English Skills
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Schofield & Sims English Skills provides regular graded practice to develop pupils' literacy skills at Key Stage 2. Fully in line with the requirements of the National Curriculum for English, the series comprises seven pupil books with accompanying answer books, as well as a single teacher's guide. Key areas are constantly revisited, giving pupils the intensive and rigorous practice that is essential to embed learning and prepare for the Key Stage 2 national tests. English Skills 6 Answers contains answers to all the questions in English Skills 6 (ISBN 9780721714141), along with photocopiable writing task assessment sheets and 'Focus' panels summarising the key learning point of each set of questions. A selection of free supporting downloads is also available from the Schofield & Sims website.
Schofield & Sims English Skills provides graded questions that develop pupils' literacy skills at Key Stage 2. Key areas are constantly revisited, giving pupils the intensive practice that is essential if they are to become fully literate. English Skills 6 is an extension book for pupils who have successfully completed English Skills 5. It enables them to fully employ, reinforce and build on the skills and knowledge already acquired and prepares them for highly effective use of functional skills in English throughout Key Stage 3 and beyond. Designed for Years 6 and 7, this book may also be used with older or younger pupils. English Skills 6 Answers summarises for teachers and other helpers the key Focus of each set of questions and gives answers to facilitate marking. Writing task assessment sheets and Completed proofreading tasks are also provided.
Schofield & Sims English Skills provides graded questions that develop pupils' literacy skills at Key Stage 2. Key areas are constantly revisited, giving pupils the intensive practice that is essential if they are to become fully literate. Every Schofield & Sims English Skills book is divided into three sections, each comprising 12 one-page tests covering spelling, word structure, vocabulary, sentence formation, punctuation and grammar. Each section also contains two tasks providing a tailor made context in which pupils may apply their developing skills. English Skills 4 is for pupils who can write compound and some complex sentences using conjunctions, phrases, adverbials and varied sentence starters. Able to spell correctly most medium frequency words, they can identify root words to help them spell and understand unfamiliar words. Designed for Year 5, this book may also be used with older or younger pupils. It helps pupils learn to: experiment with sentence construction, adapt sentences to suit different purposes, use commas to separate phrases, set out and punctuate direct speech, correct errors in the use of apostrophes and apply knowledge of the word origin and roots.
Schofield & Sims English Skills provides regular graded practice to develop pupils' literacy skills at Key Stage 2. Fully in line with the requirements of the National Curriculum for English, the series comprises seven pupil books with accompanying answer books, as well as a single teacher's guide. Key areas are constantly revisited, giving pupils the intensive and rigorous practice that is essential to embed learning and prepare for the Key Stage 2 national tests. The English Skills pupil books each contain 36 one-page tests featuring 'Warm-up' exercises, 'Word work' questions covering spelling, word structure and vocabulary and 'Sentence work' questions covering grammar, punctuation and sentence formation. At the end of each section a 'Writing task' encourages children to apply what they have learnt in their own writing, while a 'Proofreading task' further reinforces learning. Additional features include a glossary to support the confident use of literacy terms and a progress chart to allow pupils to monitor their own skills.The English Skills Introductory Book revises topics from the Key Stage 1 curriculum and is suitable for use with children nearing the end of Key Stage 1 or as part of a catch-up programme at the beginning of Key Stage 2.
Topics covered include: sentence formation and punctuation; compound nouns; verb tenses; commas in a list; common suffixes; alternative spellings of letter sounds; and common spelling patterns. The accompanying answer book, English Skills Introductory Book Answers (ISBN 9780721714035), contains answers to all the questions in the English Skills Introductory Book and the single Teacher's Guide (ISBN 9780721714165) contains further guidance and resources to help children practise and develop literacy skills. A selection of free supporting downloads is also available from the Schofield & Sims website.
Topics covered include: sentence formation and punctuation; compound nouns; verb tenses; commas in a list; common suffixes; alternative spellings of letter sounds; and common spelling patterns. The accompanying answer book, English Skills Introductory Book Answers (ISBN 9780721714035), contains answers to all the questions in the English Skills Introductory Book and the single Teacher's Guide (ISBN 9780721714165) contains further guidance and resources to help children practise and develop literacy skills. A selection of free supporting downloads is also available from the Schofield & Sims website.
Schofield & Sims English Skills provides graded questions that develop pupils' literacy skills at Key Stage 2. Key areas are constantly revisited, giving pupils the intensive practice that is essential if they are to become fully literate. English Skills 2 is for pupils who can use simple conjunctions to write compound sentences. They can spell correctly most high-frequency words and use spelling strategies to spell those that are less familiar. Designed for Year 3, this book may also be used with older or younger pupils. English Skills 2 Answers summarises for teachers and other helpers the key Focus of each set of questions and gives answers to facilitate marking. Writing task assessment sheets and Completed proofreading tasks are also provided.
Schofield & Sims English Skills provides graded questions that develop pupils' literacy skills at Key Stage 2. Key areas are constantly revisited, giving pupils the intensive practice that is essential if they are to become fully literate. English Skills 5 is for pupils who can write complex sentences using subordinate clauses, reorder phrases and begin to adapt their writing for different purposes. They use punctuation consistently and apply their knowledge of word roots and origins when spelling topic words. Designed for Year 6, this book may also be used with older or younger pupils. English Skills 5 Answers summarises for teachers and other helpers the key Focus of each set of questions and gives answers to facilitate marking. Writing task assessment sheets and Completed proofreading tasks are also provided.
Schofield & Sims English Skills provides graded questions that develop pupils' literacy skills at Key Stage 2. Key areas are constantly revisited, giving pupils the intensive practice that is essential if they are to become fully literate. English Skills 1 is for pupils who can write short simple sentences and questions using simple vocabulary and punctuation. They have mastered the basics of reading and writing, but may not always spell words correctly. Designed for Year 2, this book may also be used with older or younger pupils. English Skills 1 Answers summarises for teachers and other helpers the key Focus of each set of questions and gives answers to facilitate marking. Writing task assessment sheets and Completed proofreading tasks are also provided.
Schofield & Sims English Skills provides graded questions that develop pupils' literacy skills at Key Stage 2. Key areas are constantly revisited, giving pupils the intensive practice that is essential if they are to become fully literate. Every Schofield & Sims English Skills book is divided into three sections, each comprising 12 one-page tests covering spelling, word structure, vocabulary, sentence formation, punctuation and grammar. Each section also contains two tasks providing a tailor made context in which pupils may apply their developing skills. English Skills 2 is for pupils who can use simple conjunctions to write compound sentences. They can spell correctly most high-frequency words and use spelling strategies to spell those that are less familiar. Designed for Year 3, this book may also be used with older or younger pupils. It helps pupils learn to: use conjunctions, open sentences in different ways, chose words for impact and precision, adapt some spellings when adding a suffix, spell medium frequency words and use apostrophes in shortened forms.
Schofield & Sims English Skills provides graded questions that develop pupils' literacy skills at Key Stage 2. Key areas are constantly revisited, giving pupils the intensive practice that is essential if they are to become fully literate. This Teacher's Guide provides a full introduction to the workbooks, each of which is aligned with the end-of-year objectives for a specific school year, from Years 2 to 7. If some pupils are working above or below age-related expectations, you can provide them with English Skills workbooks that are at different levels from those given to the rest of their class, supporting differentiation and personalised learning. This guide provides you with Assessment resources that enable you to implement two alternative methods of allocating workbooks. You can either use the Workbook descriptors, which specify the coverage of each book, or the photocopiable Entry Tests, which are accompanied by Entry test marking keys. The General resources section contains many other classroom resources that support target setting and learning in literacy. A photocopiable Group record sheet is also provided, making record-keeping easy.
A full photocopiable Glossary brings together all the literacy terms defined in the individual workbooks.
A full photocopiable Glossary brings together all the literacy terms defined in the individual workbooks.
Schofield & Sims English Skills provides graded questions that develop pupils' literacy skills at Key Stage 2. Key areas are constantly revisited, giving pupils the intensive practice that is essential if they are to become fully literate. Every Schofield & Sims English Skills book is divided into three sections, each comprising 12 one-page tests covering spelling, word structure, vocabulary, sentence formation, punctuation and grammar. Each section also contains two tasks providing a tailor made context in which pupils may apply their developing skills. English Skills 6 is an extension book for pupils who have successfully completed English Skills 5. It enables them to fully employ, reinforce and build on the skills and knowledge already acquired and prepares them for highly effective use of functional skills in English throughout Key Stage 3 and beyond. Designed for Years 6 and 7, this book may also be used with older or younger pupils. It helps pupils learn to: write clear and unambiguous sentences, vary sentence structure for purpose and effect, explore subtle differences in punctuation, match language to purpose and context, and use known words to understand new ones.
Schofield & Sims English Skills provides regular graded practice to develop pupils' literacy skills at Key Stage 2. Fully in line with the requirements of the National Curriculum for English, the series comprises seven pupil books with accompanying answer books, as well as a single teacher's guide. Key areas are constantly revisited, giving pupils the intensive and rigorous practice that is essential to embed learning and prepare for the Key Stage 2 national tests. The English Skills Introductory Book Answers contains answers to all the questions in the English Skills Introductory Book (ISBN 9780721714028), along with photocopiable writing task assessment sheets and 'Focus' panels summarising the key learning point of each set of questions. A selection of free supporting downloads is also available from the Schofield & Sims website.
Schofield & Sims English Skills provides regular graded practice to develop pupils' literacy skills at Key Stage 2. Fully in line with the requirements of the National Curriculum for English, the series comprises seven pupil books with accompanying answer books, as well as a single teacher's guide. Key areas are constantly revisited, giving pupils the intensive and rigorous practice that is essential to embed learning and prepare for the Key Stage 2 national tests. English Skills 3 Answers contains answers to all the questions in English Skills 3 (ISBN 9780721714080), along with photocopiable writing task assessment sheets and 'Focus' panels summarising the key learning point of each set of questions. A selection of free supporting downloads is also available from the Schofield & Sims website.
Schofield & Sims English Skills provides regular graded practice to develop pupils' literacy skills at Key Stage 2. Fully in line with the requirements of the National Curriculum for English, the series comprises seven pupil books with accompanying answer books, as well as a single teacher's guide. Key areas are constantly revisited, giving pupils the intensive and rigorous practice that is essential to embed learning and prepare for the Key Stage 2 national tests. English Skills 4 Answers contains answers to all the questions in English Skills 4 (ISBN 9780721714103), along with photocopiable writing task assessment sheets and 'Focus' panels summarising the key learning point of each set of questions. A selection of free supporting downloads is also available from the Schofield & Sims website.
Schofield & Sims English Skills provides graded questions that develop pupils' literacy skills at Key Stage 2. Key areas are constantly revisited, giving pupils the intensive practice that is essential if they are to become fully literate. Every Schofield & Sims English Skills book is divided into three sections, each comprising 12 one-page tests covering spelling, word structure, vocabulary, sentence formation, punctuation and grammar. Each section also contains two tasks providing a tailor made context in which pupils may apply their developing skills. English Skills 3 is for pupils who can write simple and compound sentences and use simple conjunctions. They recognise word classes, choose vocabulary carefully and, when reminded, use punctuation accurately. Their knowledge of prefixes and suffixes helps them to spell unfamiliar words. Designed for Year 4, this book may also be used with older or younger pupils. It helps pupils learn to: use a wider range of conjunctions, use relative causes, vary sentence structure, use language imaginatively, use apostrophes for possession and apply knowledge of word roots.
Schofield & Sims English Skills provides graded questions that develop pupils' literacy skills at Key Stage 2. Key areas are constantly revisited, giving pupils the intensive practice that is essential if they are to become fully literate. Every Schofield & Sims English Skills book is divided into three sections, each comprising 12 one-page tests covering spelling, word structure, vocabulary, sentence formation, punctuation and grammar. Each section also contains two tasks providing a tailor made context in which pupils may apply their developing skills. English Skills 5 is for pupils who can write complex sentences using subordinate clauses, reorder phrases and begin to adapt their writing for different purposes. They use punctuation consistently and apply their knowledge of word roots and origins when spelling topic words. Designed for Year 6, this book may also be used with older or younger pupils. It helps pupils learn to: control complex sentences confidently, manipulate clauses for effect, express subtle distinction of meaning, form conditional and passive sentences, use different sentence types and use punctuation to clarify meaning.
Schofield & Sims English Skills provides graded questions that develop pupils' literacy skills at Key Stage 2. Key areas are constantly revisited, giving pupils the intensive practice that is essential if they are to become fully literate. English Skills 4 is for pupils who can write compound and some complex sentences using conjunctions, phrases, adverbials and varied sentence starters. Able to spell correctly most medium frequency words, they can identify root words to help them spell and understand unfamiliar words. Designed for Year 5, this book may also be used with older or younger pupils. English Skills 4 Answers summarises for teachers and other helpers the key Focus of each set of questions and gives answers to facilitate marking. Writing task assessment sheets and Completed proofreading tasks are also provided.
Schofield & Sims English Skills provides graded questions that develop pupils' literacy skills at Key Stage 2. Key areas are constantly revisited, giving pupils the intensive practice that is essential if they are to become fully literate. English Skills 3 is for pupils who can write simple and compound sentences and use simple conjunctions. They recognise word classes, choose vocabulary carefully and, when reminded, use punctuation accurately. Their knowledge of prefixes and suffixes helps them to spell unfamiliar words. Designed for Year 4, this book may also be used with older or younger pupils. English Skills 3 Answers summarises for teachers and other helpers the key Focus of each set of questions and gives answers to facilitate marking. Writing task assessment sheets and Completed proofreading tasks are also provided.
Schofield & Sims English Skills provides graded questions that develop pupils' literacy skills at Key Stage 2. Key areas are constantly revisited, giving pupils the intensive practice that is essential if they are to become fully literate. Every Schofield & Sims English Skills book is divided into three sections, each comprising 12 one-page tests covering spelling, word structure, vocabulary, sentence formation, punctuation and grammar. Each section also contains two tasks providing a tailor made context in which pupils may apply their developing skills. English Skills 1 is for pupils who can write short simple sentences and questions using simple vocabulary and punctuation. They have mastered the basics of reading and writing, but may not always spell words correctly. Designed for Year 2, this book may also be used with older or younger pupils. It helps pupils learn to: extend sentences and write compound sentences, check sense and grammatical agreement, find alternatives for everyday words and make correct spelling choices.