ENGLISH Transition Workbook: PRIMARY INTO SECONDARY. Enhance English Skills with Reading Comprehension, Grammar and Punctuation, Writing Skills, and more for Academic Success. Packed with engaging activities and practical exercises, this workbook covers all essential English skills needed for students to thrive in their new academic environment. What’s Inside: Grammar and Punctuation Mastery: Parts of Speech Activities: Help students identify and use nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs correctly. Sentence Structure Exercises: Teach students to construct simple, compound, and complex sentences with clarity and coherence. Punctuation Practice: Focus on correcting punctuation errors and mastering punctuation rules for clear communication. Enhanced Reading Comprehension: Comprehension Strategies: Develop skimming and scanning techniques to quickly grasp main ideas and specific information. Engaging Short Stories: Improve understanding with age-appropriate stories and comprehension questions. Vocabulary Building: Expand vocabulary through context-based activities. Writing Skills Development: Paragraph Writing Guide: Step-by-step instructions for crafting well-structured paragraphs. Creative Writing Prompts: Encourage imaginative thinking and storytelling with fun and inspiring prompts. Introduction to Literature: Classic and Modern Literature Excerpts: Foster a love for reading with discussion questions and literature analysis. Spelling and Vocabulary Enhancement: Commonly Misspelled Words Practice: Help students master tricky words and improve spelling accuracy. Thematic Vocabulary Lists: Strengthen word knowledge with exercises based on themes like nature, emotions, and school. Speaking and Listening Skills: Effective Communication Activities: Role-playing scenarios to practice clear speaking and active listening. Listening Comprehension Exercises: Improve auditory processing with engaging listening tasks and follow-up questions. Study Tips and Organization: Study Space Design Tips: Create an effective and organized study environment with practical advice and illustrations. Comprehensive Review and Assessment: Practice Test: Prepare students for grade 7 with a mini comprehensive test covering grammar, reading comprehension, and writing skills. Black & White cover option also included. AT x

Boost your students’ AQA English Language Paper 2 performance with our comprehensive practice resource. Includes authentic texts, targeted questions, and model answers to ensure effective exam preparation. Included: Source Texts: Source A: An extract from a historical letter by Oscar Wilde, focusing on the treatment of children in prison. Source B: A contemporary newspaper article from The Guardian, discussing the treatment of convicts in Greenland’s Nuuk correctional institution. Practice Questions: Q1: True/False Statements (Source A) Students are provided with several statements about the extract and must identify which ones are true. This tests their comprehension and attention to detail. Q2: Summary of Differences (Sources A & B) Students must summarize the differences between the treatment of children in prison (Source A) and the treatment of convicts in Greenland (Source B). This encourages comparative analysis and synthesis of information. Q3: Language Analysis (Source B) A detailed question requiring students to analyze how the writer uses language to convey scepticism about Greenland’s treatment of criminals. This develops critical reading and linguistic analysis skills. Q4: Attitudinal Comparison (Sources A & B) Students must compare the attitudes of the two writers towards prison as a form of punishment, including the methods used to convey their attitudes. This enhances comparative skills and the ability to support arguments with textual evidence. Model Answers: Detailed model answers for each practice question, providing students with clear examples of high-quality responses. These serve as benchmarks for students to measure their own work. Sample Writing Response: A sample article written for a broadsheet newspaper, demonstrating how to effectively argue a point of view on the treatment of young offenders. This helps students understand how to structure their writing and use persuasive techniques. AT x

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - COMPREHENSION/DISCUSSION - IMPACT ON WORKERS Explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming workplaces and the role of unions in protecting workers’ rights in this engaging activity for 15-16 year-old students. Through comprehension exercises and dynamic discussions, students will develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of contemporary labour issues related to AI. The entire resource is suitable for black-and-white printing, while the colour version can be used for presentations on an interactive whiteboard. Answers included. AT x

Enhance students’ understanding of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” with this analytical passage on blood imagery. This workbook includes: -analytical passage on the use of blood imagery in Shakespeare’s Macbeth MCQs and discussion prompts with answers a creative writing task where students imagine they are writing a modern version of “Macbeth.” They will create a short scene where a character feels extreme guilt after doing something wrong. They will use modern settings and situations, but incorporate symbolic imagery to show their guilt, similar to how Shakespeare uses blood imagery. ALSO SUITABLE FOR HOME STUDY. This comprehensive workbook is designed to deepen students’ understanding of the imagery in Macbeth, but also develop their analytical skills. AT x

This resource provides a comprehensive AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 practice set focusing on women’s rights, featuring two contrasting reading passages, corresponding questions, and a writing task. It is designed to help students develop their reading comprehension, analytical, and writing skills. Includes: Reading Passages: Source A: A 19th-century pamphlet discussing the experiences of suffragette hunger strikers. Source B: A contemporary essay on the progress and remaining challenges in gender equality. Section A: Reading Questions: Question 1 (4 marks): Choose four true statements based on Source A. Question 2 (8 marks): Summarise the different challenges women face as described in both texts. Question 3 (12 marks): Analyse how the writer of Source B uses language to present ongoing issues in gender equality. Question 4 (16 marks): Compare how the two writers convey their perspectives on women’s rights and equality. Section B: Writing Task (40 marks): Write an article for a school magazine explaining views on the progress of women’s rights and the challenges that remain. Answers ALSO SUITABLE FOR HOME STUDY. AT x

SHAKESPEARE’S Hamlet’s “To be, or not to be” soliloquy comprehensive resource. INCLUDED Reading Passage: analysis of the soliloquy that focuses on Hamlet’s internal conflict and themes of life and death. MCQs: to assess comprehension and key aspects of the passage. Discussion Qs: to encourage critical thinking and class discussion Creative Task: A modern monologue writing task, connecting Hamlet’s themes to contemporary issues like academic pressure and social media. This resource makes Shakespeare’s themes relevant and accessible to today’s students: Supports diverse learning styles Promotes analytical and creative skills Ideal for classroom use and exam preparation AT x

AUSTEN - PRIDE & PREJUDICE - CHARACTER PERSPECTIVES - FICTIONAL DIARY ENTRIES - DARCY & BINGLEY. INCLUDED: TWO FICTIONAL REFLECTIVE DIARY ENTRIES - ON DARCY & BINGLEY’S ENCOUNTERS WITH ELIZABETH AND JANE BENNET COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS REFLECTIVE WRITING TASK ANSWERS AT x

NON-FICTION READING PASSAGE - JANE AUSTEN - A TIMELESS AUTHOR FOR MODERN READERS EXPLORES THE LIFE, CRAFT AND VIEWS OF AUSTEN, AND THE RELEVANCE OF HER WRITTEN WORK TODAY. FOR STUDY ALONGSIDE AUSTEN’S FICTION OR TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY. INCLUDED: NON- FICTION PASSAGE MCQS X 10 DISCUSSION QS X 3 CREATIVE TASK: MODERNISING AUSTEN ANSWERS AT x