Schofield & Sims Revision Guides
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Closely matched to the National Curriculum, the Schofield & Sims Revision Guides help children to revise what they have learnt at school, in preparation for the end of key stage tests. Clearly presented examples and colourful illustrations help bring revision to life, while targeted practice questions highlight any gaps in understanding.The Key Stage 1 English Revision Guide meets the statutory requirements for Key Stage 1 English, covering word reading, comprehension and writing - including spelling, grammar and punctuation, as well as fiction, non-fiction and poetry. The accessible format and index enable children either to work through the topics in order, or to focus on a particular subject area. This 68-page book includes: helpful Tips for tests and advice on how to revise effectively; Remember boxes to summarise key information; regular Test yourself questions and answers to check recall of information; a Glossary to encourage the correct spelling and use of subject vocabulary.The accompanying Key Stage 1 English Practice Papers (ISBN 9780721713663) reflect the appearance and content of the national tests, providing further opportunity for revision and test preparation.
The Schofield & Sims Revision Guides help children to revise for national tests by guiding them through what they have learned on a topic-by-topic basis. An easy-to-read Curriculum chart displays the links between the topics covered and the renewed Primary Framework for literacy, and a glossary defines key words related to the subject. The books are designed for children to use independently, recapping key areas of the curriculum with explanations, colour illustrations, summaries of key points and 'Test yourself!' questions to check understanding. Helpful 'tips for tests' ensure that children perform to the best of their ability in the tests. The KS2 English Revision Guide includes: characters, plot, story genre, settings, description, dialogue, poetry, formal and informal text types, grammar, punctuation, spelling, handwriting and answers to the 'Test yourself!' questions.