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Getting to Know Shakespeare

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:20:11 +0000

At school, many of us can recall slogging through a seemingly impenetrable Shakespearian play! Students shouldn’t have to have bad experiences when they work with Shakespearian texts. Often it is difficult for students to retain their interest and focus while working exclusively with one Shakespearian text. This innovative, photocopiable resource instead takes a thematic approach, and introduces text from a broad range of the Bard’s works in relation to each theme. Three themes are explored: the supernatural; crimes and criminals; and, women in Shakespeare. Through this thematic approach, and the many and varied activities that students are provided with, you can make the study of Shakespeare an engaging and interesting experience for your students.

PDF Price:$29.95

Including Every Child

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:20:11 +0000

The aim of this resource book is to support you in integrating children with special education needs in the first two years of school. The book is divided into eight sections: 1. The Image of the Child. 2. Positive Beginnings. 3. Working With Families. 4. Working With Other Professionals. 5. Working With The Curriculum. 6. Developing an Individual Education Plan. 7. Recording The Process. 8. End Of The Journey. Each section is packed with advice, tips, templates and other useful information. While the focus in on the first two years of school, the philosophy and practices promoted in this book can be adapted and used at any level in your school.

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Science Writing Skills

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:20:11 +0000

This photocopiable resource tackles the extremely important but often overlooked area of science writing skills. There is an increasing awareness of the importance of literacy skills in science. Scientists need the ability not only to undertake scientific investigations and research, but also to be able to effectively communicate their findings through a range of different writing models and text types. Science writing skills models and types covered in this resource include: writing instructions; newspaper reports; formal letters of opinion; speech preparation and delivery; web pages; diary entries; feature articles; and formal essays. The wide range of activities provide students with the opportunity to develop and apply science literacy skills in a broad range of contexts.

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English Writing Skills

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:20:11 +0000

This resource aims to help teachers provide scaffolding tasks and step-by-step guidelines for those students struggling to understand concepts and procedures in English literacy. The many photocopiable activities are designed to give students the skills they need to write using a range of different writing models e.g. essays, prepared speeches, pamphlets. Content includes: Narrative – Short Story; Narrative – Script Writing; Exposition – Letter of Opinion; Exposition – Formal Speech; Review – Book Review; Review – Film Review; Explanation – Interview; Explanation – Feature Article; Report – Newspaper Article; Recount – Diary Writing; Procedure – Writing Directions; Discussion – Formal Essay; Cloze Passages.

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Linking The Learning - Me and My World

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:20:11 +0000

Busy junior school teachers are constantly faced with the dilemma of how to effectively cover the whole curriculum term by term. The most efficient way to do this is through Integrated Planning. With this in place, there is no need to go trawl through a huge range of secondary sources and curriculum documents for ideas - the planning is all there for you. Linking the Learning: Me and My World takes this Integrated Planning approach with 8 units based around high-interest topics for juniors from the world around us, including: The Solar System, Dinosaurs, Night And Day, Rainbows, Road Safety, The Family, Healthy Eating, School Rules. Each unit has an integrated plan with suggested links to other curriculum areas, teaching and learning activities, learning intention, success criteria and pre- and post-test assessment checklists. Learning options include literacy activities, maths, social sciences, research tasks, art and craft, social studies, and more.

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My Multicultural Classroom

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:20:11 +0000

Our world is diverse. With the steady stream of travellers and immigrants moving around the world, our classrooms and schools can begin to develop a genuine multicultural feel, with different cultures and belief systems present. This photocopiable resource aims to help students to appreciate multiculturalism, to embrace different cultures, and to recognise that despite differences, there will always be more that unites us than sets us apart. The resource is packed with interesting, diverse and fun student activities that will help to build understanding, tolerance, and a genuine supportive environment in your classroom. Suitable for students working at Levels 2 and 3.

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Focus On Design in Technology - Series

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:20:11 +0000

The focus of this two-book photocopiable series is designing within the technology context. Many technology teachers have a deep understanding of the materials and processes associate with the technology curriculum, but often because of background and training, are less confident with teaching aspects of design. The contents of this series are not comprehensive in terms of design, but instead focus on a number of key areas in the design process. The broad range of student activities included in the books can be used in a number of ways: as worksheets for students to complete individually and independently; as worksheets for students to complete in groups; as the basis for teacher-led class discussions; as supplementary work to a lesson; to assist with individual student portfolios; or as homework activities.

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Sight Science

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:20:11 +0000

Sight Science contains a series of 50 activities grouped into four key sections: Our Eyes – One of Nature’s Miracles; Seeing Colours by Day; Seeing Colours by Night; and, Light for Vision. All the activities come with clear instructions, informative diagrams and illustrations, and ideas for further investigations to extend more able students.

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Essential School Journal Activities 2009 - Series

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:20:11 +0000

These two photocopiable resource books provide exercises and tasks to complement the New Zealand School Journals. These worksheets can be used in a number of versatile ways: as a basis for a guided reading programme; as oral discussion questions; as written follow-up activities; as a basis for small group or whole class discussions; as a context for introducing new concepts such as Y charts, information webs, PMI’s, BAR’s etc. The hundreds of exercises and tasks include recall and comprehension questions, as well as questions that require deeper thinking.

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Setting Your Sights - Series

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:20:11 +0000

The three resource books that make up this comprehensive series are for senior students who want to motivate themselves, learn how to study more efficiently and effectively, and get some fun out of it at the same time! It is also for teachers and parents, who are invaluable in supporting and encouraging students in their endeavours. The three books build on one another. Book A, “Setting the Scene”, helps students get in the “mood” for study and highlights the importance of a good attitude to study. Book B, “Building the Framework”, draws on the present-day psychological and scientific knowledge that underpins our understanding of how people learn. It gives students opportunities to reflect on and determine the modes of learning and studying that best suit their individual personalities and abilities. In Book C, “Developing Techniques”, students are presented with a wide variety of study techniques, tips and hints that can be used for various purposes, such as essay writing, note taking, study skills and techniques, and sitting exams.

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Air Science

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:20:11 +0000

Air Science aims to increase students understanding of the physical properties of air. The 50 activities provide students with a practical and accessible means to explore some of the more challenging but interesting concepts associated with air science. The information is related to real world situations. The activities in this resource involve students in problem solving and cater to a range of learning styles, including cooperative group activities.

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To Behave Or Not To Behave

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:20:11 +0000

This comprehensive resource book will provide educators with the skill sets and training required to work successfully with students displaying behavioural challenges. The resource is a strength-based, proactive approach intended to provide educators with an understanding of the ABCs of Classroom Discipline essential to working with students with severe emotional and behavioural challenges. Keeping students and staff safe begins with educators acquiring knowledge and understanding students’ behaviour as well as their own. The application and analysis of this knowledge can then be implemented to successfully create a safe classroom and a safe school. A broad range of lesson plans and visual supports are provided for the immediate application of the ABCs of Classroom Discipline into classrooms and schools. Contains 92 photocopiable pages.

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Exploring India - 2 Title Series

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:20:11 +0000

Exploring India is an ideal entry point for students to learn more about this important and fascinating country and its many languages, cultures and ethnicities. By working together and completing the huge variety of activities in this two-book toolkit, students will be encouraged to begin to discover India. As they learn about India it will also help them to reflect on who they are and how our different cultures and histories shape us. The two books look at aspects of India’s national symbols, history, festivals, traditional stories, art, cuisine, religions and more, and learning activities include recipes, games, writing tasks, art & craft projects, drama, dance, research tasks, discussion activities, and much more. Extensive teacher support information is provided. Contains over 120 photocopiable pages. Suitable for ages 7-10.

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Exam Excellence

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:20:11 +0000

This study guide suggests ways in which senior students can develop specific learning strategies to help them acquire ‘Exam Excellence’. Doing well at exams is not just about being ‘smart’ academically; it is also about learning and using exam skills that make the best use of the time spent studying for and sitting exams. This 80- page photocopiable book offers many time-saving techniques, study tips, useful templates, and other relevant information, presented in an easily readable and accessible format. Whether you want to explore different learning styles, improve memory recall, reduce exam anxiety, or develop specific skills for sitting exams, this book will give you the information quickly and easily. Suitable for ages 15-17.

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Maths Reinforcers - 4 Title Series

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:20:11 +0000

This comprehensive four-book series provides reinforcement activities across a broad range of maths topics. There are over 50 worksheets in each book. They can be used in a variety of ways: as quick ‘warm ups’ at the start of maths lessons; as a selected collection of worksheets for students having particular difficulties with a maths topic; as homework activities; as an aid for relief teachers; as extension activities for early finishers; as a diagnostic tool for teachers. Answers are provided for all worksheets. The series contains over 300 photocopiable pages. Suitable for ages 11-13. See order form for specific topics covered in each book.

PDF Price:$94.80

What Every Teacher Should Know About Grammar - 2 Title Series

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:20:11 +0000

Following What Every Teacher Should Know About Spelling, What Every Teacher Should Know About Grammar is an in-depth resource that aims to provide teachers with a wide range of strategies for teaching grammar. The two-book kit contains hundreds of exercises designed to foster an appreciation of the subject in students. Sections in Book B include: Understanding Conjunctions, Understanding Sentences, Understanding Clauses, Understanding Phrases, and Understanding Adjectives. Answers for the wide variety of exercises are provided, as are concept guides, assessment sheet templates, and plenty of ideas for further grammar teaching.

PDF Price:$54.90