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Lists range from planning lessons and managing behaviour to continuing professional development and moving upwards and onwards.

This wide-ranging and user-friendly title contains one hundred ideas for assembiles in the secondary school. The assemblies will range from thoughtful to faith-linked and from fact-sharing to stimuli for reflection. Each one will also contain a handy list of things the teacher will need to perform the assembly.

Lists range from planning lessons and managing behaviour to continuing professional development and moving upwards and onwards.

Solid and rigorous practice material in spelling and vocabulary for Year 6 children to work on throughout the year, and in preparation for pre-tests and 11 Plus Common Entrance exams. Give pupils the best chance of success in Pre-Tests and 11 plus exams with varied and thorough spelling and vocabulary exercises. This write-in workbook for pupils aged 9-11 provides 50 different exercises with tips and advice, plus pull-out answers.- Use words confidently and accurately - Recognise links between words with a range of examples- Learn spelling rules and when to apply them Also covers: word structure and definition, pronunciation and word sounds and source and meaning.Also available from Galore Park:- Writing Workbook Age 9-11- Reading & Comprehension Workbook Age 9-11- Grammar & Punctuation Workbook Age 9-11

Solid and rigorous practice material in reading and comprehension for children to work on throughout the year, and in preparation for pre-tests and 11 Plus Common Entrance exams. Give pupils the best chance of success in Pre-Tests and 11 plus exams with varied and thorough reading and comprehension exercises. This write-in workbook for pupils aged 9-11 provides 25 different passages with questions, tips and advice, plus pull-out answers.- Appreciate how writers use language to create effects- Learn the meaning of unfamiliar words in context and grow vocabulary - Write accurate and detailed responses to questions about readingAlso covers: reading for meaning, close reading, deduction, understanding implication and nuance.Also available from Galore Park:- Writing Workbook Age 9-11- Spelling & Vocabulary Workbook Age 9-11- Grammar & Punctuation Workbook Age 9-11

Solid and rigorous practice material in grammar and punctuation for Year 6 children to work on throughout the year in preparation for pre-tests and 11 Plus Common Entrance exams. Give pupils the best chance of success in Pre-Tests and 11 plus exams with varied and thorough grammar and punctuation exercises. This write-in workbook for pupils aged 9-11 provides 25 topic-based activities with tips and advice, plus pull-out answers.- Learn to use precise punctuation to communicate effectively- Recognise links between punctuation and grammar- Make sense of text by noticing ways in which grammar determines meaningAlso covers: standard punctuation, grammar terminology, the conventions of English grammar in writing, punctuating writing accurately so that the meaning is clear.Also available from Galore Park:- Writing Workbook Age 9-11- Spelling & Vocabulary Workbook Age 9-11- Reading & Comprehension Workbook Age 9-11

Solid and rigorous writing practice material for Year 6 children to work on throughout the year in preparation for Common Entrance 11 Plus tests and pre-tests. Give pupils the best chance of success in Pre-Tests and 11 plus exams with varied and thorough writing exercises. This write-in workbook for pupils aged 9-11 provides 25 activities covering a wide range of writing techniques and forms, with tips and advice.- Express ideas fluently in writing- Use appropriate vocabulary, tone and structure for a range of writing needs- Learn to write in a variety of forms, including a book review, a news report, non-fiction and poetryAlso covers: accuracy and appropriateness in writing, presentation of character, use of dialogue, arguing a case and almost anything needed to write in school, for exams or in everyday life.Also available from Galore Park www.galorepark.co.uk:- Spelling & Vocabulary Workbook Age 9-11- Reading & Comprehension Workbook Age 9-11- Grammar & Punctuation Workbook Age 9-11

Exam Board: AQA, OCR, WJEC, WJEC EduqasLevel: GCSE (9-1)Subject: English literatureFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2017Enable students to achieve their best grade in GCSE English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise Never Let Me Go throughout the course.This Study and Revise guide:- Increases students' knowledge of Never Let Me Go as they progress through the detailed commentary and contextual information written by experienced teachers and examiners- Develops understanding of plot, characterisation, themes and language, equipping students with a rich bank of textual examples to enhance their exam responses- Builds critical and analytical skills through challenging, thought-provoking questions that encourage students to form their own personal responses to the text- Helps students maximise their exam potential using clear explanations of the Assessment Objectives, annotated sample student answers and tips for reaching the next grade- Improves students' extended writing techniques through targeted advice on planning and structuring a successful essay- Provides opportunities for students to review their learning and identify their revision needs with knowledge-based questions at the end of each chapter

The essential companion to the successful Unlocking the Reader, this new book focuses on the often neglected area of writing. It follows the same format as its predecessor, offering explanation, tips and guidance, alongside practical activities to engage and support writing.It provides a basic, quick to read guide to teaching and supporting writing of all kinds, drawing on best practice over the years. Covering everything from fiction to poetry, news articles to diaries, blogs and even epitaphs, this book is rich in creative writing ideas.Individual chapters focus on writing fiction, poetry and drama, writing for practical purposes (including persuasive writing) and writing in the digital world. A specific chapter also addresses special needs issues in writing. But this book is not just a guide. It''s a toolkit too. Each section contains practical activities, games and ''try this'' ideas to help develp writing skills and overcome obstacles. It tackles age-old topics in new ways. As with reading, learning to write needs support and continual practice at all ages, and this book offers activity ideas for children learning to write, from beginners right up to post-16 years.There are games and activities to:develop motor skills and improve coordinationdevelop handwritingsupport writing using computers, smartphones and tabletsstimulate writing for different purposesmeet individual needs (including children with specific learning difficulties).Specific chapters cover author visits to schools and publishing children''s work. A dedicated section also addresses digital writing opportunities, including using blogs, mobile devices and social networking sites such as Twitter.A final chapter covers the basics of orthography, providing a quick reference to the correct use of English.Every page offers some fresh perspectives to try - either at home or in the classroom. This is the ideal book for teachers to develop children''s writing skills.

Unlocking the Reader is required reading for the TES online CPD literacy courses and an essential book for every literacy teacher and student. This new edition has been updated to include new topics such as Bookbands for Guided Reading and to ensure all the information is fully up to date.It provides a basic, quick-to-read guide to teaching reading, drawing on best practice over the years. But it is not just a guide. It is a toolkit too. Each section includes practical activities, games and ''try this'' ideas to help develop reading skills and overcome obstacles.Every page offers some fresh perspectives to try - either at home or in the classroom- all with a practical focus. There are games and activities to:build phonological awarenessturning decoders into real readershelp strugglersovercome resistance to readingharness visual literacy and children''s passionsmeet individual needs (including children with specific learning difficulties) and achieve literacy outcomes without even teaching literacy.This is a book that everyone working in literacy should own! It supplies the best basic guides to teaching reading in an engaging and interesting fashion, presenting practical activities, games and ideas to help develop reading skills and overcome obstacles. It covers all the essential topics in a powerful, clear way with real authority to make the book extremely practical.

This Writing Business is a captivating memoir detailing Susan Elkin’s unexpected journey from secondary school English teacher to accomplished, wide-ranging journalist and author.When she encountered a promotional glass ceiling in teaching, Susan ventured into writing, beginning with opinion pieces for national newspapers such as The Daily Telegraph and The Times. From there, she quickly expanded her repertoire to cover topics as varied as woodwork, vegetarian cookery, theatre, classical music, and even the English wine industry. Her writing career soon became so diverse and successful that she transitioned to part-time teaching before fully committing to her newfound path.Over the years, Susan has authored 54 books, including English textbooks, study guides, and books on theatre, while contributing to a wide array of publications. With warmth, wit, and humility, This Writing Business recounts her inspiring transformation and reveals the joys and challenges of a life dedicated to the written word.

An essential guide for young people who want to work in the theatre - but aren't sure exactly what they want to do, or how to get to do it.Many young people are eager to experience the excitement and allure of working in theatre, but often this only goes as far as imagining themselves as actors, on stage in front of an audience every night. In reality, there are more jobs off the stage than on it. They can be every bit as rewarding as acting - and certainly more secure because there are invariably fewer people competing for each one.Using her expertise as Education and Training Editor for The Stage, Susan Elkin encourages aspiring theatre-makers and workers to look beyond acting to some of the other behind-the-scenes options available: playwriting, directing, producing, designing, stage management, administration, publicity, front-of-house, stage door... *She describes what each job entails and how you might achieve that role, including relevant courses and training opportunities offered in the UK. There are also numerous case studies of theatre professionals describing how they got where they are, and top tips for following in their footsteps.Written in a clear, no-nonsense style, this book is an ideal starting point for students considering a career in theatre, but also a useful tool for parents, teachers and career-advisers looking to learn more about the options open to interested young people.* And, for those of you who really must, the book does cover how to get into acting too.

‘A third presence has arrived in my marriage. Ms Alzheimer’s – I think of her as a hideous, brain-eating monster – has come to live with us. Permanently.’ In April 2017, Susan’s husband Nicholas was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. This was followed by 28 months of relentless, rapid decline culminating in Nicholas’ death in August 2019.The Alzheimer’s Diaries (originally published as a blog) charts the progression of his illness, from diagnosis to the funeral. Susan dubbed the illness ‘Ms Alzheimer’s’ and describes the hateful impact on the man she loves.According to Alzheimer’s Research UK one person in 14 over the age of 65 has dementia, and in this thought-provoking account, Susan unflinchingly shares her story.

Reflecting on seventy years of voracious reading, All Booked Up invites you to reflect on the transformative power of literature on a life through fifteen captivating chapters, each focusing on a different book.Opening with Five Go Off In A Caravan, the very first full-length novel that the author read, and ending with Miss Benson’s Beetle, a recently admired book, you’ll encounter beloved classics such as Rebecca, which marked the author’s teenage years, as well as reflections on The Light and the Dark during her college days. Along the way, enjoy reflections on learning to read, teaching others to read, becoming a vegetarian, falling in love, motherhood, music making and much more.Whatever the author did, wherever she went and whoever she met, books were always at the heart of it – this memoir will appeal to anyone who finds solace and joy in the world of reading.