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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.
Learn Long Vowel Sounds & Magic e, oo, ee, ar, or, ur, ir: GOOGLE CLASSROOM UNIT
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This DIGITAL resource contains a link to access and make a copy into your google drive. It can be shared with your children and their parents via Google Classroom or similar platform. It can be used with your interactive white board. This resource consists of 250 slides. This resource includes Mission Spelling Zero Green Series Level 4. This unit focuses on teaching Long Vowel Sounds & Magic e, oo, ee, ar, or, ur, ir, er Introducing you to our brand new ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ scheme. Help your child/ren to take their first steps in reading and spelling, with this exciting structured course. Mission Spelling Zero is a series of work in 7 levels, one for each colour of the rainbow, aimed to help young learners gain first reading and spelling skills. First, let me introduce you to a new character that your child/ren will love learning with. He is an innovation – an alien from a distant planet – but a wizard when it comes to his computer skills. There is no problem he cannot solve. Zoggy will introduce your child/ren to the initial sounds - in his own stories and then build on that base, teaching double consonant blends and vowel digraphs. When your child moves up the levels of the rainbow his phonic skills will be a tool that will accelerate future learning ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ also offers a new, exciting series of writing booklets – so your little learners can practice their hand writing skills, write first sentences and play the games which will consolidate their learning. Let’s start reading and spelling with Mission Spelling Zero.
Initial Sounds & Three Letter Words: UNIT to use with GOOGLE CLASSROOM (3+)
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Initial Sounds & Three Letter Words: UNIT to use with GOOGLE CLASSROOM (3+)

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This DIGITAL resource contains a link to access and make a copy into your google drive. It can be shared with your children and their parents via Google Classroom or similar platform. It can be used with the interactive white board. This resource includes Mission Spelling Zero Violet Series. This unit focuses on teaching initial sounds and three letter words. Introducing you to our brand new ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ scheme. Help your child/ren to take their first steps in reading and spelling, with this exciting structured course. Mission Spelling Zero is a series of work in 7 levels, one for each colour of the rainbow, aimed to help young learners gain first reading and spelling skills. First, let me introduce you to a new character that your child/ren will love learning with. He is an innovation – an alien from a distant planet – but a wizard when it comes to his computer skills. There is no problem he cannot solve. Zoggy will introduce your child/ren to the initial sounds - in his own stories and then build on that base, teaching double consonant blends and vowel digraphs. When your child moves up the levels of the rainbow his phonic skills will be a tool that will accelerate future learning ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ also offers a new, exciting series of writing booklets – so your little learners can practice their hand writing skills, write first sentences and play the games which will consolidate their learning. Download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/phonic-writing-practice-and-comprehension-initial-sounds-and-three-letter-words-12412748 Let’s start reading and spelling with Mission Spelling Zero. 175 pages
Prepare For Home Learning (4-5 years) Reception
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Prepare For Home Learning (4-5 years) Reception

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Schools out! Teachers and parents…Be prepared for SCHOOLING AT HOME. As teachers with many years experience, we have assembled some home learning packs that children will enjoy working through at home, independently or with an adult. There is a pack available for every age and year group. Age ranges are based on the ability of the average child in a year group. If your child is working at a higher or lower ability, in comparison to their age, you may need to go up or down a scheme. All resources are available for immediate download. Simply, print each activity out on paper, using your home printer and your child can immediately start working. They can work at their own pace. Activities for younger children, could be laminated and filled out with washable felt tip pens. The resources included in each pack of work are designed to keep children busy for approximately a month. We hope that our packs will help children progress and compensate for any loss of schooling, that may arise. Our home learning packs are very good value and they are heavily discounted, with at least 50% off RRP. At Guinea Pig Education, we want all children to have access to education, at this difficult time. This bundle of resources are for children who are 4-5 years. Children who are learning to read three letter words, such as, cat and fun. Contains 300 pages approx Browse our website, to view our full range of educational resources.
Test Your English Grammar And Punctuation Skills: Tests 1-8 (9-14 years)
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Test Your English Grammar And Punctuation Skills: Tests 1-8 (9-14 years)

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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.
Prepare For Home Learning (8-9 years) Year 4
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Prepare For Home Learning (8-9 years) Year 4

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Schools out! Teachers and parents…Be prepared for SCHOOLING AT HOME. As teachers with many years experience, we have assembled some home learning packs that children will enjoy working through at home, independently or with an adult. There is a pack available for every age and year group. Age ranges are based on the ability of the average child in a year group. If your child is working at a higher or lower ability, in comparison to their age, you may need to go up or down a scheme. All resources are available for immediate download. Simply, print each activity out on paper, using your home printer and your child can immediately start working. They can work at their own pace. Activities for younger children, could be laminated and filled out with washable felt tip pens. The resources included in each pack of work are designed to keep children busy for at least 1-2 weeks. We hope that our packs will help children progress and compensate for any loss of schooling, that may arise. Our home learning packs are very good value and they are heavily discounted, with at least 50% off RRP. At Guinea Pig Education, we want all children to have access to education, at this difficult time. This bundle of resources are for children who are 4-5 years. Children who are learning to read three letter words, such as, cat and fun. Contains 200 pages approx Browse our website, to view our full range of educational resources.
Prepare For Home Learning (10-11 years) Year 6
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Prepare For Home Learning (10-11 years) Year 6

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Schools out! Teachers and parents…Be prepared for SCHOOLING AT HOME. As teachers with many years experience, we have assembled some home learning packs that children will enjoy working through at home, independently or with an adult. There is a pack available for every age and year group. Age ranges are based on the ability of the average child in a year group. If your child is working at a higher or lower ability, in comparison to their age, you may need to go up or down a scheme. All resources are available for immediate download. Simply, print each activity out on paper, using your home printer and your child can immediately start working. They can work at their own pace. Activities for younger children, could be laminated and filled out with washable felt tip pens. The resources included in each pack of work are designed to keep children busy for at least 1-2 weeks. We hope that our packs will help children progress and compensate for any loss of schooling, that may arise. Our home learning packs are very good value and they are heavily discounted, with at least 50% off RRP. At Guinea Pig Education, we want all children to have access to education, at this difficult time. This bundle of resources are for children who are 4-5 years. Children who are learning to read three letter words, such as, cat and fun. Contains 380 pages approx Browse our website, to view our full range of educational resources.
Prepare For Home Learning (7-8 years) Year 3
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Prepare For Home Learning (7-8 years) Year 3

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Schools out! Teachers and parents…Be prepared for SCHOOLING AT HOME. As teachers with many years experience, we have assembled some home learning packs that children will enjoy working through at home, independently or with an adult. There is a pack available for every age and year group. Age ranges are based on the ability of the average child in a year group. If your child is working at a higher or lower ability, in comparison to their age, you may need to go up or down a scheme. All resources are available for immediate download. Simply, print each activity out on paper, using your home printer and your child can immediately start working. They can work at their own pace. Activities for younger children, could be laminated and filled out with washable felt tip pens. The resources included in each pack of work are designed to keep children busy for at least 1-2 weeks. We hope that our packs will help children progress and compensate for any loss of schooling, that may arise. Our home learning packs are very good value and they are heavily discounted, with at least 50% off RRP. At Guinea Pig Education, we want all children to have access to education, at this difficult time. Contains 300 pages approx Browse our website, to view our full range of educational resources.
Prepare For Home Learning (12-14 years) Years 8-9
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Prepare For Home Learning (12-14 years) Years 8-9

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Schools out! Teachers and parents…Be prepared for SCHOOLING AT HOME. As teachers with many years experience, we have assembled some home learning packs that children will enjoy working through at home, independently or with an adult. There is a pack available for every age and year group. Age ranges are based on the ability of the average child in a year group. If your child is working at a higher or lower ability, in comparison to their age, you may need to go up or down a scheme. All resources are available for immediate download. Simply, print each activity out on paper, using your home printer and your child can immediately start working. They can work at their own pace. Activities for younger children, could be laminated and filled out with washable felt tip pens. The resources included in each pack of work are designed to keep children busy for at least 1-2 weeks. We hope that our packs will help children progress and compensate for any loss of schooling, that may arise. Our home learning packs are very good value and they are heavily discounted, with at least 50% off RRP. At Guinea Pig Education, we want all children to have access to education, at this difficult time. Contains 300 pages approx Browse our website, to view our full range of educational resources.
Prepare For Home Learning (11-12 years) Year 7
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Prepare For Home Learning (11-12 years) Year 7

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Schools out! Teachers and parents…Be prepared for SCHOOLING AT HOME. As teachers with many years experience, we have assembled some home learning packs that children will enjoy working through at home, independently or with an adult. There is a pack available for every age and year group. Age ranges are based on the ability of the average child in a year group. If your child is working at a higher or lower ability, in comparison to their age, you may need to go up or down a scheme. All resources are available for immediate download. Simply, print each activity out on paper, using your home printer and your child can immediately start working. They can work at their own pace. Activities for younger children, could be laminated and filled out with washable felt tip pens. The resources included in each pack of work are designed to keep children busy for at least 1-2 weeks. We hope that our packs will help children progress and compensate for any loss of schooling, that may arise. Our home learning packs are very good value and they are heavily discounted, with at least 50% off RRP. At Guinea Pig Education, we want all children to have access to education, at this difficult time. Contains 300 pages approx Browse our website, to view our full range of educational resources.
Prepare For Home Learning (6-7 years) Year 2
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Prepare For Home Learning (6-7 years) Year 2

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Schools out! Teachers and parents…Be prepared for SCHOOLING AT HOME. As teachers with many years experience, we have assembled some home learning packs that children will enjoy working through at home, independently or with an adult. There is a pack available for every age and year group. Age ranges are based on the ability of the average child in a year group. If your child is working at a higher or lower ability, in comparison to their age, you may need to go up or down a scheme. All resources are available for immediate download. Simply, print each activity out on paper, using your home printer and your child can immediately start working. They can work at their own pace. Activities for younger children, could be laminated and filled out with washable felt tip pens. The resources included in each pack of work are designed to keep children busy for approximately a month. We hope that our packs will help children progress and compensate for any loss of schooling, that may arise. Our home learning packs are very good value and they are heavily discounted, with at least 50% off RRP. At Guinea Pig Education, we want all children to have access to education, at this difficult time. Contains 300 pages approx Browse our website, to view our full range of educational resources.
Prepare For Home Learning (9-10 years) Year 5
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Prepare For Home Learning (9-10 years) Year 5

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Schools out! Teachers and parents…Be prepared for SCHOOLING AT HOME. As teachers with many years experience, we have assembled some home learning packs that children will enjoy working through at home, independently or with an adult. There is a pack available for every age and year group. Age ranges are based on the ability of the average child in a year group. If your child is working at a higher or lower ability, in comparison to their age, you may need to go up or down a scheme. All resources are available for immediate download. Simply, print each activity out on paper, using your home printer and your child can immediately start working. They can work at their own pace. Activities for younger children, could be laminated and filled out with washable felt tip pens. The resources included in each pack of work are designed to keep children busy for at least 1-2 weeks. We hope that our packs will help children progress and compensate for any loss of schooling, that may arise. Our home learning packs are very good value and they are heavily discounted, with at least 50% off RRP. At Guinea Pig Education, we want all children to have access to education, at this difficult time. Contains 300 pages approx Browse our website, to view our full range of educational resources.
Prepare For Home Learning (5-6 years) Year 1
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Prepare For Home Learning (5-6 years) Year 1

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Schools out! Teachers and parents…Be prepared for SCHOOLING AT HOME. As teachers with many years experience, we have assembled some home learning packs that children will enjoy working through at home, independently or with an adult. There is a pack available for every age and year group. Age ranges are based on the ability of the average child in a year group. If your child is working at a higher or lower ability, in comparison to their age, you may need to go up or down a scheme. All resources are available for immediate download. Simply, print each activity out on paper, using your home printer and your child can immediately start working. They can work at their own pace. Activities for younger children, could be laminated and filled out with washable felt tip pens. The resources included in each pack of work are designed to keep children busy for approximately a month. We hope that our packs will help children progress and compensate for any loss of schooling, that may arise. Our home learning packs are very good value and they are heavily discounted, with at least 50% off RRP. At Guinea Pig Education, we want all children to have access to education, at this difficult time. This bundle of resources are for children who are 5-6 years. Children who are learning to read four letter words, such as, snap. Contains 300 pages approx Browse our website, to view our full range of educational resources.
Learn Silent Letters, Suffixes & Prefixes Phonic Spelling
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Learn Silent Letters, Suffixes & Prefixes Phonic Spelling

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Books 38-43 in the series. RED SERIES FOUR. Teaching silent letters, suffixes and prefixes. Introducing you to our brand new ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ scheme. Help your child/ren to take their first steps in reading and spelling, with this exciting structured course. Mission Spelling Zero is a series of books in 7 levels, one for each colour of the rainbow, aimed to help young learners gain first reading and spelling skills. First, let me introduce you to a new character that your child/ren will love learning with. He is an innovation – an alien from a distant planet – but a wizard when it comes to his computer skills. There is no problem he cannot solve. Zoggy will introduce your child/ren to the initial sounds - in his own stories and then build on that base, teaching double consonant blends and vowel digraphs. When your child moves up the levels of the rainbow his phonic skills will be a tool that will accelerate future learning. ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ also offers a new, exciting series of writing booklets – so your little learners can practice their hand writing skills, write first sentences and play the games which will consolidate their learning. Let’s start reading and spelling with Mission Spelling Zero. Available as digital download and paper back - online and in all good book and education outlets. 175 plus pages
Phonics And Spelling Practice With Mission Spelling Zero (Yellow Series Five)
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Phonics And Spelling Practice With Mission Spelling Zero (Yellow Series Five)

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Books 25-30 in the series. YELLOW SERIES FIVE. Introducing you to our brand new ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ scheme. Help your child/ren to take their first steps in reading and spelling, with this exciting structured course. Mission Spelling Zero is a series of books in 7 levels, one for each colour of the rainbow, aimed to help young learners gain first reading and spelling skills. First, let me introduce you to a new character that your child/ren will love learning with. He is an innovation – an alien from a distant planet – but a wizard when it comes to his computer skills. There is no problem he cannot solve. Zoggy will introduce your child/ren to the initial sounds - in his own stories and then build on that base, teaching double consonant blends and vowel digraphs. When your child moves up the levels of the rainbow his phonic skills will be a tool that will accelerate future learning. ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ also offers a new, exciting series of writing booklets – so your little learners can practice their hand writing skills, write first sentences and play the games which will consolidate their learning. Let’s start reading and spelling with Mission Spelling Zero. Available as digital download and paper back - online and in all good book and education outlets. 175 plus pages
Phonics And Spelling Practice With Mission Spelling Zero (Orange Series Six)
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Phonics And Spelling Practice With Mission Spelling Zero (Orange Series Six)

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Books 31-36 in the series. ORANGE SERIES SIX. Introducing you to our brand new ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ scheme. Help your child/ren to take their first steps in reading and spelling, with this exciting structured course. Mission Spelling Zero is a series of books in 7 levels, one for each colour of the rainbow, aimed to help young learners gain first reading and spelling skills. First, let me introduce you to a new character that your child/ren will love learning with. He is an innovation – an alien from a distant planet – but a wizard when it comes to his computer skills. There is no problem he cannot solve. Zoggy will introduce your child/ren to the initial sounds - in his own stories and then build on that base, teaching double consonant blends and vowel digraphs. When your child moves up the levels of the rainbow his phonic skills will be a tool that will accelerate future learning. ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ also offers a new, exciting series of writing booklets – so your little learners can practice their hand writing skills, write first sentences and play the games which will consolidate their learning. Let’s start reading and spelling with Mission Spelling Zero. Available as digital download and paper back - online and in all good book and education outlets. 175 plus pages
Phonics And Spelling Practice With Mission Spelling Zero (Indigo Series Two)
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Phonics And Spelling Practice With Mission Spelling Zero (Indigo Series Two)

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Books 7-12 in the series. INDIGO SERIES TWO. Introducing you to our brand new ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ scheme. Help your child/ren to take their first steps in reading and spelling, with this exciting structured course. Mission Spelling Zero is a series of books in 7 levels, one for each colour of the rainbow, aimed to help young learners gain first reading and spelling skills. First, let me introduce you to a new character that your child/ren will love learning with. He is an innovation – an alien from a distant planet – but a wizard when it comes to his computer skills. There is no problem he cannot solve. Zoggy will introduce your child/ren to the initial sounds - in his own stories and then build on that base, teaching double consonant blends and vowel digraphs. When your child moves up the levels of the rainbow his phonic skills will be a tool that will accelerate future learning. ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ also offers a new, exciting series of writing booklets – so your little learners can practice their hand writing skills, write first sentences and play the games which will consolidate their learning. Let’s start reading and spelling with Mission Spelling Zero. Available as digital download and paper back - online and in all good book and education outlets. 175 plus pages
Phonics And Spelling Practice With Mission Spelling Zero (Green Series 4)
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Phonics And Spelling Practice With Mission Spelling Zero (Green Series 4)

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Books 19-24 in the series. GREEN SERIES FOUR. Introducing you to our brand new ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ scheme. Help your child/ren to take their first steps in reading and spelling, with this exciting structured course. Mission Spelling Zero is a series of books in 7 levels, one for each colour of the rainbow, aimed to help young learners gain first reading and spelling skills. First, let me introduce you to a new character that your child/ren will love learning with. He is an innovation – an alien from a distant planet – but a wizard when it comes to his computer skills. There is no problem he cannot solve. Zoggy will introduce your child/ren to the initial sounds - in his own stories and then build on that base, teaching double consonant blends and vowel digraphs. When your child moves up the levels of the rainbow his phonic skills will be a tool that will accelerate future learning. ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ also offers a new, exciting series of writing booklets – so your little learners can practice their hand writing skills, write first sentences and play the games which will consolidate their learning. Let’s start reading and spelling with Mission Spelling Zero. Available as digital download and paper back - online and in all good book and education outlets. 175 plus pages
Phonics And Spelling Practice With Mission Spelling Zero (Light Blue Series 3)
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Phonics And Spelling Practice With Mission Spelling Zero (Light Blue Series 3)

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Books 13-18 in the series. BLUE SERIES THREE. Introducing you to our brand new ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ scheme. Help your child/ren to take their first steps in reading and spelling, with this exciting structured course. Mission Spelling Zero is a series of books in 7 levels, one for each colour of the rainbow, aimed to help young learners gain first reading and spelling skills. First, let me introduce you to a new character that your child/ren will love learning with. He is an innovation – an alien from a distant planet – but a wizard when it comes to his computer skills. There is no problem he cannot solve. Zoggy will introduce your child/ren to the initial sounds - in his own stories and then build on that base, teaching double consonant blends and vowel digraphs. When your child moves up the levels of the rainbow his phonic skills will be a tool that will accelerate future learning. ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ also offers a new, exciting series of writing booklets – so your little learners can practice their hand writing skills, write first sentences and play the games which will consolidate their learning. Let’s start reading and spelling with Mission Spelling Zero. Available as digital download and paper back - online and in all good book and education outlets. 175 plus pages
US Edition Teach Your Child Good English Series (COMPLETE SERIES BOOKS 1-3)
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US Edition Teach Your Child Good English Series (COMPLETE SERIES BOOKS 1-3)

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Teach your child to write good English is the essential guide for all students wanting to develop their literacy skills and improve their grades in English assignments and examinations. The three-book box set combines Creative Story Writing, Learning Persuasive Writing and Argument and Information Writing. Together they provide a course that will teach your child to write and develop his or her own ideas, satisfying the requirements of the National Curriculum. These books will enable the child to gain top grades. Teach your child to write good English has been written by an experienced teacher and tutor, with the needs of children in mind. Teach your child to write good English box set is specifically targeted at Key Stage 2 and 3 (ages 8-14 years). However, it provides a useful aid for students taking GCSE at foundation level. It contains material suitable for SATS examinations, for those taking 11+ entrance exams and for students learning English as a foreign language. Book 1: Creative Story Writing guides the student through the story writing process, as if they had a tutor by their side. This book is designed to help the child think up ideas, providing starting points and guidelines on structuring and organizing their writing. Creative Story Writing teaches the rudiments of story writing. It teaches the child to plan stories with an introduction, building up events to create suspense in the middle paragraph and winding up the plot with a good ending. There is emphasis on building up characters and settings. Book 2: Learning Persuasive Writing and Argument will enable the student to practice different aspects of writing: letters, leaflets, brochures and newspaper articles for example. The book also sets out how to write a well-balanced argument. It teaches the pupil how to structure their writing, putting forward a point of view, backing it up with convincing evidence, building up a relevant counter argument and knocking it down, as well as, putting forward their own comments and opinions. It focuses on discursive writing enabling the pupil to examine points for and against in a variety of subjects suitable for older children and teenage readers, healthy eating, fashion, social issues and many more. It includes a lively collection of writings, poems and a play to inspire the pupil. These are designed as starting points, ideal for the pupil who finds it difficult to think up ideas for writing, challenging them to recreate their own persuasive pieces. Book 3: Information Writing teaches the child to recognize the difference between facts and opinions. It concentrates on different aspects of information writing required by the National Curriculum, including writing to advise, to inform, to explain, analyse, review and comment, giving examples. It teaches the child how a newspaper article is structured, how to write formal and informal letters, diaries, police reports, e-mails, autobiographies, interviews, book reviews and many more. In each book, attention is given to making writing more interesting by varying sentence types and the importance of using good spelling, punctuation and grammar. The student will investigate writing for the appropriate audience and using different narrative structures. They will learn to evoke mood and atmosphere by using good vocabulary. In addition to this the set teaches organisational and literary devices in writing, including, figurative language, emotive words, repetition and connectives. They will learn to evoke mood and atmosphere by using good vocabulary. In addition to this the set teaches organisational and literary devices in writing, including, figurative language, emotive words, repetition and connectives. They will learn vital writing skills that will assist their studies in other areas of the curriculum. Teach your child to write good English includes an exciting range of model answers and sample texts written by children and provides practice questions to test them. The set is packed with vital hints and tips to enable the pupil to gain top grades.
Teach Your Child Good English Series (Complete Series books 1-3) 9-14 years
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Teach Your Child Good English Series (Complete Series books 1-3) 9-14 years

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Teach your child to write good English is the essential guide for all students wanting to develop their literacy skills and improve their grades in English assignments and examinations. The three-book box set combines Creative Story Writing, Learning Persuasive Writing and Argument and Information Writing. Together they provide a course that will teach your child to write and develop his or her own ideas, satisfying the requirements of the National Curriculum. These books will enable the child to gain top grades. Teach your child to write good English has been written by an experienced teacher and tutor, with the needs of children in mind. Teach your child to write good English box set is specifically targeted at Key Stage 2 and 3 (ages 8-14 years). However, it provides a useful aid for students taking GCSE at foundation level. It contains material suitable for SATS examinations, for those taking 11+ entrance exams and for students learning English as a foreign language. Book 1: Creative Story Writing guides the student through the story writing process, as if they had a tutor by their side. This book is designed to help the child think up ideas, providing starting points and guidelines on structuring and organizing their writing. Creative Story Writing teaches the rudiments of story writing. It teaches the child to plan stories with an introduction, building up events to create suspense in the middle paragraph and winding up the plot with a good ending. There is emphasis on building up characters and settings. Book 2: Learning Persuasive Writing and Argument will enable the student to practice different aspects of writing: letters, leaflets, brochures and newspaper articles for example. The book also sets out how to write a well-balanced argument. It teaches the pupil how to structure their writing, putting forward a point of view, backing it up with convincing evidence, building up a relevant counter argument and knocking it down, as well as, putting forward their own comments and opinions. It focuses on discursive writing enabling the pupil to examine points for and against in a variety of subjects suitable for older children and teenage readers, healthy eating, fashion, social issues and many more. It includes a lively collection of writings, poems and a play to inspire the pupil. These are designed as starting points, ideal for the pupil who finds it difficult to think up ideas for writing, challenging them to recreate their own persuasive pieces. Book 3: Information Writing teaches the child to recognize the difference between facts and opinions. It concentrates on different aspects of information writing required by the National Curriculum, including writing to advise, to inform, to explain, analyse, review and comment, giving examples. It teaches the child how a newspaper article is structured, how to write formal and informal letters, diaries, police reports, e-mails, autobiographies, interviews, book reviews and many more. In each book, attention is given to making writing more interesting by varying sentence types and the importance of using good spelling, punctuation and grammar. The student will investigate writing for the appropriate audience and using different narrative structures. They will learn to evoke mood and atmosphere by using good vocabulary. In addition to this the set teaches organisational and literary devices in writing, including, figurative language, emotive words, repetition and connectives. They will learn to evoke mood and atmosphere by using good vocabulary. In addition to this the set teaches organisational and literary devices in writing, including, figurative language, emotive words, repetition and connectives. They will learn vital writing skills that will assist their studies in other areas of the curriculum. Teach your child to write good English includes an exciting range of model answers and sample texts written by children and provides practice questions to test them. The set is packed with vital hints and tips to enable the pupil to gain top grades.