This Student Book contains a varied collection of stimulating, wide-ranging extracts and pieces of non-fiction material to help students produce top quality writing. Each extract is preceded by key features for pupils to look for at word, sentence and whole text level. Each piece is specifically linked to Framework objectives.

A complete solution for literacy at Key Stage 2

Guides teachers through a variety of projects, samples, and classroom anecdotes that demonstrate how teachers can help students become more effective writers of good nonfiction.

A complete solution for literacy at Key Stage 2

Nonfiction Literacy: Ideas and Activities

Describes strategies teachers can use to promote reading comprehension in students from kindergarten through eighth grade; and includes examples of student work, illustrations, and other reference tools.

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