This practical guide explores the skills needed to produce effective, engaging pieces of writing, whether practising for the 11+, SATs, teacher assessments or other exams. It is full of practical techniques and exercises that cover the main elements of factual and fictional writing, offering help for all ages and abilities.

The complete book for introducing the 42 letter sounds to 3-4 year old children. Each double page spread has one or two letter sounds, with a story involving the Jolly Phonics characters of Inky, Snake and Bee. A large letter is embossed on each spread so the formation can be felt by little fingers. Each spread has a number of words for reading and for spelling, along with the Jolly Phonics ...

With helpful tips on essay writing, this guide covers many things from comparisons to information pieces and comprehension answers for GCSE English or English Literature. It is a useful reference for any essay-based subject like History or Geography.

Comprehension is a vital life skill. The Bond graded Comprehension practice books provides practice for children to get to grips with comprehension and prepare them for their 11+ exam. Whilst supporting parents with answers, tutorial links and additional resources online at www.nelsonthornes.com/bond.

Comprehension is a vital life skill. The Bond graded Comprehension practice books provides practice for children to get to grips with comprehension and prepare them for their 11+ exam. Whilst supporting parents with answers, tutorial links and additional resources online at www.nelsonthornes.com/bond.

Comprehension is a vital life skill. The Bond graded Comprehension practice books provides practice for children to get to grips with comprehension and prepare them for their 11+ exam. Whilst supporting parents with answers, tutorial links and additional resources online at www.nelsonthornes.com/bond.

The Secrets of Comprehension focuses on reading comprehension practice. Providing parental guidance on how to judge answers and suggests ways to help the child to improve their comprehension skills.

Presents over 3000 words commonly used by children in their writing activities.

A fun, exciting and entertaining introduction to phonics, the pack includes a 32-page full-colour book, fun wall poster and an engaging 45-minute DVD featuring lively, colourful episodes from the popular Fun with Phonics' programmes, as seen on Cbeebies.

Let Carol Vorderman help your child get a head start at school. Follow the exercises with your child then reward them with gold stars for their efforts! A great way to improve your child's early writing skills - the more you practise, the better you'll be! Carol Vorderman.

Designed to teach children core skills in English.

Aimed at children aged nine and over, this book will encourage them to improve their English skills in a fun and lively way. It points out common mistakes and misspelt words in written English, showing how they can be avoided. The book is packed with quizzes, tests, games and tips.

The sequel to the highly successful Phonics Handbook. Colourful board books with grooved letter shapes for young fingers. There are actions to do and sounds to say, so these are books for home and school.