How to Sparkle at Grammar and Punctuation

How to Sparkle at Grammar and Punctuation
Author: Irene Yates
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2010-11-10
Genre: Education
ISBN: 085747393X

How to Sparkle at Grammar and Punctuation introduces, reinforces and consolidates concepts of punctuation, parts of speech, sequencing and sentence construction. The book provides a flexible but structured approach to teaching children how to acquire good syntax and punctuation. The activities include: learning about doing words, naming words and describing words; choosing the right word; finding pairs; identifying opposites; thinking of words; understanding the right order; understanding the concept of a sentence; learning when to use capital letters; and practising how to complete sentences.

How to Sparkle at Prediction Skills

How to Sparkle at Prediction Skills
Author: Jo Laurence
Publisher: Brilliant Publications
Total Pages: 50
Release: 1996
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1897675151

How to Sparkle at Prediction Skills is part of a set of four books devoted to basic strategies which will help emerging readers to develop their skills. All the activities on the 40 photocopiable worksheets are to do with prediction skills and word recognition. They are designed to to teach children to predict and anticipate which words come next, through their awareness of context and syntax, and to build up a basic sight vocabulary of words which they will often meet.

How to Sparkle at Number Bonds

How to Sparkle at Number Bonds
Author: Jean Haigh
Publisher: Brilliant Publications
Total Pages: 50
Release: 1998
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1897675348

Pupils will learn to do fast and accurate mental calculations using these attractively laid out photocopiable sheets. the book provides a flexible but structured resource for teaching children to understand and use number bonds.

How to Sparkle at Writing Stories and Poems

How to Sparkle at Writing Stories and Poems
Author: Irene Yates
Publisher: Brilliant Publications
Total Pages: 50
Release: 1997
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1897675186

How to Sparkle at Writing Stories and Poems will help early and beginning writers to master some of the skills of composition and writing conventions. All of the activities stimulate creative writing, in the form of stories or poetry. They are designed to give children lots of ideas and to help them plan and develop those ideas. The book contains 40 photocopiable worksheets. Pupils are asked to describe what is happening in pictures on the worksheets or to write stories about topics such as their best friend, who they would like to be, or what it would be like if their world shrank in size. The worksheets also give models for poems of different types, for example acrostic poems, shape poems and poems about feelings. The tasks are designed to be open-ended so that they will be a stimulus for children of all abilities. Some of the extension activities will also encourage children to think of different audiences for their writing.

How to be Brilliant at Grammar

How to be Brilliant at Grammar
Author: Irene Yates
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2010-11-16
Genre: Education
ISBN: 085747376X

How to be Brilliant at Grammar helps children to talk about and understand language, and as a result to develop their own language skills. The activities and games include: recognizing the parts of speech such as nouns, plurals, adjectives, verbs, adverbs and prepositions; making sentences and clauses; alphabetization and ordering; using punctuation.

How to Sparkle at Assessing Science

How to Sparkle at Assessing Science
Author: Neil Burton
Publisher: Brilliant Publications
Total Pages: 50
Release: 1997
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1897675208

How to Sparkle at Assesssing Science contains 39 photocopiable worksheets (plus two for teachers to use). The worksheets are aimed at helping teachers to assess and gather evidence of children's learning in science. The format for recording suggested here is based on the premise that the work should be practical and related to the children's own ideas and understanding - enabling the teacher to gather evidence of the children's attainment. The book is designed to be compatible with National Curriculae throughout the United Kingdom. The worksheets are subdivided into 5 sections: teacher sheets; the skills of science; life processes and living things; materials and their properties; and physical processes.

How to Sparkle at Reading Comprehension

How to Sparkle at Reading Comprehension
Author: Jonny Zucker
Publisher: Brilliant Publications
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2003
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1903853443

'How to Sparkle at Reading Comprehension' contains over 40 photocopiable sheets for use with 5-7 year olds. The activities cover the comprehension objectives of the National Literacy Strategy and are ideal for independent work.

Seberson Method: New SAT® Vocabulary Workbook

Seberson Method: New SAT® Vocabulary Workbook
Author: Katya Seberson
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2020-02-25
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 1641525185

Further your SAT vocabulary knowledge to get farther down the road to success This SAT vocabulary workbook helps students master more than 700 words that frequently appear in the SAT's reading, writing, and essay sections. The book's approach reflects changes made to the test in recent years, focusing on understanding vocabulary more than rote memorization. It's a modern workbook designed to give students the edge needed to improve their SAT scores. 145 short lessons—Each lesson features a theme to help contextualize vocabulary and concludes with a mini quiz to test understanding. Practical organization—Chapters focus on different elements of the SAT, including words for reading topics like history and science, transition words, and commonly confused words. Learning that lasts—With extra tips for retention, this focused approach works equally well for students who are taking the test in a week or in a year. Perfect for summer learning—This guide makes a great summer workbook for students planning to take the SAT this coming year who want to get a head start on studying before heading back to school. Get the ideal resource for students looking to master SAT vocabulary.