Title: Functional Skills Level 1 English revision
1Functional Skills Level 1 English revision
May 2011. Kindly contributed by Charlotte Gustar,
Northampton College. Search for Charlotte on
www.skillsworkshop.org This PPT refers to City
and Guilds Functional Skills assessment but most
aspects are applicable to all awarding
bodies. One of a set of three. Equivalent PPTs
for L1 Functional Maths and L1 Functional ICT are
also available.
Curriculum links This PPT covers many aspects of
Level 1 Functional English. Please refer to the
resource description page on skillsworkshop.org
for detailed curriculum links and related
resources.
2Functional Skills English
3Domestics
- Please ensure all bags are kept under the table
and walkways are kept clear - Please keep all food and drink away
- Please keep mp3 players mobile phones switched
off
4What do you see?
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5What do you know?
- Todays lesson will be revision for your English
exam. - Look at the following words, explain what they
are, and give an example. - You have 5 minutes!
6Word Definition and example
Noun Naming word. cheese table happiness
Verb Action, doing or being word I was late. He believes me. They danced all night.
Proper noun A specific naming word. Always starts with a capital letter. January, Thames, Samira
Suffix Something you add to the end of a word take ing taking spot ed spotted jelly s jellies
Prefix A group of letters you add to the start of a word to change the meaning dis like dislike il legal illegal
Exclamation mark Used to show emotion. Help! Wow!
7Word TIP
Noun A common noun does not need a capital letter (unless it is at the start of a sentence).
Verb A verb must agree with the subject of a sentence We was were here yesterday. I done did it well.
Proper noun Remember capital letters for names of people, towns, cities, days of the week, months, rivers, addresses, countries, religions, clubs, titles.
Suffix Spelling changes are often needed when you add a suffix. Check your spelling carefully.
Prefix No spelling changes are needed when adding a prefix. Just add it to the front of the word. mis spelling misspelling ir regular irregular
Exclamation mark Use sparingly and never use more than one at once. I dont believe it!!! I dont believe it!
8Quick fire round
- What are the characteristics of persuasive text?
- What must you include in a formal letter?
- What are the stages of planning and drafting?
- When should you use capital letters? Give three
examples.
9Quick fire round
- What are the characteristics of persuasive text?
- Repetition, appealing adjectives, exclamation
marks, rhetorical questions, snappy slogans, bold
eye catching titles. - What must you include, when writing a formal
letter? - Your address, their address, the date, correct
salutations (To whom it may concern or Dear Sir
or Madam), introduction, conclusion, correct sign
off (Yours faithfully, Yours sincerely) - What are the stages of planning and drafting?
- Think about it, spider diagram / bullet points /
list, notes, draft final copy - When should you use capital letters? Give three
examples. - At the start of a sentence. When using a proper
noun. For the personal pronoun I.
10Top tips for the exam
- The next couple of slides show common errors made
in Functional English exams. Be sure not to fall
into the same trap! - Make revision notes to help you remember.
11Functional English Reading L1 Common error 1
- Students using personal information to answer
questions - Impact wrong answer no marks for that
question - Remedy use the given text to answer the
questions
12Functional English Reading L1 Common error 2
- Not reading the question properly
- E.g. If you do not want to leave your lodge
in the evening, what do they provide for you to
do? Dont respond by referring to facilities
available elsewhere on site (as this requires
people to leave their lodges). - Impact wrong answer no marks gained
- Remedy R.T.Q (READ THE QUESTION).
13Functional English Writing L1
- Candidates need to ensure they understand
- the tone of language
- the level of detail required
- that their writing needs to be in a logical order
14Functional English Writing L1 Common error 3
- Format and Structure
- E.g. marks are often lost for incorrect format of
a letter. A formal letter needs senders
address, recipients address, a date, correct
opening and appropriate closure / conclusion. - Impact dropped marks
- Remedy Use correct style and format for each
task. Consider target audience, structure, and
format.
15Functional English Writing L1 Common error 4
- Punctuation
- Not knowing where one sentence begins and ends
- Lack of capital letters
- Using a small i for the personal pronoun I
- Impact inaccurate work wrong answer
- Remedy proof read your work
- Check sentence structure and use of capital
letters
16Functional English Writing L1 Common error 5
- Spelling, style and punctuation
- Text spelling NOT acceptable!
- Punctuation rules are not relaxed just because a
document is informal. - Correct use of capital letters is required, even
in an informal email. - Impact inaccurate work dropped marks
- Remedy Write in full sentences and do not use
abbreviations
17Level 1 Assessment Guidance Notes
- Is it true that the assessment is in two parts?
- Yes
- 1 hour for the reading
- 1 hour for the writing
18What should I have with me for the exam?
- The exam invigilator will provide the following
- Exam paper
- Dictionary
- Note
- You may use a dictionary
- You will need to bring
- college I.D
- a pen with black or blue ink
19How long before results are issued?
- Results slips and certificates will be issued to
centres within 42 working days.
20Any questions?
21Now use your task sheet(not included with this
PPT)
- The sheet outlines all the steps necessary to
complete the task - It incorporates all aspects of skills learnt over
the past weeks - Try to be as independent in the task as possible
but staff are here to help you if you need it - You have 20 minutes