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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 2 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 learner's interest and allow for extension of visual literacy; the activities allow learners to move more quickly through the content.

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: in Grade 2 the reading books contain simplified versions of the texts from the big books, ideal for supporting group guided reading as well as paired and independent reading; the rich texts in the reading books develop and extend reading and listening skills.

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: clear instructions and illustrations facilitate effective learning; provides consolidation of skills taught in the learner's book during the week; offers ample opportunities for practising writing and extension.

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Exam: SQA National 5 Physics First Teaching: 2017, First Exam: 2018 Each page of this Leckie revision guide is designed with success in mind, so that every student taking the 2019 SQA National 5 Physics exam can do their very best! Revision for all abilities and learning styles is included in this easy-to-use and great value N5 Physics revision guide. Colourful double-page spreads help with comprehension and revision planning, while revision checklists make managing your time and progress no bother at all. Topics are broken down into small, manageable chunks with lots of illustrations and diagrams, so you'll be able to easily remember what you've revised on the day of the exam. Guidance is given on how the new N5 course and assessments are structured, plus quick tests and top tips throughout will keep you focused on the specific objectives of your National 5 Physics SQA exam. Last but not least, we've included a glossary of all the key terms and definitions you'll need to ace the exam! For more SQA exam practice, check out Leckie's National 5 Physics Student Book (9780008282097), Practice Question Book (9780008263591) and Practice Papers (9780008281694).

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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 big books contain the texts required by CAPS and are ideal for supporting shared reading; the rich texts in the big books develop and extend reading and listening skills.

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: contains the same texts as in the big books offering learners opportunities for emergent reading; the rich text to develop and extend reading and listening skills.