Cambridge Primary English Learner's Book Stage 1


Book Description

These resources are aimed at first language English learners, encouraging them to actively explore, use and apply their core listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through individual, pair and group work. Engaging activities provide opportunities for differentiated learning and promote creativity and critical thinking. Lively international fiction, non-fiction and poetry texts are the basis for teaching reading and writing skills, including comprehension, grammar, punctuation, phonics, spelling and handwriting. Learners also practise their spoken English to build vocabulary and confidence through class and group discussion. Each stage contains four core components (learner's book, activity book, Digital Classroom and digital teacher's resource) which are fully integrated and offer a complete solution to teaching Cambridge Primary English. Also available are Phonics Workbooks A and B, providing an essential foundation in phonics skills.




Biscuit Bear


Book Description

The life of a biscuit is usually short and sweet . . .but can Biscuit Bear beat the odds? "One of the brightest stars on the picture book scene" FINANCIAL TIMES "Enjoyable as much for the witty innocence of the pictures as the barking-mad originality of the prose" INDEPENDENT A delicious new treat from the creator of Egg Drop, The Pea and the Princess (Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal) and Traction Man is Here




Year 1 English Targeted Practice Workbook: Ideal for Use at Home (Collins KS1 Practice)


Book Description

Based on new research that proves repeated practice is more effective than repeated study, this Year 1 workbook is guaranteed to help improve performance in SATs and assessments. When it comes to getting the best results, practice really does make perfect! Matched to the requirements of the National Curriculum, this English Practice Workbook targets every topic in Year 1. - Questions for every topic organised into three levels of increasing difficulty.- Progress tests throughout the book for ongoing assessment- Children can record their results and track their own progress- Pull-out answer section included




Read Write Inc.: Phonics Handbook


Book Description

This is the teacher's handbook introducing Read Write Inc. Phonics - a synthetic phonics reading scheme. It contains step-by-step guidance on implementing the programme, including teaching notes for lessons, assessment, timetables, matching charts and advice on classroom management and developing language comprehension through talk.




Enriching Primary English


Book Description

This essential text provides ideas for trainees and teachers to extend both their own teaching and their pupils’ learning in primary English through creative approaches and enrichment strategies to promote best practice and outstanding teaching. The book is accessible to all levels of experience and combines theory with practice throughout, delivering the required subject knowledge while encouraging innovative approaches that demand critical reflection. It looks closely at how young children learn to read and write and how practitioners can enable this development through creative ideas. The book begins with an exploration of the development of speaking and listening skills which form the foundation of successful literacy. Chapters then cover all the key elements of the new curriculum including word reading, reading comprehension, transcription and composition, plus additional material on drama and reading for pleasure. Throughout the book there is a clear progression from KS1 to KS2 and a focus on creativity as a vital ingredient in successful English teaching.




Meeting the Standards in Primary English


Book Description

This practical, comprehensive and user-friendly text will prove invaluable for students on Primary English courses, lecturers and newly qualified English teachers.




Primary English: Teaching Theory and Practice


Book Description

All you need to know about the theory and practice of teaching primary English. If you are training to be a primary school teacher, a knowledge of the primary English curriculum is not enough, you need to know HOW to teach English in primary schools. This is the essential teaching theory and practice text for primary English that takes a focused look at the practical aspects of teaching. It covers the important skills of classroom management, planning, monitoring and assessment and relates these specifically to primary English. Practical guidance, features and resources support you to translate your learning to the classroom and understand the wider context of teaching. The book includes: - Online practical lesson ideas for the classroom - The Primary National Curriculum for English in Key Stages one and two - Tips for planning primary English - A recommended children’s book list - Useful weblinks for primary English teaching This ninth edition has been updated throughout and includes a new chapter on online and ′blended′ learning and teaching for primary English.