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.

Designed to follow on from the Jolly Phonics Pupil Books 1, 2 and 3, the Grammar Pupil Books build on the skills taught in Jolly Phonics, and introduce grammar, spelling and punctuation rules to improve writing and reading comprehension. Children are able to work through the Grammar 5 Pupil 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 topic and 1 Spelling lesson per week for a year. The teacher is able to support and guide the children with the Grammar 5 Teacher's Book. Topics covered include: * Revision of elements covered in The Grammar 1, 2, 3 & 4 Pupil Books * Sentence Walls * Simple and continuous tenses * Contractions and the verb 'to have' * Adverb placement in sentences * Proofreading * Prepositional phrases * Compound subjects and objects * Transitive and intransitive verbs * The order of adjectives * Adverbs of manner, degree & place, time & frequency * Irregular plurals * Parenthesis * Homophones * Antonyms and synonyms *Please note that only the covers of our Jolly Grammar Pupil Books have been refreshed and updated. The content is the same as the previous editions and they can still be used alongside the Grammar Teacher's Books. ISBNs and JL codes also remain the same.

Pearson Revise is the revision series from Pearson, the assessment experts. From the very start of your GCSE, Pearson Revise is the best way to keep learning up to date, practise skills and prepare for assessments and exams. one-topic-per-page format helps you revise more quickly, without the hassle exam-style worked examples match the new specification and demonstrate good exam technique 'Now try this' exam-style practice questions let you test understanding of a topic problem solving support throughout including tricky questions on easy topics and strategies and techniques for answering harder questions. complete coverage of the new specification including brand-new topics. visual explanations of key concepts help you revise quickly and recall key skills in exams. Part of a comprehensive range of learning and revision support available for Pearson Edexcel and AQA GCSEs from Pearson Revise including: Revision Guides, Revision Workbooks, Revision Cards, Practice Papers Plus all linked to a free online learning portal.

Pearson Revise is the revision series from Pearson, the assessment experts. From the very start of your GCSE, Pearson Revise is the best way to keep learning up to date, practise skills and prepare for assessments and exams. This book contains three full sets of the papers (six papers in total). It also offers practice for students using clear highlighting of relevant questions. This book will help you to: Prepare for your exam by familiarising yourself with the approach of the papers and the exam-style questions Practise answering questions by writing straight into the book just as you would in an exam Perfect your responses with targeted hints, guidance and support for every question, including fully worked solutions.

The First Additional Language Learner’s Book has been developed according to the requirements of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for Grade 2. The book can be used year after year. It gives an opportunity for introducing and reinforcing learning content, with at least two pages of activities per week. It also provides learners with activities and assessments. The teaching plans in the Teacher's Guide describes in detail how, when and where every page in the Learner’s Book can be used. The book is in full colour and beautifully illustrated. The First Additional Language Learner’s Book has been developed according to the requirements of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for Grade 2. The book can be used year after year. It gives an opportunity for introducing and reinforcing learning content, with at least two pages of activities per week. It also provides learners with activities and assessments. The teaching plans in the Teacher's Guide describes in detail how, when and where every page in the Learner’s Book can be used. The book is in full colour and beautifully illustrated. The New All-In-One series is nationally recognised and used in many schools. The Learner’s Books were written according to the themes for each term, specified in the CAPS, Foundation Phase. The Learner’s Books provide background information and activities on each page to ensure the effective use of the book by the teacher. The Learner’s Books contain innovative multisensory activities that promote active learning and accommodate different learning styles. Free worksheets on the CDs supplement the activities in the Learner’s Books so that workbooks do not have to be bought.

The Phonics Book for Learners Home Language has been developed according to the requirements of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for Grade 1. The book can be used year after year. It gives an opportunity for introducing and reinforcing learning content, with at least two pages of activities per week. It also provides learners with activities and assessments. The teaching plans in the Teacher's Guide describes in detail how, when and where every page in the Learner’s Book can be used. The book is in full colour and beautifully illustrated The Learner’s Book has been written by experts in the Foundation Phase field. All the authors have years of experience and have been involved in series which are successfully used in schools. The Learner’s Book has been developed under the guidance of Mart Meij, whose various educational series, from Grade R to 3, are widely used. The New All-In-One series is nationally recognised and used in many schools. The Learner’s Books were written according to the themes for each term, specified in the CAPS, Foundation Phase. The Learner’s Books provide background information and activities on each page to ensure the effective use of the book by the teacher. The Learner’s Books contain innovative multisensory activities that promote active learning and accommodate different learning styles. Free worksheets on the CDs supplement the activities in the Learner’s Books so that workbooks do not have to be bought.

Facto is dreaming in a nice cosy hollow among the roots of on the Wonder Tree. He waits to learn from the Flixies about the last two groups that successfully managed to master life on land – birds and mammals… and he can’t believe what he hears!

Replaces ISBN 9781908684882. A good vocabulary is 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. Both the verbal reasoning and comprehension sections of these exams typically contain questions to test breadth of vocabulary and ability to infer meaning for previously unknown words. This book contains intentionally difficult and unfamiliar vocabulary to encourage students to infer the meaning of new words from the context of the given classic or contemporary passage. The Vocabulary in Context series of books increase in levels of difficulty so as to encourage consistent, long-term development of reading and comprehension skills. The purpose of this book is to develop the important skill of reading in context and not just for memorising new vocabulary. This book targets the key skills involved in verbal reasoning and comprehension and is a unique and form of study for the 11 plus. This book also includes an interesting word origin or idiom on each page.

The English workbook educator guide is a resource written to support the teaching in The English Workbook series.

The workbooks, designed to improve and develop learners’ literacy skills, consist of ten units of work, each focused on one of the following writing formats: procedures, recounts, expositions, narratives and reports.

Each unit includes:

• Learner analysis of writing form, speaking and listening, group and individual activities, literal, inferential and applied comprehension questions, vocabulary development and extension, spelling strategies and rules practice
• Specific language features of the particular text, such as proper nouns, imperative verbs and punctuation, clearly and concisely explained with practice exercises
• Writing activities focussed on specific writing skills related to the particular genre. Writing topics are set with planning proformas and editing and proofreading checklists. Learner evaluation is included.

King Kafu isn't afraid of anything... or so the people in his village think! The truth is, he's scared of the dark. One night, the king notices that a piece of the moon is missing, and each night the missing piece gets bigger! Can the villagers rise to the challenge and bring the moon safely to him? And will a young boy have the answer to the king's problem? Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 7-8 (Year 3)

The English Workbook is a series of seven learner workbooks, each supported by a separate educator resource book. The workbooks, designed to improve and develop learners’ literacy skills, consist of ten units of work, each focused on one of the following writing formats: procedures, recounts, expositions, narratives and reports.

Features:

• ten units of work based on five writing formats
• writing format analysis, activities and practice
• planning proformas specific to each writing genre
• speaking and listening, spelling and vocabulary
• literal, inferential and applied comprehension
• comprehensive literacy educator and learner practice activities
• group and individual activities
• editing and proofreading checklists
• learner assessment

The English Workbook is a series of seven learner workbooks, each supported by a separate educator resource book. The workbooks, designed to improve and develop learners’ literacy skills, consist of ten units of work, each focused on one of the following writing formats: procedures, recounts, expositions, narratives and reports.

Features:

• ten units of work based on five writing formats
• writing format analysis, activities and practice
• planning proformas specific to each writing genre
• speaking and listening, spelling and vocabulary
• literal, inferential and applied comprehension
• comprehensive literacy educator and learner practice activities
• group and individual activities
• editing and proofreading checklists
• learner assessment

The English Workbook is a series of seven learner workbooks, each supported by a separate educator resource book. The workbooks, designed to improve and develop learners’ literacy skills, consist of ten units of work, each focused on one of the following writing formats: procedures, recounts, expositions, narratives and reports.

Features:

• ten units of work based on five writing formats
• writing format analysis, activities and practice
• planning proformas specific to each writing genre
• speaking and listening, spelling and vocabulary
• literal, inferential and applied comprehension
• comprehensive literacy educator and learner practice activities
• group and individual activities
• editing and proofreading checklists
• learner assessment

Recommended for Grade 1. Suitable for any curriculum. This is the first workbook in a series of six, designed to guide students towards grammar proficiency while improving their communication skills. Grammar Practice in context and at sentence and text levels. Extensive coverage of grammar topics through clear and concise definitions; scaffolded exercises at each level designed to link key concepts with the contexts in which they are used; reinforcement of concepts through practice in a variety of formats. Workbook with answers.

REVISE 11+ is the smart choice for 11+ Verbal Reasoning preparation. This Assessment Book: Provides realistic exam practice so that learners can apply their skills Promotes independence with comprehensively demonstrated answers Prepares for 11+ exams by offering the volume of practice that tutors and teachers recommend. Preparation is more than just this Assessment Book! The REVISE 11+ series supports learners for every step of the journey. All titles in the series are fully integrated and work together to provide the best support for the 11+. Introduce key skills with the REVISE 11+ Verbal Reasoning Practice Book 1. Take the next step with REVISE 11+ Verbal Reasoning Practice Book 2. Consolidate learning with the REVISE 11+ Verbal Reasoning Ten-Minute Tests.

With comprehensive coverage of spelling, punctuation and grammar, JuniorEnglish offers a range of exercises of varying complexity. An engaging seriesthat is perfect for teaching the principles of English.

REVISE 11+ is the smart choice for 11+ English preparation. This Practice Book: Perfects the key skills needed for success in the Comprehension, Writing, and Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar exams Supports learners with worked examples and guided practice for every topic Provides practice through on-the-page and digital questions Prepares learners for the 11+ exams by focusing on important skills and knowledge to develop confidence Measures success through checkpoint assessments and simple progress tracking. Preparation is more than this Practice Book! The REVISE 11+ series supports learners at every step of the journey. All titles in the series are fully integrated and work together to provide the best support for the 11+. Consolidate learning with the REVISE 11+ English Ten-Minute Tests. Take the first step with the REVISE 11+ English Practice Book 1. Get exam-ready with the REVISE 11+ English Assessment Book.

Revision workbook with activities to support progress through Year One.

Tried and tested wipe-clean format means that children can wipe mistakes away and try again.

The low pressure 10 minute formula allows enough time to focus on each topic and embed understanding

The Oxford English Thesaurus for Schools is easy to use with its accessible layout, making it the perfect language resource for school work and studying at home. Fully updated, it delivers a wide vocabulary with excellent coverage of curriculum words, for example cell and fraction, as well new words on topics such as technology, health and the environment. It also provides context with age-appropriate example sentences, from the best children's books and teenage fiction, to show students how to use language most effectively. It is powered by the Oxford Children's Corpus, a unique electronic database of millions of words written by and for children, which means that the vocabulary is presented in a way that is both accessible and stretching. It gives hands-on support to young writers, with a unique toolkit on writing skills, including word webs, special synonyms, overused words panels, writing tips panels, and usage notes. It also includes a new section on creative writing drawing on the 500 words to support students with their own writing. This is the ideal resource to use when preparing for the Spoken Language Study and the English Language objectives of the GCSE specifications for KS3-4, and where permitted, is ideal for taking in to Controlled Assessments, along with the companion Oxford English Dictionary for Schools. Free downloadable learning resources, word games, puzzles, and much more are available for additional online support at www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools

Our revision resources are the smart choice for those revising for the Year 6 National Tests. This book contains two full sets of ten-minute tests with scorecards and answers. This book will help you to: Prepare for your tests by familiarising yourself with the approach of the papers and the exam-style questions Practice answering questions by writing straight into the book just as you would in an exam Perfect your responses with fully worked answers