Help poor writers improve their skills with Expressive Writing, an easy-to-use approach to teaching the basics of good writing. Expressive Writing focuses on the writing and the editing of basic sentences, paragraphs, and stories. Instructional strands include Mechanics, Sentence Writing, Paragraph and Story Writing, and Editing, making the program an ideal solution for students who: Have trouble getting started Have problems knowing when to capitalize and punctuate Omit important parts of the story Write incomplete sentences Ignore paragraph structure Edit ineffectively or not at all

Despite the efforts of teachers and educators, every year secondary schools across the English-speaking world turn out millions of functionally illiterate leavers. The costs in human misery and in wasted productivity are catastrophic. What can schools do to prevent this situation? In this highly accessible book James and Dianne Murphy combine more than 50 years of experience to provide teachers with a thorough, easy to use introduction to the extensive research on reading and its effects on student achievement. Drawing on the work of experts from around the world, the authors explore how we learn to read, how the many myths and misconceptions around reading developed, and why they continue to persist.Building on these foundations chapters go on to examine how the general secondary school classroom can support all levels of reading more effectively, regardless of subject; how school leaders can ensure that their systems, practices and school culture deliver the very best literacy provision for all students; and what it takes to ensure that a racing intervention aimed at adolescent struggling readers is truly effective. The overall message of this books is one of great optimism: the authors demonstrate that the right of every child to learn to read is entirely achievable if schools employ the best research-driven practice.

Bright Sparks flashcards are ideal to help teachers, parents and carers teach 44 sounds and keywords. Phonics help to break down words into sounds which makes learning them easier. The phonics system is a key way of teaching children to read. Suitable for children aged 3+, each card has clear, easy-to-read text. Beautifully illustrated by Dominika Lipniewska, Bright Sparks flash cards also feature suggestions for games and activities involving the cards. AGES: 3 plus AUTHOR: Dominika Lipniewska is a Polish illustrator and designer with a passion for books and character design. Since graduating from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and Cambridge School of Art she has been working as a freelance illustrator, published several books, led kids workshops and drawing events and worked with students. Her style is characterised by the use of bold geometric shapes and lines that often create a busy pattern. She takes her inspiration from vintage design, books, toys and people she comes across every day. Dominika lives and works in Enfield, London. SELLING POINTS: Durable laminated cards featuring the letters of the alphabet Includes helpful notes for teachers, parents and carers 50 cards

In Risks and Thrills, read all about extraordinary events that really shake things up! * What was it like to travel on the earliest-ever trains? * How will two young explorers escape a creepy cove? * Can a mysterious body-switch make brothers into friends? * What words have worked their way across the world?

A study of successful reading instruction. The articles cover topics such as the use of computer technology for reading instruction, and engagement and motivation in reading instruction. They are divided into two sections: Reading Research and Assessment and Reading Instruction and Practice.

Get your children practising their letter-sound correspondences, using these colourful cards. Firstly show the letter and then show the picture side, which shows a picture that corresponds to the letter, when they need some help. Ages: 5-6 Level: KS1 Subject: phonics Help prepare your child for the Phonics Screening Check Designed for KS1 children Ages 5-6 Part of Pearson's DfE-validated phonics programme, Bug Club Phonics Ideal for blended learning Ideal for learning at home Colour-coded by phase, these cards are 100% matched to the Bug Club Phonics DfE-validated systematic synthetic programme progression and resources, meaning you can use them with flexibility and fidelity. 22 double-sided cards: 1 side shows the grapheme whilst the other shows a picture corresponding to that grapheme Imagery on the cards matches imagery used in the programme 1 instruction card Round-edged and varnished cards Delivered shrink-wrapped 130mm x 87mm This product aligns with Bug Club Phonics Phase 5 and Letters and Sounds Phase 5. It is part of the Bug Club Phonics series. The Bug Club Phonics systematic synthetic phonics programme is the first one to bring together research-based teaching methods with 100% decodable books, CBeebies videos, and an online reading world to give today's children a firm, fun foundation in phonics. For more Bug Club Phonics books and learn at home resources, search for Bug Club Phonics.

The past decade saw heightened policy activism in the field of reading at both the federal level and across virtually all 50 states. Initially sparked by disagreements about methods for teaching children to read, the so-called "reading wars" stirred heated debates on a variety of issues: levels and trends of reading achievement, pedagogy, standards and assessment, and education equity, among others. Embedded within these debates were the political agendas of state executives and legislatures, the interests of advocacy groups, and the ideologies of reading professionals, which were collectively shaping state reading policy development. Drawing primarily on interviews with 366 policy actors from nine states, this book presents a comprehensive investigation of the state reading policy domain employing multiple theoretical frameworks and research methods. Using social network analysis, the authors examined the interplay among a plethora of policy actors embedded in reading policy networks. They explored in depth policy actors' divergent beliefs on key reading-related issues, the causal stories told, and the policy solutions proposed. In addition, they examined the variety of lobbying tactics that interest groups utilized to gain influence over the policymaking process and to advance their policy agenda. As the most significant research endeavor in the area of state reading policy to date, this cross-state comparative study sheds light on the multifaceted nature and the intricacies of the policy processes in reading, and in education in general. The findings of this study bear important implications for both policy actors and education professionals. This study also makes a substantial contribution to policy research in education by demonstrating how theoretical frameworks and analytic methods that have not been fully utilized in education could serve as powerful tools for exploring educational policy processes.

The Tutor Assessment AQA GCSE (9-1) Grades 3-5 Tutor Assessment Pack for English Language 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 AQA (9-1) English Language GCSE.

A collection of 150 unique games and activities to help support your teaching of phonics in the primary classroom. Following on from the success of their first gem 'Games, Ideas and Activities for Early Years Phonics', Gill Coulson and Lynn Cousins have written a companion gem 'Games, Ideas and Activities for Primary Phonics', introducing more advanced activities and offering a natural progression from the basic sounds introduced in the first book. The 150 activities in this new book will apply to children throughout the Foundation Year and Key Stage 1, but are equally useful for children who have moved into Key Stage 2 but are not yet confident with spelling and still need to reinforce their skills. As with the first book, the ideas provided are not fully-developed lesson plans, but provide a wealth of ready-made lesson ideas to supplement and support your teaching of phonics. Designed with busy teachers in mind, the Classroom Gems series draws together an extensive selection of practical, tried-and-tested, off-the-shelf ideas, games and activities guaranteed to transform any lesson or classroom in an instant. Easily navigable, allowing you to choose the right activity quickly and easily, these invaluable resources are guaranteed to save you time and are a must-have tool to plan, prepare and deliver first-rate lessons.

In Intentional from the Start: Guiding Emergent Readers in Small Groups, Carolyn Helmers and Susan Vincent take a concentrated look at the often-underestimated reading and writing work that occurs during the emergent reading stages of literacy development (PreA-D) and the seemingly simplistic books we use to teach them in small-group guided reading. Though both may appear unsophisticated, these earliest readers and the texts we use to meet their needs are each unique and full of nuances that generally go overlooked. The authors explore how emergent readers learn best and position text levels appropriately in the service of students. They also turn their attention to a comprehensive exploration of the particular needs of emergent readers and how the work they do at text levels PreA-D lays a critical foundation necessary for them to continue growing successfully into text levels E and beyond. As they examine the needs of learners working at each emergent text level individually, Carolyn and Susan: Detail the specific demands the books in that text level require and how to best coach young readers working through them. Highlight instructional procedures for reading, writing, and word study that can be put to use immediately at your small group table. Suggest optimal schedules, techniques, and formats for efficient instruction at that level. Unpack the book characteristics specific to that level and demonstrate ways to capitalize on them to intentionally support emergent readers and writers. With plenty of useful classroom examples, as well as additional online resources with literacy center ideas that correlate directly with the work students are doing at particular levels, this book is a resource your emergent reading teacher heart will reach for again and again.

Comprehension Ninja Workbooks are ideal for supporting your child's learning at home. With bespoke non-fiction texts and hundreds of questions, they're packed full of comprehension practice with strong links to the National Curriculum. Created by teacher and bestselling author of Vocabulary Ninja, Comprehension Ninja and Write Like a Ninja Andrew Jennings (@VocabularyNinja), they're perfect for developing those all-important literacy skills at home and for boosting children's confidence in reading comprehension. Key features of Comprehension Ninja Workbook for Ages 5-6: - Covers popular National Curriculum topics currently taught at Key Stage 1, such as minibeasts and healthy eating - Features a variety of question types including true or false, fill the gap and multiple choice - Contains illustrations throughout and a fun ninja theme to engage children - Includes advice for parents and answers at the back of the book

Comprehension Ninja Workbooks are ideal for supporting your child's learning at home. With bespoke non-fiction texts and hundreds of questions, they're packed full of comprehension practice with strong links to the National Curriculum. Created by teacher and bestselling author of Vocabulary Ninja, Comprehension Ninja and Write Like a Ninja Andrew Jennings (@VocabularyNinja), they're perfect for developing those all-important literacy skills at home and for boosting children's confidence in reading comprehension. Key features of Comprehension Ninja Workbook for Ages 7-8: - Covers popular National Curriculum topics currently taught at Key Stage 2, such as renewable energy and Mahatma Gandhi - Features a variety of question types including true or false, fill the gap and multiple choice - Contains illustrations throughout and a fun ninja theme to engage children - Includes advice for parents and answers at the back of the book

This Tutor Delivery Pack for AQA GCSE (9-1) Grades 5-9 Tutor Delivery Pack for English Language contains everything you need for a whole academic year of private tutoring: 38 complete lessons, complete with plans, activities and homework Detailed explanation on the use of the pack Information for parents Specification guidance Advice on preparing for the exam Needs analysis for the parents and the students Mapping guide to the Revise GCSE Series Progress and End-of-Lesson Report templates Differentiation and extension ideas Customisable certificates in the digital version of the pack

Happy Trails Grammar is a two-level grammar course that has been designed to meet the needs of pupils in junior classes. Happy Trails 1 Grammar accompanies Happy Trails 1 Pupil's Book, but it can also be used with any other Junior A course. Full-colour pages with lively illustrations and captivating National Geographic photography will motivate students.