Educational: First / native language: Reading and writing skills
Brilliant Publications Ltd Brilliant Activities for Creative Writing Year 5Activities for Developing Writing Composition Skills
£14.44
Brilliant Publications Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Year 2
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£17.59
Shell Educational Publishing Weekly Word Roots
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£18.75
Cambridge University Press English B for the IB Diploma Coursebook with
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£41.75
Cambridge University Press Cambridge Primary English Workbook 2 with Digital
Book SynopsisDiscover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks With varied activities including quizzes, matching and chants these workbooks help your learners practise what they have learnt. Focus, Practice and Challenge exercises provide clear progression through each topic, helping learners see what they''ve achieved. Ideal for use in the classroom or for homework.Links to ''Language focus'' boxes in the learner''s book provide more grammar practice.
£12.23
Hodder Education Reading Planet Rocket Phonics Target Practice
Book SynopsisOne day, after a storm, Arlo rescues a tiny bird that looks like a hairy green sprout. At first, Arlo finds the bird a bit greedy and annoying. But when it recovers and flies back into the wild, he starts to miss the quirky creature! (Letter-sounds featured: long /oo/ ew /y+oo/ ew /ur/ ir er /ou/ ou /oi/ oy).Bird Boy is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding.Reading age: 5-6.
£8.93
Scholastic Handwriting Practice Ages 79
Book SynopsisThis workbook helps to break down the skills children need to masterto meet their curriculum objectives in a clear and fuss-freeway. It supports children to develop their their handwriting skillsthrough fun and engaging activities.
£6.99
Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) KS2 English Year 4 Spelling Targeted Question
Book SynopsisAll the spelling practice Year 4 pupils will need in one smashing Targeted Question Book! It's perfectly matched to the National Curriculum, with notes and examples throughout the book to help children get started, and self-assessment tick-boxes to keep track of their progress. Answers are included at the back! Year 4 Targeted Question Books are also available for Grammar (9781782941200) and Punctuation (9781782941248). Alternatively, you can buy the whole lot together in our combined Year 4 Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar Question Book (9781782941323).
£6.49
Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) KS2 English SAT Buster 10-Minute Tests: Grammar,
Book SynopsisBursting with bite-sized practice tests, this book is a brilliant way to split SATS preparation into manageable chunks! Each set of quick tests covers grammar, punctuation and spelling with questions in the style of the real SATS including audio tests for spelling (you can either read these out from the pull-out transcripts or access free online audio files on the CGP website). Answers are included, along with a handy progress chart to help work out which level children are working at. CGP 10-Minute Tests books are also available for Reading (9781782942399) and Maths (9781782942405)!
£7.72
Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) KS1 English SATS Reading Study & Practice Book
Book SynopsisThis CGP Study & Question Book is perfect for helping pupils aged 5-7 get to grips with all the Reading skills they’ll need for the optional Key Stage 1 SATS or any other end of key stage assessments. For every topic, there are clear, colourful notes and plenty of practice questions based on child-friendly reading texts. Complete answers are included at the back, so it’s easy to check how well they’re getting on. A CGP Study & Question Book is also available for KS1 Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling - see 9781782944614.
£8.03
Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) KS1 English SAT Buster: Reading (for end of year
Book SynopsisThis English SAT Buster from CGP is a superb way to prepare for the KS1 Reading SATs test or any other end of key stage assessment! It contains fiction texts, non-fiction texts and poems, followed by friendly questions that test all the skills needed. Fun self-assessment tick boxes make it easy for pupils to track their progress. A CGP SAT Buster for the Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling part of the English SATs tests is also available (see 9781782947097), with answers for both books printed separately (see 9781782947110).
£6.88
Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) KS2 English Reading SAT Buster Stretch: Poetry
Book SynopsisThis SAT Buster Stretch workbook is perfect for Year 6 pupils shooting for those top marks in KS2 English. It includes six challenging poems, plus a whole host of questions aiming to test confident pupils' Reading skills. It also includes self-assessment boxes and a handy scoresheet to help track pupils' progress. For even more Reading practice, Non-Fiction Stretch (9781782948353) and Fiction Stretch (9781782948346) SAT Busters are also available. Answers for all three books are available in the matching Answer Book (9781782948377).
£6.88
Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) KS1 English Year 1 Phonics Targeted Practice Book
Book SynopsisCGP’s Phonics Targeted Practice (Book 1) is ideal for practice in Year 1. We’ve packed it full of engaging activities and colourful characters to help pupils improve their phonics skills. This book follows the ‘Letters and Sounds’ programme, and covers ay, ou, ie, ea, oy, ir, ue, aw, wh, ph, ew, oe, au, plus many more!
£6.60
Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) KS2 English Year 4 Reading Targeted Question Book
Book SynopsisThis book is a fantastic source of Reading practice for pupils in Year 4, and is the ideal way to build skills for the SATS. It's packed with engaging and varied texts, each followed by heaps of SATS-style questions, all set at the perfect difficulty for pupils aged 8-9. Tips on how to tackle the different question types are scattered throughout the book, and answers are included in the back! For more Reading practice with a heavier focus on Comprehension try our brilliant Comprehension Book (9781782944492) for Year 4.
£8.22
Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) Reception Handwriting Daily Practice Book: Summer
Book SynopsisLearning to write can be a daunting task - it takes lots of practice to get those letter shapes correct. Luckily, that's exactly what this fantastic Daily Practice workbook for the Reception Summer Term is for - it's perfect for getting pupils confident with handwriting, either in class or at home! It's packed with colourful characters and engaging activities - there's an exercise for every school day of the term, with self-assessment tick boxes at the bottom of each page. There are examples and outlines of letters and numbers for pupils to trace, plus guidelines to prepare pupils for writing by themselves. The alphabet and numbers are covered and many of the activities focus on writing letters within words. For complete coverage of Reception, buy this with our books for the Autumn (9781789088250) and Spring (9781789088267) terms!
£7.80
Shell Education Pub 180 Days of Reading for Fourth Grade: Practice,
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£19.54
Shell Education Pub 180 Days of Reading for Eighth Grade: Practice,
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£19.54
Carson Dellosa Spectrum Writing Grade 6
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£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers KS2 Grammar Punctuation and Spelling SATs
Book SynopsisLevel: KS2Subject: EnglishSuitable for 2024 SATsGet ready for SATs with targeted practice questionsBoost children's test-taking confidence by using the realistic SATs-style questions included in this Key Stage 2 English SATs Question Book by Collins. Specifically designed to get children ready for the Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling SAT (Paper 1), this book covers all the content and skills that children will be tested on. Regular progress tests are included throughout to check understanding every step of the way. Answers and marking schemes are also provided to ensure children are prepared for success ahead of their SATs. For more SATs revision books, try our KS2 Reading SATs Question Book (9780008201593) or the KS2 Spelling SATs Question Book (9780008201616) for extra SATs practice.
£6.78
Oxford University Press Oxford Reading Tree Level 1 Wordless Stories A
Book SynopsisThe Level 1 Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories provide humorous storylines to engage and motivate children. The popular characters and familiar settings are brought to life by Roderick Hunt and Alex Brychta. The stories are unchanged from the previous edition but the cover notes have been updated to support adults in sharing the story with the child.
£6.36
Carson Dellosa Spectrum Spelling Grade 6
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£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers Finny the Fairy Fish
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.Finny is a rare fairy fish living on a Caribbean coral reef. He has never seen another fairy fish, until one day he sees himself in a conch shell mirror and realizes he is different from everyone else. Finny believes he is ugly and worthless, but his friends persuade him to leave the reef and journey to the deep sea where an elder dolphin explains to him that difference it to be celebrated.Finny the Fairy Fish deals with themes of tolerance, belonging and celebration of diversity, using a Caribbean coral reef as the setting. The book introduces the types of creatures living on a reef and some of the threats facing the sea. It also encourages chi
£9.53
OUP Oxford Big Wheels and Little Wheels PM Writing 1 RedYellow 56
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£8.76
OUP Oxford A School Concert PM Writing 2 GreenOrange 1415
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£8.76
Oxford University Press Read Write Inc. Phonics Sanjay Stays in Bed Pink
Book SynopsisThese engaging Storybooks provide structured practice for children learning to read the Read Write Inc. Set 1 and 2 sounds. Each set of books is carefully levelled to match childrens growing phonic knowledge so children can read them with accuracy, fluency and comprehension.The Storybooks include a range of engaging stories such as fairy tales, myths and legends, rhyming stories and familiar settings.Activities at the start of the books help children to practise the sounds and words they will encounter in the story. Questions to talk about at the end of the story provide an extra opportunity for developing childrens comprehension.The books are part of the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme, developed by Ruth Miskin. The programme is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers. It includes Handbooks, Sounds Cards, Word Cards, Storybooks, Non-fiction, Writing books and an Online resource. Read Write Inc. is fully supported by comprehensive professional develoTrade ReviewRead Write Inc. Phonics has had a massive impact on our phonic results, raising them from 56% to 96%. All of our staff enjoy using the programme, including our teaching assistants, who feel it has empowered them. We are all amazed and delighted at the difference it has made to teaching and learning in our school. * Joan Cullen, Head Teacher, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Luton *Read Write Inc. Phonics is effective because of the speed in which the children are able to make progress. There is a very clear structure and children are empowered to succeed because of the systematic and rigorous approach. * Katherine Roberts, Reading Manager, Elmhurst Primary School, Newham *As a Head Teacher, its wonderful to have such confidence in a programme that you know no child will leave Key Stage 1 as a poor reader. How amazing is that! * Jacqueline Savage, Principal, Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate, Wakefield *
£7.15
Oxford University Press Read Write Inc. Phonics Snow Pink Set 3 Storybook
Book SynopsisThese engaging Storybooks provide structured practice for children learning to read the Read Write Inc. Set 1 and 2 sounds. Each set of books is carefully levelled to match childrens growing phonic knowledge so children can read them with accuracy, fluency and comprehension.The Storybooks include a range of engaging stories such as fairy tales, myths and legends, rhyming stories and familiar settings.Activities at the start of the books help children to practise the sounds and words they will encounter in the story. Questions to talk about at the end of the story provide an extra opportunity for developing childrens comprehension.The books are part of the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme, developed by Ruth Miskin. The programme is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers. It includes Handbooks, Sounds Cards, Word Cards, Storybooks, Non-fiction, Writing books and an Online resource. Read Write Inc. is fully supported by comprehensive professional develoTrade ReviewRead Write Inc. Phonics has had a massive impact on our phonic results, raising them from 56% to 96%. All of our staff enjoy using the programme, including our teaching assistants, who feel it has empowered them. We are all amazed and delighted at the difference it has made to teaching and learning in our school. * Joan Cullen, Head Teacher, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Luton *Read Write Inc. Phonics is effective because of the speed in which the children are able to make progress. There is a very clear structure and children are empowered to succeed because of the systematic and rigorous approach. * Katherine Roberts, Reading Manager, Elmhurst Primary School, Newham *As a Head Teacher, its wonderful to have such confidence in a programme that you know no child will leave Key Stage 1 as a poor reader. How amazing is that! * Jacqueline Savage, Principal, Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate, Wakefield *
£7.63
Oxford University Press Danny and the Bumpalump Yellow Set 5 Storybook 8
Book SynopsisThese engaging Storybooks provide structured practice for children learning to read the Read Write Inc. Set 1 and 2 sounds. Each set of books is carefully levelled to match childrens growing phonic knowledge so children can read them with accuracy, fluency and comprehension.The Storybooks include a range of engaging stories such as fairy tales, myths and legends, rhyming stories and familiar settings.Activities at the start of the books help children to practise the sounds and words they will encounter in the story. Questions to talk about at the end of the story provide an extra opportunity for developing childrens comprehension.The books are part of the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme, developed by Ruth Miskin. The programme is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers. It includes Handbooks, Sounds Cards, Word Cards, Storybooks, Non-fiction, Writing books and an Online resource. Read Write Inc. is fully supported by comprehensive professional develoTrade ReviewRead Write Inc. Phonics has had a massive impact on our phonic results, raising them from 56% to 96%. All of our staff enjoy using the programme, including our teaching assistants, who feel it has empowered them. We are all amazed and delighted at the difference it has made to teaching and learning in our school. * Joan Cullen, Head Teacher, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Luton *Read Write Inc. Phonics is effective because of the speed in which the children are able to make progress. There is a very clear structure and children are empowered to succeed because of the systematic and rigorous approach. * Katherine Roberts, Reading Manager, Elmhurst Primary School, Newham *As a Head Teacher, its wonderful to have such confidence in a programme that you know no child will leave Key Stage 1 as a poor reader. How amazing is that! * Jacqueline Savage, Principal, Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate, Wakefield *
£7.15
Oxford University Press Read Write Inc. Fresh Start Anthology 3 Pack of
Book SynopsisThis edition of Read Write Inc. Fresh Start rescues pupils aged 9 and above who are below age-related expectations, using a phonics-based approach. Read Write Inc. Fresh Start gives older pupils who have not yet cracked the ''code of reading'' the chance to catch up and become confident, fluent readers and writers - enabling them to access the secondary curriculum.Read Write Inc. Fresh Start Anthologies are motivating, full-colour, magazine-style texts to provide further practice of the sounds and graphemes taught in the Fresh Start Modules. They contain a variety of lively non-fiction, poetry and fiction texts, including quizzes, playscripts and comic strips, to motivate the students to read for pleasure. The Anthology texts should be read in order after each Module is completed, to ensure students are reading within their phonic knowledge and so experience success in reading. The subjects of the Anthology texts are linked to the Module texts so that some of the vocabulary students meTrade ReviewI like everything about the new program, the children enjoy and feel confident with the structure of the current program and would move effortlessly to the new structure recognising that there are a few changes but the basis of the program remains the same. I like the fact that the program links more with the current curriculum. * Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School, Oxfordshire *The teaching notes are more prescriptive, clear and concise and they make the planning of lessons much easier. * Romilly Primary School, Barry *These activities are perfect. They provide excellent SAT-type practice questions for grammar and cover what was in Edit 2 in a much better way. The content for the writing and the range of genre are equally perfect. * Ince Church of England Primary School, Wigan *The level of success in reading, spelling and comprehension the children have achieved has been truly amazing. * Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School, Oxfordshire *
£58.42
Oxford University Press Read Write Inc. Fresh Start Anthology 6 Pack of
Book SynopsisThis edition of Read Write Inc. Fresh Start rescues pupils aged 9 and above who are below age-related expectations, using a phonics-based approach. Read Write Inc. Fresh Start gives older pupils who have not yet cracked the ''code of reading'' the chance to catch up and become confident, fluent readers and writers - enabling them to access the secondary curriculum.Read Write Inc. Fresh Start Anthologies are motivating, full-colour, magazine-style texts to provide further practice of the sounds and graphemes taught in the Fresh Start Modules. They contain a variety of lively non-fiction, poetry and fiction texts, including quizzes, playscripts and comic strips, to motivate the students to read for pleasure. The Anthology texts should be read in order after each Module is completed, to ensure students are reading within their phonic knowledge and so experience success in reading. The subjects of the Anthology texts are linked to the Module texts so that some of the vocabulary students meet will be familiar and so support independent reading.The Anthologies are fully integrated within the Fresh Start programme and support teachers with effective lesson planning and organisation.Trade ReviewI like everything about the new program, the children enjoy and feel confident with the structure of the current program and would move effortlessly to the new structure recognising that there are a few changes but the basis of the program remains the same. I like the fact that the program links more with the current curriculum. * Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School, Oxfordshire *The teaching notes are more prescriptive, clear and concise and they make the planning of lessons much easier. * Romilly Primary School, Barry *These activities are perfect. They provide excellent SAT-type practice questions for grammar and cover what was in Edit 2 in a much better way. The content for the writing and the range of genre are equally perfect. * Ince Church of England Primary School, Wigan *The level of success in reading, spelling and comprehension the children have achieved has been truly amazing. * Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School, Oxfordshire *
£72.18
Oxford University Press Oxford Reading Tree Level 1 First Words Fun at
Book SynopsisThe Level 1 Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories provide humorous storylines to engage and motivate children. The popular characters and familiar settings are brought to life by Roderick Hunt and Alex Brychta. The stories are unchanged from the previous edition but the cover notes have been updated to support adults in sharing the story with the child.
£6.36
Oxford University Press Oxford Reading Tree Level 5 More Stories B The
Book SynopsisThe Level 5 Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories, written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta, provide a rich story context to help develop language comprehension and decoding skills. Stories, More Stories A, More Stories B and More Stories C take the children from familiar, predictable events at home and school into the less certain realms of fantasy through the magic key adventures.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.
£7.21
Oxford University Press Oxford Reading Tree Level 1 Decode and Develop
Book SynopsisAn exciting new set of Biff, Chip and Kipper stories from Roderick Hunt and Alex Brychta full of modern-day appeal. These stories support children's transition from fully decodable phonic readers to stories with richer language. Children will enjoy exploring the humorous illustrations and familiar situations.
£6.36
Oxford University Press Oxford Reading Tree Level 3 Decode and Develop
Book SynopsisBiff, Chip and Kipper Stories: Decode and Develop are exciting new titles in the Oxford Reading Tree series. The stories continue to provide storylines full of humour and drama, with familiar settings and characters. They also support children''s transition from fully decodable readers, such as Floppy''s Phonics, to a richer, wider reading experience with high-interest vocabulary.The new-style inside cover notes provide advice to help adults read and explore the story with the child, Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.
£6.90
Oxford University Press Oxford Reading Tree Level 4 Floppys Phonics
Book SynopsisLevel 4 Floppy's Phonics Sounds and Letters books revise the sounds introduced in Levels 1+ to 3 and introduce some alternative spellings for some of the sounds already learned. The sounds and alternative spelling are introduced in the context of Oxford Reading Tree scenes, packed with activities for practice and consolidation.Trade ReviewFloppy's Phonics is now a fully comprehensive synthetic phonics teaching programme. Like no other, it delivers the essential resources to teach and practise the alphabetic code in a systematic and engaging way to develop confident and capable readers. * Debbie Hepplewhite - Phonics expert and trainer *
£6.24
Oxford University Press Oxford Reading Tree Level 4 Floppys Phonics
Book SynopsisLevel 4 Floppy's Phonics Sounds and Letters books revise the sounds introduced in Levels 1+ to 3 and introduce some alternative spellings for some of the sounds already learned. The sounds and alternative spelling are introduced in the context of Oxford Reading Tree scenes, packed with activities for practice and consolidation.Trade ReviewFloppy's Phonics is now a fully comprehensive synthetic phonics teaching programme. Like no other, it delivers the essential resources to teach and practise the alphabetic code in a systematic and engaging way to develop confident and capable readers. * Debbie Hepplewhite - Phonics expert and trainer *
£6.24
Scholastic Nonfiction Ages 67
Book SynopsisThis box of comprehension cards covers: * High-interest short passagesof text along with four comprehension questions that promptstudents to identify and effectively cite text evidence. * A varietyof genres. * Comprehension-helper cards that provide kid-friendlydefinitions, tips, and examples to help students master readingskills.
£27.84
Brilliant Publications Ltd Brilliant Activities for Creative Writing Year
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£14.44
Tutor Master Services Standard Set One Tutor Master Helps You with
Book SynopsisThis book contains important practical advice on how to write effective, purposeful answers to standard comprehension tests. The book also provides tips and advice for writing compositions, reports and letters. 5 comprehension tests are provided plus 10 written tasks with space for answers to be written. Also included are detailed mark schemes.
£9.99
Tutor Master Services Tutor Master Helps You with Comprehension
Book SynopsisThis book contains important practical advice on how to answer standard English Comprehension tests in an effective way. The book also provides tips and advice for writing compositions, reports and letters. 5 comprehension tests plus 10 written tasks with space for answers to be written. Also included are detailed mark schemes.
£9.99
Cambridge University Press Cambridge O Level English Language Coursebook
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£29.69
Cambridge University Press Cambridge Primary English Learners Book 5 with
Book SynopsisDiscover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks Your learners will develop their English skills as they explore space, write and perform poetry and discover new versions of classic fairy tales. You''ll find international fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama throughout the book to help your learners develop their understanding of different genres and text types. Each unit includes activities that cover reading, writing, speaking and listening, as well as opportunities to develop 21st century skills such as collaboration and critical thinking. Units end with a project, like creating a travel brochure for tourists, to help learners communicate confidently and understand how to apply their learning to real-world scenarios.
£16.95
Cambridge University Press Cambridge Primary English Learners Book 2 with
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£16.95
Hodder Education Reading Planet Rocket Phonics Pupil Practice
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£7.21
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC How to Write a Story
Book SynopsisHow to Write a Story is packed full of amazing activities to get your creative juices flowing! Have fun with wow words, awesome adventures and epic endings!From coming up with crazy character names, creating the perfect plot and acting out your characters, How to Write a Story will have you writing exciting page turning stories that your friends and family won''t be able to put down!Full of useful tips and inspiring ideas, How to Write a Story is jam packed full of story starters, plot changers, useful words and much much more!
£6.99
Hodder Education Reading Comprehension Workbook Age 911
Book SynopsisSolid and rigorous practice material in reading and comprehension for children to work on throughout the year, and in preparation for pre-tests and 11 Plus Common Entrance exams. Give pupils the best chance of success in Pre-Tests and 11 plus exams with varied and thorough reading and comprehension exercises. This write-in workbook for pupils aged 9-11 provides 25 different passages with questions, tips and advice, plus pull-out answers.- Appreciate how writers use language to create effects- Learn the meaning of unfamiliar words in context and grow vocabulary - Write accurate and detailed responses to questions about readingAlso covers: reading for meaning, close reading, deduction, understanding implication and nuance.Also available from Galore Park:- Writing Workbook Age 9-11- Spelling & Vocabulary Workbook Age 9-11- Grammar & Punctuation Workbook Age 9-11Table of Contents 1: Travels with Charley (John Steinbeck) 2: The Lesson (Edward Lucie-Smith) 3: The Hunchback in the Park (Dylan Thomas) 4: The Way through the Woods (Rudyard Kipling) 5: Afternoon in the School, The Last Lesson (D.H. Lawrence) 6: Captain Cook (Susan Elkin) 7: The human ear (susan Elkin) 8: Nurse Edith Cavell (Susan Elkin) 9: A Street Cat Named Bob (James Bowen) 10: Ghandi (Amy Pastan) 11: Tinder (Sally Gardner) 12: Oliver! (Nicola Klein) 13: Wind and rain (Sara Smyth) 14: Please Miss We're Boys (Susan Elkin) 15: Alone on a Wide Wide Sea (Michael Morpurgo) 16: Hamlet (Leon Garfield) 17: The good wife and the bad husband (Susan Elkin) 18: Cranford (Elizabeth Gaskell) 19: Watching the Tree (Adeline Yen Mah) 20: Great Expectations (Charles Dickens) 21: The Cataract of Lodore (Robert Southey) 22: Adders (Susan Elkin) 23: The Voices at the Window 24: The Child's Elephant (Rachel Campbell-Johnston) 25: The Morning Gift (Eva Ibbotson)
£12.01
Usborne Publishing Ltd Monsters Go Green
Book SynopsisAnother laugh-out-loud FULL COLOUR monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers aged 6+ and fans of Claude and Horrid Henry. Billy is learning how to take care of the planet, and the Mini Monsters want to help too... so they join the school trip to the recycling centre. But what will happen when Gloop falls into the recycling machine?Packed with colour illustrations, comic strips, maps and speech bubbles, with an action-packed plot, to appeal to even the most reluctant reader. Collect all the books in the Billy and the Mini Monsters series!1. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters in the Dark2. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go to School3. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go Swimming4. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters on a Plane5. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go to a Party6. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters Move House7. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters on a School Trip8. Billy andTrade ReviewI can't tell you how hard it is to find books that will appeal to a reluctant reader. Thanks to Billy and his Monster pals though, my son is LOVING reading now and his confidence is soaring. Importantly, they are helping to give him the practice he needs to access reading in the future. * Rachel Morrisroe, author of The Drama Llama *
£5.99
Spectrum Spectrum Sight Words Grade 1
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£12.34
SAGE Publications Inc A Fresh Look at Phonics, Grades K-2: Common
Book Synopsis"In most instances, there isn’t one main cause of a systematic breakdown in phonics instruction. Rather, a combination of causes can create a perfect storm of failure." —Wiley Blevins Picture a class of kindergarteners singing the alphabet song, and teaching phonics seems as easy as one-two, three, A, B, C, right? In a Fresh Look at Phonics, Wiley Blevins explains why it can get tricky, and then delivers a plan so geared for success, that teachers, coaches, and administrators will come to see owning this book as a before and after moment in their professional lives. In this amazing follow up to his renowned resource Phonics From A-Z, Wiley uses the data he has collected over two decades to share which approaches truly work, which have failed, and how teachers can fine-tune their daily instruction for success. You will learn to focus on the seven critical ingredients of phonics teaching that produce the greatest student learning gains— readiness skills, scope and sequence, blending, dictation, word awareness, high frequency words, and reading connected texts. Then, for each ingredient, Wiley shares: Activities, routines, word lists, and lessons that develop solid foundations for reading Ideas for differentiation, ELL, and advanced learners to ensure adequate progress for all learners Help on decodable texts, what not to over-do, and what you can’t do enough of for your students’ achievement Interactive "Day Clinic" activities that facilitate teacher self-reflection and school wide professional learning In a final section, Wiley details the ten common reasons instruction fails and shows teachers how to correct these missteps regarding lesson pacing, transitions, decodable texts, writing activities, assessment and more. A Fresh Look at Phonics is the evidence-based solution you have been seeking. Wiley Blevins, Ph.D., is a world-renowned expert on early reading, and author of the seminal book Phonics From A-Z among many other works. He has taught in both the United States and South America, and regularly trains teachers throughout Asia. He holds a Doctorate in Education from Harvard University, and has worked with numerous educational scholars, including Jeanne Chall, Isabel Beck, Marilyn Adams, Louisa Moats, and Dianne August, and others. Trade Review"When Wiley Blevins wrote his first book on teaching phonics 20 years ago I thought that it was one of the most practical approaches to teaching this foundational reading competency. It may seem like a cliché, but Wiley has outdone himself with this book!. In A Fresh Look at Phonics he provides teachers and others interested in effective phonics instruction with a comprehensive and practical guide to making phonics instruction work for all students, all year. Just as the title promises, Wiley provides us with a truly fresh way of thinking about how phonics plays out in classrooms." -- TIMOTHY RASINKSI"Wiley combines the latest research and his own years of trusted know-how to provide educators with a timely trove of high impact tools they can readily use to deliver world-class phonics instruction. A Fresh Look at Phonics is sure to be another must-have, well-worn classic." -- JANIEL WAGSTAFF"I devoured this book! Who would have thought that a book on phonics would be a page-turner? It’s quick, practical, and teacher friendly and yet comprehensive enough to be a refresher course for experienced teachers and the needed foundation for teachers new to teaching beginning readers. I can’t wait to share this with teachers with whom I work in professional development—they are going to love the clear links to reading, writing, and spelling. My favorite feature? The broad scope and sequence that pairs with guided reading instruction and provides links back to phonics lessons." -- JUDY LYNCH"Wiley Blevins’ fresh take on phonics is a must-read for anyone looking to improve phonics instruction. He boils phonics down into critical ingredients and supports teachers in the ever-important process of reflection. The book gives professional learning communities the tools needed to turn common instructional failures into effective, timeless practices." -- CAROLYN BANUELOS, DANIELLE JAMES, AND ELISE LUNDTable of ContentsSection 1: The Key Ingredients for Phonics Success Success Ingredient 1: Readiness Skills Background and Key Characteristics Best Practices and Look-Fors for Success Common Instructional Pitfalls Day Clinic: Examine Your Practices Next Steps to Leap Forward Success Ingredient 2: Scope and Sequence Background and Key Characteristics Best Practices and Look-Fors for Success Common Instructional Pitfalls Day Clinic: Examine Your Practices Next Steps to Leap Forward Success Ingredient 3: Blending Background and Key Characteristics Best Practices and Look-Fors for Success Common Instructional Pitfalls Day Clinic: Examine Your Practices Next Steps to Leap Forward Success Ingredient 4: Dictation Background and Key Characteristics Best Practices and Look-Fors for Success Common Instructional Pitfalls Day Clinic: Examine Your Practices Next Steps to Leap Forward Success Ingredient 5: Word Awareness Activities (Word Building and Word Sorts) Background and Key Characteristics Best Practices and Look-Fors for Success Common Instructional Pitfalls Day Clinic: Examine Your Practices Next Steps to Leap Forward Success Ingredient 6: High-Frequency Words Background and Key Characteristics Best Practices and Look-Fors for Success Common Instructional Pitfalls Day Clinic: Examine Your Practices Next Steps to Leap Forward Success Ingredient 7: Reading Connected Text Background and Key Characteristics Best Practices and Look-Fors for Success Common Instructional Pitfalls Day Clinic: Examine Your Practices Next Steps to Leap Forward Plus One More Essential Success Ingredient: You! Section 2: 10 Common Causes of Phonics Instruction Failure Introduction Reason 1: Inadequate or Nonexistent Review and Repetition The Problem How to Fix It Reason 2: Lack of Application to Real Reading and Writing Experiences The Problem How to Fix It Reason 3: Inappropriate Reading Materials to Practice Skills The Problem How to Fix It Reason 4: Ineffective Use of the Gradual Release Model The Problem How to Fix It Reason 5: Too Much Time Lost During Transitions The Problem How to Fix It Reason 6: Limited Teacher Knowledge of Research-Based Phonics Routines and Linguistics The Problem How to Fix It Reason 7: Inappropriate Pacing of Lessons The Problem How to Fix It Reason 8: No Comprehensive or Cumulative Mastery Assessment Tools The Problem How to Fix It Reason 9: Transitioning to Multisyllabic Words Too Late The Problem How to Fix It Reason 10: Overdoing It (Especially Isolated Skill Work) The Problem How to Fix It Closing Thoughts References
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