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Support your students in Key Stage 3 English by helping them develop their reading skills in a clear and organised way.The Aiming for series provides targeted support for all ability levels to help every student move forward from their achievement at Key Stage 2 towards GCSE success.Aiming for Reading Book 2 is most suitable for Year 7 and offers student-friendly explanations and activities to build, develop and extend students’ literacy skills, showing them precisely what they need to do to progress.Whether you're looking for a one-off lesson, snappy starters or a longer KS3 programme of study, these flexible resources are designed to fit around the needs of your teaching and your classes.This book features lessons on summary and synthesis, literary non-fiction, and Shakespeare, covering a variety of text types and skills.It will help you to: target areas of underperformance, with a chapter on each key reading skill written at the right level by experienced teachers and consultantsdevelop the essential reading and commentary skills with clear, accessible explanations, inspiring examples and lively follow-up activitiesbuild confidence in grammar analysis by exploring the effects of writers’ choicesmotivate and engage students, with exciting stimulus texts, fresh approaches to learning and a clear, colourful layoutembed Assessment for Learning in your day-to-day teaching, with clear learning objectives, criteria for self and peer assessment on every double-page, and end of chapter checklists to help students understand how to progressgather evidence for periodic assessments, with the ‘Apply your skills’ tasks designed to build writing stamina and independenceplan ahead without the stress, with ready-to-use double-page lessons and a teacher guide at the back of the booksupport the transition to Key Stage 3 by reinforcing and building on the reading skills taught at Key Stage 2lay the foundations for GCSE success, with coverage of new skills such as summary and synthesis, and an expanded focus on Shakespeare and literary non-fiction.

This brand-new Workbook helps students to consolidate their learning, with further practice activities and language support to accompany each chapter of the Student Book.This Workbook supports the syllabuses for Cambridge IGCSE® and IGCSE® (9–1) First Language English (0500 and 0990) for first examination in 2020.Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationLevel & Subject: IGCSE First Language English (0500), IGCSE (9–1) First Language English (0990)First teaching: September 2018 First examination: June 2020This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education. Set homework easily or offer extra support where needed with a clear correspondence between the Workbook and Student Book.Following the skills-building chapter structure of Student Book, the Workbook provides additional practice of the fundamental reading, writing and speaking and listening skills, covering teaching points in more depth and with more scaffolding where appropriate.Practice tasks for all the exam-question styles help students to build their writing stamina and fluency for all the writing forms and purposes required by the syllabus.The write-in format means students can review and revisit their learning, providing a useful reference for revision.Explanations and activities have been designed to be used by students working individually, without teacher support, if desired.

The fourth edition of the Collins Cambridge IGCSE English Workbook helps students to consolidate learning, with further practice activities and language support to accompany the Student's Book.This Workbook supports the syllabuses for Cambridge IGCSE and IGCSE (9–1) First Language English (0500/0990) for examination from 2027.Exam Board: Cambridge International EducationLevel & Subject: Cambridge IGCSE First Language English (0500) and IGCSE (9–1) First Language English (0990)For examination from 2027We are working towards endorsement of this series for the Cambridge Pathway to support the syllabus (0500/0990) for examination from 2027. Set homework easily or offer extra support where needed with a clear correspondence between the Workbook and Student's Book.Following the skills-building chapter structure of the Student's Book, the Workbook provides additional practice of fundamental reading, writing and technical skills, covering teaching points in more depth and with more scaffolding where appropriate.Practice tasks help students to build their writing stamina and fluency for a variety of writing forms and purposes.The write-in format means students can review and revisit their learning, providing a useful reference for revision.Explanations and activities have been designed to be used by students working individually, without teacher support, if desired.Written and developed by a team of experienced Cambridge IGCSE English teachers from a range of regions

The fourth edition of the Collins Cambridge IGCSE English Teacher’s Guide supports the Student’s Book, giving teachers everything they need to teach the Cambridge IGCSE and IGCSE (9–1) First Language English syllabuses (0500/0990).This Teacher’s Guide supports the syllabuses for examination from 2027.Exam Board: Cambridge International EducationLevel & Subject: Cambridge IGCSE First Language English (0500) and IGCSE (9–1) First Language English (0990)For examination from 2027We are working towards endorsement of this series for the Cambridge Pathway to support the syllabus (0500/0990) for examination from 2027. Revised and updated to support the 2027 syllabuses.Support student progress with teaching sequences that follow the structure of the Student's Book, moving from building key reading, writing and technical skills to applying these skills to a range of question types and tasks.Multiple schemes of work offer different routes through the course to suit the context of your classes.Save time on planning and preparation with pre-prepared lesson plans, answers, worksheets and PowerPoints for every topic of the Student's Book, plus extension and support activities.Adapt the resources to the needs of your classes with editable Word and PowerPoint files.Detailed guidance and annotated sample answers in the Teacher's Guide help you and your classes to make the most of the practice questions in the Student's Book.Written and developed by a team of experienced Cambridge IGCSE English teachers from a range of regions.

The Collins International AS English General series provides an easy-to-use, international course that supports students in developing the key skills required for the Cambridge International AS Level English General Paper (8021) for examination from 2028.This resource is endorsed for the Cambridge Pathway to support the Cambridge International AS Level English General Paper syllabus (8021) for examination from 2028.The Student’s Book provides full coverage of the Cambridge International AS Level English General Paper syllabus (8021) and has been written and reviewed by a team of experienced international teachers.The Student’s Book provides a practical structure for teaching the course, with easy-to-navigate, well signposted sections, chapters and units. The chapter structure highlights the skills that need to be developed and shows how build them in manageable steps before helping students to apply them to different tasks. Provides equal support for developing essay writing and comprehension, through the clearly delineated chapter structure and the exemplification of both sets of skills.Contains regular annotated examples of successful writing and analysis, with peer-assessment activities to support students in evaluating and editing their own responses.Support for improving written communication is integrated throughout, to help students harness text cohesion, sentence structure and grammar to express their arguments more effectively.Delivers a truly international course, encouraging students to read widely on a range of contemporary, global themes to develop their curiosity and engage with new perspectives.Supports students with English as a second or additional language through the clear, accessible tasks and explanations, glossaries alongside relevant texts, and the language support features throughout each unit.The course consists of a Teacher’s Guide, Student’s Book and a digital subscription on Collins Hub. (The Teacher’s Guide and digital subscription have not gone through the endorsement process for the Cambridge Pathway).

The Collins International AS English General series provides an easy-to-use, international course that supports students in developing the key skills required for the Cambridge International AS Level English General Paper (8021).The Teacher’s Guide provides everything teachers need to teach with confidence using the Student’s Book, providing full coverage of the Cambridge International AS Level English General Paper syllabus.· Provides clear, quick-reference guidance for teaching each unit, outlining the intentions and key outcomes as well as highlighting any support that may be required for specific tasks.· Models how to analyse, evaluate and interpret arguments, ideas and texts – building transferable skills and approaches that can then be applied to other sources on contemporary issues relevant to your class and setting.· Improves students’ confidence in explaining, analysing and evaluating multi-disciplinary issues, developing informed opinions and communicating arguments through carefully structured tasks.· Includes an answer key for each unit, with example responses provided.The course consists of a Teacher’s Guide, Student’s Book and online subscription. (The Teacher’s Guide and digital subscription have not gone through the endorsement process for the Cambridge Pathway).

Sea urchins and sea cucumbers are highly sought after delicacies growing in popularity globally. The demand for these species is rapidly outpacing natural stocks, and researchers and seafood industry personnel are now looking towards aquaculture as a means of providing a sustainable supply of these organism.  Echinoderm Aquaculture is a practical reference on the basic biology and current culture practices for a wide range of geographically diverse echinoderm species.

 Echinoderm Aquaculture begins by examining the basic ecology and biology of sea urchins and sea cucumbers as well as the breadth of uses of these organisms as a source of food and bioactive compound. Subsequent chapters delineate the specific species of interest invarious geographic regions from around the world. Together, chapters provide a comprehensive coverage of culture practices.

Echinoderm Aquaculture is a practical reference for researchers and industry personnel, and will serve as an invaluable resource to this rapidly growing segment of the aquaculture industry.

Sea urchins and sea cucumbers are highly sought after delicacies growing in popularity globally. The demand for these species is rapidly outpacing natural stocks, and researchers and seafood industry personnel are now looking towards aquaculture as a means of providing a sustainable supply of these organism.  Echinoderm Aquaculture is a practical reference on the basic biology and current culture practices for a wide range of geographically diverse echinoderm species.

 Echinoderm Aquaculture begins by examining the basic ecology and biology of sea urchins and sea cucumbers as well as the breadth of uses of these organisms as a source of food and bioactive compound. Subsequent chapters delineate the specific species of interest invarious geographic regions from around the world. Together, chapters provide a comprehensive coverage of culture practices.

Echinoderm Aquaculture is a practical reference for researchers and industry personnel, and will serve as an invaluable resource to this rapidly growing segment of the aquaculture industry.

A Streetcar Named Desire: York Notes for A-level (eBook)

The complete and comprehensive way to support your studies and assessments in 2021 and exams in 2022. Get straight to the heart of the text with crystal-clear notes, focused analysis and expert summaries. Quickly demystify historical contexts and get to grips with the text's form, language and structure. Efficiently unpick plots, contexts and themes and sharpen your memory of key facts, quotations and characters. Power up your essay-writing skills, learn how to write top-grade answers and feel fully ready and equipped to excel in any test or assessment. York Notes are the long-established experts in English Literature, and we take your success seriously. So whether you're studying Anita and Me by Meera Syal for GCSE at home, online or in the classroom, York Notes is your best bet for the best grades.   Packed with more powerful features than any other guide, this essential Anita and Me study companion is easy to use, brimming with essential info and will quickly become your go-to buddy as you navigate your GCSE course, build your confidence, stay motivated and get ready to impress in any test, assessment or exam.

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Your essential companion for Edexcel GCSE English Language success! Revise your understanding of the knowledge and key concepts you need for your English Language exam. Backed by research and trusted by teachers, Oxford Revise makes revision simple and effective.Exam Board: EdexcelLevel: GCSESubject: English Language Why this revision guide?• All-in-One Revision & Practice: Everything students need for Edexcel GCSE English Language in one book.• Clear Structure: Follows a proven knowledge - retrieval - practice approach, the scientifically proven most effective way to learn and recall information.• Expertly Written: Created by revision specialists and supported by research into best revision techniques. Key Features:• Knowledge Organisers: Each topic is comprehensively and clearly covered. • Retrieval questions: Check that knowledge is secure and build long-term retention.• Exam-style practice: Lots of opportunities to practise the type of questions you will encounter in your exams with useful tips on command words and how to approach them.This guide is divided into two parts:• Part 1: Concept Knowledge - covers the key concepts and devices that you need to revise going into your exams.• Part 2: Exam Knowledge - takes you through all the questions you will encounter in your exam.QR codes provide links to answers and further revision support on the accompanying website.For more subjects in the Oxford Revise series, search Oxford Revise or visit the Oxford Revise website oxfordrevise.com.

Your essential companion for AQA GCSE English Language success! This all-in-one revision and practice guide combines clear explanations, exam-style questions, worked examples, and expert tips to help students achieve their best. Backed by research and trusted by teachers, Oxford Revise makes revision simple and effective.Exam Board: AQALevel: GCSEYear: 2026Subject: English Language Why this revision guide?• All-in-One Revision & Practice: Everything students need for AQA GCSE English Language in one book.• Clear Structure: Follows a proven knowledge - retrieval - practice approach, the scientifically proven most effective way to learn and recall information.• Expertly Written: Created by revision specialists and supported by research into best revision techniquesKey Features:Complete Topic Coverage: All key concepts and devices explained simply and clearly.Knowledge Organisers: Concise summaries of essential content for quick revision.Retrieval Activities: Check what you remember before tackling practice questions.Exam Knowledge: Step-by-step guidance for every question in Paper 1 and Paper 2.Exam Tips from Primrose Kitten: Insider advice to boost performance. Find out the best way to approach exam questions and get plenty of practice composing answers and structuring arguments. We understand that you might be concerned about how to revise for your English Language exam, including what to revise and prepare, and how to do it. Oxford Revise helps you build and revise your understanding of the knowledge and key concepts you need for your exam and then utilise this as you work through the Exam Knowledge section. This guide is divided into two parts:Part 1: Concept Knowledge - this section covers the key concepts and devices that you need to revise.Part 2: Exam Knowledge - this section gives you an overview of each paper and takes you through all the questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2. An online glossary is available with key terms definitions.For more subjects in the Oxford Revise series, search Oxford Revise or visit oxfordrevise.com.

Packed full of analysis and interpretation, historical background, discussions and commentaries, York Notes will help you get right to the heart of the text you’re studying, whether it’s poetry, a play or a novel.

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Packed full of analysis and interpretation, historical background, discussions and commentaries, York Notes will help you get right to the heart of the text you’re studying, whether it’s poetry, a play or a novel.

You’ll learn all about the historical context of the piece; find detailed discussions of key passages and characters; learn interesting facts about the text; and discover structures, patterns and themes that you may never have known existed. In the Advanced Notes, specific sections on critical thinking, and advice on how to read critically yourself, enable you to engage with the text in new and different ways.

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For study or revision, these guides are the perfect accompaniment to the set text, providing invaluable background and exam advice. Philip Allan Literature Guides (for GCSE) offer succinct and accessible coverage of all key aspects of the set text and are designed to challenge and develop your knowledge, encouraging you to reach your full potential. Each full colour guide: - Gives you the confidence that you know your set text inside out, with insightful coverage for you to develop your understanding of context, characters, quotations, themes and style - Ensures you are fully prepared for your exams: each guide shows you how your set text will be measured against assessment objectives of the main specification - Develops the skills you need to do well in your exams, with tasks and practice questions in the guide, and lots more completely free online, including podcasts, glossaries, sample essays and revision advice at www.philipallan.co.uk/literatureguidesonline

Ancient Greek myths shaped and were shaped by one of the most important culture in the history of the world. Even today, stories such as Oedipus, Narcissus, Odysseus and the Golden Fleece reverberate through our popular culture.This is the ideal introduction to Greek myth. The opening chapter is a detailed background to Greek culture and mythology. From then on , the book explores thirteen well-known Greek myths, retelling them in modern English, and teasing out their meanings and cultural significance.

Ancient Greek myths shaped and were shaped by one of the most important culture in the history of the world. Even today, stories such as Oedipus, Narcissus, Odysseus and the Golden Fleece reverberate through our popular culture. This is the ideal introduction to Greek myth. The opening chapter is a detailed background to Greek culture and mythology. From then on , the book explores eleven well-known Greek myths, retelling them in modern English, and teasing out their meanings and cultural significance.

An enhanced exam section: expert guidance on approaching exam questions, writing high-quality responses and using critical interpretations, plus practice tasks and annotated sample answer extracts. Key skills covered: focused tasks to develop analysis and understanding, plus regular study tips, revision questions and progress checks to help students track their learning. The most in-depth analysis: detailed text summaries and extract analysis to in-depth discussion of characters, themes, language, contexts and criticism, all helping students to reach their potential.

Exam board: AQA A, AQA B, Edexcel, CCEALevel: A-levelSubject: EnglishFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2016 (AS); Summer 2017 (A-level)Check, reinforce and improve critical skills and textual understanding to give students the best chance of success in their AS/A-level English Literature exams.Containing over 150 ready-made activities for Othello - with comprehensive answers provided online - this write-in Workbook:- Actively develops knowledge and skills as students practise questions that cover plot and structure, themes, characterisation, form and language, contexts and critical approaches- Ensures that every student achieves real progress with activities that gradually build in difficulty, plus additional 'Challenge yourself' tasks to target the top grades- Helps students make the transition from GCSE to AS/A-level, with guidance from experienced examiners and teachers on higher-level skills, such as analysing structure and using literary terminology- Focuses on exam skills with a separate section that includes practice essay questions and advice on: question types; essay planning; writing about extracts and whole texts; using evidence and context- Encourages independent learning as students use their Workbook at home or in class, throughout the course or for revision and exam preparation- Supports the AQA A, AQA B, Edexcel and CCEA AS/A-level English Literature specifications through a wide range of activities suitable for every exam board

Inspire your teaching with Key Stage 3 English Anthology: Dystopia, a themed anthology for Year 9. Featuring Animal Farm, The Handmaid's Tale and Lord of the Flies, this Anthology guides students through fiction, non-fiction and poetry, encouraging them to connect with a variety of texts to gain a thorough understanding of the context and literary techniques underpinning each piece of work.Each extract is supported by Teaching and Learning Resources, including quizzes, lesson plans and PowerPoint slides to help you implement the content of the book.Each extract includes:- A context panel to provide key information to set the scene- Glossaries and annotations to help students work through each extract confidently- Look closer: key questions for students to consider as they work through the extracts- Now try this: writing and speaking activities to encourage students to get creative and actively engage with the text- Fast finisher tasks to support students who race ahead- A practice question to familiarise students with the command words they will see at GCSE

Inspire your teaching with Key Stage 3 English Anthology: Shakespeare, a themed anthology for Year 7 through to Year 9. Featuring key extracts from A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth, the Anthology guides students through each play, encouraging them to engage with the text to gain a thorough understanding of the context and literary techniques underpinning Shakespeare's work. Each extract is supported by Teaching and Learning Resources, including quizzes, lesson plans and PowerPoint slides to help you implement the content of the book. Each extract includes:- A context panel to provide key information to set the scene of Elizabethan England- Glossaries and annotations to help students work through each extract confidently - Look closely: key questions for students to consider as they work through the extracts- Now try this: writing and speaking activities to encourage students to get creative and actively engage with the text- Fast finisher tasks to support students who race ahead- A practice question to familiarise students with the command words they will see at GCSE

Comprehensive coverage of AS Modules. Writing level is carefully matched to AS level standard Activity-based approach to engage students. Main point boxes provide clear summaries to aid revision. Answer book available for all three titles offering suggested answers to all activities in the students' books.