Combining theory with practical examples, Creative English, Creative Curriculum will stimulate students and teachers to be adventurous and creative in their teaching, while covering the mains strands of the Primary National Strategy for English: narrative, non-fiction and poetry. This book: reflects the new emphases on speaking and listening contextualises recent changes to the English curriculum, reviewing models of best practice provides practical examples and research evidence of creative approaches to the teaching of English considers the cross-curricular aspects in creating a thematic approach to teaching and learning. This book will appeal to both students and practising teachers in the primary school who either wish to implement creative approaches to their English teaching, or are undertaking extended study for a Masters Degree.

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.

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.

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

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about baseball with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.

DK Super Readers Level 3: Baseball will help children to learn all about their favourite ball game, baseball, and its star players! It is a motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading.

DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently.

The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:

This title forms part of the Little Library programme, which consists of a Literacy Kit, Numeracy Kit and Life Skills Kit. These were developed to respond to a need for high-quality, indigenous books for the younger members of our communities. The kits have been revised to meet the changing needs of learners, schools and new education policies. Many of the well-loved stories, posters and activities have been kept and exciting new stories have been added. The posters, activities and the Teacher's Guide have all been revised to provide fresh, new ideas to try out in the classroom. Two best friends is a title in the Little Library Literacy Kit. Summary: Two friends live next door to each other. One day they decide to make a secret place, so they dig a hole that is big enough for them to squeeze into. Concepts: friendship, sequencing, position, characters, and making a difference.

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: AQA Level and Subject: GCSE English Language First teaching: 2015 First exams: 2017 This revision workbook is ideal for students who want to independently practise key skills and check their knowledge during their GCSE studies. With guidance aimed at students aiming for grade 5, this full colour write-in workbook takes students through the individual exam questions and provides extensive practice opportunities, sample student answers, revision tips and sample exam papers. Structured around a self-assessment skills checklist, students take control of their learning through this confidence-boosting resource, written by an experienced and trusted author.

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.

Step-by-Step Phonics Programme prepares learners to meet the requirements of this subject, as set out in the CAPS document.
The Step-by-Step Phonics Programme has the following advantages:
- Based on CAPS
- User friendly
- Supports learners in both rural and urban areas
- Stimulating Activities
- Supported by a comprehensive Teacher's Guide

* This book comprehensively tackles head-on the challenges of teaching standards-based education effectively for the English Language Arts, with a close look at the CCSS and other state standards * Third edition is fully updated and includes new strategies, tools, lesson plans and figures * New topics and expanded attention on social justice, current events, critical inquiry, digital texts, multimodal texts, and arts integration -Meets the needs of preservice teachers to be ready to address the requirements of the CCSS and other state standards * Authors are a team of renowned scholars: Richard Beach, Amanda Haertling Thein, Allen Webb

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 volume is originally published in 1972. 1900-1970 saw extensive changes in the teaching of English in schools. The volume studies English instruction as it developed at junior and secondary level over this period. Using textbooks, method books, Board and Ministry Reports and other contemporary opinion, the book examines the basic questions arising from this historical survey. Whilst the main emphasis is on changes in actual classroom methods, the volume also examines the wider social pressures which have modified the school system in the UK as well as English as a subject in that system.

The Phonics Book for Learners Home Language 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 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.

Improves students' skills so they can achieve their highest potential Focuses on essential skills and techniques examiners have identified as making a key difference to results Provides structured paper-by-paper support for specifications A and B Provides accessible and structured practical activities and sample answers at different grades. Examiner comments provide guidance on how to improve

Looking for top quality KS2 SATS Revision? You're in the right place. This KS2 English Revision Book contains everything pupils need to know for the tough SATS tests in Year 6! It's filled to the brim with clear, concise study notes and examples on every topic, plus practice questions at the end of each section to cement what pupils have learnt. This book partners perfectly with our excellent SATS Question Book (9781782946786) - heaps of questions matched topic-for-topic with this Revision book! For talented pupils looking for that next challenge, check out our Stretch Revision Book (9781782946793).

Language Policy and Literacy Instruction, Olivia N. Saracho and Bernard Spodek. Historical Perspectives in Language Policy and Literacy Reform, Olivia N. Saracho and Bernard Spodek. Second Language Issues in Early Literacy and Instruction, Elizabeth S. Pang and Michael L. Kamil.

Tried and tested over many years throughout South Africa, Oxford successful English is a content-rich First Additional Language programme that makes provision for learners of mixed ability. Teaching all the skills required of learners in the foundation phase, including phonics and spelling, the course ensures accurate and comprehensive National CAPS coverage and adequately prepares learners for the Annual National Assessment in Grade 3. Features: the CAPS focus in Grades 3 is broader including oral, reading, writing and language skills and this learner book is designed to develop and extend these skills; the use of full colour will engage learners' interest and allow for extension of visual literacy; the activities allow learners to move more quickly through the content.

This title forms part of the Little Library programme, which consists of a Literacy Kit, Numeracy Kit and Life Skills Kit. These were developed to respond to a need for high-quality, indigenous books for the younger members of our communities. The kits have been revised to meet the changing needs of learners, schools and new education policies. Many of the well-loved stories, posters and activities have been kept and exciting new stories have been added. The posters, activities and the Teacher's Guide have all been revised to provide fresh, new ideas to try out in the classroom. Crocodile's sore tooth is a title in the Little Library Literacy Kit. Summary: Crocodile has a sore tooth. The animals offer him advice. Bird is able to help him get rid of toothache, but what must the crocodile promise? Main concepts: eating habits of wild animals. Other: keeping promises, dental care, bravery.

This Tutor Assessment Pack for Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Language (Grades 5-9) is curriculum matched and contains everything needed for a whole academic year of private tutoring. It provides: 38 twenty-minute topic tests - one for every lesson in the English Language Tutor Delivery Pack - to provide short bursts of additional practice of the key concepts covered Three summative tests - checkpoint challenges - that draw on knowledge and skills across each of the three key areas of the course: reading, writing and spelling, punctuation and grammar Full practice papers for exam practice, designed to match the style and demands of the new Edexcel (9-1) English Language GCSE.

Features of the second edition include Practice in all the skills that will be examined - composition, directed writing, comprehension and summary New focus on preparation for oral examinations for Cambridge syllabus 1125 and 1126 Reference boxes to revise and reinforce grammar and language use Practical advice on how to prepare for examination Many tests for homework or examination practice Sample examinations. There is also a new accompanying Teacher's Guide.