A bright and colourful English Activity Book brimming with charming characters, engaging activities and crystal-clear explanations. Perfect for practice at home or in class, it's loaded with useful English practice for ages 5-6 (Year 1 of primary school), including nouns, verbs, capital letters and more. Each topic is explained in easy-to-understand language, followed by a selection of fun-packed activities - designed to boost your child's confidence and make sure all that knowledge really sticks! Self-assessment boxes at the end of each topic can be used to keep track of their progress. We've also thrown in a fun puzzle page so your child can apply their English skills in a different context. Answers can be found at the back of the book.

Packed with questions at just the right level for Year 6 pupils who are working at or towards the expected standard in KS2 English, this Question Book is a brilliant way to help them get in shape for the SATS. It contains a wide range of realistic SATS-style practice questions for every topic, covering all the essential English skills - ideal for reinforcing what pupils have learnt. Answers and mark schemes for every question are included at the back of the book). Matching study notes are available in our SATS Revision Book (9781782946779). Pupils working above the expected standard should try our more challenging English Stretch Question Book (9781782946809).

This Smart-Kids activity book covers Phonics and Spelling skills for grades 1 to 3 and provide extra practise where children needs it most. The workbook is divided into three levels so that children who learn faster can progress more quickly through the levels, while those who struggle can start with simpler work and build their skills gradually. It is specially written by experienced South African teachers and contains valuable notes, tips and answers for parents.

The Smart-Kids Read! series is designed and created by teachers and reading specialists to help children learn to read confidently and enjoy reading. The series is perfect for children who are starting to recognise words. All the books include notes for parents, a wordlist and activities to enhance comprehension skills. Kids will have such fun, they won't even know they're learning! Smart-Kids Read! Level 3 is for children who are ready to read short paragraphs. At this level, children use their existing reading vocabulary and the pictures to read the stories. Your child will practise reading familiar words in new, fun and interesting contexts and increase his or her reading vocabulary. Once a child recognises sentences, they are ready to follow the adventures of the loveable Smart-Kids characters in Level 4.

This Exam Practice Workbook is packed with a huge range of practice questions for the GCSE AQA English Language course - with detailed answers included at the back! Every Reading and Writing skill is covered, with plenty of sample texts throughout the book. And at the end of the book, there's a full set of practice papers for realistic exam preparation. There's also a section where students can mark sample answers to exam questions, with helpful online video walkthroughs to guide them - perfect for getting to grips with what the examiners are looking for! Complete study notes for this course are available in our matching Revision Guide (9781782943693).

Letters & Sounds (2021): Phase 5 Scholastic Set: 11 Title: The Bumpy Ride Focus: y (as in 'bumpy'), wh (as in 'whipped'), ou (as in 'shoulder'), y (as in 'Kyra'), ow (as in 'Willow'), g (as in 'giant'), ph (as in 'Rapha'), le (as in 'little'), c (as in 'ice'), ve (as in 'serve'), o (as in 'worry'), ui (as in 'fruit') Tricky words: the of people are to asks says into all they was oh there many, could, put Book Band: Orange This title is part of a brand new set of phonically decodable reading books perfect for very early readers. These expertly levelled stories are engaging, and are exactly matched to Little Wandle Letters & Sounds Revised, used in schools across the UK. The series includes a wide selection of diverse and inclusive stories, accompanied by bright, contemporary and humorous illustrations that will engage and inspire young readers with a 'find the character' feature on each spread. The artwork is detailed so as not to provide picture cues and prompting. Each book also contains parent's notes and a 'retell the story' task to support children's oracy, vocabulary and comprehension skills. Thirteen sets of books covering groups of sounds to allow for progression. The stories in this set focus on the sounds found in Scholastic Set 11 and revise the sounds found in previous sets. There are thirteen sets in total, covering: Phase 2 Set 1: s a t p i n m d Phase 2 Set 2: g o c k ck e u r h b f l Phase 2 Set 3: ff ll ss j v w x y z zz Phase 2 Set 4: qu ch sh th ng nk Phase 3 Set 5: ai ee igh oa oo Phase 3 Set 6: ar or ur ow oi ear air er Phase 4 Set 7: Adjacent consonants with short vowels Phase 4 Set 8: Adjacent consonants with Phase 3 long vowels Phase 5 Set 9: ay (play), ou (cloud), oy (boy), ea (each), ir (bird), ie (pie), ue (blue), u (unicorn) Phase 5 Set 10: o (go), i (tiger), a (paper), e (he), a-e (snake), i-e (time), o-e (home), u-e (cute), e-e (these), ew (new), ie (shield), aw (claw) Phase 5 Set 11: y (funny), ea (head), wh (wheel), oe (toe), ou (shoulder), y (fly), ow (snow), g (giant), ph (phone), le (apple), al (metal), c (ice), ve (give), o-e (some), o (mother), ou (young), se (cheese), se (mouse), ce (fence), ey (donkey), ui (fruit), ou (soup) Phase 5 Set 12: or (word), u (full), oul (could), are (share), ear (bear), ere (there), au (author), aur (dinosaur), oor (floor), al (walk), tch (match), ture (adventure), al (half), a (father), a (water), a (want), ear (learn), wr (wrist), st (whistle), sc (science), ch (school), ch (chef), ze (freeze), schwa at the end of words (actor) Phase 5 Set 13: eigh (eight), aigh (straight), ey (grey), ea (break), gn (gnaw), kn (knee), mb (thumb), ere (here), eer (deer), su (treasure), si (vision), dge (bridge), ge (large), y (crystal), ti (potion), ssi (mission), si (mansion), ci (delicious), augh (daughter), our (pour), oar (oar), ore (more) Have you got them all?

Language for Learning in the Primary School is the long awaited second edition of Language for Learning, first published in 2004 and winner of the NASEN/TES Book Award for Teaching and Learning in 2005. This handbook has become an indispensable resource, packed full of practical suggestions on how to support 5-11 year old children with speech, language and communication difficulties. Colour coded throughout for easy referencing, this unique book supports inclusive practice by helping teachers to: Identify children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) Understand speech, language and communication skills Consider roles and responsibilities at primary school Plan a differentiated and adapted curriculum Consider the language demands across subjects Adopt a whole school approach Make use of a wide range of positive strategies Empower children to access the curriculum Language for Learning in the Primary School comes complete with a wealth of photocopiable resources, giving teachers and teaching assistants the confidence to help children with SLCN more effectively in mainstream settings. It will also be an extremely useful resource for speech and language therapists, specialist teachers and educational psychologists.

A comprehensive overview of important contemporary issues in the field of reading research from the mid 1980s to mid 1990s, this well-received volume offers readers an examination of literacy through a variety of lenses--some permitting microscopic views and others panoramic views. A veritable "who's who" of specialists in the field, chapter authors cover current methodology, as well as cumulative research-based knowledge. Because it deals with society and literacy, the first section provides the broadest possible view of literacy. The second section defines the range of activities culturally determined to be a part of the enterprise known as literacy. The third focuses on the processes that individuals engage in when they perform the act of reading. The fourth section visits the environment in which the knowledge that comprises literacy is passed on from one generation to the next. The last section, an epilogue to the whole enterprise of reading research, provides apt philosophical reflection.

Rapid Writing is designed to help struggling learners to catch up and close the attainment gap in writing. Created by expert authors, you can be reassured that the progression is spot on and will help children succeed across the whole curriculum. Ideal for use with small groups or for one-to-one support, and perfect for home learning. Fun contexts and fantastic design ensure children enjoy writing. Familiar characters from Rapid reading books support the link between reading and writing. Focus on Spelling and Grammar. To be used together with the Rapid Writing Stage 1 Teaching Guide, children will use this writing log workbook to write down what they have learned.

Inspire your teaching with Key Stage 3 English Anthology: War, a themed anthology for Year 8. Featuring a moving mixture of poetry and prose, this Anthology guides students through a variety of extracts encouraging them to connect with the text to gain a thorough understanding of the context and literary techniques underpinning each piece of work. 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 of each extract - 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

Revising the grammar and vocabulary from Hello English - A Beginner's Guide to English, these simple activities build confidence and encourage enthusiasm for language learning. Clear, fun and familiar examples will spark a lifelong passion for English!

This CGP English SAT Buster is the perfect way to prepare for the KS1 Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling SATs test. There's a wide variety of friendly questions, covering all the important test topics, with fun self-assessment tick boxes that make it easy for pupils to track their progress. A CGP SAT Buster for the reading part of the SATs test is also available (9781782947103), with answers for both these books available separately (see 9781782947110).

This work includes songs to support the learning of some of the spelling patterns covered in the "Advanced Teacher's Guide". The lyrics are provided in a booklet - these can be enlarged to make excellent shared reading texts. Children may also enjoy acting out what is happening in the songs.

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Exam Board: SQA Level: 4th Level Subject: English Need help with writing and folio? Boost your 4th Level English writing skills in a snap with Leckie SNAP Revision! Understand different writing genres, think about readership, narrative structure, language, writing persuasively and discursively and more. Packed full of examples from rich texts, and with plenty of practice opportunities, you'll develop the writing skills needed for 4th Level English.

Rimpelstories is ‘n leesprogram vir die Grondslagfase (Afrikaans huistaal), wat uit 88 aantreklike geïllustreerde storie- en feiteboekies bestaan. Die reeks is uitkomsgebaseerd met ‘n vaardigheidsbenadering as grondslag. Luister-, praat-, lees-, skryf-, taal-, leer- en denkvaardighede word op ‘n natuurlike wyse geïntegreer en ontwikkel progressief. Die leesboeke vir elke graad is in vier vlakke ingedeel, om voorsiening te maak vir lesers met verskillende vlakke van leesvaardigheid. Daar is ook ‘n Onderwysersgids vir elke graad wat al die inligting bevat wat nodig is om die die program vir lees suksesvol te beplan en aan te bied. Die Onderwysersgidse bied ook voorbeelde van werksvelle en assesseringstabelle. Vir Graad 1 en 2 is daar ook ‘n Handleiding vir liedjies en musiek en ‘n Oudio kassetband met musiek en sang beskikbaar, wat albei dien as versterking van die woordeskat en taalstruktuur wat in die storieboeke bekendgestel word, terwyl musiekvaardighede terselfdertyd verwerf word.

Exam Board: SQA Level: National 5 Subject: English First Teaching: September 2017 First Exam: Summer 2018 This book contains all the advice and support you need to revise successfully for your National 5 exam. It combines an overview of the course syllabus with advice from a top expert on how to improve exam performance, so you have the best chance of success. - Refresh your knowledge with complete course notes - Prepare for the exam with top tips and hints on revision technique - Get your best grade with advice on how to gain those vital extra marks