Field area / Field of Learning covered by this Level 1 resource list Literacy and Communications Minor Awards - Names Reading Writing Minor Awards - Codes M1C01 M1C02 Level 1 Suggested resources to support delivery at Level 1: Theme/Topic: Reading Type Relevance Author/Source Web Link Recognise some familiar words independently, including some that are commonly used and personally relevant. Web links to factsheets and corresponding worksheets A combination of a factsheet and worksheet (bingo game) which introduces learners to basic sight words. Excellent resource for demonstrating to learners the importance of knowledge of sight words and reinforcing their knowledge through a literacy game. BBC Skillswise. (Ctrl+Click to follow links) Recognise some familiar words independently, including some that are Reading and corresponding Basic stories written for adults which reflect real-life situations. Stories contain a large selection of sight words and CVC words to reinforce learners' previous knowledge. Linda M Hoole, contributor to Skills Workshop.
commonly used and personally relevant. questions/follo w up activities Stories are also accompanied by discussion points and activities. Recognise some familiar words independently including some that are commonly used and personally relevant. Web links to worksheets, reading (Free samples available but paid membership required for full access.) A large selection of materials ranging from reading familiar words (sight words) to reading short reading comprehensions with familiar vocabulary. A wide range of worksheets available which prove very useful at L1 reading. Although aimed at young learners, a lot of materials are adult friendly or can be adapted. Super Teacher Use word identification strategies, e.g context of words, sight sounds, word endings. Web links to worksheets, reading (Free samples available but paid membership required for full access.) A large selection of materials ranging from phonics to word family units which support learners in terms of their word identification strategies. Although aimed at young learners, a lot of materials are adult friendly or can be adapted. Super Teacher Interpret some common symbols and PDF file on website Useful PowerPoint presentation which includes a selection of various social signs. Excellent prompts for discussion within Heidi Griffin contributor to Skills Workshop
signs in familiar contexts class as to the types of social signs and their accompanying text. Demonstrate awareness of text conventions, print material and the alphabet. PDF workbook Although written for ESOL learners, this resource has a lot of useful resources for reading at Level 1. Resources include reading and writing the alphabet, numbers, times and correcting incomplete sentences. Excellent materials for use at the very initial stages of L1. Scottish Qualifications Authority Use word identification strategies, e.g. context of words, sight sounds, word endings. Web links to worksheets. A selection of information sheets and worksheets which can be used or adapted for use at L1. Resources include letter patterns, syllables, dolch words, phonics and blends. Resources form part of the larger Write On and Read Write Now series. NALA Use word identification strategies, e.g. context of words, sight sounds, word endings. (Phonics specific.) Interactive online tool. Interactive tool which allows tutor/learner to listen to the sounds of English. Allows learners to break words down into sounds before blending them into complete words. Excellent tool for demonstrating to learners the purpose of phonetic learning. Tool also can be expanded upon to reading sentences. BBC Skillswise Use word identification strategies, e.g. context of Web links to worksheets A selection of phonics worksheets created for each letter of the alphabet. Each worksheet consists of four words and a picture in which learners must find the English for Everyone
words, sight sounds, word endings. (Phonics specific.) correct word using their knowledge of sounds. Also includes worksheets for blends such as 'ch' etc. and space for more advanced learners to construct sentences. Identify the nature of familiar documents, e.g. bills, junk mail, and instructions. Factsheet and corresponding worksheet A combination of factsheets and worksheets which examine the various types of documents learners encounter on an everyday basis. Set to a very basic level suitable for L1 learners and can also act as a prompt for further discussion of familiar documents. BBC Skills wise Identify the nature of familiar documents, e.g. bills, junk mail, and instructions. Web links to worksheets A selection of worksheets which can be used or adapted for use at L1. Resources include reading a bill, reading a poster, reading TV listings and reading a 24hour clock. Resources form part of the larger Read Write Now series. NALA Reading resource which covers all learning outcomes. Web links to workbooks. Complete workbooks require purchasing, but there are sample pages available online. L1 Communications workbook available which contains many specific L1 reading resources as well as a L1 workbook dedicated to reading questions. There is also a L1 subject specific reading workbook available which has been written for the component. This is an excellent resource which contains relevant, learner-friendly materials and covers all aspects of L1 reading outcomes. Educoot.org
Transcribe simple information in specific order e.g. Alphabet, days, months, addresses. PDF workbook Although written as an ESOL resource, this contains many excellent materials suitable for use at L1 writing. Resources include writing the alphabet and corresponding activities. It also covers numbers, days of the week, months and alphabetical order in a simplified manner for beginner writers. Also contains printable flashcards very useful in teaching the alphabet. Scottish Qualifications Authority Write for different personal and socially relevant audiences. Web link to worksheet A set of writing tasks which covers a wide range of forms of writing including, good luck cards, birthday cards, addressing envelopes and more. Janice Thorn contributor to Skills Workshop Writing for different personal and socially relevant audiences. E.g. shopping list, reminder, sending a card/postcard, sending a text message. Web links to fact sheet and accompanying activities. Fact sheet on writing notes and lists accompanied by a worksheet template for writing diary entries and writing words. BBC Skillswise Use some rules of writing appropriately e.g. Use of Web links to fact sheet and worksheets Fact sheets on the use of capital letters and basic punctuation. Also accompanied by an activity where learner should insert the correct capital letters or punctuation. BBC Skillswise
Field area / Field of Learning covered by this Level 1 resource list Literacy and Communications Minor Awards - Names Reading Writing Listening and Speaking Non-Verbal Communication Minor Awards - Codes M1C01 M1C02 M1C03 M1C04 Level 1 Suggested resources to support delivery at Level 1: Theme/Topic Reading Type Relevance Author/Source Web Link Recognise some familiar words independently SESS Functional Language & Resource A key vocabulary guide is provided in the following areas; Myself My Family My House School Food Television Shopping Special Education Support Service
App Special Words app for Available for the Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, and Android tablets and phones. Personalise the app with your own words, photos and sound recordings. Can be used to teach familiar words through word recognition, word and picture matching and audio recognition Special iApps Game on Dolch Word Lists These spelling activities are based on the Dolch Words Lists. Each set focuses on the spelling of the 20 words in the list. All the letters are provided, and the pupil must select the correct letters to spell the word. Seomra Ranga Identify the nature of familiar documents Book of worksheets This pack provides real forms which range from giving simple information, e.g. name and address to those requiring more complex information, e.g. bank details. Some include comprehension exercises to help learners understand what is required. NALA Links to Electric Ireland and Virgin are provided here. All the energy companies have a similar page. These are sample household bills with the different parts labelled. Theme/Topic: Writing Type Relevance Author/Source Web Link
formal and informal social situations E.g. in relation to greeting, leaving, seeking information/ assistance from an employer/doctor/family member/friend Express opinions, facts and feelings in response to familiar and/or personal situation Worksheets Worksheets exploring whether statements are fact or opinion. Can be used as oral work. Twinkl offers resources across a range of literacy and numeracy areas. Twinkl Discussion cards Picture cards with a stimulus question on each. A picture of people playing sports, labelled SPORTS, is accompanied by the question ‘what do you think about…? Twinkl Posters Posters of sentence starters for learners giving their opinion. Starters include I believe…, I think…, I prefer… Twinkl Theme/Topic: Non-Verbal Communication Type Relevance Author/Source Web Link Communicate about the past, present and future activities Exercise sheets and answer key Exercise sheets on past, present and future tenses. These exercises get more complicated and therefore the whole series may not be suitable but many of the exercises are appropriate English for Everyone Use appropriate non-verbal behaviour to Article Non-verbal Communication is an article outlining strategies to teach nonverbal Teaching English
Reading: Interpret common symbols- Alphabetical order Workbook Alphabetical order – 30 Photocopiable Worksheets for Adult Learners. Covers lower & upper case, find the missing letters, beginning letters, blocks of 3, blocks of 4/5, letter placement, long lists, telephone directories. ABC Production – Butterworth and Cane Reading common signs – safety signs Basic Education Pack dealing with health and safety issues. Steps to Safety – improving workplace basic education and health and safety. Contains exercises in recognising safety signs in the workplace. Useful especially for those working in construction, retail or service industries. FAS and NALA in association with the HSA Reading: Signs and symbols Flashcards Look Here! Flash Cards - set of 72 flash cards containing the words and signs from the Look Here! book, plus 11 extra signs. Printed on 300gsm white card in several colours the flash cards are supplied in six A5 sheets ready for cutting into single 35mm x 75mm cards. Brown and Brown Identify the nature of familiar documents e.g. Bills, junk mail, instructions Printable lessons Part of the bbcskillswise website. Factsheets and exercises for on different types of text. Choose Entry 1&2 for Level 1 Reading. BBC Skillswise Reading: Identify the nature of familiar Online interactive game Interpret different forms of writing and recognise the main features of texts with this online resource. Lots of different BBC Skillswise
Reading strategies including LEA Reading: Use word identification strategies - phonics Demonstrate awareness of text conventions e.g. reading left to right, Work pack Fast Track to Phonics 1 step by step progressive course for non-readers using a phonics-based approach. Worksheets and flashcards on left to right tracking, alphabet sounds, beginning, end, vowel sounds CVC words. Joy Collins, Published by Axis Education Use word identification strategies awareness Workbook Word & sentence puzzles, 30 photocopiable worksheets for Adult Learners, ABC Production. A range of word and sentence focus activities aimed at developing phonemic awareness and knowledge of sound-letter correspondence. Pages 1-15 are useful for Level 1 Learners. Activities include crosswords with picture clues, letter ends, changing letters to make a new word and making sentences. ABC Production – Butterworth and Cane Use word identification strategies – context of words Resource packs with photo stories This Life Readers – Resource Pack. A tutor’s resource pack which contains readers at level 1. Each resource pack has a tutors’ guide with exercises to improve word recognition. Engaging photo stories Axis Education
for emerging readers. The stories feature one or two short, simple sentences per page with good, clear print and plenty of repetition and reinforcement. Use word identification strategies Teachers’ resource pack FastTrack to Reading -a structured course that has been specifically designed to teach non-readers. Worksheets include tracking, visual discrimination, letter matching, CVC words, onset and rime Axis Education, Joy Collins Reading & Writing resources that cover a wide range of Learning Outcomes Printable and online worksheets BBC Skillswise Contains resources on recognising sounds, sight words, different text types, using dictionaries. Sentence grammar section also contains punctuation practice. Arranged in order of level. All resources are printable and give factsheets followed by worksheets and quizzes. BBC Skillswise http://www.bbc Reading and writing resources that cover a wide range of Learning Outcomes Interactive website Write on: a free online e-learning site that offers students the opportunity to study at level 1 (and higher levels) independently. At level 1, there are lessons, videos and exercises that cover most of the learning outcomes such as recognising logos, signs, symbols, reading common words, recognising sentences, reading documents. NALA Reading resources that cover a wide range of Online listing with links to NALA produced Resources.writeon.ie this is a web search page which lists the resources according to topic and level which are on the , , , , and workbooks produced by NALA. Resource lists can be filtered for Level 1 which then NALA
and lesson plans level. Writing worksheets include lessons contributed by tutors/educators on spelling, handwriting, grammar, punctuation, form filling, notes, messages, cards, Dolch words. Lessons take various forms including worksheets, PowerPoint presentations, flash cards etc. Writing Resource that covers a range of learning outcomes Writing support book Write on – a learning support book. – Learner’s work. It contains hints and tips on: how to use a dictionary, when to use capital letters how to use a calendar, common words used in forms, texting from your mobile phone. It also contains: a personal dictionary and a useful Learning journal template. NALA Writing Resource that covers a range of learning outcomes Graded teaching book Skillbuilders writing level 1. A series of graded teaching books. All the tasks are set in three workplaces. This book is targeted at students at level 1. Includes exercises and tips on the alphabet, common words, name and address, filling basic forms, punctuation, writing notes and messages, writing letters and emails. Axis Education Writing Resource that covers a range of learning outcomes Web links to specific workbook pages A compilation online of many of NALA’s worksheets. Each web link opens at a printable worksheet. Has already been categorised into spelling, punctuation writing, puzzles and games and word searches. Level 1 practice worksheets NALA
include writing addresses, dates, cards, sentences, lists, envelopes and more. Resource which covers a wide number of learning outcome Website with printable factsheets and worksheets BBC Skillswise – Online resource covering factsheets and exercises on handwriting, typing, form-filling, letters, format and style, paragraphing editing and proofreading. Also has spelling and games sections. BBC Skillswise Resources that cover a wide range of learning outcomes. Downloadable work packs ESOL Literacies National 2 Learning Support Material. Contains links to the work packs with lots of useful material for writing at level 1. The packs include Alphabet, numbers and phonics, daily life, food and drink, personal identity, free time and leisure, travel and shopping. Health, house home environment. Scottish Qualifications Authority Resource that covers a range of learning outcomes. Interactive web lessons Excellence Gateway This website is a huge portal of educational lessons, worksheets and resources. This link is to the site’s interactive literacy lessons. Check the lessons at M7/7, Entry 1 and Entry 2 for suitability. The Education and Training Foundation (UK) Theme/Topic: Computer Skills Type Relevance Author/Source Web Link
Understanding hardware and software Web based PDF document Getting to Grips with ICT: This is a useful resource to integrate as part of any ICT related course. It contains excellent handouts and tasks to ensure that a number of learning outcomes for Computer Skills are achieved. Using a computer and improving basic skills Web based PDF document Click to Go: The book is divided into three parts. These resources will support learners in achieving their learning outcomes for Computer Skills minor award. Alison Jones and Tony Sweeney, Galway and Roscommon ETB Getting started with the basic computer skills Website PDF files Age Action: This website is an excellent source of interesting handouts and exercises. Age Action Ireland/ Getting Started Computer Training Programme Website PDF files Getting Started Handbook (Pages 3-19) Introduction Sitting Comfortably? Computers: what would you like to be able to do? How do I turn the computer on and off? Using the mouse Using the keyboard Age Action Ireland/ Getting Started Computer Training Programme