11 Plus English Core Skills

11 Plus English Core Skills

The 11 Plus English Core Skills book is the perfect foundation for students in Year 4 to begin their 11+ journey. Designed to be stress-free and manageable, it focuses on building essential skills in grammar, punctuation, creative writing, and comprehension, laying the groundwork for future success in the 11+ exams.

Foundational Skills: Focuses on key areas such as SPaG (Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar), ensuring students are comfortable with the basic elements of English before moving on to more complex tasks.
Creative Writing: Helps students develop their ability to write engaging, well-structured pieces, preparing them for creative writing tasks in the 11+ exam.
Comprehension Skills: Introduces students to techniques for tackling comprehension questions, helping them develop critical reading and analysis skills.
Verbal Reasoning: Strengthens verbal skills by focusing on vocabulary, logical reasoning, and understanding how words and language function.
Gradual Progression: The book is designed for gradual learning, with manageable 120-minute weekly sessions to keep learning light and enjoyable. This ensures the transition to more intense revision in later years feels natural and stress-free.
Stage One Foundation: This is the first step in building core English skills for the 11+, with a focus on mastery of basic concepts. Future stages will introduce practice with formal English tests, including both short and long comprehension exercises, ensuring a smooth progression.
By the end of this book, students will have developed a strong understanding of the essential English skills required for the 11+ exam, setting them up for success in later stages of preparation. Perfect for Year 4 students, this book helps keep English learning fun, manageable, and engaging while laying a solid foundation for future exam success.