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Books > Children's & Educational > Language & literature > English (including English as a school subject)
Come and join Flynn as he takes you on an exciting tour of the UK's
capital city! Flynn will show you some cool places such as the
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the Cartoon Museum, the London Eye
and the O2 Arena. Which is your favourite place in London?
(Letter-sounds featured: /ch+u/ -ture /i/ -y ) Flynn's London is
part of the Rocket Phonics systematic synthetic phonics programme
from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child
achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice
reading book provides focused practice of a small group of
letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities
to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension
questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6/Year 1
Excite your children and give them a firm foundation in phonics.
Part of the Bug Club family, Bug Club Phonics aims to help children
learn to read by the age of six in a fun and accessible way.
Following the order of Letters and Sounds, the Bug Club Phonics
programme matches the National Curriculum and Early Learning Goals
and ensures children read from books with the sounds they know as
they are learning to read. Ideal for home learning. Two aliens go
to a tip. Kat works hard while Dan plays around. Kat gets cross
when there's no room for her in the rain shelter Dan has found!
Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps
your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for
children age 4-5 (Reception) Book band: Pink A Phonics phase: 2
Rose lives on a Traveller site with her Mam, Da and little sister,
Cora. Rose loves her home, and when Da tells her that they're
moving to another site, she is very upset. But when they arrive at
their new home, Rose is happy to see yellow fields, a colourful
meadow, and some familiar and friendly faces ... Maybe living
somewhere new won't be so bad after all? (Letter-sounds featured:
/igh/ -ie -y /oa/ o-e ow ) A Home for Rose is part of the Rocket
Phonics systematic synthetic phonics programme from Reading Planet.
Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success.
This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused
practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes
useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at
home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding.
Reading age: 5-6/Year 1
Trees are vitally important to life on Earth. Learn how trees cool
our planet down, clean the air and keep animals safe. You'll also
learn about the benefits of forest bathing, and how you can plant
your very own tree! (Letter-sounds featured: /ul/ -le /d/ /t/ -ed )
Tree Power is part of the Rocket Phonics systematic synthetic
phonics programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that
every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target
Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of
letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities
to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension
questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6/Year 1
Replaces ISBN 9781908684639. A versatile and well-developed
vocabulary is a vital component of 11 plus and Common Entrance
exams but is often one of the more difficult to attain. This
collection of multiple choice tests, based on conventional
classroom testing sessions, is representative of the verbal
reasoning type questions of multi-discipline CEM style 11 plus
exams. A range of vocabulary topics and question styles identify
and drill the use of synonyms, antonyms and homonyms providing the
confidence to answer questions that test and explore vocabulary.
Extensively road-tested by Eleven Plus Exams, all 11+ Essentials
tests are best used as real exam practice to benchmark a child s
performance and to identify areas for improvement. They are perfect
for use both in the classroom and at home. The suggested time for
each paper is based on data obtained from conventional classroom
testing sessions. Includes a broad coverage of antonyms, synonyms
and homonyms to develop vocabulary. Provides ample training for any
level of 11 plus exam and familiarisation and realistic practice
ahead of the tests to build knowledge and confidence, and ensure
success. .
Verbal reasoning skills are at the heart of 11 plus and Common
Entrance exams, such as those set by the Centre for Evaluation and
Monitoring (CEM), compiled by Durham University, and Granada
Learning (GL), also known as NFER. The verbal reasoning section of
these exams typically contains questions on a range of topics,
including, but not limited to, punctuation, sentence structure and
vocabulary. Verbal Reasoning: Vocabulary, Spelling & Grammar
aims to develop the skills required to answer questions relating to
grammar and spelling. This book comprises topic-specific tests
covering vocabulary, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling and
grammar and a mixed test. Extensively road-tested by Eleven Plus
Exams, all 11+ Essentials tests are best used as real exam practice
to strengthen a child's performance. They are perfect for use both
in the classroom and at home.
This edition of Hamlet offers a uniquely interactive approach to
one of Shakespeare's most performed plays. William Shakespeare did
not intend that his plays be read as texts only - they were meant
to be acted, seen and heard. This exciting edition of Hamlet offers
a wealth of supporting material to encourage understanding and
appreciation of this remarkable play as well as meet all the
requirements of the CAPS and preparation for the Grade 12
examination. The features of this edition include: A detailed
introduction to prepare learners for studying the key literature
features and characteristics of the play.; A short biography of
Shakespeare.; Background information about the context of the
play.; A summary of each Act.; A complete and authoritative text of
the play.; An attractive double-page spread layout, which includes
notes and activities that: Assist with pre-reading and during
reading.; Explain difficult language.; Provide useful background
information.; Explore characters, themes, words and images; and
stimulate thoughts on how to stage the play.; Pre-reading questions
before each Act.; Questions and activities at the end of each Act
to consolidate understanding and for revision.; Exam preparation,
including sample contextual and essay questions, and guidance for
answering both types of questions as well as suggested answers.; A
list of references; and A detailed glossary of terms for literature
study and drama. This edition is fully illustrated with drawings
and story-boards for each Act as well as photographs to support and
extend the understanding and enjoyment of Hamlet. This e?Book is a
digital version of the printed, CAPS-approved ?book. Benefits of
the ePUB format? include:? The ability to view on ?a ?desktop
computer, notebook or tablet.; As learners adjust fonts, rotate and
flip pages, content reflows to fit the device's screen giving the
user a more flexible experience; and Learners can take notes,
highlight and bookmark, and access video and audio for visual
learning.
This book can help your child by providing a whole year of ready to
go activities and support on key English topics which will be being
taught in school from 2014. Did you know that your child in Year 6
will now need to; spell words with silent letters (such as
'island'); use the subjunctive (using 'were' and 'be' to say things
that may or may not be true or about wishes, for example: 'If I
were Prime Minister I would make weekends longer' but you're not
the Prime Minister so you can't); use expanded noun phrases to
convey complicated information concisely. * Workbooks for home
learning * Linked directly to what your children will be learning
in school * A linked website provides additional activities,
answers and support for parents * Developed by teachers to ensure
the best possible support for the new 2014 National Curriculum.
Key Words with Peter and Jane uses the most frequently met words in
the English language as a starting point for learning to read
successfully and confidently. The Key Words reading scheme is
scientifically researched and world renowned. Book 4c provides the
link with writing for the words used in readers 4a and 4b. Once
this book has been completed, the child can move on to book 5a. The
Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key
words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds
confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight
(also known as the 'look and say' method of learning). Examples of
key words are: the, one, two, he. There are 12 levels, each with 3
books: a, b, and c. Series a: Gradually introduces new words.
Series b: Provides further practise of words featured in the 'a'
series. Series c: Links reading with writing and phonics. All the
words that have been introduced in each 'a' and 'b' book are also
reinforced in the 'c' books.
Key Words with Peter and Jane uses the most frequently met words in
the English language as a starting point for learning to read
successfully and confidently. The Key Words reading scheme is
scientifically researched and world renowned. Book 5c provides the
link with writing for the words in Readers 5a and 5b. Once this
book has been completed, the child can move on to book 6a. The Key
Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words
is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds
confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight
(also known as the 'look and say' method of learning). Examples of
key words are: the, one, two, he. There are 12 levels, each with 3
books: a, b, and c. Series a: Gradually introduces new words.
Series b: Provides further practise of words featured in the 'a'
series. Series c: Links reading with writing and phonics. All the
words that have been introduced in each 'a' and 'b' book are also
reinforced in the 'c' books.
Join YouTube sensation Blippi as he prepares for a very merry
Christmas in this seasonal board book that's just the right size
for little hands. Blippi loves everything about Christmas - join
him as he gets ready for the festive season in this exciting board
book. Blippi buys and decorates a tree, posts and receives cards
and presents, goes carolling and bakes cookies ready for Santa's
arrival. Each page of Blippi: Merry Christmas includes a tab with a
sweet holiday-themed illustration. A bright and engaging
learning-themed gift for little ones This sweet, easy-to-read story
is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. When Blippi's around, the
holidays are sure to be filled with all sorts of fun. Join the
high-energy educational YouTuber, Blippi, and his multi-million
following in this official tie-in book!
Replaces ISBN 9781908684356. Verbal reasoning skills are at the
heart of 11 plus and Common Entrance exams, such as those set by
the Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring (CEM), compiled by Durham
University. The verbal reasoning section of these exams typically
contains questions requiring a good understanding of synonyms,
antonyms, homonyms and word definitions. One common style of
question is a cloze test, which requires the candidate to correctly
complete a passage from which some words have been wholly or
partially removed. Verbal Reasoning: Cloze Tests aims to develop
the skills required to answer cloze questions. This book comprises
word bank tests, multiple choice tests and partial-word tests. The
online Peer-Compare system helps identify areas for improvement and
gauge progress relative to other children taking the same tests.
Extensively road-tested by Eleven Plus Exams, all 11+ Essentials
tests are best used as real exam practice to strengthen a child's
performance. They are perfect for use both in the classroom and at
home.
This intriguing biography introduces students to Malala Yousafzai,
the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize and a strong
advocate for women's rights to education. This biography engages
students in reading as they build their comprehension, vocabulary,
and literacy skills. Important text features include a glossary,
index, and table of contents. The Reader's Guide and culminating
activity direct students back to the text as they develop their
higher-order thinking skills. Check It Out! provides resources for
additional reading and learning. With TIME For Kids content, this
book aligns with national and state standards and will keep
students engaged in reading.
Take a tour of the world and explore the famous seven wonders of
the ancient world. Find out who was behind all of these
architectural feats and how each national treasure was used. From
the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the Great Pyramid of Giza, get
ready for an incredible journey!
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