Teacher Timesavers
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A collection of activities designed to help teachers to develop children's reading and writing skills in English at Key Stages 1 and 2, based on children's literature. Although the activities are based on story books on the recommended SAT' reading list, reference to these books will only be made in the teachers' notes, thus enabling the activities to be used whether or not the child has read the book. The activities will be organized as follows - lists, designs, letters, descriptions, lucky dip, accounts, narratives and points of view.
While emphasizing throughout the importance of speaking and listening, the activities in this book are designed to offer a lively approach to the development of basic spelling and grammar skills at both Key Stages 1 and 2. The book is divided into four sections - spelling, playing with language, finding out about language and appropriate use of language - that aim to help teachers to fulfil the National Curriculum requirements for English, particularly with respect to ATs 3 and 4, and to provide a framework for developing knowledge about language.
A collection of activities designed to help children develop their handwriting and presentation skills as required in Attainment Target 5: handwriting and presentation in the English National Curriculum. The book will cover all aspects of handwriting, from children's perception of letter shapes through to a variety of devices to develop presentation and design skills. As a matter of course, aspects of spelling, such as blends, will also be addressed. The aim of the book is to provide practice with a purpose and with a sense of fun, so that this motor skill can be developed to maturity. Sections include: patterns; letters; letter strings; calligraphy; design uses. Teachers' notes will provide detailed explanation of the development of this skill, together with information on the activities and ideas for extension activities. At least 130 photocopiable pages, covering all aspects of handwriting, and practice with teachers' notes are also included.