Language learning: reading skills Books

Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Predict which objects will float and which will sink in this photographic non-fiction book.Pages 14 and 15 contain a fun I Spy Letters and Sounds activity, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Jake and Jen have a high-flying adventure in a hot air balloon over the African savannah. But will they make a safe landing? Find out in this funny adventure story by award-winning author Chris Bradford. Illustrated by award-winning illustrator Korky Paul.Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisUsing a unique, tried and tested algorithm, this book teaches you how to quickly and efficiently recognize letters and common words in Korean script. Whether you''re traveling and want to understand the words around you, or preparing to learn Korean and want to master the basics, this is the book for you. In this book you will find: An introduction to Korean script Plenty of practice activities to help you recognize and write each letter of the alphabet #ScriptHacks including helpful mnemonics to make you remember the shape of each letter Accompanying audio files so you know how to pronounce letters and words Handy tips to help you decipher common and familiar words The audio for this course can be downloaded from the Teach Yourself Library app or streamed at library.teachyourself.com. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

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Book SynopsisThe Lifeboat Read & Spell Scheme (also known as 'Launch the Lifeboat to Read and Spell'). A highly-structured, multi-sensory scheme of lessons to help dyslexic children - and adults - to read, write and spell. Book 1 is for the beginner. It introduces the alphabet and distinguishes the vowels and the consonants in a series of individually designed lessons. This stage obviously requires teaching support. Later lessons focus upon the letters i, n, p, s, t, a, b and d, which give rise to blends 'sn', 'sp', 'st', '-nd' and '-nt'. Lessons 6, 8, 9 and 10 introduce the learner to the lesson format, which remains consistent throughout the remaining books.Trade Review"It gives me great pleasure to commend this resource. I know it to be based on the authors' many years' experience in the teaching of dyslexic students and on their knowledge of what these students are likely to find difficult." (From the Foreword by Professor TR Miles)Table of ContentsLesson Content: 1) Alphabet Sequencing; 2) Consonants; 3) Vowels; 4) i; 5) i n p s t; 6) a; 7) b d; 8) sn sp st; 9) -nd -nt; 10) Review and Post-test.

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Book SynopsisThe Lifeboat Read & Spell Scheme. A highly-structured, multi-sensory scheme of lessons to help dyslexic children - and adults - to read, write and spell. This book contains ten lessons and each lesson is made up of eight photocopiable worksheets.Trade Review"It gives me great pleasure to commend this resource. I know it to be based on the authors' many years' experience in the teaching of dyslexic students and on their knowledge of what these students are likely to find difficult." (From the Foreword by Professor TR Miles)Table of ContentsLesson Content: 1) e; 2) Open and Closed Syllables; 3) k; 4) Compound Words; 5) vc/cv Syllable Breakdown; 6) One syllable Two syllables; 7) o and u; 8) -ck; 9) br cr fr gr pr tr; 10) Review and Post-test.

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Book SynopsisLevel: KS2Subject: EnglishAn engaging Comprehension activity book to really help boost your child's progress at every stage of their learning! Including helpful questions and answers, this English book provides reassurance whilst supporting your child's learning at home.Combining useful English practice with engaging, colourful illustrations, this Comphrension practice book helps to boost your child's confidence and develop good learning habits for life. Each fun activity is designed to give your child a real sense of achievement.Included in this book:questions that allow children to practise the important skills learned at schoolcolourful activities that make learning fun and motivate children to learn at homehelpful tips and answers so that you can support your child's learning

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Are you a cute, cuddly animal? Do you want to know how you can avoid being eaten? Filled with fascinating photos, this quirky, humorous non-fiction book highlights all the ways the animal kingdom protects itself from predators!Green (Band 5) books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters.The focus sounds in this book are: /ee/ ea, ie, /e/ ea, /ai/ ay a-e, /igh/ i-e /oo/ u-e, ew ou /oa/ oe, o, o-e /or/ al, our /o/ a /ow/ ou /u/o-e /ar/ a /air/ are /oo/ oul /ure/ our /ur/ irPages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book

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Book SynopsisThe Collins Cambridge Lower Secondary English series offers a skills-building approach to the Lower Secondary English curriculum framework (0861) from 2020. The Stage 7 Student’s Book supports students to develop their skills in reading, writing and speaking and listening, showing all students how to progress.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.What happens when Mum makes herself a fresh pot of tea and falls asleep while drinking a cup? Find out in this funny story!Pages 14 and 15 contain a fun I Spy Letters and Sounds activity, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Brook the flamingo doesn''t like trying new things. It''s good that Dad is there to encourage him to at least have a go. At first Brook is nervous, but he quickly discovers that he loves to have new experiences.Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.This photographic non-fiction book explores the thrilling job of stunt artists and how they fight, flip, flee and train to make action films seem real.Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Where''s Pepper? This family has been looking everywhere for their beloved cat but it''s getting late and they can''t find her! Can you spot her? Do you know where she could be hiding?

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Watch children play different percussion instruments in this photographic non-fiction book. What do you think they all sound like?

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Let''s go to the park! Follow a family as they have fun in the playground.

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Book SynopsisLevel: KS1Subject: EnglishTargeted practice for every topic taught at school!When it comes to getting the best results, practice really does bring progress! Matched to the National Curriculum, this Collins English Year 1 workbook is designed to target every English Year 1 topic in depth.Using a practice method based on research that is proven to work, this book can be used for home learning or to improve performance in school, as well as in tests. Questions for each topic are organised into three levels of increasing difficulty while progress tests throughout check children's understanding along the way. New online tests provide even more practice and can be taken again and again.Children can record their own results too, supporting awareness and boosting confidence. Answers are included to ensure every child can succeed in Year 1. We've got a Year 1 Maths Targeted Practice Workbook (9780008201685) available as well.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDr. Maria Walther speaks and write from the lens of a practitioner with deep knowledge and respect for the classroom. This power-packed instructional resource spotlights enticing examples of high-quality children’s literature, provides engaging read aloud experiences, and offers one hundred aligned "bursts" of shared reading. There is a consistent emphasis on supporting students through human-centered lessons that balance social-emotional learning alongside literacy learning. Moreover, this invaluable resource seamlessly integrates phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, and oral language with reading and writing. I have no doubt that this professional text will guide educators in all settings as they build community, cultivate classroom conversation, and support learners in a variety of joyful literacy learning experiences. -- Pamela Koutrakos * Instructional Coach and Author of Word Study That Sticks, The Word Study That Sticks Companion, and Mentor Texts That Multitask *Shake Up Shared Reading is truly a multipurpose literacy resource and a gift to the teaching community. With tremendous respect for limited instructional minutes and competing priorities, Maria Walther shares her wisdom, knowledge, and commitment to learning, combining research and authentic experiences with practicality, flexibility, and responsiveness. Walther is an incredible curator of important picture books, and you are guaranteed to find the book and the lesson you need right now; you will also build your own capacity to tap into the power of books for students’ development of empathy, citizenship, and literacy. -- Melanie Meehan * Author of Every Child Can Write and co-author of The Responsive Writing Teacher *Shake Up Shared Reading is the professional book we keep on our shelves and reach for as a forever reminder for what matters in the elementary classroom: purposeful and joyful reading experiences. Maria brings that joy to life in practical application with clear learning targets connected to 100 shared reading texts and connected lessons that grow student learning, in addition to blueprints for how to do it ourselves. Perhaps more than anything, I respect Maria′s exaltation of varied voices in children′s literature in order to ensure for students a more accurate, robust and truthful understanding of the world. This is a cornerstone text for now. -- Nawal Qarooni Casiano * Educator, Author, Literacy coach and Staff developer *Maria Walther has done it again in her new book, Shake Up Shared Reading! In it, she takes a familiar and often underutilized strategy and shows us how to implement it in new and important ways. It is a much-needed update of how the practice of shared reading can be used to invite active participation, support multilingual learners, and playfully teach foundational skills. From the first page to the last, this book is packed with practical and simple ways to shake up shared reading using a variety of thoughtfully curated books that will create and nurture communities of readers. -- April Larremore, Ed.D. * Instructional Strategy Coordinator, Dallas Independent School District *This book is a gift to early literacy educators yearning to infuse more joyful and engaging learning experiences into our classrooms. By introducing us to 50 of the latest and greatest picture books, Dr. Maria Walther provides the tools and structure needed to bridge read aloud and shared reading interactions. -- Dr. Jill Culmo * Instructional Strategy Coordinator, Early Learning Dept. Dallas ISD *Maria has done it again! Shake Up! Shared Reading is exactly the book I needed at exactly the right time. Teaching in a pandemic has been tough, but one saving grace has been our read-aloud time. Maria makes Shared Reading easy, engaging, and more importantly, exciting! -- Vera Ahiyya * Kindergarten Teacher *Shake Up Shared Reading is an absolute must-read for anyone who finds themselves having the honor of reading to and with children…. In this post-pandemic time of varying entry point levels, Shake Up Shared Reading allows practitioners to meet both individual and group needs for the oral language, critical discourse, an understanding of literary elements needed to propel student learning forward. Maria Walther provides engaging and focused reading interactions that lead to increased comprehension and fluency, while also strengthening learning applications for writing. Being intentional with our text interactions allows for a shared experience where students can confidently bridge scaffolded reading skills to independence, all while fostering a love of reading! Shake Up Shared Reading levels the playing field, while concurrently elevating it for all, ensuring an equitable learning environment. -- Hilda Martinez * NBCT, Early Literacy Resource Teacher and RTI Coordinator, 2020 San Diego County Teacher of the Year *Shake Up Shared Reading is a practical resource for teachers who are looking to connect their interactive read aloud experiences to their shared reading experiences. Maria shares units with loads of read aloud titles and short bursts of shared reading experiences with the same titles to engage young readers in phonological awareness, fluency building, comprehension strategies, vocabulary building, attention to punctuation, and even the noticing of authors′ craft moves. I can′t wait to have this book in my hands, as I know I will turn to it whenever I work with teachers of early literacy. -- Whitney La Rocca * Literacy Consultant and co-author of Patterns of Power *Maria Walther’s Shake Up Shared Reading is a breath of fresh air in a world where literacy instruction felt cloudy in the years of pandemic teaching. I can′t remember the last time a professional reading ignited my excitement to plan a classroom lesson. It is evident that Walther wrote this resource with the educator in mind by creating a resource that is both informational and enlightening. While reading, educators will understand the importance of shared reading, get ideas on how to shake up shared reading all year long, and best of all, book recommendations. -- Juan E. Gonzalez Jr * Elementary School Teacher, Speaker, and Social Media Content Creator *Shared reading is one of the most powerful, high-leverage instructional strategies for early readers. In her fabulous new book Shake Up Shared Reading, Maria Walther provides a deep dive into ways to make shared reading happen with purpose and meaning in your classroom. With a comprehensive menu of shared reading interactions, Maria walks teachers through the steps for providing deep, rich lessons. My favorite part? Designed to be ‘short bursts,’ sessions allow shared reading to fit into already busy schedules. So whether you are using shared reading often already or looking for ideas to start, Shake Up Shared Reading is a must-have guide for all early literacy educators. -- Matt Halpern * Education Consultant, Speaker and Author *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Reading, Learning, and Talking Together Chapter 2: Converse About Comprehension - Fiction Chapter 3: Converse About Comprehension - Nonfiction Chapter 4: Inspire Writers! References

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Book SynopsisMaster Arabic script - in which the Koran is written - with this straightforward guide from Teach Yourself, the No. 1 brand in language learning. Read and write Arabic script is a clear step-by-step guide to the written language, with plenty of examples from real-life texts to show how it works in context and lots of exercises to reinforce your learning. This new edition has an easy-to-read page design.Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. Learn effortlessly with new, easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips forTable of ContentsI. Introduction II. Essential Facts & Figures Arabic Language Arabic Script & Alphabet III. How to read & write Arabic Essential Tips & Hints Arabic Vowels Lesson 1 Short Vowels Lesson 2 Long Vowels Lesson 3 Secondary Vowels Arabic Consonants Lesson 4 Letter group 1 Lesson 5 Letter group 2 Lesson 6 Letter group 3 Lesson 7 Letter group 4 Lesson 8 Letter group 5 Lesson 9 Letter group 6 Lesson 10 Letter group 7 Lesson 11 Letter group 8 Lesson 12 Letter group 9 Lesson 13 Letter group 10 (Supplementary letters) Lesson 14 Letter combinations (Ligatures) Lesson 15 Arabic Transliteration: How to write Arabic in Latin script Lesson 16 Arabic Transcription: How to write foreign words in Arabic Lesson 17 Arabic Punctuation Lesson 18 Arabic Handwriting Lesson 19 Arabic Calligraphy and Script Styles Lesson 20 Arabic Numerals Appendix 1 Further Study & Advice Appendix 2 Bibliography Appendix 3 Arabic Alphabet Tables

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Book Synopsis Do you want to communicate easily and freely in Japanese? Master Japanese grammar and broaden your vocabulary with your very own Japanese Tutor. This contemporary interactive workbook features 200 activities across a range of grammar and vocabulary points with clear goals, concise explanations, and real-world tasks. By studying and practicing Japanese grammar you''ll understand how the language really works and be able to speak Japanese with clarity and ease. What will I learn? The Japanese Tutor: Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook covers a comprehensive range of the most useful and frequent grammar and vocabulary in Japanese. You can follow along unit by unit, or dip in and dip out to address your weak areas. As you progress, you will be introduced to new vocabulary and combine it with the grammar to complete extensive exercises. You will then practice the language through authentic reading and writing practice. You will achieve a solid up

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Book Synopsis Do you want to communicate easily and freely in Spanish?Master Spanish grammar and broaden your vocabulary with your very own Spanish Tutor. This contemporary interactive workbook features 200 activities across a range of grammar and vocabulary points with clear goals, concise explanations, and real-world tasks. By studying and practicing Spanish grammar you''ll understand how the language really works and be able to speak Spanish with clarity and ease. What will I learn?The Spanish Tutor: Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook covers a comprehensive range of the most useful and frequent grammar and vocabulary in Spanish. You can follow along unit by unit, or dip in and dip out to address your weak areas. As you progress, you will be introduced to new vocabulary and combine it with the grammar to complete extensive exercises. You will then practice the language through authentic reading and writing practice. You will achieve a solid upper inter

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Book SynopsisPasos 2: Spanish Intermediate course is a best-selling, multi-format adult learning programme for classroom and home use. Fully revised and updated for this new edition, the course takes your learning further with a fully integrated book, audio and video-based approach that will get you speaking, reading, writing and understanding Spanish with accuracy and confidence.This listing is for the activity book. Also available is a coursebook, Course Pack, and CD and DVD set (see below for details). Following the success of the best-selling Pasos beginner course, Pasos 2 reviews and builds on your existing knowledge to improve your Spanish. The course covers levels A2 to B1+ of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages. This Activity Book contains hundreds of extra practice and review activities linked to the coursebook units. Whether you are learning for general interest, for your job, holiday, or for an e

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Book SynopsisA collection of essays that explores how reading shapes an individual's life.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Join a family as they clean up the rubbish along a river in this non-fiction book, written by Clare Helen Welsh.Pages 14 and 15 contain a fun I Spy Letters and Sounds activity, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.How does the body react to being in space? Do roses smell differently in orbit? Have any discoveries in space helped us back on Earth? Find out all about space scientist astronauts and the fascinating experiments they have conducted from space in this information book by Ciaran Murtagh.Turquoise/Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms.The focus sounds in this book are: /n/ kn /s/ c, ce, sc /sh/ ti, ssi /zh/ sPages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book pr

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Buzz the chick and Jack the duck are chums. When Buzz falls into the pond, will Jack be able to help him?Red A/Band 2A offers emergent readers predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development.The focus sounds in this book are: /j/ /w/ /zz/ /qu/ /ch/ /th/ /ng/ /nk/Pages 14 and 15 contain a fun I Spy Letters and Sounds activity, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Tad the tadpole is bored. What will happen when he taps the lilypad above him?Pink A- Pink A/Band 1A offers emergent readers very simple, highly predictable texts and provides direct support through illustrations.The focus sounds in this book are:/s/ /a/ /t/ /p/ /i/ /n/ /m/ /d/Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Aimee is keen to play a game on her mum's tablet, but will she know what to do when an error message appears? This sweet story, written by Childnet International, highlights internet safety to a young audience.Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Explore our beautiful planet Earth with all its natural wonders and distinct habitats. From high up or down low, you can find lots of amazing things in this non-fiction book.Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.One boy just wants to listen to the sounds of the sea in his shell. But all around him there''s just too much noise and clatter! Will he ever manage to find some peace and quiet so he can hear his shell?

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Have you ever wondered what a tree surgeon does? Find out in this simple photographic non-fiction book!

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Book SynopsisInspired by Molière's farcical, tragic, anarchic Don Juan (1665), Patrick Marber's Don Juan in Soho transports the action to contemporary London and follows the debauched protagonist's final adventures.Don Juan in Soho premiered at the Donmar Warehouse, London, in December 2006. This edition of the text incorporates revisions made for the play's revival at Wyndham's Theatre, London, in 2017, directed by the author.

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Book SynopsisIn this book of practical advice, Alex Johnson brings his tremendous enthusiasm and informed passion to answer the question of how to start, and keep your child reading, to ensure a new generation of bookworms are whisked away to new worlds and essential discoveries.

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Book SynopsisStreamline literacy learning with power-packed children's books Two of the most common challenges educators face is lack of time and resources. InMentor Texts That Multitask, Pam Koutrakos shows how to streamline literacy instruction by using a single mentor text to teach reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, speaking, and listening. When you integrate literacy instruction this way, concepts start to come together more clearly for children and teachers save time and expense. This user-friendly resource is packed with ready-to-go lessons and tools to create, plan, and teach using multitasking texts. The lessons and accompanying ideas can jumpstart learning in the classroom by integrating and connecting literacy concepts in time-efficient ways. Resources include Full lessons centered on high-quality children's literature to take the guesswork out of planning A DIY section tTrade ReviewAs teachers plan for the post pandemic school year, a must-have professional resource that will guide their instruction is Mentor Texts That Multitask by Pam Koutrakos! Multi-tasking mentor texts are beloved favorites and exciting new titles that can help students learn about reading and writing! Multi-tasking texts are worthy of revisiting. They are learning tools in a student-centered classroom that invite teachers to model and students to practice then reflect on their learning experiences. Pam’s voice is powerful, and she quickly draws you into her book. Every page returns to a central point: it’s you, the teacher, who makes a huge difference in students’ learning. Using compelling examples, this book shows you how multi-tasking mentor text lessons motivate and engage students in their learning and make you want to implement instructional ideas immediately. You’ll learn how to use diverse genres and formats across grades and students’ learning stages as Pam helps you make this important work your own. Along with guidelines for creating mentor text sets, you’ll explore how to develop units with outstanding culturally relevant texts. The book opens with a matrix of featured texts and text pairings, as well as a chart of recurring features in the lessons. I guarantee that Mentor Texts That Multitask will become one of your most valued and helpful professional books—one you’ll return to again and again! -- Laura Robb * Author of Guided Practice For Reading Growth *While reading Mentor Texts that Multitask, I found myself agreeing over and over again with Koutrakos and thinking about all the ways we can become more efficient through the use of smaller, strategically chosen collections of texts. The day in and day out work we do as educators is complex and multi-faceted. In this beautiful book, Koutrakos offers us ways to maximize time and find quality resources that enhance instruction with a less is more approach. This book will be a staple on my bookshelf and as I work alongside teachers. -- Valentina Gonzalez * co-author of Reading & Writing with English Learners: A Framework for K-5 *Mentors that Multitask?! This is what all educators need. Thrilled this playful and thoughtful book exists in the world as a practical yet inspirational springboard for using books teachers love over and over again for a variety of instructional, holistic instructional purposes! Pam shares tons of ideas for integrated literacy lessons and shows us why it all matters. From the text pairings to the inquiry ideas to the high-quality (and cross-genre!) text titles, I know educators with this book in their hands will feel more confident and excited about the possibilities. It is invaluable. -- Nawal Q. Casiano * Educator, Author and Staff Developer *The moment you open Mentor Texts That Multitask it’s clear that you are in the company of a passionate professional who loves books, respects learners, and delights in bringing the two together. In this dynamic resource, you’ll benefit from Pam’s asset-based approach as she charts a path for redefining the role of mentor texts in your learning space. The flexible lesson sets offer infinite learning possibilities to illuminate and integrate the essential aspects of literacy. Pam will cheer you on as you make multitasking mentor texts work for the children in your care. -- Maria Walther * Traveling Teacher, Author, Literacy Consultant *When I am thinking through a classroom challenge or looking for insight, Pam is one of the people that I turn to. Mentor Texts that Multitask resonates with Pam′s characteristic wisdom, and it is imbued with her unshakable belief in children. This is not just a professional text, this is a transformative conversation with a powerfully capable friend. -- Cornelius Minor * Educator and Author of We Got This: Equity, Access, and the Quest to Be Who Our Students Need Us to Be *Mentor Texts That Multitask helps teachers connect different parts of the curriculum to create a more cohesive and connected set of learning experiences. Koutrakos′ model has the benefit of saving teachers time as well as supporting depth of thinking for students. It is grounded in research and classroom practice and is the type of book that teachers can return to again and again for ideas to try right away. After reading this book teachers will know how to shift to a more student-centered and inquiry-based way of using mentor texts throughout the day that brings joy, engagement, and deep learning. -- Gravity Goldberg * Author of Teach Like Yourself and Mindsets and Moves *With an emphasis and deep commitment toward asset-based instruction that is unwaveringly responsive to students, Pam Koutrakos invites readers into the endless possibilities for learning that exist within the pages of books. While Koutrakos provides replicable lessons and resources based on specific texts, she also empowers readers to be able to select their own mentor texts and develop their own lessons. Mentor Tasks That Multitask weaves research, resources, and practicality, inspiring teachers with lessons they can use right away, as well as approaches to take within classrooms that maximize minutes, learning, and joy. -- Melanie Meehan * Author of Every Child Can Write and Co-Author of The Responsive Writing Teacher *This book is not a collection of texts or an anthology of stand-alone activities. Instead, it meets students and teachers where they are and helps them grow. Pam Koutrakos shows how simple, well-chosen texts can serve in so many ways, but she also fills the air with rich teaching practice, modeling how to embed humanity, compassion and understanding into the standards. It’s a book that should go into every teacher’s tool belt. -- Gretchen Bernabei * Teacher, Consultant, and Author *Nothing (not even the greatest of books) can replace the human genius of a teacher; a teacher with a great multitasking mentor text and a practical set of tools in their hands is a force to reckon with. Pam sets us up for success by reminding us of the importance of seeing the brilliance of students through an asset-based lens and the way she guides us through our decision making process by setting up frameworks for us to think about the student process as emerging, developing, and extending is not only a refreshing way of thinking, but a necessary one. Pam invites us to think about practical ways in which we can reduce our decision fatigue by leaning into our love of books and integrating those books across our curriculum all while centering students at the heart of our classrooms. As I scan the books on my bookshelves, I can imagine how to employ them as trusted mentor texts that multitask by integrating across the elements of curriculum. From one obsessed book fan to another, thank you Pam for giving us the gift Mentor Texts that Multitask! -- Renee Houser * Author and Consultant in Los Angeles, CA *Mentor texts have been a favorite for teachers and students as a touchstone for deep learning. A big thank you to Pam Koutrakos for revealing to us an even more expansive potential of what a few carefully selected mentor texts can hold across learning contexts. What this book teaches us is a paramount implementation of responsive teaching, in a streamlined, learner-centered way. Pam’s deep pedagogical knowledge paired with a love of books of all sorts (yes, even some books we may not imagine!) brings us this seminal book that will only evolve our instruction in the most joyful and impactful ways. Pam does so through favorite text selections, ways to use those texts to teach, and a pathway for educators and students to multitask their favorite mentor texts. -- Patty McGee * Author of Feedback that Moves Writers Forward *Mentor Texts That Multitask gives educators access to one of the most authentic voices and thought leaders in literacy practices. With all angles and lenses considered, and the face of every potential student honored, Pam Koutrakos gives teachers the tools to be intentional about their use of powerful mentor texts. This gift for teachers offers a strong and manageable platform on which to build community and enhance literacy instruction in their classrooms utilizing some of the most meaningful mentor texts. -- Kathy Pina * Principal, Mary A. Hubbard Elementary School *Classroom teachers at the elementary level, middle school teachers, and literacy coaches (especially literacy coaches!) will feel equipped to teach in a meaningful and comprehensive way with Mentor Texts That Multitask. Gone are the totes loaded with books when traveling from classroom to classroom. Pam invites teachers to open a book, any book, and list the learning possibilities that can be pulled out of it. -- Viviana Tamas * Instructional Coach at Ward Elementary School in New Rochelle, NY *Mentor Texts that Multitask is a must-read for every educator, instructional coach, and literacy leader! Pam Koutrakos’ latest book shares limitless possibilities on simplifying instruction into smaller collections of strategies that are layered with multidimensional texts! Her work is both student-centered and teacher-supportive. She eliminates the myth of "more books" by outlining a framework where books can be used in a variety of ways through flexible design and multifaceted learning. This book is an educator’s dream! -- Jigisha Vyas * Instructional Coach. Wyckoff School District, NJ *One thing I often hear from educators is they wish they had more time--more time to plan, more time to play and practice, more time to READ! Pam Koutrakos’ Mentor Texts that Multitask tackles this challenge of time with thoughtfulness, innovation, and clarity. This text not only provides teachers with a rich list of student-centered learning experiences, but also shares a roadmap of how to implement these experiences in conjunction with authentic, engaging texts. The strategies Pam gives teachers have the beautiful balance of being supported by research while also being practical and adaptable for the classroom. You can read through a chapter, select a text type, choose which lesson(s) best match your students′ next steps and implement that lesson the following day. A true gift. Pam has shown us that less can be more. We don’t have to select a new text every lesson and there is real power in revisiting a mentor text through various lenses and focuses. While there is no "best" or "perfect" book, this resource certainly comes close to being the best time-saving gift for educators to select and plan lessons with rich texts at the center. -- Katie McGrath * Instructional Facilitator, Loudoun County Public Schools *This book deserves a space on every educator′s bookshelf. In Mentor Texts that Multitask, Pamela Koutrakos understands that the never-ending search for "perfect" mentor texts can eat up time that educators could use to prepare for student-centered responsive literacy instruction. Her carefully chosen texts and thoughtfully crafted lesson sets leave the reader inspired to try them out with learners. Thank you, Pam, for ensuring that we feel confident enough to curate our own stack of multitasking texts, facilitate affirming and integrated literacy learning experiences, and engage students in the process! -- Heather Frank, PhD * Heather Frank, PhD, Literacy Consultant *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Part 1: The Essentials of Multitasking Mentor Chapter 1: What is a Multitasking Mentor Text? Chapter 2: Instructional Practices that Support Mentor Text Multitasking Part 2: Teaching with Multitasking Mentor Texts Chapter 3: Wordless Texts and Images Chapter 4: Graphic Texts Chapter 5: Realistic Fiction Chapter 6: Creative Nonfiction: Biographies, Autobiographies, and Memoir Chapter 7: Informational Texts Chapter 8: Poetry Part 3: You′ve Got This! Chapter 9: DIY Processes for Creating Multitasking Lesson Sets Chapter 10: Stepping Aside: Student-Initiated Learning with Multitasking Mentor Texts Epilogue References

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Book SynopsisThis product is most effective when used in conjunction with the corresponding book.- You can purchase the book and double CD as a pack (ISBN: 9781444106862)- The book is also sold separately (ISBN: 9781444106060)(copy and paste the ISBN number into the search bar to find these products)Are you looking for a complete course in Bengali which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Bengali will guarantee success!Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online.The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to usTable of Contents : Preface : Script diagrams : Part One: Sounds and script : Review of part one : Part Two: Conversation and grammar : Finding out about someone : Talking to a rickshawallah : Buying fruit and vegetables : Finding out about schools : Arranging a visit : Health and diet : Meeting an artist : Talking to a child : Conversation on a train : Telling stories : Meeting a writer : Learning Bengali : Review of Part Two : Part Three: Literature : The tailor-bird and the cat : Sakuntala : Satyajit Ray : Tagore in England : The Bangladesh War : Shamsur Rahman : The coming of the monsoon : Jibanananda Das : Review of Part Three : Key to the exercises : Glossary : Grammatical index

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Book SynopsisDo you want to bring clarity to your communication by...-getting to grips with the building blocks of Russian?-learning the right language for the right context?-speaking and writing with ease and style?In this Russian course you''ll find comprehensive and clear explanations of key grammar patterns and structures. These are reinforced and contextualized through authentic materials. You''ll learn how to to construct Russian grammar correctly and when and where to use it so you sound natural and appropriate. Russian Grammar You Really Need to Know will help you gain the intuition you need to become a confident communicator in your new language. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.Table of Contents : Meet the author : Only got a minute? : Only got 5 minutes? : Only got 10 minutes? : Introduction Unit 1: Getting started 1.1: The Cyrillic alphabet 1.2: The stressed syllable 1.3: Spelling rules 1.4: Ten things to remember Unit 2: Nouns 2.1: Using nouns 2.2: Gender of nouns 2.3: Cases 2.4: Nominative case - singular 2.5: Nominative case - plural 2.6: Nominative case - irregular plurals 2.7: Accusative case - singular 2.8: Accusative case - plural 2.9: Accusative case - irregular plurals 2.10: Genitive case - singular 2.11: Genitive case - plural 2.12: Genitive case - irregular plurals 2.13: Dative case - singular 2.14: Dative case - plural 2.15: Instrumental case - singular 2.16: Instrumental case - plural 2.17: Prepositional case - singular 2.18: Prepositional case - plural 2.19: Six-case summary 2.20: Ten things to remember Unit 3: Adjectives (1) 3.1: Using adjectives 3.2: Cases and groups of adjectives 3.3: Unstressed adjectives (nominative singular and plural) 3.4: Stressed adjectives (nominative singular and plural) 3.5: Soft adjectives 3.6: Possessive adjectives (nominative singular and plural) 3.7: Reflexive possessive adjectives (nominative singular and plural) 3.8: Accusative singular of adjectives 3.9: Accusative plural of adjectives 3.10: Genitive singular of adjectives 3.11: Genitive plural of adjectives 3.12: Dative singular of adjectives 3.13: Dative plural of adjectives 3.14: Instrumental singular of adjectives 3.15: Instrumental plural of adjectives 3.16: Prepositional singular of adjectives 3.17: Prepositional plural of adjectives 3.18: Ten things to remember Unit 4: Adjectives (2) 4.1: Long and short forms of adjectives 4.2: Comparative adjectives - long form 4.3: Comparative adjectives - short form 4.4: Comparative constructions with adjectives 4.5: Superlative adjectives 4.6: Ten things to remember Unit 5: Adverbs 5.1: Adverbs of manner 5.2: Adverbs of time, place and extent 5.3: Comparative adverbs 5.4: Superlative adverbs 5.5: Ten things to remember Unit 6: Numerals 6.1: Cardinal numerals 6.2: Cardinal numerals - case endings 6.3: Using cardinal numerals with nouns and adjectives 6.4: Ordinal numerals 6.5: Telling the time 6.6: Dealing with dates 6.7: Quantities, age and distance 6.8: Ten things to remember Unit 7: Pronouns 7.1: Personal pronouns 7.2: Possessive pronouns 7.3: Interrogative pronouns 7.4: Demonstrative pronouns 7.5: Determinative pronouns 7.6: Reflexive pronouns 7.7: Relative pronouns 7.8: Indefinite pronouns 7.9: Ten things to remember Unit 8: Verbs (1) 8.1: Using verbs: the infinitive and the present tense 8.2: Regular present tense 8.3: Consonant changes in the present tense 8.4: Irregular present tense 8.5: The present tense of to be, to have, to be able, to want 8.6: The present tense of reflexive verbs 8.7: Ten things to remember Unit 9: Verbs (2) 9.1: Using verbs: the future and past tenses; 9.2: Compound future 9.3: Simple future 9.4: Imperfective past 9.5: Perfective past 9.6: Ten things to remember Unit 10: Verbs (3) 10.1: Verbs of motion 10.2: Conditions 10.3: Imperatives (commands) 10.4: Negatives 10.5: Impersonal constructions 10.6: Indirect statement and question 10.7: Indirect command, wish and purpose (subjunctive) 10.8: Conjunctions 10.9: Ten things to remember Unit 11: Prepositions 11.1: Using prepositions 11.2: Prepositions: place 11.3: Prepositions: motion and direction 11.4: Time 11.5: Setting the scene 11.6: Prepositions which follow verbs 11.7: Ten things to remember : Taking it further : Key to exercises : Glossary of grammatical terms

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Book SynopsisComprehensive and clear explanations of key grammar patterns and structures are reinforced and contextualized through authentic materials. You will not only learn how to construct grammar correctly, but when and where to use it so you sound natural and appropriate. Portuguese Grammar You Really Need to Know will help you gain the intuition you need to become a confident communicator in your new language.

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Book SynopsisAn unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners.I love Olly''s work - and you will too! - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in German for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading.What does this book give you? Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently Authentic spoken dialogues, Trade ReviewAs researchers in language acquisition, we need to study people like you. * Stephen Krashen, Emeritus Professor, University of Southern California *Olly's advice on language learning is the real deal, and I recommend you pay attention to what he has to say! * Benny Lewis, Fluent in 3 Months *When we wanted to create a free online course on how to learn a language we asked Olly to write it with us. * Dr Tita Beaven, The Open University *Learning a language is challenging, but it's one of the best things you can do for your brain and your learning skill set... Olly Richards is doing some seriously incredible work to empower more and more people to rise to the challenge. * Jonathan Levi *Olly bridges the gap between theory and practice by helping you to use scientific principles to get real results with your language learning. * Anthony Metivier, Magnetic Memory Method *

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Book SynopsisNew York Times Bestseller“Both deeper and more democratic than The Elements of Style” —Adam Haslett, Financial Times“A guided tour through some of the most beautiful, arresting sentences in the English language.” —SlateIn this entertaining and erudite gem, world-class professor and New York Times columnist Stanley Fish offers both sentence craft and sentence pleasure, skills invaluable to any writer (or reader). Like a seasoned sportscaster, Fish marvels at the adeptness of finely crafted sentences and breaks them down into digestible morsels, giving readers an instant play-by-play. Drawing on a wide range of great writers, from Philip Roth to Antonin Scalia to Jane Austen, How to Write a Sentence is much more than a writing manual—it is a spirited love letter to the written word, and a key to understanding how great writing works. It is a book that will stand the test of time.Trade Review"Both deeper and more democratic than The Elements of Style." -- Financial Times "A guided tour through some of the most beautiful, arresting sentences in the English language." -- Slate "[Fish] shares his connoisseurship of the elegant sentence." -- The New Yorker "Stanley Fish just might be America's most famous professor." -- BookPage "How to Write a Sentence is a compendium of syntactic gems-light reading for geeks." -- New York magazine "How to Write a Sentence isn't merely a prescriptive guide to the craft of writing but a rich and layered exploration of language as an evolving cultural organism. It belongs not on the shelf of your home library but in your brain's most deep-seated amphibian sensemaking underbelly." -- Maria Popova, Brain Pickings "[Fish's] approach is genially experiential-a lifelong reader's engagement whose amatory enthusiasm is an attempt to overthrow Strunk & White's infamous insistences on grammar by rote." -- New York Observer "In this small feast of a book Stanley Fish displays his love of the English sentence. His connoisseurship is broad and deep, his examples are often breathtaking, and his analyses of how the masterpieces achieve their effects are acute and compelling." -- New Republic "A sentence is, in John Donne's words, 'a little world made cunningly,' writes Fish. He'll teach you the art." -- People "This splendid little volume describes how the shape of a sentence controls its meaning." -- Boston Globe "Like a long periodic sentence, this book rumbles along, gathers steam, shifts gears, and packs a wallop." -- Roy Blount Jr. "Language lovers will flock to this homage to great writing." -- Booklist "Fish is a personable and insightful guide with wide-ranging erudition and a lack of pretension." -- National Post "For both aspiring writer and eager reader, Fish's insights into sentence construction and care are instructional, even inspirational." -- The Huffington Post "If you love language you'll find something interesting, if not fascinating, in [How to Write a Sentence]." -- CBSNews.com "[A] slender but potent volume. Fish, a distinguished law professor and literary theorist, is the anti-Strunk & White." -- The Globe and Mail "You'd get your money's worth from the quotations alone...if you give this book the attention it so clearly deserves, you will be well rewarded." -- Washington Times "The fun comes from the examples cited throughout: John Updike, Jane Austen...all are cited throughout." -- Washington Post "How to Write a Sentence is the first step on the journey to the Promised Land of good writing." -- Saudi Gazette "How to Write a Sentence is a must read for aspiring writers and anyone who wants to deepen their appreciation of literature. If extraordinary sentences are like sports plays, Fish is the Vin Scully of great writing." -- Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein, authors of "They Say/I Say" "Coming up with all-or-nothing arguments is simply what Fish does; and, in a sense, one of his most important contributions to the study of literature is that temperament...Whether people like Fish or not, though, they tend to find him fascinating." -- The New Yorker

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