Blake's Grammar Guide for Primary Students

Blake's Grammar Guide for Primary Students
Author: Del Merrick
Publisher: Pascal Press
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2009
Genre: English language
ISBN: 1921367504

BlakeÂ,,'s Grammar Guide contains simple concise definitions o f grammatical terms with practice exercises and examples of how to apply them. There are nine sections covering traditional gram mar: Nouns; Verbs; Adjectives; Pronouns; Adverbs; Phrases; Senten ces; Clauses and Conjunctions. Each section contains a simple def inition of the grammatical term, an example of the usage and a quick ÂeT RY THISÂ,, quiz to allow students to consolidate and test their new knowl edge. BlakeÂ,,s Grammar Guide also includes:Â, a section on functional grammar that explores and explains th e experiential, interpersonal and textual functions of languageÂ, a comprehensive glossary for quick referenceÂ, a detailed in dexÂ, answers for the ÂeTRY THISÂ,, quizzesÂ, an Austra lian Curriculum Correlation table The guide also includes Curriculum Correlation tables that link the content to the new Australia n Curriculum and is an ideal resource for all primary students. Answers for the TRY THIS activities are also provided.

Blake's Writer's Guide for Primary Students

Blake's Writer's Guide for Primary Students
Author: Merryn Whitfield
Publisher: Pascal Press
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2009
Genre: Authorship
ISBN: 1921367520

This colourful book is a comprehensive reference book for students from middle primary upwards and for everyone who wants to communicate effectively through writing. BlakeÂ,,'s Wri ter's Guide is split into two parts. Part 1 - The Writing Process Provides step-by-step instructions on the five stages of the writing process: pre-writing draftin g revising editing/proofreading publishing The traits of good writing and the tools of an author are also examin ed in detail. Part 2 - Text Types Explain s what text types and genres are and features several samples of imagina tive, informative and argumentative texts. Each text sample is shown wit h annotations that highlight their specific language and structure featu res. The text types examined in the g uide are: Imaginative/narrative textsÂ, science-fictionÂ, fairytalesÂ, poetryÂ, dramatic playsÂ, anecdotes Argumentative textsÂ, expositions (arguments)Â, lette rs to the editorÂ, advertisementsÂ, reviewsÂ, discussions Informative textsÂ, factual recountsÂ, reportsÂ, explanationsÂ, news articlesÂ, proceduresÂ, biographies Â, descriptions

Blake's Spelling Guide for Primary Students

Blake's Spelling Guide for Primary Students
Author: Del Merrick
Publisher: Pascal Press
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2009
Genre: English language
ISBN: 1921367512

Blake'Â,,s Spelling Guide is a vital tool for anyone wanting t o be a great speller. It contains information about how to:Â, represent spoken words in written formÂ, app ly the rules and conventions of English spellingÂ, change words to ÂefitÂ,, the grammar of written text Practice exercises (with answers) and a comprehensive glossary are included to help studen ts improve their knowledge and understanding of spelling. There a re also 12 Word Lists for quick reference covering:Â, homonymsÂ, homophonesÂ, antonymsÂ, frequently misspelt wordsÂ, Latin and Greek rootsÂ, homographsÂ, prefixesÂ, suffixesÂ, compound w ordsÂ, high-Â Â...frequency words The guide also in cludes Curriculum Correlation tables that link the content to the new Au stralian Curriculum and is an ideal resource for all primary students. A nswers for the TRY THIS activities are also provided.

Targeting Grammar

Targeting Grammar
Author: Del Merrick
Publisher:
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2016-11-30
Genre: English language
ISBN: 9781925076622

Primary Grammar and Word Study

Primary Grammar and Word Study
Author:
Publisher: R.I.C. Publications
Total Pages: 95
Release: 2008
Genre: English language
ISBN: 1741267641

Designed to introduce students to parts of speech, ways to understand and choose words, punctuation and figure of speech.

Writing Essays and Reports

Writing Essays and Reports
Author: Stephen McLaren
Publisher: Pascal Press
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2001
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9781877085208

This book is your easy guide to: preparing essays and re ports for high school, TAFE, university or business setting up a timeline for writing essays and reports research techniques structuring your work clearly and effectively drafting, editing and rewriting referencing other material in your work grammar, punctuation and language issues

Blake's NAPLAN* Year 5 Test Guide

Blake's NAPLAN* Year 5 Test Guide
Author: Merryn Whitfield
Publisher:
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2013
Genre: English language
ISBN: 9781742159430

This user-friendly guide is a vital reference for Year 5 students wanting to approach the Year 5 NAPLAN tests with confidence. This book will help them to develop knowledge and understanding of the types of questions in the NAPLAN tests and the best way to answer them. There are sections on each key aspect of the tests as well as many examples of the different types of questions and explanation of the terms used. The books are divided into four sections: 1. Reading 2. Writing 3. Language Conventions 4. Numeracy Each section provides hints and strategies to guide students through a wide variety of practice questions and includes mini tests to help them to prepare for NAPLAN. The answers for all of the tests are provided.

Everyday Spelling and Grammar

Everyday Spelling and Grammar
Author: Kathi Wyldeck
Publisher: Pascal Press
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2003
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9781741250428

This book is your easy guide to: the correct use of punc tuation the basic rules of spelling and grammar how to write effective letters how to spell tricky words tip s for preparing interest-grabbing résumés definit ions and explanations of language terms