Functional Skills English. Activity Bank Entry 1 Choosing a holiday

Functional Skills English Activity Bank Entry 1 Choosing a holiday

Contents Contents 2 Introduction 3 Teachers Guidance Entry 1 4 Resource Sheets Entry 1 9 Starter SLC activity - resource sheet 1 10 Learner review sheet (to go with resource sheet 1) 11 Starter reading activity - resource sheet 2 12 Starter reading activity - resource sheet 3 12 Learner review sheet (to go with resource sheet 3) 14 Starter writing activity - resource Sheet 4 15 Learner review sheet (to go with resource sheet 4) 16 Main SLC activity - resource Sheet 5 17 SLC practice assessment activity - resource sheet 6 18 Entry Level 1 SLC Practice Assessment 19 Learner review sheet (to go with resource sheet 5 and 6) 20 Main reading activity - resource sheet 7 21 Entry Level 1 Main Reading Activity Marks 22 Reading practice assessment activity - resource sheet 8 23 Entry Level 1 Reading Activity Practice Mark Scheme / Assessment Record 24 Learner review sheet (to go with resource sheet 7 and 8) 25 Main writing activity - resource sheet 9 26 Writing practice assessment activity - resource sheet 10 27 Entry Level 1 Writing Activity - Practice Mark Scheme / Assessment Record 28 Learner review sheet (to go with resource sheet 9 and 10) 29 2 Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday

Introduction OCR recognises that the teaching of Functional English will vary greatly from school to school and from teacher to teacher. With that in mind the teaching and learning activities offer several possible approaches but will be subject to modifications by the individual teacher. When undertaking a scenario, use the skills starters to determine how well your learners understand and can apply the skills standards. Please note that within this model, the focus is on applying the skills, rather than on learning the skills required, for speaking, listening and communication, reading and writing. For this reason, each element of the scenario (particularly the starter, reflection and revision sections) should be able to be disaggregated and used as standalone activities. Opportunities for assessment are built into each scenario, look at the skills standards for pointers. Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday 3

Teachers Guidance Entry 1 Context: Choosing a holiday This context is very familiar and accessible to the learner. The English demanded by the situation is simple, clear and routine. The techniques and procedures required are specific to the problem. The tutor needs to offer a very high level of guidance and direction to the learners. Throughout the unit, learners are encouraged to consider how these skills might be applied in different contexts and situations. General scenario Choosing a holiday Mel wants to go on holiday with her friend. They need to decide what holidays they like and then choose a holiday. Starter activities Introduction Starters introduce learners to some of the skills required in the activities. All resource sheets are samples and may be adapted. Speaking, listening and communication starter Learners will need to be able to: understand instructions or short explanations ask simple questions to obtain information make contributions to be understood respond appropriately to comments and requests. The following activities will help learners to apply these skills. Starter SLC activity 1 - see resource sheet 1 Learners work in pairs, with the tutor or another learner. Learners are given word cards and take it in turns to select a card which will have a word to do with holidays. 1. The learner has to read the word to the other learner[s] 2. The learner then has to say two things about the word on the card. Starter SLC activity 2 - see resource sheet 1 Learners work in pairs, with the tutor or another learner. Learners are given word cards and take it in turns to select a card which will have a word to do with parties. 1. The learner has to read the word to his/her partner. 2. The learner then asks his/her partner a question to do with the word. 4 Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday

Possible learner question prompts for activity 2: 1. Where would you find one of these? 2. Where would you go to on this? 3. What would you see here? 4. Where would be on this? 5. What would you need here? See learner review sheet. Reading starter Learners will need to be able to: read and understand simple regular words and sentences understand short texts on familiar topics and experiences. The following activities will help learners to apply these skills. Starter reading activity 1 see resource sheet 2 In groups or pairs, look at the adverts for holidays. [Learners could find their own from a holiday brochure, a local or national newspaper, or a web site.] Learners complete the information sheet, using facts and information from the adverts. Starter reading activity 2 see resource sheet 3 Learners collect a selection of images of various holiday locations from brochures or websites and are given a list of key words e.g. winter, beach, family, city, theme park, country. Learners match key words to each image. The examples on resource sheet 3 can be used. See learner review sheet. Writing starter Learners will need to be able to: write short simple sentences with full stops use words to present information spell correctly some personal or very familiar words. The following activities will help learners to apply these skills. Starter writing activity 1 see resource sheet 4 Complete the list of what to take on a beach holiday. Starter writing activity 2 see resource sheet 4 Complete the list of what makes an advert good to look at. See learner review sheet. Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday 5

Main activities Speaking, listening and communication Each section contains a main activity and a practice assessment activity. Learners will need to be able to: write short simple sentences with full stops understand instructions or short explanations ask simple questions to obtain information make contributions to be understood respond appropriately to comments and requests participate in and understand the main points of simple discussions/exchanges about familiar topics with another person in a familiar situation. The following activities will help learners to apply these skills. Main SLC activity see resource sheet 5 The activity requires the learner to have an informal discussion with a familiar person, such as a friend or family member, about the types of holiday he/she likes. The tutor will ask the learner questions about different types of holidays, using the prompt sheet. The questions can be adapted to suit the learner s interests and personal situation. This is the criteria the candidate is expected to meet: Understand the main points of short explanations Understand and follow instructions Respond appropriately to comments and requests Make contributions to be understood Ask simple questions to obtain specific information Possible prompts to encourage learners to talk about holidays: Tell me about a good holiday you have been on recently Tell me about the sort of holiday you enjoy Are there any types of holiday that you do not like? Why don t you like them? Do you prefer a hotel or a villa where you cook your own food? What sort of food do you like on holiday? Do you like to stay in this country or go to another country? What would be your best holiday? Do you like to go with a few friends or with a large group? SLC practice assessment activity see resource sheet 6 The learners discuss ideas with the tutor or another learner about a dream holiday: The learner will ask his/her partner questions about his/her dream holiday. Then the learner will also answer questions from his/her partner. See tutor observation record. See learner review sheet. 6 Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday

Reading Learners will need to be able to: read and understand simple regular words and sentences understand short texts on familiar topics and experiences read and understand short, simple texts that explain or recount information. The following activities will help learners to apply these skills. Main reading activity see resource sheet 7 Learners have two adverts to look at. This can be a paired activity with tutor guidance. The questions are designed to allow learners to demonstrate their understanding of the information given in each one. Reading practice assessment activity see resource sheet 8 The learner is required to read the scenario and the texts for each task and answer questions which relate to the texts. Tutors must not read the scenario/ texts to the learner. Tutors may read the questions to the learner. Tutors may scribe the learner s answers. Answers do not need to be written in sentences. The learners have two adverts for summer beach holidays. The questions are designed to allow learners to demonstrate their understanding of the information given in each one. See learner review sheet. Writing Learners will need to be able to: write short simple sentences with full stops use words to present information spell correctly some personal or very familiar words such as family names. The following activities will help learners to apply these skills. Main writing activity see resource sheet 9 Learners complete a competition entry form which asks them to write two sentences about what they enjoyed about a holiday they have been on. The first sentence is about the place, such as the accommodation, the resort or the country. The second sentence asks them to identify an activity they enjoyed whilst on the holiday, such as a visit, a theme park ride, going to the beach, and write a sentence explaining why they enjoyed it. The tutor can read the scenario to the learner. Writing practice assessment activity see resource sheet 10 The learner is required to write two short simple sentences, presenting some information about a familiar topic. The form can be read by the tutor. The learner must write their own responses. The document can be handwritten or word processed but dictionaries and spell check facilities are not allowed. Spelling, punctuation and grammar will be assessed. Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday 7

The tutor can read the following scenario to the learner: Scenario You send a postcard to someone in your family to tell them about your holiday. See learner review sheet. 8 Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday

Resource Sheets Entry 1 Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday 9

Starter SLC activity - resource sheet 1 Entry 1 Beach Hotel Tent Plane Sun Zoo Snow Boat Pool 10 Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday

Learner review sheet (to go with resource sheet 1) Entry 1 Skill I can do this tick the box Where else would I use this skill in life or work? To understand instructions To ask simple questions to obtain information To make contributions to be understood Respond appropriately to comments and requests Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday 11

Starter reading activity - resource sheet 2 Entry 1 Holiday Facts 1. Name of the place... 2. Type of holiday [beach, snow etc]... 3. Type of place to stay [hotel, tent etc]... Fun Holidays Trips to Blackpool beach Cheap tickets Family camp site Book now Snow holidays Scotland Nice hotel TV in all rooms 12 Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday

Starter reading activity - resource sheet 3 Entry 1 beach family snow city theme park Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday 13

Learner review sheet (to go with resource sheet 3) Entry 1 Skill I can do this tick the box Where else would I use this skill in life or work? To read and understand simple regular words and sentences To understand short texts on familiar topics To read and understand short, simple texts that explain or recount information 14 Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday

Starter writing activity - resource Sheet 4 Entry 1 Activity 1 Complete the list of what to take on a beach holiday. What to take on a beach holiday sun cream Activity 2 Complete the list of what makes an advert for a holiday good to look at. What makes an advert for a holiday good to look at? colour Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday 15

Learner review sheet (to go with resource sheet 4) Entry 1 Skill I can do this tick the box Where else would I use this skill in life or work? To use written words and phrases to present information To write simple sentences using full stops Spell correctly personal and familiar words 16 Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday

Main SLC activity - resource Sheet 5 Entry 1 Scenario: You and a friend decide to go on holiday. You meet to share ideas about what you enjoy on a holiday. Discussion about holidays Learner guidance sheet You may want to ask: 1. Where did you go on holiday? 2. What was the place like? 3. Where did you stay? 4. Was it near a beach? 5. Did you like the places to eat? Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday 17

SLC practice assessment activity - resource sheet 6 Entry 1 Scenario: You meet a friend to share ideas about a special holiday that you want to go on next year. You discuss what the special holiday would be like. Discussion about holidays Learner guidance sheet You may want to ask your partner: 1. Where would you like to go on holiday? 2. What time of year do you like going on holiday? 3. What do you like to do on holiday? 4. Where do you like to stay on holiday? 5. What do you like to eat on holiday? 18 Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday

Entry Level 1 SLC Practice Assessment ASSESSORS OBSERVATION RECORD Learner name Pass (learner must achieve all five of the criteria requirements in each task) FS ref 1S1 PASS: The learner has: understood the main points of short explanations 1-1 Discussion 1S2 understood and followed instructions 1S3 responded appropriately to comments and requests 1S4 made contributions to be understood 1S5 asked simple questions to obtain specific information Overall Tutor/Assessor feedback Tutor/Assessor name: Tutor/Assessor signature: Date Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday 19

Learner review sheet (to go with resource sheet 5 and 6) Entry 1 Skill I can do this tick the box Where else would I use this skill in life or work? To understand instructions To ask simple questions to obtain information To make contributions to be understood Respond appropriately to comments and requests 20 Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday

Main reading activity - resource sheet 7 Entry 1 Scenario: You are planning a holiday with your friend. You both like walking and cycling. Your friend does not like big cities. You look at two adverts. Advert 1 Advert 2 HOUSES in DEVON By the sea Good for short and long walks www.housesindevon.co.uk BATH CITY HOTEL Near city centre Lots to do and see www.bathcityhotel.co.uk Questions: 1. Put a tick ( ) in the correct box. Which city is the hotel in?? A Leeds B Bath C York 2. Which holiday is best for walks? 1 mark 1 mark 3. a) Which holiday would Jade NOT like? 1 mark (b) Why? 1 mark 4. Put a tick ( ) in the correct box. How can you find more details? A B C by phone on the web site by letter 5. a) Which place would YOU choose? 1 mark (b) Why? 1 mark Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday 21

Entry Level 1 Main Reading Activity Marks Use this Assessment Record to record the learner s achievements. Learner name: Assessor name (s): Coverage and Range Question Correct response Mark available Mark awarded 1R1 Read and understand simple regular words and sentences 1R2 Understand short texts on familiar topics and experiences 1 B - Bath 1 2a Houses in Devon 1 2b Sea/activity linked to the sea 3a Bath City Hotel 1 1 3b In the city/she does not like cities 1 4 B- on the website 1 5a 5b Houses in Devon/Bath City Hotel/a place of their own choice Any appropriate justification linked to 5a. E.g. like walking/swimming/sea activity or likes cities/lots to see and do in a city Pass mark 4/8 1 1 22 Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday

Reading practice assessment activity - resource sheet 8 Entry 1 Scenario: You are planning a holiday with your friend. You both like the beach and the sun. Your friend likes clubs. Sunshine Hotel Near the beach Near bars and clubs www.sunshine.co.uk Sun Spot Hotel We like families Near the shops www.sunspot.co.uk Questions: 1. Put a tick in the correct box. Who offers a half price place? A Sun Spot Hotel B Sunny Days Hotel C Sunshine Hotel 2. (a) Which hotel is best for shops? (b) Which hotel likes families? 1 mark 1 mark 1 mark 3. (a) Which holiday will your friend like best? 1 mark (b) Why? 1 mark 4. (a) Which holiday would you choose? 1 mark (b) Why? 5. Put a tick in the correct box. How can you find more details? 1 mark A B C letter phone web site 1 mark Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday 23

Entry Level 1 Reading Activity Practice Mark Scheme / Assessment Record Use this Assessment Record to record the learner s achievements. Learner name: Assessor name (s): Coverage and Range Question Correct response Mark available Mark awarded 1R1 Read and understand simple regular words and sentences 1R2 Understand short texts on familiar topics and experiences 1 C Sunshine Hotel 1 2a Sun Spot Hotel 1 2b Sun Spot Hotel 1 3a Sunshine 1 3b Has clubs/beach 1 4a 4b Sun Spot/Sunshine Hotel Any appropriate justification linked to 4a e.g. likes beach. bars and clubs, shops, has a family 1 1 5 C web site 1 Pass mark 4/8 24 Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday

Learner review sheet (to go with resource sheet 7 and 8) Entry 1 Skill I can do this tick the box Where else would I use this skill in life or work? To read and understand simple regular words and sentences To understand short texts on familiar topics and experiences Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday 25

Main writing activity - resource sheet 9 Entry 1 Scenario. You have seen a poster to win a free holiday. You have to write about a holiday you have enjoyed. Win a free holiday! Just fill in the entry form. 1. What was good about where you stayed?......,,,... 2. What did you enjoy doing on holiday?...... 26 Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday

Writing practice assessment activity - resource sheet 10 Entry 1 Scenario : You send a postcard to someone in your family to tell them about your holiday. Fill in both sections of the postcard. 1. Write one sentence about the place where you are staying. 2. Write one sentence about what you have done on holiday. POST CARD Affix Postage stamp August 3 rd 2010... To:... Name... Writing... Learner Review Grid Address...... Town... See you soon from... Postcode...... Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday 27

Entry Level 1 Writing Activity - Practice Mark Scheme / Assessment Record Use this Assessment Record to record the learner s achievements. Learner name: Assessor name (s): Coverage and Range Correct response Mark available Writing 1W1 Use written words and phrases to present information First sentence - written words and phrases present information Second sentence - written words and phrases present information 1 1 Mark awarded 1W2 Construct simple sentences using full stops 1W3 Spell correctly some personal or very familiar words First simple sentence about a holiday Using full stop 1 Second simple sentence about a holiday Using full stop 1 1 1 First sentence with some personal or very familiar words spelt correctly Second sentence with some personal or very familiar words spelt correctly 1 1 Pass mark 4/8 Assessor feedback (Provide feedback on how each assessment activity was achieved by the learner.) Tutor/Assessor name: Tutor/Assessor signature: Date 28 Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday

Learner review sheet (to go with resource sheet 9 and 10) Entry 1 Skill I can do this tick the box Where else would I use this skill in life or work? To use written words and phrases to present information To write simple sentences using full stops Spell correctly personal and familiar words Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday 29

Reflection What skills have you learnt? Where might you use this skill elsewhere? To listen When I use my phone To speak When I To read When I To write When I 30 Functional Skills English Entry 1 Choosing a holiday

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