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Creative writing tasks that appear in 11+ papers can be weird, wonderful and deeply challenging. Accolade's new, highly targeted guide is here to walk you through them. Be it reimagining an extract from a famous novel from a different character's point of view, or writing an autobiographical piece, the tasks set at 11+ are often unlike those seen in any other examinations. By going through the various challenges students might encounter at the 11+, and offering not only tailored guidance, but also detailed exemplars accompanied by in-depth commentary, Accolade's new guide sets out to demystify creative writing at 11+. Hugh Foley is a widely published poet, who has taught at institutions including Oxford University, Queen Mary University and Liverpool University.

So you know the nuts and bolts you need to include in your creative writing. But how do you bring it all together? By showcasing an exemplar for all eight type of creative writing task a student might come across, and pairing it with in-depth commentary that discusses not just the techniques, but also the art of weaving everything together, this new guide from Accolade Press seeks to demystify creative writing at Key Stage Three. Tasks covered include: - Stories based on verbal prompts- Stories inspired by personal events - Stories based on images - Descriptions based on images - Formal letter writing- Speech writing - Advertisement writing- Newspaper writing A university lecturer and long-time tutor, Eoin Bentick spends his life working with the English language. With expertise in medieval literature, he enjoys the diverse ways in which language has been crafted over the centuries.

So you know what 7+ comprehension papers look like. But how do you write the perfect answers? This new guide from Accolade Press offers 7+ students a unique chance to pull back the curtain and see exactly what they need to do to maximise marks and dazzle examiners. We showcase eight detailed exam papers modelled on those issued by the UK's top schools, and offer model answers to every question as well as in-depth commentary explaining exactly how each answer satisfies the examiners' demands. Accolade Press ensures students have every tool at their disposal to emulate these point-scoring techniques and tactics.> Eight comprehension papers that mimic the length and difficulty of those issued by the UK's top private and grammar schools. Suitable for upcoming exams in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.> Papers split into separate formats so that students can familiarise themselves with the diverse styles of papers seen in the highly competitive 7+ field.> Unique, high quality model answers for every question. > In-depth explanations to accompany every model answer. These not only unpack how these answers satisfy examiners' criteria, but also guide students through the ideas and vocabulary deployed in the answers. > Written by experienced tutors with a stellar track-record in 7+ admissions.

So you know what the English Language papers look like. But how do you write the perfect answers? This clean and simple guide from Accolade Press offers GCSE students a unique chance to pull back the curtain and see exactly what they need to do to maximise marks and dazzle the examiners in AQA's English Language Paper Two. This edition showcases four AQA-style exam papers and offers model answers and in-depth commentary for each and every question - while also dissecting the techniques required to unlock the highest grades. Anthony Walker-Cook has a BA (First Class) and MA (Distinction) from Durham University. He is currently finishing a PhD at UCL and was recently made an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

So you now know the novel - but how do you structure your essay? This clean & simple new guide from Accolade Press will walk you through how to plan and structure essay responses to questions on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. By working through seven mock questions, these detailed essay plans will show you how to go about building a theme based answer - while the accompanying notes will illustrate not only how to masterfully structure your response, but also how to ensure all AQA's Assessment Objectives are being satisfied. Fabienne Marshall is an alumna of the University of Oxford (where she read History) and the University of Cambridge (where she attained a Masters in Philosophy). R. P. Davis has a First Class degree in English Literature from UCL, and a Masters in Literature from Cambridge University. Aside from teaching GCSE English (which he's done for nearly a decade now), he has also written a string of bestselling thriller novels.

So you can make sense of the poems - but how do you structure your essay? This clean & simple new guide from accolade press will walk you through how to plan and structure essay responses to unseen poems akin to those you'll encounter in your Unseen Poetry exams. By working through eight mock papers, these detailed essay plans will show you how to go about building a theme based answer - while the accompanying notes will illustrate not only how to masterfully structure your response, but also how to ensure all AQA's Assessment Objectives are being satisfied. Hugh Foley has taught English Literature at the University of Oxford, University of Liverpool and Queen Mary University of London.

Is your child ready to start writing? This workbook will give you everything you need to help your child succeed at writing - with guidance for parents and fun handwriting exercises for children. Free downloadable resources to ensure you only need to make one purchase to fulfil your child's needs. Make writing fun whilst helping your child to improve their fine and gross motor skills. Work in line with the National Curriculum and what is taught in nurseries/kindergartens and primary/elementary schools Improve hand control, muscle strength and coordination with activities and ideas for fine and gross motor skills Tracing activities with lots of practise - curves, straight lines, shapes and pictures Tracing lowercase letters in line with phonics education - teaching letters as well as handwritingIntroduction to tracing capital letters to move onto the next level Tracing words and sentences to enable progression Fun pictures and colouring-in opportunitiesBlank handwriting pages to allow for plenty of practiseThis handwriting book is suitable for children as soon as they are able to pick up and hold a pencil, with guidance for correct posture, pencil holding and fine and gross motor skills. Perfect for pre-school children and supporting children already in a school environment. Written by a primary teacher with almost a decade of experience within schools, both as a private teacher and as an intervention specialist.

So you now know the novel - but how do you structure your essay? This clean & simple new guide from Accolade Press will walk you through how to plan and structure essay responses to questions on Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. By working through seven mock questions, these detailed essay plans will show you how to go about building a theme based answer - while the accompanying notes will illustrate not only how to masterfully structure your response, but also how to ensure all AQA's Assessment Objectives are being satisfied. Ashleigh Weir is an alumna of Downing College Cambridge where she read English, and of Mountview Academy where she gained an MA in Performance. She has been a tutor and student mentor for several years.

Starting phonics with your little one before they start school? This new guide from Accolade Press contains everything you'll need to introduce your child to phonics prior to their enrolment in formal education. Rich in information, ideas, and activities, this guide will not only allow you to intellectually stimulate your child in their formative years, but also functions as the perfect precursor to the phonics learning that is undertaken in schools. While written with parents firmly in mind, the book makes use of thematic imagery to keep your child entertained and engaged throughout.Lauren Benzaken holds a degree in Childhood Culture and Education as well as a PGCE in Primary Education. She has taught for almost a decade within schools, and has acted as both a private tutor and an intervention specialist.

Starting phonics with your little one before they start school? This new guide from Accolade Press contains everything you'll need to introduce your child to phonics prior to their enrolment in formal education. Rich in information, ideas, and activities, this guide will not only allow you to intellectually stimulate your child in their formative years, but also functions as the perfect precursor to the phonics learning that is undertaken in schools. While written with parents firmly in mind, the book makes use of thematic imagery to keep your child entertained and engaged throughout. Lauren Benzaken holds a degree in Childhood Culture and Education as well as a PGCE in Primary Education. She has taught for almost a decade within schools, and has acted as both a private tutor and an intervention specialist.

So you now know the play - but how do you structure your essay? This clean & simple new guide from Accolade Press will walk you through how to plan and structure essay responses to questions on William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. By working through seven mock questions, these detailed essay plans will show you how to go about building a theme based answer - while the accompanying notes will illustrate not only how to masterfully structure your response, but also how to ensure all AQA's Assessment Objectives are being satisfied. R. P. Davis has a First Class degree in English Literature from UCL, and a Masters in Literature from Cambridge University. Aside from teaching GCSE English (which he's done for nearly a decade now), he has also written a string of bestselling thriller novels.