Written to accompany the new Collins Shorter School Dictionary (for ages 10+), this streamlined, cost-effective resource provides clear, practical teaching notes, planning guidance and differentiated photocopiable activity sheets.

An all-in-one 64 page one-colour spiral bound set of photocopiable activity sheets supported by teacher’s notes and answers.
Planning charts matched against NLS framework objectives and Scottish 5-14 Guidelines make it ieasy to see at a glance that you are covering your dictionary skills objectives.
Divided into skills focus sections.
Closely matched to the new Collins Shorter School Dictionary to provide an integrated dictionary skills resource.


Collins Primary Thesaurus

by John McIlwain

Published 20 March 2004

This fantastic new thesaurus for children aged 8 and above (Key Stage 2) supports today’s Primary curriculum needs. Clear and accessible, it is an indispensible tool for young writers.

This comprehensive and easy-to-use thesaurus provides:
• fully defined headwords
• example sentences for every synonym showing words used in context to ensure that children choose the right word for their need
• words to use in all types of writing, from fiction to non-fiction, plus advice on particular writing styles
• full index for quick and easy reference
• word power boxes for in-depth examination of special language features