Functional Skills Entry 3 Writing

Alphabetical order

Alphabetical Order

Develop your skills in arranging words in alphabetical order to find information quickly in dictionaries, indexes and lists.

Spelling

Spelling

Improve your spelling accuracy by recognising common spelling patterns and using strategies to check unfamiliar words.

Plurals

Plurals

Learn how to form regular and irregular plurals correctly and use them accurately in sentences.

Articles A, An and The

Articles A, An, The

Learn how to use a, an and the correctly to make sentences clear and grammatically accurate.

Compound sentences

Compound Sentences

Learn how to join ideas using coordinating conjunctions to create clear and accurate compound sentences.

Correct tense

Correct Tense

Learn how to choose and use the correct tense to show clearly when actions happen.

Language and tone

Language & Tone

Learn how to choose appropriate language and tone for different purposes, audiences and situations.

Organisational features

Organisational Features

Learn how to recognise and use organisational features to make information clear, structured and easy to follow.

Logical paragraph order

Paragraph Logical Order

Learn how to organise ideas in paragraphs using a logical order so your writing is clear and easy to follow.

Subject-verb agreement

Subject Verb Agreement

Learn how to match subjects and verbs correctly to make sentences grammatically accurate.

Accident report

Accident Report

Learn how to write a clear and accurate accident report, including key details in the correct order.

Article writing

Article Writing

Learn how to write a clear and engaging article with an appropriate structure, language and tone.

Formal email writing

Formal Email Writing

Learn how to write a clear and professional formal email using the correct structure, language and tone.

Informal email writing

Informal Email Writing

Learn how to write a friendly and clear informal email using suitable language, structure and tone.

Review writing

Review Writing

Learn how to write a clear and balanced review by giving opinions, reasons and relevant details.

Formal letter writing

Formal Letter Writing

Learn how to structure and write a clear and professional formal letter.

Informal letter writing

Informal Letter Writing

Learn how to write a friendly, natural and well-organised informal letter.

Pearson exam resources

Exam Links

Access official Pearson Functional Skills English past papers and assessment materials.

Use these free Functional Skills Entry 3 writing resources to build accuracy, organisation and confidence. The activities cover essential grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence skills, as well as practical writing tasks used in everyday life, work and assessment.

Choose one topic at a time and begin with the PowerPoint slides for a clear explanation. Complete the handout or worksheet independently, then check your writing carefully. Pay attention to purpose, audience, layout, paragraph order and the level of formality required by each task.

For exam preparation, practise planning before you write and allow time to proofread. Use the writing frames where provided, and visit the Functional Skills English Entry 3 course page to explore the other skill areas. The official Pearson link above provides additional assessment materials.