OCR Cambridge Award/Certificate in English Entry Level 1–3 and Level 1 and 2

Reading Entry Level 1 Unit 1 (05425) – Read for purpose and meaning in simple texts Entry Level 2 Unit 6 (05426) – Read for purpose and meaning in straightforward texts Entry Level 3 Unit 11 (05427) – Read for purpose and meaning in straightforward continuous texts Level 1 Unit 18 (05428) – Read for purpose and meaning in text on variety of topics Level 2 Unit 25 (05429) – Read for implied purpose and meaning

Reading Finding information Same, same but different Headings, key words, alphabetical How images help

SunnyField Leisure Centre SunnyField Leisure Centre Finding information Here is some text. Find the: SunnyField Leisure Centre Opening in September a brand new exciting leisure centre with a 50m swimming pool and a separate Fun Zone of slides and wave machine. The new pool will be open every day from 7am to 9pm. The Fun Zone will be open every day between 1pm and 7pm. This month save 50% on the entrance fee for a family of four to the Fun Zone. (normally £20, September only £10) We’re easy to find in SunnyField Park. On the number 24 bus route. SunnyField Leisure Centre Opening in September a brand new exciting leisure centre with a 50m swimming pool and a separate Fun Zone of slides and wave machine. The new pool will be open every day from 7am to 9pm. The Fun Zone will be open every day between 1pm and 7pm. This month save 50% on the entrance fee for a family of four to the Fun Zone. (normally £20, September only £10) We’re easy to find in SunnyField Park. On the number 24 bus route. Opening times of the Fun Zone The location The bus route number The cost of family entrance to the Fun Zone in September

Same, same but different Here are two letters about different things. The letters look the same but they are telling you different information. Dear Mr Auden We’ve got the perfect savings account for you. This new account gives you money off mobile phones when you have saved a £100. Please contact us to find out more. Yours sincerely Your Bank Manager Dear Mr Auden We have noticed that Tiger is due his annual jabs, please make an appointment to bring him in. Looking forward to seeing you and Tiger. Yours sincerely Your Vet

Pick out the most important words, the headings : Headings and key words Pick out the most important words, the headings : The Abbey Technology College GCSE Subjects Compulsory English Mathematics Science Optional Arts (including art and design, music, dance, drama and media arts) Design and Technology Humanities (history and geography) Modern Foreign Languages GCSE Subjects Compulsory English Mathematics Science Optional Arts (including art and design, music, dance, drama and media arts) Design and Technology Humanities (history and geography) Modern Foreign Languages

Putting images with words helps the reader to understand the message. How images help Putting images with words helps the reader to understand the message. Here are examples: Airport No Right Turn First Aid

What will you cover . . . This presentation just concentrates on Reading, but you may also look at other English skills you will need to be successful as well. This helps you understand how each skill is used together with other skills, and helps you use your English skills in everyday life.

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