The Finger Phonics books introduce young children to all of the letter sounds, not just the alphabet. The teaching in these books is multisensory. Each letter sound is introduced with an action and a large cut-out letter, which helps little fingers to feel the correct formation. Fun activities at the end of each book help children to use their new letter- sound knowledge and begin to develop their reading and writing skills. These refreshed editions are the same as previous editions in terms of number of pages, pagination and core content, but have been enhanced with: * New cover designs, colour-coded to match each group of letter sounds across other Jolly Phonics resources * Fresh and new full-page illustrations for each page * New-style, easy-to-follow letter formation guides * Information panels showing how to use each page * Additional items within each picture to tie in with the vocabulary taught in Jolly English * Updated activities at the end of each book to align with other Jolly Phonics resources Finger Phonics 6 covers the following sounds: y, x, ch, sh, th, th

English Grammar and Teaching Strategies aims to demystify grammar and equip any teacher to teach it in the classroom. Carefully set out for ease of reference, this book covers every aspect of grammar, from nouns, adjectives and verbs to punctuation and prepositions. Each grammatical term is clearly defined and accompanied by varieties of usage and teaching strategies, which can be easily extended according to the age and key stage of the pupil. These strategies are for both spoken and written language and can be used for a whole class, small groups, with those with special educational needs and with EAL learners. Featuring a brand new preface by Jo Shackleton, this Routledge Classic Edition is an indispensable resource for all teachers in both primary and secondary schools.

The Finger Phonics books introduce young children to all of the letter sounds, not just the alphabet. The teaching in these books is multisensory. Each letter sound is introduced with an action and a large cut-out letter, which helps little fingers to feel the correct formation. Fun activities at the end of each book help children to use their new letter- sound knowledge and begin to develop their reading and writing skills. These refreshed editions are the same as previous editions in terms of number of pages, pagination and core content, but have been enhanced with: * New cover designs, colour-coded to match each group of letter sounds across other Jolly Phonics resources * Fresh and new full-page illustrations for each page * New-style, easy-to-follow letter formation guides * Information panels showing how to use each page * Additional items within each picture to tie in with the vocabulary taught in Jolly English * Updated activities at the end of each book to align with other Jolly Phonics resources Finger Phonics 3 covers the following sounds: g, o, u, l, f, b

This Complete Revision & Practice book is a superb all-in-one guide to 11+ English (for GL & other test providers)! There are crystal-clear study notes and step-by-step examples for each question type - plus a huge helping of questions to help pupils practise what they've learned for each topic. We've also included mixed-topic tests and two super-realistic English practice papers, so pupils will know just what to expect on the big day. There's no better way to prepare! What's more, we've thrown in a free Online Edition that lets you read the entire book on a PC, Mac or tablet - you'll have access via 'My Online Products' on the CGP website from the moment you place your order. When the book arrives, just use the unique code printed inside the cover to gain full access.

Hello, here we are and Zazi and the ants is the first Big Book of Level 1 in the Aweh! English First Additional Language reading scheme. Aweh! is a graded reading scheme that will awaken any child's imagination as they join Mama Africa in saving the world's stories by charging the Umthombo; the well of stories. The bright and colourful artwork provides a child-centred learning opportunity that integrates both the weekly Mathematics concept and the Life Skills topic. The inside cover identifies the key vocabulary and phonic focus for every Reader. The back inside cover offers a fun writing activity to consolidate the child's understanding and to link reading to writing.

This fantastic range of fiction for Shared, Guided and Independent reading gives you stories your children will love to read over and over again. Gaelic and Scottish teaching support also accompanies this reading series.

This book supports trainee teachers working towards primary QTS in teaching primary English across all areas of the curriculum. Focused on teaching a more integrated and inclusive curriculum, this text draws out meaningful cross curriculur links and explores how the teaching of English can take place across the whole curriculum. It examines how a teacher's effective use of English is essential in supporting learning in all subjects and considers the role of the teacher in promoting English. Chapters cover topics such as language, literature, EAL and thinking skills. Incorporating the latest thinking in primary English and including exemplars of current good practice, this practical guide encourages trainee teachers to explore learning and teachig in new ways. About the Transforming QTS Series This series reflects the new creative way schools are begining to teach, taking a fresh approach to supporting trainees as they work towards primary QTS. Titles provide full up to date resources focused on teaching a more integrated and inclusive curriculum, and texts draw out meaningful and explicit cross curricular links.

This book provides ways of thinking for preservice and new teachers to transition from the theory behind curricular design to engaged teaching and learning in the classroom. It offers a comprehensive framework for the creation and implementation of one's own authentic and effective ELA curriculum. In addition to strategies for preservice teachers to develop their own pedagogies, lessons, and teaching techniques, Costigan also demonstrates how to design tools for teaching in the current testing- and standards-driven context of the educational reform movement. Containing real-life examples of reading and writing instruction, this book empowers preservice teachers to translate the concepts of curriculum design to actual ELA classroom practices that will engage students.

The New All-In-One Spelling Made Fun Workbook for Grade 3 Home Language will encourage children to learn to spell and work with sounds! This workbook comprises almost 50 card, board and movement games with the prescribed sounds as well as sight and spelling words, spelling rules and lists with spelling/sight words. It contains step by step guidelines for the teacher or parent in order to play the games.

When spelling is taught using innovative games filled with movement and action, the child in Grade 3 will approach the task with joy and excitement and will not get bored or feel defeated. Teaching of spelling by way of fun games will entice children as well as parents and teachers.

This book briefly revises the prescribed sounds and spelling for Grade 1 and 2, and then moves on to games dealing with syllabification, plurals, apostrophe and the spelling rules prescribed for Grade 3. The effortless recognition and writing of the first 320 high-frequency sight words are practiced.

English Grammar and Teaching Strategies aims to demystify grammar and equip any teacher to teach it in the classroom. Carefully set out for ease of reference, this book covers every aspect of grammar, from nouns, adjectives and verbs to punctuation and prepositions. Each grammatical term is clearly defined and accompanied by varieties of usage and teaching strategies, which can be easily extended according to the age and key stage of the pupil. These strategies are for both spoken and written language and can be used for a whole class, small groups, with those with special educational needs and with EAL learners. Featuring a brand new preface by Jo Shackleton, this Routledge Classic Edition is an indispensable resource for all teachers in both primary and secondary schools.

Common Core State Standards for Grades K-1: Language Arts Instructional Strategies and Activities is designed to help teachers teach CORE standards using research-based, effective instructional strategies in combination with ready-to-use activities. These strategies include identifying similarities and differences, writing summaries and taking notes, creating non-linguistic representations, and suggestions for homework and practice. There are a variety of suggested texts as well as identified text exemplars that can easily be used with the suggested activities. The activities accommodate most teaching styles and can be used by the new teacher as well as the experienced teacher with very little advanced preparation required. While the activities in each chapter are listed as single suggestions, they can be used individually or combined to strengthen your current units as you implement the Common Core State Standards in your daily planning and instruction.

Designed to follow on from the Jolly Phonics Student Books 1, 2 and 3, the Grammar 1 Student Book builds on the skills taught in Jolly Phonics, and introduces grammar and spelling rules to improve writing and reading comprehension. Children are able to work through the Grammar 1 Student book and complete a wide variety of engaging activities, which develop grammar, spelling, punctuation and comprehension skills. Lessons are provided for 1 Grammar or punctuation and 1 Spelling lesson per week for a for a year. The teacher is able to support and guide the children with the Grammar 1 Teacher's Book. Topics covered include: * Vowel digraphs * Alternative spellings of vowel sounds * Plural endings * Short vowels and consonant doubling * Tricky words * Consonant blends * Nouns - proper/common/plurals * Personal pronouns *Verbs * Conjugating verbs - present/past/future * Adjectives * Adverbs * a/an/the - when to use * Sentences - capital letters, full stops and speech marks * Parsing - identifying the parts of speech in sentences * Alphabetical order

* Features ready-to-use activities and lesson plans that will inspire and delight students * Addresses the interests of Gen Z and GenAlpha, with activities on creating gadgets, TV simulations, Pokemon parodies, smartphone responses, and more * Standards- and grade-level aligned

Oxford Grade R is an exciting CAPS compliant home language series of graded readers, supporting emergent literacy and Mathematics through Life Skills topics and incidental learning. Learning through play, as well as the critical skills of crossing the mid

Steven Schneider's newly revised second edition of How Parents Can Help Kids Improve Test Scores: Taking the Stakes Out of Literacy Testing highlights the most recent literacy initiatives in America since the federal act of No Child Left Behind. His book has been redesigned to further help teachers and parents navigate through the maze of newly developed state standardized testing in reading and writing, so students may be able to achieve greater success. By using the proactive methods shown in this book and by following easily understood step-by-step instructions, parents and teachers can begin to help their children take the first steps down the road to literacy and to understanding the Common Core language arts subjects. This book features time-tested activities, suggestions, and a plethora of practical advice to assist teachers and parents in raising children's scores on standardized state reading tests. By utilizing the highly prescriptive "Pinpoint Reading Program," newly revised in this second edition, parents and teachers will gain new insights into the format, style, and objectives of these tests and how they can assist children to score higher. Most importantly, this book instills the confidence that children need to achieve the success that they rightfully deserve and for which their parents and teachers have come to expect.

Published in 1978, this is a concise and practical guide to the use of linguistic theory and analytical techniques in English language teaching at secondary and tertiary levels of education. Much has been written in this area in the past, but previous emphasis has most often been theoretical. This book is concerned with the realities of teaching, and each technique recommended is explained by reference to actual examples of students' writing and speech. The underlying theory is discussed only when this serves to clarify practice. John Keen demonstrates how students' existing grasp of the uses and processes of English can provide a reliable base from which to develop their language skills in a meaningful and effective way. His own experience has convinced him that the sympathetic use of linguistic insights can help in teaching the conventions of spelling and grammar, developing students' sensitivity to meaning in language and enabling them to use language resourcefully in a variety of contexts - including writing coherently and at length on particular topics. The Bullock Report recommended that language study should be part of every teacher's training. This book indicates some directions that such a language study might take.

Synthesizing a range of studies on morphological processing from the past 30 years, this edited collection presents the current state of knowledge on morphological processing and defines classroom practices to help students conceptualise the role of morphology in reading, spelling, and vocabulary development. Research has increasingly indicated the importance of morphological tasks in relation to reading, spelling, and vocabulary acquisition in the classroom. Chapter authors present the theoretical considerations guiding morphological processing research to date, address the use of morphology with reference to different populations of learners, and propose effective and innovative instructional strategies for integrating morphology in the classroom.

All you need to encourage a love and enthusiasm for reading and writing from a young age. Benefit from the experience of key educators across the Caribbean regions who have carefully designed this resource to give your students exactly the right introduction to the Language Arts curriculum. -Ensure a steady transition from Creole to Standard English with an introductory section on language acquisition in the Teacher Guides called Language Strategy. -Cover technicality of grammar, vocabulary and syntax using picture cues and writing as well as reading and reading comprehension. -Offer exposure to many different forms of text with a variety of different text types and genres. -Connect reading and writing with templates, to make sure that students don't fall behind and progress evenly with both. Support for this student book is available from the accompanying Teacher's Guide 9781510414228.

All you need to encourage a love and enthusiasm for reading and writing from a young age. Benefit from the experience of key educators across the Caribbean regions who have carefully designed this resource to give your students exactly the right introduction to the Language Arts curriculum. -Ensure a steady transition from Creole to Standard English with an introductory section on language acquisition in the Teacher Guides called Language Strategy. -Cover technicality of grammar, vocabulary and syntax using picture cues and writing as well as reading and reading comprehension. -Offer exposure to many different forms of text with a variety of different text types and genres. -Connect reading and writing with templates, to make sure that students don't fall behind and progress evenly with both. Support for this student book is available from the accompanying Teacher's Guide 9781510414235.

`A practical approach that is essential for today's teachers.... The hands-on strategies and graphics can be used with little extra effort on the part of the teacher' - Sarah J McNary, San Dieguito Union High School District, California `I applaud the authors' understanding and respect for the children of diverse backgrounds and their recommendations on how teachers can handle them in a sensitive but effective manner.... New teachers especially, who feel challenged by this, would appreciate the guidance and support' - Maria Elena Reyes, Associate Professor University of Alaska, Fairbanks Use effective teaching strategies to accelerate literacy learning in the differentiated classroom! From best-selling authors Gayle Gregory and Lin Kuzmich comes a versatile handbook for middle and secondary school educators who need to differentiate literacy instruction for adolescent and teen learners at different stages of development along the literacy continuum. Covering the relevant brain research and specific teaching and assessment strategies for teens, this book pays special attention to hooks that appeal to older learners with varying degrees of skills and competencies. Containing more than 100 planning models, checklists, charts, lesson plans and more, this book will aid teachers in: - pre-assessing adolescent and teen learners for literacy skills and competencies - selecting and differentiating an array of instructional strategies appropriate for specific learner needs - using literacy models that can accelerate learning to help diverse learners grow as fast and as far as they can in literacy Written for classroom teachers, reading specialists, curriculum developers and instructional leaders, this one-stop source provides an expert guide to working with all of today's adolescent and teen learners, whether struggling, gifted, emerging, developing, or dealing with learning disabilities.

We are all from South Africa is the tenth Reader of Level 3 in the Aweh! English First Additional Language reading scheme. Aweh! is a graded reading scheme that will awaken any child's imagination as they join Mama Africa in saving the world's stories by charging the Umthombo; the well of stories. The bright and colourful artwork provides a child-centred learning opportunity that integrates both the weekly Mathematics concept and the Life Skills topic. The inside cover identifies the key vocabulary and phonic focus for every Reader. The back inside cover offers a fun writing activity to consolidate the child's understanding and to link reading to writing.

This book contains three full sets of practice papers for Key Stage 3 English - ideal preparation for the in-school tests that most pupils take at the end of Year 9 (age 14). Each set of tests contains a Writing Paper, a Reading Paper (with a full-colour pull-out Reading Booklet) and a Shakespeare Paper (based on Romeo and Juliet or The Tempest). A full mark scheme is included for every test, so it's easy for students to check their progress and learn from any mistakes.

Originally published in 1980. This practical guide to the teaching of writing is set in the context of the functional use of language for communication. It examines what communicating in writing involves and gives detailed procedures for teaching different types of writing from beginner to advanced level, together with illustrated suggestions for visual aids. This provides up-to-date ideas and advice for teachers and trainee teachers of English as a Foreign Language.