Search results for ""author shelley welsh""

Just like the real thing - only shorter! Help your child prepare for the SATs with these bite-sized national test papers. This book offers 10-minute spelling practice for tricky topics and mini-spelling tests. Question types and mark schemes match the format of the National tests and offer an authentic SATs experience, though the flexible format allows them to be used at any time of the day. A progress chart is also supplied to give you some indication of the scores your child is likely to attain. Please note that this is all new content, if you want more mini Tests please try the other titles in the 10-Minute Tests series.

Read more less

Just like the real thing - only shorter! Help your child prepare for the SATS with these bite-sized National test papers. This book offers 10 complete Grammar and Punctuation tests and 10 Spelling tests in a flexible format for use at any time of the day. Question types and mark schemes match the format of the National tests and offer an authentic SATs experience. A handy progress chart is also supplied to give you some indication of the scores your child is likely to attain.

Read more less

Just like the real thing - only shorter! Help your child prepare for the SATs with these bite-sized national test papers. This book offers 10-minute spelling practice for tricky topics and mini-spelling tests. Question types and mark schemes match the format of the National tests and offer an authentic SATs experience, though the flexible format allows them to be used at any time of the day. A progress chart is also supplied to give you some indication of the scores your child is likely to attain. Please note that this is all new content, if you want more mini Tests please try the other titles in the 10-Minute Tests series.

Read more less

Subject: Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Type: Workbook Ages: 10-11 Boost your results with targeted preparation for the Year 6 National Tests This catch-up workbook with targeted support is perfect for boosting the confidence of your child in the weeks and months before the Year 6 National Tests. With revision and practice sections that focus on the tricky topics, you can be sure that when it comes to the real thing, they'll be ready for lift off! This essential workbook includes: Skills checks and 'Top tips' provide the information you need to succeed 100s of practice questions covering key English skills Progress chart to identify gaps in knowledge and then fill them! Please note that this title was previously published as the Year 6 Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Workbook in the National Curriculum SATs Booster Programme. Please visit www.scholastic.co.uk/learn-at-home for more information and to see other titles in this series.

Read more less

Just like the real thing - only shorter! Help your child prepare for the SATS with these bite-sized National test papers. This book offers 10 complete Grammar and Punctuation tests and 10 Spelling tests in a flexible format for use at any time of the day. Question types and mark schemes match the format of the National tests and offer an authentic SATs experience. A handy progress chart is also supplied to give you some indication of the scores your child is likely to attain.

Read more less

"A really useful classroom resource." Mrs J. Holloway, Amazon customer.Help children master core English skills required for success at school and beyond. Matched to the curriculum, our acclaimed Scholastic English Skills series is full of easy ways to teach the essentials. An ideal English toolkit for the primary years Gets children speaking, reading and writing confidently Tackles common problems that hold back progress Saves time with inspiring ready-made lesson ideas, activities and posters Includes detailed background knowledge and teacher notes The CD-ROM contains interactive activities for the whiteboard, perfect for starter or plenary activities This spelling and vocabulary teacher's book covers rules and exceptions, prefixes and suffixes, tricky spellings, formal and informal language and much more. A linked pu

Read more less

Subject: Spelling and Vocabulary Type: Workbook Ages: 10-11 "Excellent book. I am tutoring and have found it extremely useful." Amazon customer This workbook helps to break down the skills children need to master to meet their curriculum objectives in a clear and fuss-free way. It supports children to develop their their their spelling skills through fun and engaging activities. Covering rules and exceptions, prefixes and suffixes, tricky spellings, formal and informal language and much more Practice activities to use at home or in school Matched to National Curriculum requirements Quickly builds confidence and understanding Includes extra notes and tips to reinforce skills All answers available online Please visit www.scholastic.co.uk/learn-at-home for more information and to see other titles in this series.

Read more less

This box of comprehension cards covers: High-interest short passages of text along with four comprehension questions that prompt students to identify and effectively cite text evidence A variety of genres Comprehension-helper cards that provide kid-friendly definitions, tips, and examples to help students master reading skills On each of the 100 text cards there is a passage of age-appropriate text with an illustration and four comprehension questions related to the passage. The 10 different questions types in this non-fiction box are: Cause and Effect - Questions focused on an event or action that makes something happen in a story and the result or consequence of that event or action. Description - Questions focused on when words are used to create a 'picture' in the mind. Details - Literal questions, which you may remember from reading the text and can answer straight away. Questions to show that you have read/understood the text. Main Idea - Questions focused on the big idea or message of a story. A theme is conveyed by title, setting and symbols. It can also be conveyed by how its characters act, learn and change. Problem and Solution - Questions focused on the main problem of a story and the solution to, or outcome of, the problem or conflict. Not all resolutions are happy ones. Questions you would ask the author - Questions focused on the reason the author chose to write a text. Authors may write with more than one purpose in mind. Sequence of Events - Questions focused on the plot and the order of events in a plot (beginning, middle, end). Similarities and Differences - Questions focused on looking closely at two or more things (characters, settings, plots, etc.) to see how they are similar. And looking closely at two or more things to see how they are different. Summarise Vocabulary - Questions focused on hints that readers use to work out the meaning of an unknown word in a text. Context clues can come before or after the unknown word. The fourth question on each card will be a S-T-R-E-T-C-H question, a creative thinking question such as writing sentences using words/phrases from the story, describing something from the story, explaining what might happen next, describing a real-life event that's connected to the story, asking an opinion on the story or character from the story. Age-appropriate helper cards provide background information to help children respond knowledgeably to the comprehension questions. There are 14 helper cards in this box covering: Cause and effect Compare and contrast Context clues Debate Description Details ce Information text Main idea and details Problem and solution Sequence of events Summarise Text evidence Vocabulary Also includes a Teacher's Booklet to provide ideas on how to use the cards and answers.

Read more less

Are your children ready to face the SATs Challenge? These Skills Test Papers will help to identify children working at greater depth. A linked Workbook is also available to provide further stretch and challenge. The Skills Test Book provides a mix of topic tests, each with a particular skills focus, e.g. verb forms, word classes etc. In addition two complete mixed assessment tests, written in the National test format, are included to build up their skills. All of the tests have been written to a high level of difficulty and are designed to support and extend children's grasp of key concepts. The Tests should: Give children confidence to extend their learning across a range of key English skills Familiarise children with the National Test format Provide a suitable level of challenge for those children working at greater depth Help children to reach their full potential in the run up to the National Tests Aim higher with Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Challenge Workbooks and Skills Test Papers.

Read more less

Subject: Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Type: Workbook Ages: 10-11 Aim for greater depth in the Year 6 National Tests, challenge confident learners and stretch them to their full potential. This workbook is packed with fun activities to engage high achievers and extend their skills even further. Focused practice activities to stretch and develop understanding Perfect way to prepare for success in National Tests Covers key English skills Motivates children who are working at a greater depth with challenging activities that let them demonstrate their mastery Please note that this title was previously published as the Year 6 Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Workbook in the SATs Challenge series. Please visit www.scholastic.co.uk/learn-at-home for more information and to see other titles in this series.

Read more less

".embeds understanding of the types of questions asked on the SATs." Abi Gorman, primary teacher DIG DEEPER, AIM HIGHER! Challenge confident learners and stretch them to their full potential. This pupil workbook is packed with fun activities to engage high achievers and extend their skills even further. Targeted activities to stretch confident learners who are working at a greater depth Perfect way to prepare for success in SATs Covers all of the key English skills Motivates children with challenging activities that let them demonstrate their mastery Use this workbook as part of Scholastic's SATs Challenge programme, which also includes Year 2 Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Teacher's Guide (ISBN 9781407176451) and Year 2 Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Skills Tests (ISBN 9781407183664) to get children ready for the National Tests.

Read more less

This box of comprehension cards covers: High-interest short passages of text along with four comprehension questions that prompt students to identify and effectively cite text evidence A variety of genres Comprehension-helper cards that provide kid-friendly definitions, tips, and examples to help students master reading skills On each of the 100 text cards there is a passage of age-appropriate text with an illustration and four comprehension questions related to the passage. The 10 different questions types in this fiction box are: Cause and Effect - Questions focused on an event or action that makes something happen in a story and the result or consequence of that event or action. Character - Questions focused on the characters of a story Details - Literal questions, which you may remember from reading the text and can answer straight away. Questions to show that you have read/understood the text. Inference - Questions focused on drawing a conclusion based on clues in the text and your own background knowledge. Prediction - Questions focused on using what you know from the text to make a sensible guess about what will happen later on in a story. Problem and Solution - Questions focused on the main problem of a story and the solution to, or outcome of, the problem or conflict. Not all resolutions are happy ones. Sequence of Events - Questions focused on the plot and the order of events in a plot (beginning, middle, end) Setting - Questions focused on the settings of a story. Text Evidence - Questions focused on exact words, phrases or sentences in a text that provide information, answer a question or support a claim. Vocabulary - Questions focused on hints that readers use to work out the meaning of an unknown word in a text. Context clues can come before or after the unknown word. The fourth question on each card will be a S-T-R-E-T-C-H question, a creative thinking question such as writing sentences using words/phrases from the story, describing something from the story, explaining what might happen next, describing a real-life event that's connected to the story, asking an opinion on the story or character from the story.Age-appropriate helper cards provide background information to help children respond knowledgeably to the comprehension questions. There are 11 helper cards in this box covering: Cause and Effect Character Details Fiction Text Inference Prediction Problem and Solution Sequence of Events Setting Text Evidence Vocabulary Also includes a Teacher's Booklet to provide ideas on how to use the cards and answers.

Read more less

Just like the real thing - only shorter! Help your child prepare for the SATS with these bite-sized National test papers. This book offers 10 complete Grammar and Punctuation tests and 10 Spelling tests in a flexible format for use at any time of the day. Question types and mark schemes match the format of the National tests and offer an authentic SATs experience. Spelling tests come with transcripts though online audio versions are also available. A handy progress chart is also supplied to give you some indication of the scores your child is likely to attain.

Read more less

Subject: Grammar, Reading & Maths Type: Quick Tests Ages: 9-10 Track progress with 10-minute skills checks! These bite-sized test papers offer: 3 complete reading quick tests which include fiction and non-fiction texts. 3 complete grammar, punctuation and spelling quick tests 3 complete maths sets (each set contains 2 quick tests) Full answers are provided along with a progress chart to help identify any gaps in learning and track improvement. If you want more quick tests please try the other titles in the 10-Minute Tests series. Please visit www.scholastic.co.uk/learn-at-home for more information.

Read more less

Exam Board: CEM Level & Subject: 11+ CEM tests Suitable for the 2024 tests Challenging 11+ activities and practice questions for the CEM test Give your child the edge in the 11+ test with the all-new Stretch and Challenge Activities and Tests pack from Collins. Perfectly matched to the CEM 11+ test and written by our expert author team of 11+ tutors, this book gives your child plenty of opportunities to practise skills and questions with added difficulty to prepare them not only for the 11+ test, but also for entry to grammar school. Topic-based activities and practice papers with more challenging questions to stretch and challenge children and give them the edge Mixed high-ability practice question tests aimed at children aged 10-11 working at a higher level All in one title for CEM with coverage of all topic areas New up to date questions and tests written by an expert author team of tutors Build confidence through skills-based practice activities to raise attainment Designed for independent practice or during sessions with tutors and parents Easy to use with clear signposting of activities and answers at the back Plenty of activities for students to complete Perfect preparation for grammar school Additional free content – video tutorials, blogs with tips and advice for parents available on the Collins 11+ website

Read more less

Subject: Grammar, Reading & Maths Type: Quick Tests Ages: 7-8 Track progress with 10-minute skills checks! These bite-sized test papers offer: 3 complete reading quick tests which include fiction and non-fiction texts. 3 complete grammar, punctuation and spelling quick tests 3 complete maths sets (each set contains 2 quick tests) Full answers are provided along with a progress chart to help identify any gaps in learning and track improvement. If you want more quick tests please try the other titles in the 10-Minute Tests series. Please visit www.scholastic.co.uk/learn-at-home for more information.

Read more less

Subject: Grammar, Reading & Maths Type: Quick Tests Ages: 8-9 Track progress with 10-minute skills checks! These bite-sized test papers offer: 3 complete reading quick tests which include fiction and non-fiction texts. 3 complete grammar, punctuation and spelling quick tests 3 complete maths sets (each set contains 2 quick tests) Full answers are provided along with a progress chart to help identify any gaps in learning and track improvement. If you want more quick tests please try the other titles in the 10-Minute Tests series. Please visit www.scholastic.co.uk/learn-at-home for more information.

Read more less

Subject: Grammar, Reading & Maths Type: Quick Tests Ages: 10-11 Track progress with 10-minute skills checks! Help your child prepare with these bite-sized national test papers. This book offers: 3 complete reading quick tests which include fiction and non-fiction texts. 3 complete grammar, punctuation and spelling quick tests 2 complete maths sets (each set contains 3 quick tests) Question types and mark schemes match the format of the national tests and offer an authentic experience, though the flexible format allows them to be used at any time of the day. Full answers are provided along with a progress chart to help identify any gaps in learning and track improvement. If you want more quick tests please try the other titles in the 10-Minute Tests series. Please visit www.scholastic.co.uk/learn-at-home for more information.

Read more less

Subject: Grammar, Reading & Maths Type: Quick Tests Ages: 5-6 Track progress with 10-minute skills checks! These bite-sized test papers offer: 2 quick phonics checks 2 reading quick tests which include fiction and non-fiction texts. 3 complete grammar, punctuation and spelling quick tests 2 complete maths sets (each set contains 2 quick tests) Full answers are provided along with a progress chart to help identify any gaps in learning and track improvement. If you want more quick tests please try the other titles in the 10-Minute Tests series. Please visit www.scholastic.co.uk/learn-at-home for more information.

Read more less

Subject: Grammar, Reading & Maths Type: Quick Tests Ages: 6-7 Track progress with 10-minute skills checks! These bite-sized test papers offer: 4 complete reading quick tests which include fiction and non-fiction texts. 3 complete grammar, punctuation and spelling quick tests 2 complete maths sets (each set contains 2 quick tests) Full answers are provided along with a progress chart to help identify any gaps in learning and track improvement. If you want more quick tests please try the other titles in the 10-Minute Tests series. Please visit www.scholastic.co.uk/learn-at-home for more information.

Read more less

Exam Board: GL Assessment Level & Subject: 11+ GL tests Suitable for the 2024 tests Challenging 11+ activities and practice questions for the GL test Give your child the edge in the 11+ test with the all-new Stretch and Challenge Activities and Tests pack from Collins. Perfectly matched to the GL 11+ test and written by our expert author team of 11+ tutors, this book gives your child plenty of opportunities to practise skills and questions with added difficulty to prepare them not only for the 11+ test, but also for entry to grammar school. Topic-based activities and practice papers with more challenging questions to stretch and challenge children and give them the edge Mixed high-ability practice question tests aimed at children aged 10-11 working at a higher level All in one title for GL with coverage of all topic areas New up to date questions and tests written by an expert author team of tutors Build confidence through skills-based practice activities to raise attainment Designed for independent practice or during sessions with tutors and parents Easy to use with clear signposting of activities and answers at the back Plenty of activities for students to complete Perfect preparation for grammar school Additional free content – video tutorials, blogs with tips and advice for parents available on the Collins 11+ website

Read more less