individually taught, introducing a new text every week, allowing students to focus on and fully explore its unique qualities. The meticulously structured questions foster rich discussions, empowering students to comprehend and effectively respond to inquiries. Moreover, the accompanying example answers serve as valuable resources, enhancing students’ understanding and improving their reading and analytical skills. Elevate your classroom experience with “Reading Comprehension - VIPER Pack 1” – a comprehensive resource that encourages critical thinking, vocabulary development, and an appreciation for diverse literary genres.

4 examples of instruction texts aimed at lower key stage 2/year 2: How to make pancakes How to make fudgy brownies How to look after a dog How to plant a sunflower PGF format Coloured feature key for children to use to identify and highlight the key features. (word document to enabling editing) Marking grid/success criteria to use when writing instruction texts (word document to enable editing)

This resource provides clear, accessible notes on Sive by John B. Keane for Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level students. Designed specifically for weaker or mixed-ability learners, it supports students in understanding the key aspects of the play and preparing effectively for the Single Text section of the exam. Included in this 28-page pack: A breakdown of characters with key traits, relationships, and relevant quotes Summaries and analysis of key scenes in each act Thematic exploration of topics such as power, class, poverty, control, marriage, and gender roles Focused sections on setting, cultural context, and Keane’s view of the world Highlighted quotes and explanation tasks to reinforce understanding Discussion questions to promote critical thinking and class discussion Designed with visual aids and student-friendly formatting This resource is perfect for guiding students through the text in a structured way and can be used during first teaching, for revision, or as a support guide during exam preparation. It works well as a Single Text resource or alongside comparative modes.

KS2 reading SATs practice texts designed to mirror sections two and three of the Year 6 SATs reading paper. Ideal for building reading stamina and confidence through short, focussed comprehension practice. Boost Primary’s Twenty Minute Texts pack provides manageable, low-stakes SATs-style comprehension activities that allow pupils to practise question types without completing a full reading paper. These texts replicate the structure and question style typically seen in sections two and three of the KS2 reading test, helping pupils become familiar with SATs-style questioning in carefully structured, short practice sessions. The pack includes: ✔  Four carefully structured texts across a range of genres ✔  Mixed-question activities reflecting SATs-style question domains ✔  Clear mark schemes for efficient marking ✔  Separate text, question and answer booklets ✔  Data-informed design based on analysis of texts two and three from the last seven KS2 reading SATs papers (word count, genre balance and question domain weighting) Text Sequence The texts are provided in this order to build challenge across the pack: Text 1: Keeping the Lights On – Information text Text 2: Fog Over Mistbay – Modern fiction extract Text 3: Robinson Crusoe – Classic fiction extract Text 4: Between Two Crowds – Poem The order moves from information and narrative texts towards texts that require more inference and interpretation. Perfect for: ✔  Year 6 SATs preparation ✔  Reading booster groups ✔  Spring term practice ✔  Intervention sessions ✔  Low-stakes assessment ✔  Building reading stamina over time Want More SATs Reading Practice? Reading SATs Preparation Pack 1 (3 Texts / 9 Lessons) Reading SATs Preparation Pack 2 (3 Texts / 9 Lessons Reading SATs Preparation Pack 3 (3 Texts / 9 Lessons) Complete Year 6 Reading SATs Bundle (27 Lessons / 9 Texts) Year 6 Reading SATs Intervention – Expected Standard Year 6 Reading SATs Intervention – Greater Depth The Complete Y6 SATS Preparation and Intervention Bundle Search ‘Boost Primary’ to explore the full range of Boost Primary resources, created by experienced school leaders and used by schools nationwide.

The 3 Ticking Texts books encourage early readers to understand texts. Book 1 is aimed at KS1 plus older pupils with literacy problems. Each book includes various types of short texts with a low reading level and a high interest level, and the format allows children with poor coordination/writing ability to concentrate solely on text comprehension skills. The sheets are useful for shared and guided reading and for homework and are also suitable for speaking and listening work. Discussion points and extension activities are included for each text. This is a useful resource for children who have ‘learnt to read’ and are now ‘reading to learn.’ Previously available through Easylearn.

Talk for Writing - Text Map & Model Text based on The Magic Paintbrush (by Julia Donaldson and Joel Stuart) Suitable for year 1,2 or 3

The 3 Ticking Texts books encourage early readers to understand texts. Book 3 is aimed at KS2 plus KS3 pupils with literacy problems. Each book includes various types of short texts with a low reading level and a high interest level, and the format allows children with poor coordination/writing ability to concentrate solely on text comprehension skills. The sheets are useful for shared and guided reading and for homework and are also suitable for speaking and listening work. Discussion points and extension activities are included for each text. This is a useful resource for children who have ‘learnt to read’ and are now ‘reading to learn.’ Previously available through Easylearn.

The 3 Ticking Texts books encourage early readers to understand texts. Book 2 is aimed at KS2 plus older pupils with literacy problems. Each book includes various types of short texts with a low reading level and a high interest level, and the format allows children with poor coordination/writing ability to concentrate solely on text comprehension skills. The sheets are useful for shared and guided reading and for homework and are also suitable for speaking and listening work. Discussion points and extension activities are included for each text. This is a useful resource for children who have ‘learnt to read’ and are now ‘reading to learn.’ Previously available through Easylearn.

Fully annotated poem, with annotated PPTS to go with it. Activities and starters, games and introduction to textual analysis. All created for the 2025 changes in MacCaig Scottish set text.

DT Textiles Fabrics Text and Worksheets Text included: • ‘Different Fabrics’ describing differences between various types of fabrics. • ‘Properties of Woven fabrics’ and ‘Properties of Knitted fabrics’ – to find out advantages and disadvantages between woven and knitted fabrics, including appearance, texture, usage, sewing, longevity, ironing, wash and cost. Worksheets included: • Reading descriptions and naming different fabrics (word bank) • Sticking fabric samples into 2 groups, natural fibres and synthetic fibres • Sticking different types of fabrics and describing their appearances and textures • Sticking samples of fabrics to match properties • Comparing woven and knitted fabrics – tick (advantage) or cross (disadvantage) of each one’s appearance, texture, usage, sewing, longevity, ironing, wash and cost – write a conclusion • Questionnaire I have also created a set of flashcards and a set of Vocabulary Posters & Labels that can be used along with the worksheets. Flashcards https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/dt-textiles-fabrics-flashcards-12964802 Posters + Labels https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/dt-textiles-fabrics-vocabulary-posters-and-labels-12964810 For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

A non-chronological text pack including model text, feature find worksheets, and planning and writing templates to write an information text about the yellow-spotted lizard from the novel Holes by Louis Sachar. Resources provided: • Non-chronologcial report WAGOLL text • Non-chronologcial report Feature Find worksheet differentiated x3 • Non-chronologcial report Feature Find answers • Planning sheets differentiated x2 • Writing templates differentiated x2 • Task explanation sheet Structural, grammar, punctuation and language features included in the model information text: • Heading • Introduction • Subheadings • Bullet-pointed list • Picture/diagram with caption • Present tense • Adverbs of degree • Alliteration • Brackets to add a definition • Complex list with semi-colons • Embedded relative clauses • Expanded noun phrases • Fronted adverbials • Modal verbs • Passive voice • Relative clauses • Subordinate clauses • List introduced with a colon • Singular possessive nouns • Plural possessive nouns Pupils read the model non-chronological report, identify the features, and then plan and write their own non-chronological report about the yellow-spotted lizard using the templates provided. The resources are provided in both PDF and editable Word format. More Holes themed resources: ✦ Holes Complete Unit of Work | Four Weeks | Year 5/6 ✦ Holes: Example Text Pack BUNDLE ✦ Holes: Description Example Text Pack ✦ Holes: Character Profile Example Text Pack ✦ Holes: Newspaper Report Example Text Pack Other popular resources: ✦ Percy Jackson BUNDLE ✦ Harry Potter BUNDLE ✦ Street Child BUNDLE ✦ Stormbreaker BUNDLE ✦ Oranges In No Man’s Land BUNDLE ✦ The Nowhere Emporium BUNDLE ✦ The Boy at the Back of the Class BUNDLE ✦ The Iron Man Unit of Work | Year 3/4 ✦ Stig of the Dump Unit of Work | Year 3/4 Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.

This 100 page Word document resource is aimed at pupils following Edexcel International GCSE English Language specification A. It focuses on preparation for question 4 of the Paper 1 examination on the ten non-fiction Anthology texts: The Danger of a Single Story; A Passage to Africa; The Explorer’s Daughter; Explorers or Boys Messing About; Between a Rock and a Hard Place; Young and Dyslexic; A Game of Polo with a Headless Goat; Beyond the Sky and the Earth: A Journey into Bhutan; H is for Hawk; Chinese Cinderella. FOR A DETAILED PREVIEW, SEE THE FREE RESOURCE ‘THE DANGER OF A SINGLE STORY: WORKBOOK WITH ANSWERS’ WHICH IS THE FIRST CHAPTER OF THIS BOOKLET The booklet can be used as a basis for teacher-led lessons, as a revision pack, or as self-study materials for pupils who have missed the teaching of the Anthology due to absence or starting courses late. The study of each anthology text is divided into the following sections: Background and context: Brief details about the writer and the topic of the extract Summary of the text: Summary of the main issues covered in the extract Get started: Pre-reading activity to lead pupils into the text Read the text: Instruction to read the whole text in the Anthology before starting the activities Key vocabulary: List of vocabulary to aid understanding of the text Analyse the language and structure of the text: Questions and activities to encourage analysis Consolidate your understanding: Activity to highlight key points about language or structure Answer a practice examination question: An exam-style question 4 with ten sentence starters Detailed suggested answers are given for sections 1-7 plus a simplified mark scheme for pupils to self-assess their Section 8 practice essays if working independently. A glossary of ‘Language Features: Technical Terms’ is included at the end of the booklet and words in the booklet marked * are explained in this list with examples from the Anthology extracts. The non-fiction extracts are NOT included in this booklet. Pupils should have their own copies of the EdExcel IGCSE English Anthology which is issued by the examination board.

A twenty-one page comprehension booklet containing: Ten extracts Ten corresponding worksheets Three extension tasks for each extract Perfect for interventions or class work. Check out my shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3 & KS4, Literacy and whole school resources.

The Purpose of Texts - Non-Fiction Reading - a lesson looking at the purpose of writing which naturally leads to an investigation of audience.

Purpose of Text lesson plan PLEASE A REVIEW OF RESOURCE IF POSS!

An explanation text about the history and design of the Premier League trophy. Written for UKS2 and featuring all the features necessary for GDS writing. Can be used as a WAGOLL or for children to spot features.

List of techniques with their common effects. Useful for revision purposes and focused analysis.