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Here are some more materials to help you practise your skills. There are two types of resources. One set is on line and takes you to other web sites. The second set has downloadable resources, which you can print out.

Resources on line

Skillswise

This is a BBC web site with factsheets, games, quizzes and worksheets. Click on the link to go to the topic on Types of text.
Types of text

Keyskills4u
This is a Key Skills web site for students. Click on the link and follow the instructions.
Key Skills Trainer

  1. Select 'Enter site' next to Key Skills > Trainer
  2. Select 'Click here to continue without logging in'
  3. Select 'Communication and Application of Number Level 1'
  4. Select 'Check your skills and learn'
  5. Select 'Reading' (under Communication)
  6. On page 2, look at 'Structure and language'.

Resources on paper

Click on a link (underlined) to open a document. Print the document and do the activity on paper in your own time. To close the document, click on the cross on the top right of the screen.

Build Your Skills Task
Writing for different puposes - Part 1
Writing for different purposes – Part 2
Writing for different purposes – Part 3

Information and instructions - Part 1
Information and instructions - Part 2

Assignment
Reading and writing for meaning and purpose