L1 Green Gym reading & Writing text

• Literacy
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)
• Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4)
• BTEC

Green Gym reading text

Skim read the text to find out the main "gist" of the document look out for the layout features/keywords/phrases that will help you understand the text  

  Scan read the text  for more detail 

What is the main purpose of the text?

1. Describing Green Gym
2. Instructing readers about the benefits of Green Gym
3. Informing readers about the Green Gym
4. Persuading readers to join Green Gym

What format has the writer used?

1. A letter
2. A report
3. An article
4. A notice

Identify the layout features used in the text

According to green gym resource most people in Northern Ireland do not take enough exercise.

1. False
2. True
3. Cant tell

Give 2 reasons why heart disease remains the most common cause of death.

. Name 2 useful conservation tasks a Green Gym volunteer might do.

What are the 2 reasons why joining Green Gym was a good idea for Joan Adams?

Green Gym 

Writing a notice 

Writing task 3: Writing an email

You need to raise funds for the Green Gym to help buy tools and equipment for the practical activities .

Write an email to the DIY superstore store asking for sponsorship of the green gym project. The email address is [e-mail]

The email should include:

• Why you are writing

• What the project involves

• What you would like from the company

• Why they should help you -be persuasive!

Word count: your notice should be between 80-100 words

Writing Task 2 : Write an article for your local community newsletter to promote green gym in your area.

Your article should:

• Inform people about the personal benefits of taking part green gym

• Outline how green gym benefits the local community

• Encourage people to join green gym

Word count: Your article should be between 120-140 words