Functional Skills English Level 1 & 2: Module 4 – Textual & Organisational Features, Implicit and In

Fully Editable | NCFE & Pearson Edexcel Aligned | Ideal for KS4, Resits & Adult Learners.

This rich, interactive PowerPoint helps learners develop deeper reading skills by exploring how writers use textual and organisational features for effect, and how meaning is created both explicitly and implicitly. It also strengthens learners’ inference skills—crucial for achieving Level 2 Functional Skills standards.

Key Features of the Lesson:

1. Clear introduction to textual, organisational, and language features (e.g. headings, subheadings, bullet points, tone, layout)
2. Tasks exploring implicit and inferred meaning, using real-world texts and visual cues
3. Activities focusing on reading between the lines, identifying bias, and understanding tone and atmosphere
4. IDEAS technique (Identify, Describe, Explore, Analyse, Assess) applied to develop inferential comprehension
5. Model answers and structured sentence stems to support written responses
6. Contextual vocabulary learning and dictionary tasks
7. Multimedia integration including film stills, images, and Think-Pair-Share prompts
8. Literary extract analysis (e.g. White Fang by Jack London) linked to reading for purpose and emotional inference
9. Final “You Do” independent tasks for assessment-style practice

Perfect for Functional Skills English Level 1 & 2, this resource is ideal for KS4 students, post-16 resitters, EAL learners, and adult learners preparing for exams. Designed for high engagement and clarity, with scaffolded progression throughout.