Unit Award Scheme

115740 EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS: ENGLISH

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1correctly spell at least 20 tier two words that are commonly used in daily life, eg required, fortunate, essential, complicationSummary sheet and/or student completed work
2correctly use at least four different types of punctuation, eg full stops, commas, question marks, quotation marks or apostrophes, in a written textStudent completed work
3complete a subject-verb agreement worksheet correctly and confidentlyStudent completed work
4complete a tenses worksheet correctly and confidentlyStudent completed work
5complete a worksheet covering both definite and indefinite articles correctly and confidentlyStudent completed work
6identify the main points and ideas and how they are presented in at least three different types of text, eg leaflets, reports and short articlesSummary sheet and/or student completed work
7read and understand each text in detail and utilise at least three pieces of information contained in the textsSummary sheet and/or student completed work
8prepare for and contribute to at least one formal discussion based on a suitable response to one of the textsSummary sheet and/or student completed work

shown knowledge of

9how to write short texts clearly and coherently for at least three different audiences, eg letter, email, leaflet, notice, handoutSummary sheet and/or student completed work
10what the acronyms SHAMPOO and DAFOREST represent in relation to descriptive and persuasive writing respectfullySummary sheet and/or student completed work
11how to use correct grammar, including tenses, consistently in their writingSummary sheet and/or student completed work
12how to use generally accurate punctuation and spelling, and ensure the meaning is clear in their writing.Summary sheet and/or student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 13 August 2021Level - Level Two