Functional Skills Level 1 English revision

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Functional 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.
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Functional Skills English
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Domestics

• 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

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What do you see?
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What 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!

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Word 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!
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Word 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!
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Quick 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.

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Quick 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.

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Top 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.

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Functional 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

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Functional 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).

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Functional 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

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Functional 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.

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Functional 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

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Functional 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

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Level 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

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What 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

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How long before results are issued?

• Results slips and certificates will be issued to
  centres within 42 working days.

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Any questions?
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Now 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