Having a good working knowledge of children's literature is vital for primary teachers; the best way to develop switched-on young readers is to ensure they get access to high-quality age-appropriate material that engages and inspires them. This book explores the rich and varied world of children's literature and how it can be used in teaching to promote reading for pleasure and create lifelong readers. This new edition has been completely updated to include: - 5 brand new chapters covering Knowledge & skills, Classics, Illustrated fiction & graphic novels, Non-fiction, and Humour - New expert voice features providing commentaries from educators, literary experts and authors such as Lucy Worsley - Up to date book lists featuring recent and more diverse literature and authors - New practical activities and case studies show casing children's books and how to use them in the classroom - Further reading links to take students further

This exam preparation and practice guide is the perfect companion to the coursebook, giving students opportunity to practise and gain confidence in preparation for examination. The guide includes an introduction to assessment, plus two full tests and analysis of each paper, which gives students exposure to the different styles of assessment. The guide also contains graded sample Individual Oral, including audio and written responses with examiner comments, helping students understand the assessment criteria for long-form answers. Fully revised for first examination in 2021, these resources contain helpful exam strategies and tips from expert authors.

This poetry anthology contains explanations of difficult words, an alphabetical list of titles, discussion of literary terms, and an index of first lines.

Easy to use in the classroom or as a tool for revision, Oxford Literature Companions provide student-friendly analysis of a range of popular GCSE set texts. Each book offers a lively, engaging approach to the text, covering characters, themes, language, performance and contexts, whilst also providing a range of varied and in-depth activities to deepen understanding and encourage close work with the text. Each book also includes a comprehensive Skills and Practice section, which provides detailed advice on assessment and a bank of exam-style questions and annotated sample student answers. This guide covers DNA by Dennis Kelly, is suitable for all exam boards and for the most recent GCSEspecifications.

Including an introduction from writer and feminist activist Scarlett Curtis, curator of Sunday Times Bestseller Feminists Don't Wear Pink.

Meet the March Sisters:

· Meg is the eldest and on the brink of love.

· Then there's tomboy Jo who longs to be a writer.

· Sweet-natured Beth always puts others first

· Finally there's Amy, the youngest and most precocious.

Even though money is short, times are tough and their father is away at war, their infectious sense of fun sweeps everyone up in their adventures - including Laurie, the boy next door.

And through sisterly squabbles and tragic losses, the sisters discover that growing up is sometimes very hard to do.

This is one a series of original stories designed for the 12 to 16 age-group. All the stories have a strong African flavour.

2009 Caldecott Honor Book An ALA Notable Book A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book A Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book NCTE Notable Children's Book When he wrote poems, he felt as free as the Passaic River as it rushed to the falls. Willie's notebooks filled up, one after another. Willie's words gave him freedom and peace, but he also knew he needed to earn a living. So he went off to medical school and became a doctor -- one of the busiest men in town! Yet he never stopped writing poetry. In this picture book biography of William Carlos Williams, Jen Bryant's engaging prose and Melissa Sweet's stunning mixed-media illustrations celebrate the amazing man who found a way to earn a living and to honor his calling to be a poet.

This is one a series of original stories designed for the 12 to 16 age-group. All the stories have a strong African flavour.

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Subject: English Literature First teaching: 2015 First exams: 2017 This Literature Student Book develops the key skills that students will be assessed on in Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the AQA GCSE English Literature qualification. Structured around the exam papers, the book offers comprehensive support for the poetry anthology and unseen poetry requirements with additional sections showing how those skills apply to the other areas of the specification. Through the focus on the Assessment Objectives and skills, students will be able to apply the skills they are developing to their specific set texts. Through a range of example texts, activities, stretch and support features as well as tips and key terms, this book helps students of all abilities develop their literature response skills. With marked sample student responses, at different levels, students can improve their own responses and gain an enhanced understanding of the skills required to succeed in the exams. In addition to the regular peer and self-assessment activities, teachers can monitor progress through the sample exam paper questions.

Little Golden Books illustrated by Eloise Wilkin are among the most remembered, beloved, and requested by consumers. This collection, which contains nine of her best-loved books, will be cherished by collectors, parents, and children for years to come. It contains Wilkin's most famous Little Golden Books (such as "Baby Dear"), as well as lesser-known Little Golden Books, prayers, poems, Mother Goose rhymes, and an introduction written by Wilkin's daughter.
There are various authors of the books contained in the treasury, including Jane Werner Watson, who edited and wrote hundreds of Golden Books. She called Eloise Wilkin "the soul of Little Golden Books."

Without giving himself time to think about it, Danny plunged into the middle of the frosty stream. The cold of it took his breath away. He shrieked and yelled and giggled idiotically. He splashed and wriggled and bucked about like seal, like an otter, like a porpoise. The sensation of that icy, running water bubbling against his baked body was truly delicious. He ducked his head underneath, and let it tingle through his scalp. It was so clear that, with his eyes open underwater, he could se right into the heart of that liquid world'. For the moment Danny, the Warrior of Wilderness, has not care in the world. But soon the timid boy will once again be reminded of his quest: to save his friends, the creatures of Wilderness, the beautiful wild animals which are being threatened by evil Shadow. Gripping and moving, Warrior of Wilderness extols the beauty of the wild animals of Africa, and warns us that we humans are constantly threatening their survival.

When Oupa dies, fourteen-year-old Manie and his little sister Trina are left to fend for themselves in the harsh, dusty Karoo. Their only home is a wooden cart, pulled by their donkeys, Jaap and Koos. Behind them is a home they dare not go back to. Ahead of them lies Cape Town - a city full of hope and danger.

My name is Sam. I got your address from an international penpal service in an Atomic Frogman comic book. I am writing you from Ayden, North Carolina. What is it like to live in South Africa? I see these pictures of people starving with paint marks on their face and no clothes on in National Geographic magazine... Having a penpal is almost more fun than having a friend you can see every day. When one of you lives on a farm in the USA and the other lives in the suburbs of Johannesburg, there's a lot to learn about each other - and it's so much easier to say what you really feel in a letter. But Sam is black and Chris is white and when South Africa erupts in the violence of '76, they are forced to confront their own deepest racial feelings. Together they must try to learn from the words of Msimangu, the old priest in Cry, the Beloved Country: "I have one great fear in my heart; that one day when they are turned to loving, they will find we are turned to hating."

An engaging classroom playscript. Blending science fiction with the dangers of human ambition, this is a story of scientific discovery turned nightmare. There are many whispered questions when medical student Griffin arrives at a small village wrapped in bandages; however, no one can guess the true reason for his disguise. Terror, revenge and chaos ensue as Griffin, and those around him, come to terms with the effects of his latest experiment.

This is one a series of original stories designed for the 12 to 16 age-group. All the stories have a strong African flavour.

Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Grade 9-1 Subject: English Literature Suitable for the 2023 exams Everything you need to revise for your GCSE 9-1 set text in a snap guide Everything you need to score top marks on your GCSE Grade 9-1 English Literature exam is right at your fingertips! Revise A Taste of Honey by Shelagh Delaney in a snap with this new GCSE Grade 9-1 Snap Revision Text Guide from Collins. Refresh your knowledge of the plot, context, characters and themes and pick up top tips along the way to ace your AQA exam. Each topic is explained in an easy-to-read format so you can get straight to the point. Then, put your skills to the test with plenty of practice questions included in every section. The Snap Text Guides are packed with every quote and extract you need. We've even included examples of how to plan and write your essay responses! This Collins English Literature revision guide contains all the key information you need to practise and pass.

Written specifically for GCSE students by academics in the field, the Methuen Drama GCSE Student Editions provide in-depth explanatory material alongside the play texts frequently studied at Key Stage 4. Whether for use in the classroom or independent study, these editions offer a fully comprehensive and lightly glossed play text with accompanying notes specifically directed towards readers of this age, which unravel essential topics and challenge all students to delve further into literary analysis. Charlotte Keatley's My Mother Said I Never Should grapples with social forces that threaten to split four generations of women apart. When Jackie, who is unmarried, gives away her baby to her mother, the women are united in keeping this family secret yet divided in their opinions of it. In addition to some on-page explanatory notes and the play text itself, this edition contains sub-headed analyses of themes, characters, context and dramatic devices, as well as background information on the playwright. The Methuen Drama GCSE Student Editions never lose sight of their readership, and offer students the confidence to engage with the material, explore their own interpretations, and improve their understanding of the works.

From literary studies to digital humanities, Introducing English Studies is a complete introduction to the many fields and sub-disciplines of English studies for majors starting out in the subject for the first time. The book covers topics including: * history of English language and linguistics * literature and literary criticism * cinema and new media Studies * composition and rhetoric * creative and professional writing * critical theory * digital humanities The book is organized around the central questions of the field and includes case studies demonstrating how assignments might be approached, as well as annotated guides to further reading to support more in-depth study. A glossary of key critical terms helps readers locate essential definitions quickly when studying and writing and revising essays. A supporting companion website also offers sample assignments and activities, examples of student writing, career guidance and weblinks.

A new edition of Apess's classic texts designed for classroom use

This book brings together the best-known works of the nineteenth-century Indian writer William Apess, including the first extended autobiography by a Native American. The text is drawn from On Our Own Ground, which was named a Choice Outstanding Academic Book. Barry O'Connell has written a new introduction for this abbreviated classroom edition.

This collection of new and exciting short plays, selected from the Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards in 2012, has been carefully compiled to meet a full spectrum of interests, abilities and requirements in the Senior Phase. Learners will recognise and relate to characters, problems and situations from their own lived experiences. Teachers will relish being able to choose from a wide range of settings, plots and cast sizes. The winner of the Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards for short plays is: A change of mind by Karina Szczurek." This play is eloquently written with convincing, natural dialogue, well-rounded characters and a keen eye for detail and stage direction." Greig Coetzee, judge of the Maskew Miller Longman Literature Award. Runners up: The locket by Richard Street. Sugar daddies rot your teeth by Mark Scheepers: The following features provide plenty of ideas, guidance and support for teachers and learners, and make this collection ideal for literature study in the Senior Phase: A biography of each author.; Notes to assist with interpretation and staging of each play.; Questions and activities to use as preparation for reading each play.; A glossary for each play.; Questions and activities to consolidate and extend your understanding of each play; and A glossary of terms for literature study. While the plays are aimed at readers and actors at Senior Phase level (Grades 7 to 9), several are also suitable for the higher grades.

This is one a series of original stories designed for the 12 to 16 age-group. All the stories have a strong African flavour.

Full comprehension of the plays is gained from the line-by-line modern English translation given on facing pages. Understanding of the plays is increased as pupils take part in the variety of related activities included in each book. The significance of the plays is reinforced by sections discussing Shakespeare's life, works and theatre. Pupils are encouraged to understand the language, characters, structure and themes of the plays by completion of practical exercises.

Lists in rhyme the dwellings of various animals and things.