English Functional Skills 2020 by English CWC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff Improve your spelling, punctuation and grammar; try out practice papers; and find new books and websites to read. en-us 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC 2025-10-28 10:04:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f33b.png Spelling Test 1 cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607953 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607953 Spelling Test 2 cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607956 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607956 Spelling Test 3 cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607957 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607957 Still struggling with spelling rules? Take a look at this link on BBC Bitesize: cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607959

]]> 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607959 Ever thought about when to use these homophones? Have a go at this exercise: cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607961 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607961 Punctuation Placemat cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607962 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607962 Remember these rules for commas: cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607968 7 comma rules every writer should know

  • You can only connect two complete sentences with a comma if there's a coordinating conjunction (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So or FANBOYS), between them.
  • Use a comma to link an incomplete sentence with a complete sentence.
  • Use the Oxford comma.
  • Use a comma between two coordinate adjectives that describe the same noun.
]]> 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607968 Now try putting these commas and apostrophes in the right place: cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607969 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607969 Have a go at this punctuation word search and identify the meaning of the words: cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607971 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607971 We need to learn how to use compound and complex sentences. Read through this PowerPoint to see how... cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607973 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607973 Are you confused about subject-verb-agreement? Read through this PowerPoint and do the exercises: cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607976 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607976 ...and try this subject-verb-agreement activity: cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607978 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607978 Planning your writing effectively: cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607979 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607979 Let's look at using techniques to communicate different ideas: cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607980 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607980 Descriptive writing makes our letters and articles more interesting: cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607981 Look at these words associated with different colours:]]> 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607981 Now try matching up these colours: cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607982 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607982 Try these descriptive writing exercises: cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607985 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607985 Examples of metaphors: cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607988 Take a look at these and try to make up your own.]]> 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607988 Identify these language features in this word search and look up the meanings: cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607989 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607989 ...and of course, there's DAFOREST for our persuasive writing! cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607991 Direct Address
Anecdote
Facts
Opinion
Rhetorical Question/Repetition
Emotive Language/Exaggeration
Statistics/Strong Ending
The rule of three/Triplet]]> 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607991 Writing exercise: cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607992 In your book, write an email to your teacher describing the place you are from. 
You could write about where you were born, where you live now or where your family is from. 
 
You should include:
·         A description of the place
·         The religion, food, music, sport and culture of that place
·         How the place makes you feel 
·         Why you like it there
·         Something that could be improved 
·         Why other people should go there
·         Anything else you want your reader to know
]]> 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607992 Try these exercises to write persuasively: cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607993 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607993 cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607994 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607994 Don't forget your discourse markers to make your writing flow between paragraphs and sentences: cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607995 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607995 cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607996 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607996 What about if you want to make a complaint? Here's a letter template: cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607997 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607997 ...and here are some good ways to begin your paragraphs: cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607998 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607998 Here's a good example to follow: cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607999 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464607999 ...and here's what not to do! Try to answer the questions at the end. cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464608001 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464608001 Ever thought about writing a review? It's a great life skill! cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464608002 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464608002 Here's an example of a good film review...unless you think you could do better? cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464608003 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464608003 How to find information in a text: cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464608005 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464608005 Identifying facts and opinions: cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464608007 Read through the PowerPoint with the articles below it and answer the questions.]]> 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464608007 Facts or Opinions? cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464608009 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464608009 Looking for hidden meaning in a text: cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464608010 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464608010 Practice questions: cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464608011 Read through and try these exercises.]]> 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464608011 Reading Assessment for Level 1 and Level 2. cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464608012 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464608012 Let's look at these articles and compare them. cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464608013 They are both written from 2 different kinds of newspaper, a tabloid and a broadsheet, and therefore give a different point of view with a different type of journalism. ]]> 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464608013 cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464608016 See if you can answer the questions at the end.]]> 2020-03-18 15:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/464608016 Writing Level 1 Assessment daniel_barnes2 https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/465979205 2020-03-19 10:06:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/465979205 Reading Level 1 Assessment cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466027708 The insert you need to answer the questions is underneath it.]]> 2020-03-19 10:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466027708 Reading Level 1 Insert cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466030732 2020-03-19 10:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466030732 Writing Level 2 Assessment cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466035787 2020-03-19 10:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466035787 Reading Level 2 Assessment cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466036809 The insert you need to answer the questions is underneath it.]]> 2020-03-19 10:47:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466036809 Reading Level 2 Insert cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466038606 2020-03-19 10:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466038606 BBC Bitesize cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466044901 A great resource for all areas of Functional Skills English.]]> 2020-03-19 10:53:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466044901 Books to read cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466050041 Try going to Amazon and type in the search box 'Teen Fiction Bestsellers'.
https://www.amazon.co.uk

If you can't go to the library, these books can be bought very cheaply second-hand.

]]> 2020-03-19 10:56:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466050041 BBC News cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466050818 For a balanced view of current news, this is a great one to go to. There are longer stories, which you also might enjoy.]]> 2020-03-19 10:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466050818 Good Reads cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466064721 A brilliant website with book reviews for finding 'Young Adult Fiction'.]]> 2020-03-19 11:07:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466064721 February Exam Level 1 Reading cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466078496 2020-03-19 11:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466078496 February Exam Level 1 Reading Insert cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466080946 2020-03-19 11:19:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466080946 February Exam Level 1 Writing cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466081914 2020-03-19 11:19:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466081914 February Exam Level 2 Reading cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466083154 2020-03-19 11:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466083154 February Exam Level 2 Reading Insert cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466084216 2020-03-19 11:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466084216 February Exam Level 2 Writing cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466090694 2020-03-19 11:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466090694 Read through this PowerPoint on persuasive techniques and complete the exercises. cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466113371 2020-03-19 11:43:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/466113371 'The Alchemist'. cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/474368678 Free download of this popular book here.]]> 2020-03-25 11:48:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/474368678 Anne Frank's Diary cwcenglishpad https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/474371866 Another great story set in The Netherlands during World War 2. Free download here.]]> 2020-03-25 11:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cwcenglishpad/qdx1jtt05iff/wish/474371866