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Hi, We are Sally and Amanda from Guinea Pig Education. We present a range of complimentary teaching aids and workbooks to use in your classroom or as homework – in both print and digital format. We aim to raise reading standards and to develop literacy skills, with our ‘fun for kids’ phonic reading resources. We also offer support for pupils aged 4-16 years. We highly recommend our comprehension and creative writing resources - which build confidence and develop imagination.

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Hi, We are Sally and Amanda from Guinea Pig Education. We present a range of complimentary teaching aids and workbooks to use in your classroom or as homework – in both print and digital format. We aim to raise reading standards and to develop literacy skills, with our ‘fun for kids’ phonic reading resources. We also offer support for pupils aged 4-16 years. We highly recommend our comprehension and creative writing resources - which build confidence and develop imagination.
Cut Out And Write A Story Called 'The Day The Horses Escaped' (7-11 years)
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Cut Out And Write A Story Called 'The Day The Horses Escaped' (7-11 years)

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Cut up the story prompts. Muddle them up and get the child to arrange the story in the right order, with a beginning, a middle and an end. Ask the child to rewrite the story, adding their own ideas. This series provides prompts to encourage children to write. It provides starting points, to encourage even the most reluctant writers. Written in a lively magazine style format, each pack provides a step by step guide to teach children how to plan and write an animal themed story. The packs also provide starting points to write e-mails, letters, play scripts, diaries, reports and other non fiction texts. The child will learn writing techniques; simple, compound and complex sentences, connectives and spelling, punctuation and grammar tips. There is an emphasis on improving vocabulary - looking at lots of better word choices: harder adjectives, more powerful verbs and adverbs. This series is recommended for use with children between the ages of 7-11 and provides writing practice for those children preparing to take 11+ examinations or S.A.T.s. The packs will also benefit children with special needs, or where English is a second language. 5 pages
Using Verbs & Adverbs (9-14 years)
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Using Verbs & Adverbs (9-14 years)

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Using Verbs And Adverbs Improve Your English Work Packs teach the child good English. They help improve the child’s punctuation, spelling and grammar skills. There are a wide range of packs to choose from, providing practice in sentence writing, use of connectives and parts of speech. The child will also be introduced to literary techniques - similes, metaphors and other stylistic devices. The format of each pack is so simple. The pages are quick and easy to work through, so the child will learn fast and remember skills taught easily. Each pack includes a lesson plan, with structured exercises, including answer pages. Improve Your English Work Packs save hours of time when preparing lessons or homework tasks. Included in this series, there are eight structured assessment tests, to test vocabulary, capital letters, punctuation, spelling and use of English language with answers.
Using Nouns & Adjectives (9-14 years)
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Using Nouns & Adjectives (9-14 years)

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Using Nouns And Adjectives Improve Your English Work Packs teach the child good English. They help improve the child’s punctuation, spelling and grammar skills. There are a wide range of packs to choose from, providing practice in sentence writing, use of connectives and parts of speech. The child will also be introduced to literary techniques - similes, metaphors and other stylistic devices. The format of each pack is so simple. The pages are quick and easy to work through, so the child will learn fast and remember skills taught easily. Each pack includes a lesson plan, with structured exercises, including answer pages. Improve Your English Work Packs save hours of time when preparing lessons or homework tasks. Included in this series, there are eight structured assessment tests, to test vocabulary, capital letters, punctuation, spelling and use of English language with answers.
Brush Up On Literary Techniques (9-14 years)
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Brush Up On Literary Techniques (9-14 years)

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Brush Up On Literary Techniques Improve Your English Work Packs teach the child good English. They help improve the child’s punctuation, spelling and grammar skills. There are a wide range of packs to choose from, providing practice in sentence writing, use of connectives and parts of speech. The child will also be introduced to literary techniques - similes, metaphors and other stylistic devices. The format of each pack is so simple. The pages are quick and easy to work through, so the child will learn fast and remember skills taught easily. Each pack includes a lesson plan, with structured exercises, including answer pages. Improve Your English Work Packs save hours of time when preparing lessons or homework tasks. Included in this series, there are eight structured assessment tests, to test vocabulary, capital letters, punctuation, spelling and use of English language with answers.
Using Pronouns (9-14 years)
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Using Pronouns (9-14 years)

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Using Pronouns Improve Your English Work Packs teach the child good English. They help improve the child’s punctuation, spelling and grammar skills. There are a wide range of packs to choose from, providing practice in sentence writing, use of connectives and parts of speech. The child will also be introduced to literary techniques - similes, metaphors and other stylistic devices. The format of each pack is so simple. The pages are quick and easy to work through, so the child will learn fast and remember skills taught easily. Each pack includes a lesson plan, with structured exercises, including answer pages. Improve Your English Work Packs save hours of time when preparing lessons or homework tasks. Included in this series, there are eight structured assessment tests, to test vocabulary, capital letters, punctuation, spelling and use of English language with answers.
Plan And Write A Story Called Trapped (9-14 years)
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Plan And Write A Story Called Trapped (9-14 years)

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Creative Story Writing work packs cut down preparation time when planning creative writing tasks. Easy to follow, each pack includes an example of how you can build on a title, to first plan a story for 9-12 year olds and then write it. How To Use Your Work Pack: Make sure the child/children know that stories must be planned Read the model story in the pack Ask the child/children to write down the names of the characters in the story Ask the child/children to write down where the setting takes place Ask the child/children to write down what the plot is Identify the most exciting part of the story (the climax of the story or suspense) Ask the child/children to plan a similar story - with a beginning, a middle and an end Ask the child/children to rewrite their own version of the story Ask the child/children to read their version of the story aloud Creative Story Writing work packs are essential for all students wanting to develop their literacy skills and improve their grades in English assignments and examinations. The work packs will guide students through the story writing process, as if they had a tutor by their side. Each pack is designed to help the child with thinking up ideas, providing starting points for writing, structuring and organizing their writing into paragraphs. It features writing a good introduction with characters, setting and plot, building up suspense and winding up the plot with a suitable resolution. Attention is given to making writing more interesting by varying sentence types, using punctuation and good grammar. The student will investigate different narrative structures for writing stories, exploring various viewpoints so they can decide if they write in first or third person. They will learn to evoke mood and atmosphere by using good vocabulary. Each pack includes an exciting range of model answers and sample texts written by children and provides practice questions to test them. Common errors made by students are highlighted and corrected. Each pack contains vital hints and tips on gaining those top grades. 25 pages
Practise Using Complex Vocabulary: Zoggy Drives A Car (EFL Pack) 8+
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Practise Using Complex Vocabulary: Zoggy Drives A Car (EFL Pack) 8+

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Practise Using Complex Vocabulary In Your Writing (Zoggy Drives A Car) ‘Improve Your English As A Foreign Language’ Work Packs save hours of time when preparing lessons for students where English is a second language . The packs are suitable for intermediary speakers of English, who want to improve their written English. Each work pack uses our humorous comic character ‘the alien Zoggy’ to guide the student. They provide a fun, light hearted approach to learning English (suitable for young learners of 8 years plus through to adult). The work packs help the student: To learn idioms and colloquial phrases used by fluent English speakers (which often catch the foreign speaker out) To use the right preposition after the verb To set out and write formal letters in English To expand their vocabulary for speaking and writing, by replacing boring words with more interesting words To improve their skills in English grammar Each pack includes tuition pages and follow up exercises to practice the skills learnt. By the time the student has worked through each pack, their command of English will be at a much higher standard.
Use Better Vocabulary In Your Writing: see (EFL Pack) 8+
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Use Better Vocabulary In Your Writing: see (EFL Pack) 8+

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Use Better Vocabulary In Your Writing (see) ‘Improve Your English As A Foreign Language’ Work Packs save hours of time when preparing lessons for students where English is a second language . The packs are suitable for intermediary speakers of English, who want to improve their written English. Each work pack uses our humorous comic character ‘the alien Zoggy’ to guide the student. They provide a fun, light hearted approach to learning English (suitable for young learner of 8 years plus through to adult). The work packs help the student: To learn idioms and colloquial phrases used by fluent English speakers (which often catch the foreign speaker out) To use the right preposition after the verb To set out and write formal letters in English To expand their vocabulary for speaking and writing, by replacing boring words with more interesting words To improve their skills in English grammar Each pack includes tuition pages and follow up exercises to practice the skills learnt. By the time the student has worked through each pack, their command of English will be at a much higher standard.
Using Active & Passive Verbs (9-14 years)
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Using Active & Passive Verbs (9-14 years)

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Using Active And Passive Verbs Improve Your English Work Packs teach the child good English. They help improve the child’s punctuation, spelling and grammar skills. There are a wide range of packs to choose from, providing practice in sentence writing, use of connectives and parts of speech. The child will also be introduced to literary techniques - similes, metaphors and other stylistic devices. The format of each pack is so simple. The pages are quick and easy to work through, so the child will learn fast and remember skills taught easily. Each pack includes a lesson plan, with structured exercises, including answer pages. Improve Your English Work Packs save hours of time when preparing lessons or homework tasks. Included in this series, there are eight structured assessment tests, to test vocabulary, capital letters, punctuation, spelling and use of English language with answers.
Brush Up On Homophones (9-14 years)
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Brush Up On Homophones (9-14 years)

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Brush Up On Homophones Improve Your English Work Packs teach the child good English. They help improve the child’s punctuation, spelling and grammar skills. There are a wide range of packs to choose from, providing practice in sentence writing, use of connectives and parts of speech. The child will also be introduced to literary techniques - similes, metaphors and other stylistic devices. The format of each pack is so simple. The pages are quick and easy to work through, so the child will learn fast and remember skills taught easily. Each pack includes a lesson plan, with structured exercises, including answer pages. Improve Your English Work Packs save hours of time when preparing lessons or homework tasks. Included in this series, there are eight structured assessment tests, to test vocabulary, capital letters, punctuation, spelling and use of English language with answers.
Using Plural & Singular Nouns (9-14 years)
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Using Plural & Singular Nouns (9-14 years)

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Using Plural And Singular Nouns Improve Your English Work Packs teach the child good English. They help improve the child’s punctuation, spelling and grammar skills. There are a wide range of packs to choose from, providing practice in sentence writing, use of connectives and parts of speech. The child will also be introduced to literary techniques - similes, metaphors and other stylistic devices. The format of each pack is so simple. The pages are quick and easy to work through, so the child will learn fast and remember skills taught easily. Each pack includes a lesson plan, with structured exercises, including answer pages. Improve Your English Work Packs save hours of time when preparing lessons or homework tasks. Included in this series, there are eight structured assessment tests, to test vocabulary, capital letters, punctuation, spelling and use of English language with answers.
Using Prepositions (9-14 years)
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Using Prepositions (9-14 years)

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Using Prepositions Improve Your English Work Packs teach the child good English. They help improve the child’s punctuation, spelling and grammar skills. There are a wide range of packs to choose from, providing practice in sentence writing, use of connectives and parts of speech. The child will also be introduced to literary techniques - similes, metaphors and other stylistic devices. The format of each pack is so simple. The pages are quick and easy to work through, so the child will learn fast and remember skills taught easily. Each pack includes a lesson plan, with structured exercises, including answer pages. Improve Your English Work Packs save hours of time when preparing lessons or homework tasks. Included in this series, there are eight structured assessment tests, to test vocabulary, capital letters, punctuation, spelling and use of English language with answers.
Using Question Marks (9-14 years)
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Using Question Marks (9-14 years)

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Using Question Marks Improve Your English Work Packs teach the child good English. They help improve the child’s punctuation, spelling and grammar skills. There are a wide range of packs to choose from, providing practice in sentence writing, use of connectives and parts of speech. The child will also be introduced to literary techniques - similes, metaphors and other stylistic devices. The format of each pack is so simple. The pages are quick and easy to work through, so the child will learn fast and remember skills taught easily. Each pack includes a lesson plan, with structured exercises, including answer pages. Improve Your English Work Packs save hours of time when preparing lessons or homework tasks. Included in this series, there are eight structured assessment tests, to test vocabulary, capital letters, punctuation, spelling and use of English language with answers.
Using Colons and Semi Colons (9-14 years)
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Using Colons and Semi Colons (9-14 years)

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Using Colons And Semi Colons Improve Your English Work Packs teach the child good English. They help improve the child’s punctuation, spelling and grammar skills. There are a wide range of packs to choose from, providing practice in sentence writing, use of connectives and parts of speech. The child will also be introduced to literary techniques - similes, metaphors and other stylistic devices. The format of each pack is so simple. The pages are quick and easy to work through, so the child will learn fast and remember skills taught easily. Each pack includes a lesson plan, with structured exercises, including answer pages. Improve Your English Work Packs save hours of time when preparing lessons or homework tasks. Included in this series, there are eight structured assessment tests, to test vocabulary, capital letters, punctuation, spelling and use of English language with answers.
Using Exclamation Marks & Commas (9-14 years)
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Using Exclamation Marks & Commas (9-14 years)

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Using Exclamation Marks And Commas Improve Your English Work Packs teach the child good English. They help improve the child’s punctuation, spelling and grammar skills. There are a wide range of packs to choose from, providing practice in sentence writing, use of connectives and parts of speech. The child will also be introduced to literary techniques - similes, metaphors and other stylistic devices. The format of each pack is so simple. The pages are quick and easy to work through, so the child will learn fast and remember skills taught easily. Each pack includes a lesson plan, with structured exercises, including answer pages. Improve Your English Work Packs save hours of time when preparing lessons or homework tasks. Included in this series, there are eight structured assessment tests, to test vocabulary, capital letters, punctuation, spelling and use of English language with answers.
Using Apostrophes (9-14 years)
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Using Apostrophes (9-14 years)

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Using Apostrophes Improve Your English Work Packs teach the child good English. They help improve the child’s punctuation, spelling and grammar skills. There are a wide range of packs to choose from, providing practice in sentence writing, use of connectives and parts of speech. The child will also be introduced to literary techniques - similes, metaphors and other stylistic devices. The format of each pack is so simple. The pages are quick and easy to work through, so the child will learn fast and remember skills taught easily. Each pack includes a lesson plan, with structured exercises, including answer pages. Improve Your English Work Packs save hours of time when preparing lessons or homework tasks. Included in this series, there are eight structured assessment tests, to test vocabulary, capital letters, punctuation, spelling and use of English language with answers.
When Do I Use Connectives? (9-14 years)
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When Do I Use Connectives? (9-14 years)

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When Do I Use Connectives? Improve Your English Work Packs teach the child good English. They help improve the child’s punctuation, spelling and grammar skills. There are a wide range of packs to choose from, providing practice in sentence writing, use of connectives and parts of speech. The child will also be introduced to literary techniques - similes, metaphors and other stylistic devices. The format of each pack is so simple. The pages are quick and easy to work through, so the child will learn fast and remember skills taught easily. Each pack includes a lesson plan, with structured exercises, including answer pages. Improve Your English Work Packs save hours of time when preparing lessons or homework tasks. Included in this series, there are eight structured assessment tests, to test vocabulary, capital letters, punctuation, spelling and use of English language with answers.
Spell Words With 'or': Go To The Store (7-11 years)
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Spell Words With 'or': Go To The Store (7-11 years)

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‘Go To The Store’ Learn To Spell Words With ‘or’ Read and write the ridiculous ‘or’ rhyme. Read the list of ‘or’ words. Complete the spelling test. A series of work packs to teach and reinforce phonic sounds. If the child knows phonics - the initial blends, ending blends and the 44 middle sounds, he or she will be able to use them as a tool to break down words to spell them. In this series, there are 22 challenges or work packs to collect, each one featuring a different phonic sound. Our cute, quirky character, Zoggy, a spelling genius from Zen, helps present the challenges. The pages are a fun way to learn to spell, including: cute cartoons, ridiculous phonic rhymes and practise phonic spelling tests. The child can work through the packs with a teacher or parent. The packs comply with the National Curriculum. 6 pages
How Do I Plan A Story? (9-14 years)
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How Do I Plan A Story? (9-14 years)

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This resource shows the student how to plan and write a story effectively. Learn how to structure and organise your ideas into three paragraphs; and think about character, setting and plot. It also contains some words skill practice, showing you how to make your writing more interesting, by using well-chosen adjectives and adverbs. Complete the exercises and read the word lists to help you create believable characters and settings. Creative Story Writing work packs cut down preparation time when planning creative writing tasks. Easy to follow, each pack includes an example of how you can build on a title, to first plan a story for 9-12 year olds and then write it. How To Use Your Work Pack: Make sure the child/children know that stories must be planned Read the model story in the pack Ask the child/children to write down the names of the characters in the story Ask the child/children to write down where the setting takes place Ask the child/children to write down what the plot is Identify the most exciting part of the story (the climax of the story or suspense) Ask the child/children to plan a similar story - with a beginning, a middle and an end Ask the child/children to rewrite their own version of the story Ask the child/children to read their version of the story aloud Creative Story Writing work packs are essential for all students wanting to develop their literacy skills and improve their grades in English assignments and examinations. The work packs will guide students through the story writing process, as if they had a tutor by their side. Each pack is designed to help the child with thinking up ideas, providing starting points for writing, structuring and organizing their writing into paragraphs. It features writing a good introduction with characters, setting and plot, building up suspense and winding up the plot with a suitable resolution. Attention is given to making writing more interesting by varying sentence types, using punctuation and good grammar. The student will investigate different narrative structures for writing stories, exploring various viewpoints so they can decide if they write in first or third person. They will learn to evoke mood and atmosphere by using good vocabulary. Each pack includes an exciting range of model answers and sample texts written by children and provides practice questions to test them. Common errors made by students are highlighted and corrected. Each pack contains vital hints and tips on gaining those top grades. 25 pages
Write A Story Called 'The First Day At School' (9-14 years)
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Write A Story Called 'The First Day At School' (9-14 years)

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25 pages in length Creative Story Writing work packs cut down preparation time when planning creative writing tasks. Easy to follow, each pack includes an example of how you can build on a title, to first plan a story for 9-12 year olds and then write it. How To Use Your Work Pack: Make sure the child/children know that stories must be planned Read the model story in the pack Ask the child/children to write down the names of the characters in the story Ask the child/children to write down where the setting takes place Ask the child/children to write down what the plot is Identify the most exciting part of the story (the climax of the story or suspense) Ask the child/children to plan a similar story - with a beginning, a middle and an end Ask the child/children to rewrite their own version of the story Ask the child/children to read their version of the story aloud Creative Story Writing work packs are essential for all students wanting to develop their literacy skills and improve their grades in English assignments and examinations. The work packs will guide students through the story writing process, as if they had a tutor by their side. Each pack is designed to help the child with thinking up ideas, providing starting points for writing, structuring and organizing their writing into paragraphs. It features writing a good introduction with characters, setting and plot, building up suspense and winding up the plot with a suitable resolution. Attention is given to making writing more interesting by varying sentence types, using punctuation and good grammar. The student will investigate different narrative structures for writing stories, exploring various viewpoints so they can decide if they write in first or third person. They will learn to evoke mood and atmosphere by using good vocabulary. Each pack includes an exciting range of model answers and sample texts written by children and provides practice questions to test them. Common errors made by students are highlighted and corrected. Each pack contains vital hints and tips on gaining those top grades.