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A writing initial assessment if you have done the other one recently, already!

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A writing initial assessment if you have done the other one recently, already!

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Your progress with writing: Marking key for writing 

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Your progress with writing: Marking key for writing 

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It is vital that any writing tasks set are submitted asap so that you can receive the feedback you need in order to be able to keep developing and improving your writing:
How feedback for written work will be given:
1)  give it in (email to me or give in on paper)...
I mark with symbols. I will give your work back to you and you will need to use the key below (in the next columns) to find your areas for improvement.
You will then need to re- draft and re- write and then give your improved work back in- with the original too.
If mistakes are still there the 2nd time, I will correct it. Over time you will get used to self checking before submitting and re drafting your writing and self checking again... and this is how you will improve your writing skills.

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Please read, read and read:
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Reading skills: skimming and scanning practice

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Reading skills: skimming and scanning practice

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This text A first person autobiographical account of life in outback Australia.
Exercises include: *comprehension questions using when, where etc.
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*A fill the gap using the correct verb tense.
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Functional Skills - England - BBC Bitesize

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Functional Skills qualifications teach post-16 and adult learners in England how to apply practical Maths and English skills to real-life and vocational contexts.

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Prepositions "Of," "To," "For" - Basic English Grammar

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The definite article the is the most frequent word in English.

We use the definite article in front of a when we believe the listener/reader knows exactly what we are referring to:

The Pope is visiting Russia.
The moon is very bright tonight.
Who isthe president of France?

This is why we use the definite article with a superlative adjective:

He is the tallest boy in the class.
It isthe oldest building in the town.

because there is only one in that context:

We live in a small house next to the church. (= the church in our village)
Dad, can I borrow the car?(= the car that belongs to our family)
When we stayed at my grandmother's house, we went to the beach every day. (= the beach near my grandmother's house)
Look at the boy over there. (= the boy I am pointing at)

because we have already mentioned it:

A young man got a nasty shock when he tried to rob a jewellery shop in Richmond. The man used a heavy hammer to smash the windows in the shop.

We also use the definite article:

to say something about all the things referred to by a noun:

The wolf is not really a dangerous animal. (= Wolves are not really dangerous animals.)
The kangaroo is found only in Australia. (= Kangaroos are found only in Australia.)
The heart pumps blood around the body. (= Hearts pump blood around bodies.)

We use the definite article in this way to talk about musical instruments:

Level: intermediate
We can also use the definite article with adjectives like rich, poor, elderly and unemployed to talk about groups of people:

Life can be very hard for the poor.
I thinkthe rich should pay more taxes.
She works for a group to helpthe elderly.
Level: beginner
The definite article with names

We do not normally use the definite article with names:

But we do use the definite article with:

countries which have plural nouns as their names:

geographical features, such as mountain ranges, groups of islands, rivers, seas, oceans and canals:

But note that we do not use the definite article if the name of the hotel or restaurant is the name of the owner:

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Indefinite Article
The indefinite article is the word "a" or "an." It is used before a noun to define it as something non-specific (e.g., something generic or something mentioned for the first time).

I'm a pirate.

The indefinite article contrasts with the definite article ("the"), which defines something as specific (e.g., something previously mentioned or known, something unique or something being identified by the speaker).
I'm the pirate. (This means a specific murderer, i.e., the one previously discussed.)

More about the Indefinite Article
Articles are classified as determiners. A determiner sits before a noun to indicate quantity, possession, specificity, or definiteness.

There are two types of articles: These sentences compare the use of indefinite and definite articles:

Pass me a hammer.

Pass me the hammer.

I need a chair.

I need the chair.
(a specific chair)

Why Should I Care about Indefinite Articles?
There are two commonly discussed issues related to indefinite articles.
(Issue 1) Choosing "an" or "a."
"An" is used before a vowel sound, and "a" is used before a consonant sound. (The important word here is sound.)

Lots of words and abbreviations that start with vowels (typically "u") start with consonant sounds (e.g.,unicorn, unique, united, Ouija, one-off), and lots of abbreviations that start with consonants start with vowel sounds (e.g., MOT, LRS, NTU).

An MoD official and a MAFF official visited an NBC facility of a NATO country.
M and the N of the initialisms MoD (Ministry of Defence) and NBC (Nuclear Biological and Chemical) are pronounced "en" and "em," i.e., with vowel sounds. The N and M of the acronyms NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) are pronounced "nuh" and "muh," i.e., with consonant sounds.)
I had a unique opportunity to strike an unexpected blow.
( Unique attracts "a" because it starts with the consonant sound "yuh." Unexpected attracts "an" because it starts with a vowel sound "uh.")
These examples prove that it's all about how the word after the indefinite article sounds and not necessarily whether its first letter is a vowel or a consonant.
(Issue 2) Writing a job title or an office name with a lowercase letter.
A job title (e.g., president, judge, director) or the name of office (parliament, court, accounts section) is written with a lowercase letter when the word is being used in its dictionary definition (i.e., as a common noun).

Some writers are tempted to give such terms capital letters either because the terms seem important (a terrible reason to give a word a capital letter) or because they become confused, knowing such terms can be written with capital letters when they refer to specific people or offices.

If the job title or office name is preceded by the indefinite article ("an" or "a"), there is a high chance it is being used in its dictionary definition (i.e., not asproper noun), in which case you must write it with a lowercase letter.

The Prime Minister said: "Being a prime minister is a lonely job... you cannot lead from the crowd." (Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher). [correct]
The Prime Minister specifies an individual, but a prime minister does not. It is just the dictionary definition of the term prime minister. In other words, the first one is a proper noun, but the second is a common noun.)
Read more about articles.

See Also
Take a test on indefinite articles What is the definite article? What are adjectives? When to use an and a Glossary of grammatical terms

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Indefinite Article | What Is the Indefinite Article?

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The indefinite article is the word 'a' or 'an.' It is placed before a noun to define it as something non-specific. Use 'a' before a consonant sound but 'an' before a vowel sound. The indefinite article contrasts with the definite article ('the'), which defines something as specific or previously mentioned.

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Writing skills: Definite and indefinite articles

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Writing skills: Definite and indefinite articles

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Articles: A Complete Grammar Guide | Grammarly

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Articles are words that identify a as being specific or unspecific. Consider the following examples:

By using the article , we've shown that it was one specific day that was long and one specific cup of tea that tasted good.

By using the article , we've created a general statement, implying that any cup of tea would taste good after any long day.

English has two types of articles: definite and indefinite . Let's discuss them now in more detail.

The definite article

The definite article is the word . It limits the meaning of a noun to one particular thing. For example, your friend might ask, "Are you going to the party this weekend?" The definite article tells you that your friend is referring to a specific party that both of you already know about. The definite article can be used with singular, , or uncountable nouns. Below are some examples of the definite article, , used in context:

The indefinite article

The indefinite article takes two forms. It's the word when it precedes a word that begins with a consonant sound. It's the word when it precedes a word that begins with a vowel sound. The indefinite article indicates that a noun refers to a general idea or category of a thing rather than a specific thing.

For example, you might ask your friend, "Should I bring a gift to the party?" Your friend will understand that you are not asking about a specific type of gift or a specific item. "I am going to bring an apple pie," your friend tells you. Again, the indefinite article indicates that she is not talking about a particular apple pie. Your friend probably doesn't even have any pie yet. The indefinite article appears only with singular nouns. Consider the following examples of indefinite articles used in context:

As mentioned, the rule is to use before words that start with a consonant sound and before words that begin with a vowel sound. This can be tricky because some words that start with consonants don't start with a consonant sound; the same is true of some words that start with vowels. The first letter of the word , for example, is a consonant, but it's unpronounced. Despite its spelling, the word begins with a vowel sound. Therefore, we use . Consider the example sentence below for an illustration of this concept.

Similarly, when the first letter of a word is a vowel but is pronounced with a consonant sound, use , as in the sample sentence below:

An article before an adjective

Sometimes an article modifies a noun that is also modified by an . The usual word order is article + adjective + noun. If the article is indefinite, use or based on the word that immediately follows it. Consider the following examples for reference:

Indefinite articles with uncountable nouns

Uncountable nouns are nouns that are impossible to count, whether because they name intangible concepts (e.g., information , animal husbandry, wealth ), collections of things that are considered as wholes (e.g., , equipment, the working class ), or homogeneous physical substances(e.g., , , ). Although most of these nouns are singular in form, because they refer to things that can't be isolated and counted, they never take a or an. Uncountable nouns can be modified by indefinite adjectives like , however. Consider the examples below for reference:

is an uncountable noun and should not be used with the indefinite article.

If you describe the water in terms of a countable unit (like a bottle), you can use the indefinite article to modify the unit.

Note that depending on the context, some nouns can be countable or uncountable (e.g., hair, noise, time ):

Using articles with pronouns

Possessive - words like , , , , , and -can help identify whether you're talking about specific or nonspecific items. As we've seen, articles also indicate specificity. But if you use both a possessive pronoun and an article together, readers will become confused. Articles should not be used with pronouns. Consider the examples below:

and should not be used together, as they are both identifying the same noun. Instead, choose one or the other depending on the intended meaning:

Omission of articles

Occasionally, articles are omitted altogether before certain nouns. In these cases, the article is implied but not actually present. This implied article is sometimes called a "zero article." Often, the article is omitted before a noun that refers to an abstract idea. Look at the following examples:

Incorrect: The creativity is a valuable quality in children.

Tip: The words for many languages and nationalities are not preceded by an article.

Tip: Sports and academic subjects do not require articles.

Article FAQs

What is an article?

An article is a word that comes before a noun to show whether it's specific or general. Specific nouns use the article and general nouns use the article (or if the next word starts with a vowel sound).

What are definite and indefinite articles?

The definite article refers to something specific, and the indefinite article refers to something general. is the definite article and / is the indefinite article.

What is an example of an article in grammar?

" The hammer" refers to only one hammer, but " a hammer" refers to any hammer.

When should we not use articles?

We don't use the indefinite article with uncountable nouns, or any article with a possessive pronoun. Certain nouns such as nationalities, school subjects, and sports often don't take articles, especially when they refer to general or abstract ideas.

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What Are Articles in Grammar? Definition and Examples

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Articles are used to indicate whether a noun in a sentence is specific or general. This guide will help you learn more about the articles in English.

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Using a, an, those...etc- correctly in sentences. There are activities to complete so you can test yourself 

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Using a, an, those...etc- correctly in sentences. There are activities to complete so you can test yourself 

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When deciding whether to use is or are, look at whether the noun is plural or singular. If the noun is singular, use is. If it is plural or there is more than one noun, use are.

The cat is eating all of his food.

The cats are eating all of their food.

The cat and the dog are eating as fast as they can.

This is the most basic is vs. are grammar rule.

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Is vs. Are with Collective Nouns

A collective noun refers to a group of people or things that is treated as a single entity in speech. Committee is a collective noun. A committee is made up of multiple people, but the word itself is singular in form. In American English, collective nouns take is. In British English, collective nouns can take is or are.

The committee is considering the budget right now.

The audience is getting antsy.

The couple is moving to California.

But even in American English, a collective noun can take are when you need to emphasize the individual members of the group.

The couple are keeping secrets from each other.

Is vs. Are with Mass Nouns

Mass nouns (also called noncount nouns) are similar to collective nouns. They refer to things that can't really be counted. Sand and water are mass nouns. Mass nouns take is in both American and British English.

The sand is too hot to walk on!

Water is our most precious resource.

Pudding is very easy to make.

Collecting phrases like a number of or a pair of can make it hard to choose between is and are. Which verb do you use when you're talking about a number of people? On one hand, number is singular, which calls for is. But people is plural, which calls for are. Typically, it's best to use are with a number of. You may occasionally run into a pedant who disagrees, but actual usage is on your side.

A number of people are concerned about the lack of progress.

A number of people is concerned about the lack of progress.

Other collecting phrases like group of can take is when you're emphasizing the group:

That group of protesters is sure to be distracting.

This series of books is phenomenal.

But they can also take are, when you're emphasizing the individuals.

A bunch of my friends are going to different schools next fall.

A handful of new books are published each week.

When you're talking about pairs, you're usually treating two items as a unit, so it's common to use is.

A good pair of shoes is a luxury in some parts of the world.

A good pair of shoes are a luxury in some parts of the world.

When choosing between there is and there are, you have to look at what comes after it.

There is a cat on the porch.

In the sentence above, cat is singular, so it requires there is.

There are many opportunities to learn at this company.

In the sentence above, opportunities is plural, so it requires there are. (Don't let the word many throw you off-concentrate on the noun.)

Use is with singular subjects and are with plural subjects.

Collective nouns usually take is, but you can use are if you need to emphasize the individuals who belong to the group.

Phrases like a number of... usually take a plural verb.

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When deciding whether to use is or are, look at whether the noun is plural or singular. If the noun is singular, use is. If it is plural or there is more than one noun, use are. The cat is eating all of his food. The cats are eating all of their food.

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In English, subject-verb agreement is important. What this means is that the characteristics of the subject should be reflected in the verb. For example, if a subject is singular, the verb form must also be singular.

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Likewise, if a subject is plural, the verb must also be plural.

Unlike in other languages that require that subject and verb agree in both number and gender, English verbs are not conjugated for gender and so require only that they match in number.

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Writing Skills Practise: How to use tenses

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Writing Skills Practise: How to use tenses

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The future tense is often used in speech, for example when planning a future event:

We will meet at 5 pm at the museum.

In writing, it could also be used to talk about something that hasn't happened yet. You might also use the future tense when writing an introduction to a scientific report or essay, to let readers know what you will be discussing. For example:

In this report, I will be covering the details of the experiment and my findings.

The future tense might also be used to create impact in a piece of non-fiction writing. For example, in a persuasive speech:

Should we let them control our lives? No! We shall find ways to fight back.

Using the future tense can be very effective in presenting a vision of the future or a promise. For example, it is used in this famous speech by Prime Minister, Winston Churchill during World War Two:

We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender...

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How to use tenses for KS3 English students

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Being clear about the differences between past, present and future will help you avoid mistakes. Learn how to use tenses with BBC Bitesize KS3 English.

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Verb Tenses--How to Use Them Correctly | Grammarly

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Verbs come in three tenses: past, present, and future. The past is used to describe things that have already happened (e.g., earlier in the day, yesterday, last week, three years ago). The present tense is used to describe things that are happening right now, or things that are continuous. The future tense describes things that have yet to happen (e.g., later, tomorrow, next week, next year, three years from now).

The following table illustrates the proper use of verb tenses:

The Present Tenses
Simple Present Present Perfect Present Continuous Present Perfect Continuous
The Past Tenses
Simple Past Past Perfect Past Continuous Past Perfect Continuous
The Future Tenses
Simple Future Future Perfect Future Continuous Future Perfect Continuous

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Verbs come in three tenses: past, present, and future. The past is used to describe things that have already happened (e.g., earlier in the day, yesterday, last week, three years ago). The present tense is used to describe things that are happening right now, or things that are continuous.

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Understanding verb tense

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Modality devices

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Definition of Modal Verb

A modal verb is a type of verb that joins up with another verb to create a mood or situation. Also known as a "modal auxiliary verb," a modal verb expresses uncertainty, necessity, permission, or ability. Unlike auxiliary verbs, a modal verb never changes its form; therefore, it does not use "‑ing," "‑en," "‑s," or infinitive forms. There are ten basic modal verbs:

However, as these verbs show, a modal verb does not have its own meaning; it must be accompanied by a base verb, such as " play," "eat," "drink," "think," etc. On the other hand, a modal verb never joins up with auxiliary verbs, like "do," "does," and "did."

The negative form of a modal verb can be made by simply adding "not" to the verb. When in an interrogative form, a modal verb comes just before the subject of the sentence. For instance, in the sentence, "She thought, I must hurry before the robbers come" ( The Interior Castle, by Jean Stafford), the word "must" is a modal verb. In its negative form, "not" will be added after "must," and in its interrogative form, the modal verb will come just before the subject that it precedes in the affirmative sentence.

Characteristics of a Modal Verb

Probability

A modal verb is used when it is a certainty that something has happened, is happening, or will happen:

"It is snowing, so you must be feeling cold."

Ability

"Can" and "could" are used when talking about an ability or skill, when making a request, or when asking for permission:

"He can speak many languages."

" Could I ask you a question?"

Permission

The modal verbs "can," "could," "may," or "might" are used when granting permission in the present or future. "May" and "might" are also used when discussing uncertainties about past events:

"You may use my car tonight."

"We may go shopping tonight, but I am not sure yet."

"The fact that she failed the test surprised me. I heard she might have been suffering from a fever during the exam."

Habit

The modal verb "would" is often used to discuss something that someone does now, or used to do in the past:

"When she lived in the U.S., she would often drink coffee in a café next to her apartment."

Advice or Obligation

The modal verbs "must" and "should" are used when someone is offering advice or is discussing the importance (or unimportance) of something:

"The kids must finish their homework before they go to sleep."

"You should be present for your final exam."

Making Offers/Suggestions

The modal verb "shall" typically appears in the first-person narrative:

" Shall I buy you an ice cream?" (Offer)

" Shall we play cricket today?" (Suggestion)

Examples of Modal Verbs in Literature

Example #1: The Picture of Dorian Gray (by Oscar Wilde)

"There are many things that we would throw away if we were not afraid that others might pick them up."

In this line, the author has used the modal verb "might" to show uncertainty about the past.

Example #2: The Things They Carried (by Tim O'Brien)

"Afterward, when the firing ended, they would blink and peek up. They would touch their bodies, feeling shame, then quickly hiding it. They would force themselves to stand. As if in slow motion, frame by frame, the world would take on the old logic -absolute silence, then the wind, then sunlight, then voices."

Throughout this excerpt, O'Brien has used the modal verb "would" to discuss the past habits of a particular group of people.

Example #3: Emma (by Jane Austen)

"You might not see one in a hundred, with gentleman so plainly written as in Mr. Knightley ... He will be a completely gross, vulgar farmer ... "

In this extract, the author has used two modal verbs: "might" and "will." "Might" indicates uncertainty about the future, while "will" shows the absolute certainty.

Example #4: The Gettysburg Address (by Abraham Lincoln)

"Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."

Lincoln has skillfully used the modal verb "shall" in his speech. Here, "shall" has several different functions; it poses as a suggestion, a possibility, and an offering of advice.

Function

Modal verbs perform various functions, depending on how they are used within a given text. They show possibilities, abilities, and predictions. They aid writers in discussing the future with certainty, or discussing the past with uncertainty. They help writers make promises and decisions, as well as give permission or reassurance. Modal verbs also aid other verbs in expressing their meanings. Grammatically, modal verbs make sentences more complete and meaningful.

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All words belong to categories called word classes (or parts of speech) according to the part they play in a sentence. The main word classes in English are listed below.
Preposition Conjunction Determiner Exclamation
A noun is a word that identifies:

a person ( man, girl, engineer, friend)
a thing ( horse, wall, flower, country)
an idea, quality, or state ( anger, courage, life, luckiness)
Read more about nouns.
A verb describes what a person or thing does or what happens. For example, verbs describe:

an action - jump, stop, explore
an event - snow, happen
a situation - be, seem, have
a change - evolve, shrink, widen
Read more about verbs.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun, giving extra information about it. For example:
Read more about adjectives.
An adverb is a word that's used to give information about a verb, adjective, or other adverb. They can make the meaning of a verb, adjective, or other adverb stronger or weaker, and often appear between the subject and its verb ( She nearly lost everything.)
Read more about adverbs.
Pronouns are used in place of a noun that is already known or has already been mentioned. This is often done in order to avoid repeating the noun. For example:

Personal pronouns are used in place of nouns referring to specific people or things, for example I, me, mine, you, yours, his, her, hers, we, they, or them. They can be divided into various different categories according to their role in a sentence, as follows:
Read more about pronouns.
A preposition is a word such as after, in, to, on, and with. Prepositions are usually used in front of nouns or pronouns and they show the relationship between the noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. They describe, for example, the position of something, the time when something happens, or the way in which something is done.
Read more about prepositions.
A conjunction (also called a connective) is a word such as and, because, but, for, if, or, and when. Conjunctions are used to connect phrases, clauses, and sentences.The two main kinds are known as coordinating conjunctions and subordinating conjunctions.
Read more about conjunctions.
The determiner is sometimes known as the definite article and the determiner (or ) as the indefinite article.
Read more about determiners.
An exclamation (also called an interjection) is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion, such as surprise, pleasure, or anger. Exclamations often stand on their own, and in writing they are usually followed by an exclamation mark rather than a full stop.
Read more about exclamations.

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All words belong to categories called word classes (or parts of speech) according to the part they play in a sentence. The main word classes in English are listed below. Preposition Conjunction Determiner Exclamation A noun is a word that identifies: a person ( man, girl, engineer, friend)a thing ( horse, wall, flower, country)an idea, quality, or state ( anger, courage, life, luckiness ) Read more about nouns.

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Video books & activities to enjoy together

Take ten minutes to share stories with your little ones. Our Share A Story Corner videos have familiar characters and easy to follow stories, and tips for reading together. Look at the pictures together, guess what the characters are up to and ask your child what they think will happen next. Your child will soon be asking to read together again and again!

It's never too early to read stories with your child and spending just ten minutes every day enjoying books together can make a BIG difference to their development. Sharing stories boosts creativity and imagination, improves wellbeing, is a positive experience for parents, carers, guardians, grandparents - everyone! - and is great fun!
Download our Sharing Stories Together PDF for tips on how to enjoy books together
You can also buy all the books here on our Bookshop.org page.

Bee & Me

Illustrated by: Alison Jay

Published by: Old Barn Books

Alison Jay's beautiful wordless picture book shows what happens when a bee flies in through the window of a grey city apartment. The growing friendship between the bee and the girl brings about a transformation of the city.

The nature tips at the back underline the importance of the bumble bee in our natural world and show young readers how they can help to safeguard its future.

World Book Day® is a charity sponsored by National Book Tokens.

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Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users and enhance your user experience. They also help us improve our site. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn more OK, I agree Take ten minutes to share stories with your little ones.

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The qualification: click on 'documents', then under 'assessment materials', click your level and choose reading or writing- everything you need is there- including the Mark Scheme to self mark and check model answers

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These qualifications can be delivered in a wide range of different settings.

The Entry level qualifications are internally assessed and quality assured. This is also the case for the Speaking, Listening and Communicating component for Functional Skills English at levels 1 and 2

Flexible assessment - onscreen or on paper, it's your choice
All of our externally marked Functional Skills assessments at levels 1 and 2 are available to take on any day at any time. There are two options:

Onscreen
Assessments can be booked with as little as 30 minutes' notice using e-volve, our onscreen assessment platform.

Named on Demand
Paper based/delivered assessments available with just two weeks' notice using our Named on Demand facility.

City & Guilds has a wide range of digital learning resources to support English and maths learning in almost any context, including learners working towards Functional Skills qualifications.

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City & Guilds Functional Skills qualifications. Leading vocational education and training organisation.

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Parts of speech: Adverbs (need to add verbs, nouns and adjectives posts too!!) 

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Parts of speech: Adverbs (need to add verbs, nouns and adjectives posts too!!) 

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ALL writing skills- SENTENCES- you need to use all of these sentence types at L1/2: 

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ALL writing skills- SENTENCES- you need to use all of these sentence types at L1/2: 

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Writing skills: put it into practice... 

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Writing skills: put it into practice... 

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Task to do on 16/03/2021
Write 2 paragraphs about:
your favourite film or TV programme

Email to me at debbie.wigley@derby.gov.uk

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Topic: Getting away- Source sheet...

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Topic: Getting away- worksheet 1

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Topic: Getting away- worksheet 2

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have a go at self assessing your writing work...