The complete and comprehensive way to support your studies and assessments in 2021 and exams in 2022. Quickly get to grips with key reading skills including interpreting, analysing, commenting on and comparing texts. Build confidence with key definitions, examples, regular tests and 'Top tips' for improvement. Power up your skills and feel fully ready and equipped to excel in any test or assessment. For the first time, York Notes bring you a Revision and Exam Practice guide to help you improve your reading skills for the whole of your English Language and English Literature GCSE 9-1 courses. So whether you're studying at home, online or in the classroom, York Notes is your best bet for the best grades. Packed with more powerful features than any other study companion, our Reading Skills: Revision and Exam Practice guide is easy to use, brimming with essential info and will quickly become your go-to buddy as you navigate your GCSE course, build your confidence, stay motivated and get ready to impress in any test, assessment or exam.

If you teach creative writing or facilitate a writing group, you will want to inspire, inform and encourage would-be writers. This book is a unique, practical resource offering guidance, ideas and exercises to help you do just that. It moves from planning and structuring courses to giving ideas and exercises on all the key aspects of creative writing, providing a wealth of really useful advice and tips. It will enable you to pass on your particular expertise and enthusiasm imaginatively and professionally to all your students. * Guidance on teaching all the skills of creative writing * Ideas on lesson content, example exercises and setting homework * Support on dealing with problems and adapting for different abilities * Tips on group management and feedback * A - Z of specific genres with examples of learning activities. This book will ensure that your teaching will be effective, fun and immensely rewarding.