ESOL Entry 2 General Revision - Reading into Writing

How to use this activity

Work through the sections in order. Choose an answer, type a word, or check your writing. Use Hint if you need help. Your teacher can mark the final writing task.

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✅ Read a short notice and understand key information.

✅ Revise useful vocabulary for everyday life.

✅ Practise spelling, punctuation and sentence order.

✅ Plan and write a short message in 3 clear parts.

1. Diagnostic starter - What do you remember? 5 marks

Choose the best answer.

1. Which sentence is correct?

Start a sentence with a capital letter and end with a full stop.

2. Complete: She _____ English every Tuesday.

Use the third person singular: he/she/it + verb + s.

3. Which word means a planned time to see someone?

You may have one at the doctor, dentist or job centre.

4. Choose the correct punctuation: Can you help me

This is a question.

5. Complete: I was late _____ the bus did not come.

You need a reason word.

2. Vocabulary input - Everyday words 6 marks

Read the words and examples. Then match each word to the meaning.

appointment

I have a dentist appointment at 3 pm.

notice

There is a notice about the new class.

receipt

Keep the receipt after you pay.

volunteer

A volunteer helps at the food bank.

local

The local library is near my home.

advice

The teacher gave me advice about writing.

Match the words.

Use the example sentences above. Do the easy ones first.

Meaning	Word
A planned time to meet someone
A paper or message with information
A paper that shows you paid
A person who helps without pay
Near your home or area
Ideas to help someone decide what to do

3. Keyword spelling workshop 6 marks

Practise important words from the lesson.

1. Jumbled word: h n e i g b o u r

A person who lives near you.

2. Missing letters: l _ b r _ r y

A place where you can borrow books.

3. Spell from clue: a planned time to see someone.

It starts with app...

4. Correct the spelling: becos

Use this word to give a reason.

5. Syllables: How many syllables are in community?

Say it slowly: com-mu-ni-ty.

6. Match word to meaning: Which word means a short written message with information?

You can see this word on a board or in a window.

4. Grammar and language in context 6 marks

Choose the best word for each sentence.

Read the whole sentence. Think about time: every week, yesterday, now, or future plan.

Every Monday, I to English class.
Yesterday, she in a form.
He is for the bus now.
There two notices on the wall.
Please bring your ID your proof of address.
I want to join the class I need more practice.

5. Reading text - Community centre notice 7 marks

Read the notice. There are 3 paragraphs. Each paragraph has a clear job.

🏢Green Lane Community Centre

Paragraph 1 - Opening information: Green Lane Community Centre is starting a free evening course for adults who want to practise English for everyday life. The course starts on Tuesday 14 July and runs for six weeks. Classes are from 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm in Room 3.

Paragraph 2 - Main details: Learners will practise speaking, reading short messages, filling in simple forms and writing short emails. Please bring a pen, a notebook and one form of ID. You do not need to buy a book. A volunteer will help new learners on the first evening.

Paragraph 3 - Final information: Places are limited, so please contact the centre before Friday. You can phone 020 5555 4280 or visit reception between 10 am and 4 pm. If you cannot attend the first class, please tell us as soon as possible.

Comprehension questions

1. Gist: Is the notice mainly about a free English course?

Think about the main topic of all 3 paragraphs.

2. When does the course start?

Look in paragraph 1.

3. Where is the class?

Look for the room number.

4. What should learners bring?

Look in paragraph 2.

5. Who will help new learners?

Look at the final sentence in paragraph 2.

6. What should you do before Friday?

Look in paragraph 3.

7. Detail: What is the phone number?

Copy the number from paragraph 3.

6. Punctuation and sentence correction 5 marks

Choose or type the best correction.

1. Which sentence has correct capital letters?

Names of days and places use capital letters.

2. Choose the best punctuation.

It is a question, so it needs a question mark.

3. Correct the sentence: she need help with english

Use She + needs. Add a capital letter and full stop.

4. Correct and copy: i want to join the course because i need more practice

Add capital I and a full stop.

5. Which sentence joins two ideas well?

Use but to show contrast.

7. Pronunciation focus 2 marks

Say the words aloud. Tap the answer.

1. Which word has 3 syllables?

Clap the word slowly.

2. In visited, how do we say the -ed ending?

Visit ends with a /t/ sound, so the -ed ending makes an extra syllable.

8. Writing preparation - Mind map 3 teacher/self-check marks

You are going to write a short message to Green Lane Community Centre. Use the mind map before you write.

Central topic: Ask about joining the free English course

Paragraph 1: Opening / introduction
Say hello. Say your name. Say why you are writing.
Example: I am writing about the free English course.

Paragraph 2: Main details / reasons
Ask two questions. Give a useful detail about yourself.
Ideas: time, place, ID, first class, your English level.

Paragraph 3: Final point / request / conclusion
Ask them to reply. Say thank you. End politely.
Example: Please can you send me more information?

Useful vocabulary
course, class, appointment, volunteer, reception, ID, information, practise, attend, contact

Linking words
and, but, because, so, also, first, then

Key spellings
because, Tuesday, community, appointment, information, English

Punctuation checklist
Capital letter at the start. Capital I. Capital letters for Tuesday, Green Lane and English. Full stops. Question marks for questions.

Plan your message

Paragraph 1 notes Paragraph 2 notes Paragraph 3 notes

Final writing task

Write 6-8 sentences. Write a short message or email to the community centre. Ask about joining the free English course. Use three short paragraphs.

Learner self-check

I used 3 clear parts: opening, details, ending. 1 mark I asked 2 clear questions or gave useful details. 1 mark I used correct capital letters, full stops/question marks and key spellings. 1 mark I used linking words such as and, but or because. My message is polite and clear. I read my writing again before finishing.

Support version

Extra help for learners who need it

Sentence starters:

Dear Green Lane Community Centre,
My name is ____.
I am writing about the free English course.
Please can you tell me ____?
I would like to join because ____.
Thank you for your help.

Word bank: class, course, Tuesday, evening, Room 3, ID, notebook, volunteer, information, attend, reply.

Extension challenge

Write a second message to a friend. Tell them about the course and invite them to come with you. Use because, but and so. Then read it aloud to a partner.

Final feedback summary

Tap the button after you finish the activity and self-check your writing.

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Teacher notes and answer key

Teacher notes

Level: Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life style revision.
Main skill: Reading into writing.
Suggested timing: 60-90 minutes, or 2 hours with paired speaking and extension.
Classroom use: learner phones, tablets, laptops or projected teacher screen.
Assessment: 37 auto-marked points plus 3 writing self-check/teacher marks.
Differentiation: use support version for lower E2; extension for confident learners.

Answer key

Starter: 1 B, 2 C, 3 A, 4 C, 5 B.

Vocabulary: appointment, notice, receipt, volunteer, local, advice.

Spelling: neighbour, library, appointment, because, 4 syllables, notice.

Grammar: go, filled, waiting, are, and, because.

Reading: Yes; Tuesday 14 July; Room 3; a pen, notebook and ID; a volunteer; contact the centre; 020 5555 4280.

Punctuation: B, A, C, “I want to join the course because I need more practice.”, B.

Pronunciation: volunteer; /id/.