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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.
Little House Of Horrors: Make A Poster (And More) (SATS And 11+ Essential Writing Practice) (9-13 )
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Little House Of Horrors: Make A Poster (And More) (SATS And 11+ Essential Writing Practice) (9-13 )

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Be terrified as you make a poster for ‘Little House Of Horrors’. Use words that are fearfully persuasive, containing chilling vocabulary, to give your reader goose bumps. Next, write a story called ‘The Strange Dream’. An essential series of themed prompts to help children aged 9-12 years to practise their creative writing skills for 11 plus entry exams or S.A.T.S. The packs include an outline to help the child plan his or her own story, article, letter or play script and examples to build on, using harder more challenging vocabulary to stretch more able pupils. 7 pages
Fright Night: Write An Article (And More) (SATS And 11+ Essential Writing Practice) 9-13 years
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Fright Night: Write An Article (And More) (SATS And 11+ Essential Writing Practice) 9-13 years

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Read the prompt poem on ‘Fright Night’. Write a spine chilling version to persuade your reader to join the spooky event. Next, write an article reporting on the frightful night, adding fearsome facts and odious opinions An essential series of themed prompts to help children aged 9-12 years to practise their creative writing skills for 11 plus entry exams or S.A.T.S. The packs include an outline to help the child plan his or her own story, article, letter or play script and examples to build on, using harder more challenging vocabulary to stretch more able pupils. 8 pages
Writing And Comprehension Practice: Zoggy At The Zoo (4-8 years)
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Writing And Comprehension Practice: Zoggy At The Zoo (4-8 years)

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This book is a companion book for Mission Spelling Zero Book: Zoggy At The Zoo. This resource should only be purchased if your child/children have access to Zoggy At The Zoo, in green level of the Mission Spelling Zero scheme. Download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/long-vowel-sounds-magic-e-and-vowel-digraphs-zoggy-at-the-zoo-12179488 This work book provides follow up activities, that build on the phonic sound work taught in this book e.g. reinforcement of letter sounds, tracing and writing letters and words, spellings to learn and a simple comprehension, based on the story. … 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. 24 pages
Writing And Comprehension Practice: Zoggy At The Garden Centre (4-8 years)
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Writing And Comprehension Practice: Zoggy At The Garden Centre (4-8 years)

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This book is a companion book for Mission Spelling Zero Book: Zoggy At The Garden Centre. This resource should only be purchased if your child/children have access to Zoggy At The Garden Centre, in green level of the Mission Spelling Zero scheme. Download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/long-vowel-sounds-magic-e-and-vowel-digraphs-zoggy-at-the-garden-centre-12179524 This work book provides follow up activities, that build on the phonic sound work taught in this book e.g. reinforcement of letter sounds, tracing and writing letters and words, spellings to learn and a simple comprehension, based on the story. … 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. 27 pages
Writing And Comprehension Practice: Zoggy Is Lost (4-8 years)
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Writing And Comprehension Practice: Zoggy Is Lost (4-8 years)

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This book is a companion book for Mission Spelling Zero Book: Zoggy Is Lost. This resource should only be purchased if your child/children have access to Zoggy Is Lost, in green level of the Mission Spelling Zero scheme. Download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/long-vowel-sounds-magic-e-and-vowel-digraphs-zoggy-is-lost-12179499 This work book provides follow up activities, that build on the phonic sound work taught in this book e.g. reinforcement of letter sounds, tracing and writing letters and words, spellings to learn and a simple comprehension, based on the story. … 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. 24 pages
Writing And Comprehension Practice: Zoggy In The Lion Pen (4-8 years)
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Writing And Comprehension Practice: Zoggy In The Lion Pen (4-8 years)

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This book is a companion book for Mission Spelling Zero Book: Zoggy In The Lion Pen. This resource should only be purchased if your child/children have access to Zoggy In The Lion Pen, in green level of the Mission Spelling Zero scheme. Download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/long-vowel-sounds-magic-e-and-vowel-digraphs-zoggy-in-the-lion-pen-12178954 This work book provides follow up activities, that build on the phonic sound work taught in this book e.g. reinforcement of letter sounds, tracing and writing letters and words, spellings to learn and a simple comprehension, based on the story. … 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. 24 pages
Writing And Comprehension Practice: Let’s Go On A Ride (4-8 years)
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Writing And Comprehension Practice: Let’s Go On A Ride (4-8 years)

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This book is a companion book for Mission Spelling Zero Book: Lets Go On A Ride. This resource should only be purchased if your child/children have access to Lets Go On A Ride, in green level of the Mission Spelling Zero scheme. Download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/long-vowel-sounds-magic-e-and-vowel-digraphs-let-s-go-on-a-ride-12179506 This work book provides follow up activities, that build on the phonic sound work taught in this book e.g. reinforcement of letter sounds, tracing and writing letters and words, spellings to learn and a simple comprehension, based on the story. … 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. 27 pages
Writing And Comprehension Practice: Zoggy, Dan And The Dog (4-8 years)
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Writing And Comprehension Practice: Zoggy, Dan And The Dog (4-8 years)

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This book is a companion book for Mission Spelling Book: Zoggy, Dan And The Dog. This resource should only be purchased if your child/children have access to Zoggy, Dan And The Dog, in indigo level of the Mission Spelling Zero scheme. Download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/initial-consonant-blends-and-digraphs-zoggy-dan-and-the-dog-12073639 This work book provides follow up activities, that build on the phonic sound work taught in this book e.g. reinforcement of letter sounds, tracing and writing letters and words and a simple comprehension, based on the story. … 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. 9 pages
Writing And Comprehension Practice: Zoggy Can Fly In His Craft (4-8 years)
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Writing And Comprehension Practice: Zoggy Can Fly In His Craft (4-8 years)

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This book is a companion book for Mission Spelling Book: Zoggy Can Fly In His Craft. This resource should only be purchased if your child/children have access to Zoggy Can Fly In His Craft, in indigo level of the Mission Spelling Zero scheme. Download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/initial-consonant-blends-and-digraphs-zoggy-can-fly-in-his-craft-12073636 This work book provides follow up activities, that build on the phonic sound work taught in this book e.g. reinforcement of letter sounds, tracing and writing letters and words and a simple comprehension, based on the story. … 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. 9 pages
Writing And Comprehension Practice: Zoggy Watches The Penguins (4-8 years)
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Writing And Comprehension Practice: Zoggy Watches The Penguins (4-8 years)

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This book is a companion book for Mission Spelling Book: Zoggy Watches The Penguins. This resource should only be purchased if your child/children have access to Zoggy Watches The Penguins, in indigo level of the Mission Spelling Zero scheme. Download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/initial-consonant-blends-and-digraphs-zoggy-watches-the-penguins-12073619 This work book provides follow up activities, that build on the phonic sound work taught in this book e.g. reinforcement of letter sounds, tracing and writing letters and words and a simple comprehension, based on the story. … 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. 9 pages
Writing And Comprehension Practice: Where Is Dan (4-8 years)
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Writing And Comprehension Practice: Where Is Dan (4-8 years)

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This book is a companion book for Mission Spelling Book: Where Is Dan? This resource should only be purchased if your child/children have access to Where Is Dan? in indigo level of the Mission Spelling Zero scheme. Download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/initial-consonant-blends-and-consonant-digraphs-where-is-dan-12073631 This work book provides follow up activities, that build on the phonic sound work taught in this book e.g. reinforcement of letter sounds, tracing and writing letters and words and a simple comprehension, based on the story. … 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. 9 pages
Learn To Spell Double And Triple Consonant Blends (7-11 years)
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Learn To Spell Double And Triple Consonant Blends (7-11 years)

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Learn To Spell Double And Triple Consonant Blends. Find words with double and triple consonant blends to complete the lists. Read or write the ridiculous rhyme. 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. 7 pages
'Be Cool' Learn To Spell Words With 'oo' And 'oo' (7-11 years)
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'Be Cool' Learn To Spell Words With 'oo' And 'oo' (7-11 years)

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Be Cool and learn to spell words with ‘oo’ (in moon) and ‘oo’ (in book). Read the ridiculous rhymes. Sort the words into words where the ‘oo’ sounds like the ‘oo’ in moon or where it sounds like the ‘oo’ in book. 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. 7 pages
Spell Words With ‘ar’: Go Out In The Car (7-11 years)
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Spell Words With ‘ar’: Go Out In The Car (7-11 years)

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‘Go Out In The Car’ Learn To Spell Words With ‘ar’. Read and write the ridiculous rhymes. Read the ‘ar’ words list. 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.
Write A Story About Taking A Test Or Exam (7-11 years)
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Write A Story About Taking A Test Or Exam (7-11 years)

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In this pack, the child is asked to read about Melissa Montague’s dance lessons and to complete the wording for the poster. Next, they should read the recount (in first person) by a pupil at the dance academy, about her experiences taking a dance exam. Then, the child should write their own version, describing an exam or test they have taken - whether at school or after school and in any activity. The child should write in present tense and use dialogue to move the story along. This series provides prompts to encourage children to write. It provides starting points, to encourage even the most reluctant writers. Presented in a lively ‘magazine style’ format, these packs feature stories and non fiction texts to read. They include follow up activities that will inspire even the most reluctant writer, to write stories, letters, play scripts, diaries, poems, persuasive leaflets and more. More than this, the child will learn writing techniques including: simple, compound and complex sentences - connectives, grammar tips - harder vocabulary and punctuation. Aimed at 7-11 year olds, these work packs provide excellent writing practice for those children preparing to take 11+ exams or S.A.T.s. They will also benefit children with special needs, or where English is a second language. 11 pages
Practise SATS SPAG Spelling Tests: Pack 8 (9-12 years)
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Practise SATS SPAG Spelling Tests: Pack 8 (9-12 years)

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A series of spelling test workbooks to practice with your child/children. These tests are based on the spelling tests given to 11 year olds in their S.A.T.S. The words have been carefully chosen to suit the requirements of the National Curriculum. Spellings included in each workbook consist of typical words used in S.A.T.S at 10/11 years. These include: Prefixes Endings Homophones Silent letters Soft g as in ge,gi and gy (gym) Endings with …able and …ible Endings with …ure Words with ei,eigh,ey Suffixes as in ous and silent o Endings with …ion Words with ch sounds as in parachute Word endings including: ant ence ancy ent ably ibly tion sion ssion cian
Practise SATS SPAG Spelling Tests: Pack 9 (9-12 years)
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Practise SATS SPAG Spelling Tests: Pack 9 (9-12 years)

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A series of spelling test workbooks to practice with your child/children. These tests are based on the spelling tests given to 11 year olds in their S.A.T.S. The words have been carefully chosen to suit the requirements of the National Curriculum. Spellings included in each workbook consist of typical words used in S.A.T.S at 10/11 years. These include: Prefixes Endings Homophones Silent letters Soft g as in ge,gi and gy (gym) Endings with …able and …ible Endings with …ure Words with ei,eigh,ey Suffixes as in ous and silent o Endings with …ion Words with ch sounds as in parachute Word endings including: ant ence ancy ent ably ibly tion sion ssion cian
Practise SATS SPAG Spelling Tests: Pack 7 (9-12 years)
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Practise SATS SPAG Spelling Tests: Pack 7 (9-12 years)

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A series of spelling test workbooks to practice with your child/children/class. These tests are based on the spelling tests given to 11 year olds in their S.A.T.S. The words have been carefully chosen to suit the requirements of the National Curriculum. Spellings included in each workbook consist of typical words used in S.A.T.S at 10/11 years. These include: Prefixes Endings Homophones Silent letters Soft g as in ge,gi and gy (gym) Endings with …able and …ible Endings with …ure Words with ei,eigh,ey Suffixes as in ous and silent o Endings with …ion Words with ch sounds as in parachute Word endings including: ant ence ancy ent ably ibly tion sion ssion cian
Practise SATS SPAG Spelling Tests: Pack 3 (9-12 years)
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Practise SATS SPAG Spelling Tests: Pack 3 (9-12 years)

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A series of spelling test workbooks to practice with your child/children. These tests are based on the spelling tests given to 11 year olds in their S.A.T.S. The words have been carefully chosen to suit the requirements of the National Curriculum. Spellings included in each workbook consist of typical words used in S.A.T.S at 10/11 years. These include: Prefixes Endings Homophones Silent letters Soft g as in ge,gi and gy (gym) Endings with …able and …ible Endings with …ure Words with ei,eigh,ey Suffixes as in ous and silent o Endings with …ion Words with ch sounds as in parachute Word endings including: ant ence ancy ent ably ibly tion sion ssion cian
Write A Story Called 'Autumn Leaves' (7-11 years)
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Write A Story Called 'Autumn Leaves' (7-11 years)

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Complete the sentences and choose the best words from the multiple choice options or make up your own endings to the sentences. Look at how the story is structured into three paragraphs - a beginning, a middle paragraph building up suspense and an ending. Read the Autumn poem. This series provides prompts to get the child to write. It provides starting points to encourage children of all abilities to write - even the most reluctant writers. With this series they will be inspired to write stories, poems, play scripts, diaries, reports, persuasive leaflets and more. More than this, 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. 10 pages