This text offers preparation for the non-fiction/media comprehension component in GCSE terminal examinations. It is particularly suitable for students following the NEAB and SEG English syllabuses. The Student's Book features a range of non-fiction and media texts, arranged by genre. Each section includes texts and comprehension questions for Foundation- and Higher-tier students, plus spin-off writing activities which exactly match those in the exams. Additional comparisons sections develop essential skills in comparing and contrasting passages. Throughtout the book, advice notes show...

Trusted in classrooms for over fifteen years, this series of much-loved books has been completely updated to support the latest Key Stage 3 requirements. This answer book is written to accompany bestselling author Geoff Barton's Comprehension to 14.

Trusted in classrooms for over fifteen years, this series of much-loved books has been completely updated to support the latest Key Stage 3 requirements. Bestselling author Geoff Barton has rewritten Writing to 14 to retain the same engaging, skills-based approach, but with a whole new range of inspiring writing tasks.

Focusing on what you need to know for the classroom, Grammar Survival provides you with the essential knowledge and the tools you ll need to teach grammar effectively. This third edition has been updated to reflect the revised national curriculum for English, and includes over forty separate grammar topics as well as teaching hints and ideas for the classroom and practical suggestions for homework. Entertaining and practical, this book is ideal for busy teachers looking to improve their own and their pupils understanding of grammar.

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Focusing on what you need to know for the classroom, Grammar Survival provides you with the essential knowledge and the tools you ll need to teach grammar effectively. This third edition has been updated to reflect the revised national curriculum for English, and includes over forty separate grammar topics as well as teaching hints and ideas for the classroom and practical suggestions for homework. Entertaining and practical, this book is ideal for busy teachers looking to improve their own and their pupils understanding of grammar.

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"Why do they have to keep on changing things?" It's a characteristic complaint from teachers and leaders in all parts of the UK, but especially in England. Our political system means we are locked into short-term cycles. Politicians come and politicians go. In education departments it means there is a revolving door of ministers, each often eager to implement their own priorities and projects. Civil servants jump, new directions are announced, plans are made ... and then suddenly the minister is promoted, moved to a new department, or dismissed. It's no wonder that lurches in...