Creativity in secondary English lessons today is a democratically conceived quality that all pupils are expected to achieve and a resource on which all are entitled to draw. But what exactly is creativity? And how does it relate to English? Creativity and Learning in Secondary English answers these questions, and others, by arguing for a version of creativity that sees it as an ordinary, everyday part of successful classroom practice, central to processes of meaning-making, dialogic interaction and textual engagement. In this construction, creativity is not just linked to learning; it is the driving force behind learning itself, offering pupils the opportunity to transform their knowledge and understanding of the world around them.

This book borrows from a range of theories about creativity and about learning, while remaining largely practical in focus. It contains numerous examples for teachers of how to apply ideas about creativity in the classroom. In doing so, it attempts to maintain the subject 's core identity while also keeping abreast of contemporary social, pedagogical and technological developments. The result is a refreshing challenge to some of the more mundane approaches to English teaching on offer in an age focussed excessively on standardisation and teaching to tests.

Practical applications of creativity include:

• Using picture books and graphic novels to stimulate multimodal responses
• Placing pupils in the role of the teacher
• Devising marketing campaigns for class novels
• Adopting experimental approaches to redrafting
• Encouraging extreme forms of re-creative writing
• Focusing on how to listen to texts
• Creating sound-scapes for poems

Thought-provoking and provocative, this textbook draws on current best practice in English teaching and will equip trainee and practising teachers with a wide range of strategies that will lead to greater creativity in the classroom.

The First Additional Language Teacher's Guide contains a year plan, the four term plans, possible time schedules for a full week and daily step-by-step teaching plans for 40 weeks for the subject. The teaching plans include the following: the weekly teaching plan, hints and essential information as background knowledge before the lessons are tackled, the rhymes and songs mentioned in the teaching plan, complete step-by-step lessons for each day and guidance on how to complete the prescribed assessment tasks. The Teacher’s Guide is written according to the requirements of the CAPS. The CD in the Teacher's Guide contains printable year and term plans for the subject, free resources for teacher and learner, free prescribed worksheets, the theme-oriented stories mentioned in the teaching plans, the sheet music for the songs in the teaching plans and the assessment forms and rubrics. The Teacher's Guide is written by experts in the field of the Foundation Phase. All the authors have years of experience and have been involved in series which has been successfully used in schools. The series has been developed under the guidance of Mart Meij whose various educational series, from Grade R to 3, are widely used by schools. The New All-In-One series is nationally recognised and used in many schools. The Teacher's Guides not only provide lessons for the teacher that describes exactly what to do, but also background information so that the teacher knows why certain instructions are included in the lesson. The teaching plans include innovative, multisensory activities that promote active learning and accommodate different learning styles. The guides contain a CD with free full colour resources which can be used over and over by the teacher and the learner. Free worksheets on the CD can be downloaded and printed so that it is not necessary to buy workbooks.

Inspire your teaching with Key Stage 3 English Anthology: 19th Century, a themed anthology for Year 9. Featuring Austen, Bronte and Tennyson, this Anthology guides students through fiction, non-fiction and poetry, encouraging them to connect with a variety of texts to gain a thorough understanding of the context and literary techniques underpinning each piece. Each extract is supported by Teaching and Learning Resources, including quizzes, lesson plans and PowerPoint slides to help you implement the content of the book. Each extract includes: - A context panel to provide key information to set the scene - Glossaries and annotations to help students work through each extract confidently - Look closer: key questions for students to consider as they work through the extracts - Now try this: writing and speaking activities to encourage students to get creative and actively engage with the text - Fast finisher tasks to support students who race ahead - A practice question to familiarise students with the command words they will see at GCSE

This Word Power Targeted Question Book from CGP is fantastic for helping children in Year 5 (ages 9-10) to understand and enjoy the English language! It contains three sections: 'What Did You Say?', 'What Does That Mean?' and 'What Doesn't That Mean?' Each one is packed with colourful, engaging questions and activities to get children thinking about the history of words, and how to use techniques including similes, metaphors and personification effectively in their own writing. A matching Teacher Book is also available (9781782942160), containing answers, background notes and extension activities.

Why should young people study a subject called English? This question lies at the heart of this fascinating monograph, which brings together the diverse perspectives of many leading thinkers about English and literacy thinking.This meticulously researched and well-written study takes as its starting point the importance of the history of the subject in the formation of its constitution and its boundaries. First and foremost, it proposes that questions of aims and values have informed these choices. Equally, it suggests that returning to these educational questions helps us to understand curriculum and pedagogy in complex ways that a simple focus on content and methods neglects. Curriculum and pedagogy bring learners, teachers, institutions and the wider society into the debate.Building upon the long tradition of socially critical work in English Education, this book provides a timely, original and distinctive opportunity to consider responses to the question 'why English?' as well as the more radical, 'why not?'

"The text is extraordinarily succinct, very well organised and highly readable. Each chapter examines in depth specific aspects of teaching and learning in drama and well-chosen practical examples can readily be adopted by teachers. A 'must' for all primary schools." Drama (the Journal of National Drama) Review of 'Drama in Primary English teaching' Teaching Primary English through Drama builds on the success of the classic text Drama in Primary English, inspiring ideas and techniques for teaching English skills through the medium of drama. Focusing on the power of drama to promote effective learning in primary education, Suzi Clipson-Boyles demonstrates how reading, writing, speaking and listening skills may be developed in ways that will motivate and engage pupils. She uses specific examples from the English curriculum, and also makes links to other areas of the curriculum. In addition, the book explains how assessment during drama can help teachers to evaluate pupils' progress in English. Further guidance is given on how drama can enrich studying for pupils who are learning English as a foreign language. The book also provides a chapter on developing drama as an art form in its own right, with simple ideas and practical suggestions on how to enhance performances. Teaching Primary English through Drama presents a wide range of drama approaches from ten-minute starter activities to stimulate ideas such as fun ways to practise reading, through to longer projects that can provide contexts for extended writing or help with presentation and performance. The chapters show how drama can help to bring lessons alive in imaginative ways that not only promote enjoyment but also enhance achievement. This comprehensive and practical guide offers essential reading for primary teachers and other practitioners, and is a valuable resource to trainees. It also provides an excellent foundation for those who wish to extend their expertise further towards drama as a subject specialism.

Practice is the key to 11+ success, and there's no better place to start than these four realistic English test papers. They're ideal for helping children get used to the style of the 11+ and other selective entrance exams. We've thrown in a detailed answer book containing full explanations of every answer, plus a separate Parents' Guide packed with helpful notes on what to expect from the 11+ tests, how to make full use of practice papers and other handy info. Free audio instructions for each individual paper can be downloaded from the CGP website - just follow the link in the pack! There are also useful notes for parents on how to help children do as well as possible in the test. These papers are ideal for the 11+ tests set by GL Assessment and other test providers, and provide excellent practice for the Kent Test. This Practice Paper pack also comes with a free Online Edition - just use the unique access code printed inside the cover to access it on a PC, Mac or tablet!

The acquisition of speech and language represent significant achievements for all children. These aspects of child development have received substantial attention in the research literature and a considerable body of theoretical knowledge exists to chart progress from infancy to maturity. Cross-cultural studies have identified the common purposes served by the acquisition of oral language by children, and the essential similarity in the sequence through which speech develops irrespective of geography and culture. What is less clear is precisely 'how' children learn to say what they mean and 'how' teachers and parents can support and enhance the development of meaningful speech in their children. Until now, children's speech has been underused as a means of promoting learning in the formal school setting. New requirements within the National Curriculum are trying to address this gap, but there remains a lack of clarity as to what this means for practice, and how it relates to the broad base of curricular objectives. This book brings together a body of work, from different countries; it offers an improved understanding of how strategies for developing speaking and listening may impact metacognitive awareness, and raise standards of literacy and dialogic thinking for all children. This book was previously published as a special issue of Early Child Development and Care.

The Little Library Life Skills Kit (along with the Literacy and Numeracy Kits) was initially developed to respond to a need for high quality, indigenous books for the younger members of our communities. After ten years successful use in schools, the kits have now been revised to meet the changing needs of learners, schools and the new education policies. The Life Skills Kit focuses on promoting life skills to learners of five to nine years of age, as stated in the National Curriculum Statement. I'm a lot like you deals mainly with the issues around HIV and touches on AIDS too. The focus is on a young child who is living with HIV. We see how similar her life is to that of her friends.

Adventure Stories for Reading, Learning and Literacy takes a unique approach to cross-curricular teaching in the primary classroom. Providing eight original adventure stories, the authors build up a suite of resources and activities for teachers to use in the classroom, providing cross curricular links in line with the PNS framework, to literacy, science, PE, design and technology, numeracy, geography and history. Though the stories will interest both girls and boys, they take special care to appeal to boys, who are known to achieve less highly than girls in reading and writing, and include themes such as:

• cars
• football
• ghosts and ghouls
• heroic deeds
• space and aliens.

Each story is linked explicitly to moral and social values, and can be used to reinforce citizenship, PHSE and SEAL initiatives in primary schools. With photocopiable resources for each story, this book offers instant ideas which can be implemented easily in teacher's plans and in the classroom and assembly, and will appeal to all busy teachers, NQTs and teachers in training.

'This is an important book for all concerned with the teaching and learning of English, exploring new and hugely significant areas in a scholarly, thought-provoking and eminently practical way.' - David Stevens, University of Durham, UK Drawing together ideas from a range of disciplines in the study of texts which explore nature, the built environment and issues of climate change and environmental stress, this book shows how English is well placed to develop the cultural, aesthetic and emotional response to environmental themes - both as part of everyday practice and within wider curriculum innovations. Features include: critical reflection on the teaching of secondary English connections with the academic study of ecocriticism and/or key environmental issues suggested teaching activities and/or reflections from classroom practice sources of further reading and information. The true worth of a school subject is revealed in how far it can account for and respond to the major issues of the time. This timely textbook breaks new ground in showing how English teachers can have a pivotal role in responding to the environmental crisis.

What is the role of the individual school 'subject' and 'subject teacher' within school? Is it to teach a set of core subject knowledge, skills and understanding in a way that remains faithful to long-standing subject cultures and pedagogies? Or is there another way to consider how the curriculum and the notion of individual subjects and teachers' pedagogy could be constructed? Cross-Curricular Teaching and Learning in the Secondary School ... English brings together ongoing debates about personalised learning, creativity and ICT in education to establish a clear theoretical framework for cross-curricular teaching and learning in English and literacy. Presenting an appropriate pedagogy for cross-curricular teaching that draws on this framework, it promotes radical new approaches to English teaching as part of a widened curriculum through practical examples and theoretical discussions, blended with engaging stories of current practice. With links to other curriculum subjects and current education policy, features include: theoretical examination of key issues; assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of different curricular models; clear principles for effective assessment; a wide range of case studies; summaries of key research linked to suggestions for further reading; professional development activities to promote cross-curricular dialogue. Part of the Cross-Curricular Teaching and Learning in the Secondary School series, this timely, interdisciplinary textbook is essential reading for all students on Initial Teacher Training courses and practising teachers looking to holistically introduce cross-curricular themes and practices in secondary English teaching.

This book of SAT Buster 10-Minute tests is fantastic for splitting KS2 English SATS preparation into bite-sized chunks! Each set of quick tests includes reading questions in the style of the real SATS, with texts that progress in difficulty throughout each set. We've broken up all that hard graft with fun puzzle pages, so pupils can practise their English skills in other contexts. Answers are included, along with a handy progress chart to help work out which level children are working at. CGP 10-Minute Tests books are also available for Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (9781782942382) and Maths (9781782942405).

Teaching children to develop as language users is one of the most important tasks of a primary school teacher. However, many trainee teachers begin their careers with a low knowledge base. Language Knowledge for Primary Teachers is the reader friendly guide designed to address this. This book provides a clear explanation of the knowledge and understanding required by teachers to implement the objectives of the National Curriculum for English. It reveals how an explicit knowledge of language can enrich their own and their children's spoken English. It will give teachers confidence in developing children's enjoyment and comprehension of reading and writing so children can use their language skills in the real world. Updated to include references to the new curriculum, this book explores: The importance of subject knowledge in supporting children in language and literacy; Language knowledge within the context of authentic and meaningful texts, from fiction to 'Facebook'; The links between subject knowledge and real teaching situations; New areas on talk and dialogic learning; Increased emphasis on ICT and cross-curricular study. This book will appeal to all trainee and newly qualified teachers needing to achieve both the demands of subject knowledge for Qualified Teacher Status, and a firm understanding of the expectations of the National Curriculum for English.

Designed to facilitate teachers' efforts to meet the actual challenges and dilemmas they face in their classrooms, Becoming a Teacher Researcher in Literacy Teaching and Learning: * provides background information and key concepts in teacher research * covers the "how-to" strategies of the teacher research process from the initial proposal to writing up the report as publishable or presentable work * illustrates a range of literacy topics and grade levels * features twelve reports by teacher researchers who have gone through the process, and their candid remarks about how activities helped (or not) * helps teachers understand how knowledge is constructed socially in their classrooms so that they can create instructional communities that promote all students' learning. Addressing the importance of teacher research for better instruction, reform, and political action, this text emphasizes strategies teachers can use to support and strengthen their voices as they dialogue with others in the educational community, so that their ideas and perspectives may have an impact on educational practice both locally in their schools and districts and more broadly.

Add fun to your lessons with the only Literacy and English textbooks offering comprehensive, consistent coverage of the whole CfE Second Level curriculum. This brand-new series from TeeJay will enable you to confidently cover all CfE Benchmarks and Experiences and Outcomes for Writing, Listening & Talking, and Reading for Understanding. - Explore different genres and foster a love of reading with exciting text extracts - Bring the fun of learning to your classroom with activities for play-based learning - Help students of all abilities progress at their own pace with tasks for differentiation flagged throughout - Continuously build and consolidate knowledge and monitor progression with end-of-chapter 'Review Revisit, Revise' exercises - Brush up on past teaching with the exercises in Chapter 0, which revise key skills from the previous book - Trust the core TeeJay philosophy - progression and consolidation - to help students build and develop their skills and understanding

Exam Board: MYP Level: IB Subject: English First Teaching: September 2016 First Exam: June 2017 Has been updated for the revised curriculum from September 2020 Develop your skills to become an inquiring learner; ensure you navigate the MYP framework with confidence using a concept-driven and assessment-focused approach to English presented in global contexts. - Develop conceptual understanding with key MYP concepts and related concepts at the heart of each chapter. - Learn by asking questions with a statement of inquiry in each chapter. - Prepare for every aspect of assessment using support and tasks designed by experienced educators. - Understand how to extend your learning through research projects and interdisciplinary opportunities.

This Student Book, written by an expert author team, provides students with the support they need to pass the Edexcel Level 1 Functional Skills English assessments. *Clear learning objectives show students exactly what they need to do to succeed. *Regular peer and self assessment activities help students to measure their own progress, helping them to improve. *ResultsPlus features on every page, with end of chapter tests provide the guidance students need to progress. *Content clearly matched to Level 1 equips students with the skills they need to approach the assessments with confidence.

Master Key Stage 2 spelling in just 10 minutes a day with this fantastic home-study workbook from Carol Vorderman.

10 Minutes a Day Spelling (KS2) is a homeschool learning resource that allows 7-11 year olds to practise their spelling in short, 10-minute bursts. With exciting games and tests, spelling will become fun and learning it at home will be easy. Young learners excel when they practise in short, bite-size chunks, making this book the perfect homeschool introduction to spelling.

This workbook provides maximum fun for minimum effort with "beat-the-clock" activities on doubling letters, homophones, and compound words. Plus, the parents' notes section gives the answers, explains common pitfalls and gives guidance on how to avoid them.

These workbooks are the perfect at-home reinforcement for subjects learned in school. Supports National Curriculum at Key Stage 2.

The Jolly Phonics Word Bank is a comprehensive collection of words for blending and segmenting practice. This handy guide provides a comprehensive collection of example words for each of the 42 letter sounds which can be used for blending and segmenting (identifying sounds in words) practice with children. It is also suitable for dictation, as well as providing simple phrases and sentences with tricky words for reading practice. This is a fantastic resource for teachers to use in school or parents to use at home.

Get ready for kick off and prepare to meet all of your literacy goals with Literacy in Action: Football.

All year 5 and particularly year 6 teachers know about the pressure to help children deliver levels of achievement laid down by higher authorities than themselves. Many of the reluctant writers are passionate about football. Literacy in Action: Football could be the answer to their and your prayers, offering expert, tried and trusted techniques for teaching literacy, developed within the context of the 'Beautiful Game'. For those not bitten by the football bug there are alternative options. Literacy in Action: Football is a fun and inspiring addition to your literacy teaching.

This unique classroom resource contains twenty-four lesson plans, each structured like a football match. For an hour, transform your classroom into Wembley Stadium Each detailed lesson plan includes:

• short, kinaesthetic, focussed tasks with instant feedback and praise
• speaking and listening exercises ? children engage in talking and collaborative work before completing a writing task
• key points from research in to boys? writing in special notes for teachers
• alternative tasks available for those not interested in football
• differentiated material for a wide ability range.

Literacy in Action: Football is written by Heather Butler, a writer, literacy consultant and story writing workshop leader. Literacy in Action: Football has been tested extensively by year 5 and year 6 teachers in leafy-green, inner city, multi-cultural and rural settings with amazing results. Why not try it for yourself?

Written by highly experienced Chief and Principal Examiners, Tony Childs and Peter Buckroyd, this grade-bandedStudent Book for AQA GCSE English 2010 provides authoritative, grade-focused support to help every student get the best results. It also supports the precise needs of each student providing specific advice, activities and sample answers to enable them to reach their full potential.

Edited by three authorities in the field, this Handbook presents contributions from experts across the world who report the cutting-edge of international research. It is ground-breaking in its holistic, evidence-informed account that aims to synthesize key messages for policy and practice in English, language and literacy teaching.

A comprehensive collection, the Handbook focuses on the three key areas of reading, writing, and language, and issues that cut across them. The international emphasis of all the chapters is extended by a final section that looks directly at different countries and continents.

The authors address many key issues including:

• why pupil motivation is so important
• the evidence for what works in teaching and learning
• the place of Information Technology in the twenty-first century
• the status of English and other languages
• globalisation and political control of education.

This definitive guide concludes by discussing the need for better policy cycles that genuinely build on research evidence and teachers? working knowledge in order to engage young people and transform their life chances.

A powerful account that will be of interest to students, researchers and academics involved with education.