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1. Oxford Reading Tree: Stages 8-9: True Stories. Riveting real-life adventures.

Authors: Roderick Hunt, Paul May, Alison Hawes and Vicky Shipton
ISBN-10: 0-19-919537-4 ISBN-13: 978-0-19-919537-4
The six books in this pack are:
  1. At the Top of the World: The Story of Tenzing Norgay
  2. Travels with Magellan: The Story of Ferdinand Magellan
  3. Alex Brychta: The Story of an Illustrator
  4. Ocean Adventure: The Story of Joshua Slocum
  5. The Underground Railroad: The Story of Harriet Tubman
  6. High Flier: The Story of Amy Johnson

2. Oxford Reading Tree: Stages 8-9: True Stories Teaching Notes. Riveting real-life adventures.

Author: Thelma Page
ISBN-10: 0-19-919697-4  ISBN-13: 978-0-19-919697-5
The Notes include ideas and activities for group and independent reading, developing speaking and listening skills, and links to other Schemes of Work.

3. Oxford Reading Tree: Stages 8-9: True Stories. Take-Home Cards. Riveting real-life adventures.

ISBN-10: 0-19-919699-0  ISBN-13: 978-0-19-919699-9
Description (Pack of 6 Laminated Cards)
These Take-Home Cards are sturdy and hard-wearing, so they'll withstand being sent home in school bags time after home. This Pack contains one card for each of the books in Pack 1(covering Stages 8 and 9). Ideal for supporting your Home-School Agreement, they each:
  • offer friendly and helpful tips on helping parents and careers get the most out of reading with their child
  • suggest games and activities linked to the book
4. Oxford English eQuest: Year 3. Teaches Speaking and Listening through interactive problem solving.
Author Roger Hurn, Series Editor Kate Ruttle and Developer Desq
ISBN-10: 0-19-918352-X  ISBN-13: 978-0-19-918352-4
Reviews: '. . . would appeal to all ages across KS2, . . . a brilliant solution!'
Description:
  • Speaking and Listening through ICT
  • Specific interactive reading activities with non-linear focus
  • Comprehensive Teacher's Notes for structured classroom management using ICT
5. Oxford English eQuest: Year 6.
Teaches Speaking and Listening through interactive problem solving.
Author Roger Hurn. Series Editor: Kate Ruttle and Developer Desq
ISBN-10: 0-19-918355-4   ISBN-13: 978-0-19-918355-5
Reviews: '. . . would appeal to all ages across KS2, . . . a brilliant solution!'
Description:
  • Speaking and Listening through ICT
  • Specific interactive reading activities with non-linear focus
  • Comprehensive Teacher's Notes for structured classroom management using ICT
6. Oxford First Science Dictionary.
Perfect for teaching scientific words and concepts to age 5+
Authors: Graham Peacock & David Semple
ISBN-10: 0-19-910915-X     ISBN-13: 978-0-19-910915-9
Oxford First Science Dictionary Big Book.
Perfect for teaching scientific words and concepts to age 5+
Authors: Graham Peacock & David Semple
ISBN-10: 0-19-910917-6      ISBN-13: 978-0-19-910917-3
Description:
The most up-to-date first science dictionary available for 5-7 year olds today
  • Over 200 scientific words in alphabetical order, each with a simple meaning or example of use
  • Every entry illustrated with contemporary artwork and clear diagrams
  • Illustrated thematic section at the back with extra words ranging from classroom equipment to measurements
  • Headwords support and develop scientific language and understanding
7. Oxford English Dictionary for Schools.
An outstanding, unique, new secondary dictionary providing both reading and writing support.
Author: Robert Allen
ISBN-10: 0-19-911238-X    ISBN-13: 978-0-19-911238-8
Authors: Robert Allen & Susan Rennie
ISBN-10: 0-19-911239-8 ISBN-13: 978-0-19-911239-5
Description:
  • Thousands of example sentences throughout from children's literatureauthors include David Almond, William Golding, Philip Pullman, J K Rowling, Jacqueline Wilson.
  • KS3 spelling lists all covered comprehensively.
  • Labels subject-specific vocabulary (Maths, Science, Art, Music, etc.) for cross-curricular use in school.
  • Synonyms for overused words.
  • Word families for vocabulary building.
  • Words related in meaning but not in form (e.g. moonlunar, sunsolar).
  • Extended word histories.
  • 66 language topic panels (e.g. adjectives, compound terms, figures of speech, passives, punctuation) tied in to Word level and Sentence level objectives of National Literacy Strategy KS3.
  • Easy to usefind the words you want, fast! Written and designed to ensure it is both age appropriate and beautifully easy to use.
  • See words in actionreal examples from the best children's books show you how it's done. Example sentences from authors including David Almond, Anne Fine, Philip Pullman, William Golding, Anthony Horowitz, Beverley Naidoo, Jacqueline Wilson and many more from KS3/4 Framework reading lists as well as age-appropriate fiction.
  • All the words you needincludes all curriculum words for secondary level. Specifically aimed at KS3 and KS4 across the curriculum, closely linked to the KS3 Literacy Framework, plus language panels for project work, cross-curriculum vocabulary and synonyms for overused words.

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