Jane Branson

Informed by up-to-date research, this teacher book provides in-depth guidance to support Quest Student Book 1, helping teachers deliver an inspiring and diverse KS3 English curriculum with confidence. As well as text and activity guidance, it also includes practical suggestions for integrating metacognitive strategies and hinterland knowledge.

Oxford Smart Quest Student Book 1 will inspire Year 7 students through a relevant, diverse and aspirational learning experience. Part of the Oxford Smart Curriculum Service, Quest 1 is informed by up-to-date educational research that builds on what students have learned at KS2 and lays the foundation of skills and knowledge for GCSE.

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: OxfordAQA Level and subject: International GCSE English Literature First teaching: From September 2026 onwards First assessment: From 2028 onwards The only textbook that fully supports the OxfordAQA International GCSE English Literature specification (9275), for first teaching from September 2026. Written and reviewed by experienced authors and examiners, the clear, skills-focused approach develops students' reading, writing and critical thinking skills. Featuring clearly scaffolded activities on all of the drama and prose options from the specification, and a selection of the short stories and poetry, alongside plenty of practice questions.

Catapult has been developed to enable students who are below expected standards at age 11 to make the progress they need. Catapult provides students with the skills and knowledge to advance confidently in their English studies, while giving teachers the tools they need to track progression. Matched to the chapters in the Student Book, this workbook provides opportunities for practising and consolidating key skills and knowledge. Each thematic chapter includes accessible sources along with carefully structured activities across four key areas (building vocabulary, knowledge and understanding, reading skills and writing skills) that enable all students to build their confidence and make progress. Catapult Workbook 2 is ideal for use either in the classroom or for homework.

Easy to use in the classroom or as a tool for revision, Oxford Literature Companion Workbooks provide student-friendly support for a range of popular GCSE set texts. Each write-in workbook offers a range of varied and in-depth activities to deepen understanding and encourage close work with the text, covering characters, themes, language and contexts. Each workbook also includes a comprehensive Skills and Practice section, which provides advice on assessment and sample student exam answers. This workbook covers DNA by Dennis Kelly and is suitable for the most recent GCSE specifications.

Catapult has been developed to enable students who are below expected standards at age 11 to make the progress they need. Catapult provides students with the skills and knowledge to advance confidently in their English studies, whilst giving teachers the tools they need to track progression. Matched to the chapters in the Student Book, this workbook provides opportunities for practising and consolidating key skills and knowledge. Each thematic chapter includes accessible sources along with carefully-structured activities across four key areas (building vocabulary, knowledge and understanding, reading skills and writing skills) that enable all students to build their confidence and make progress. Catapult Workbook 1 is ideal for use either in the classroom or for homework. This pack contains 15 copies of the workbook.

Catapult has been developed to enable students who are below expected standards at age 11 to make the progress they need. Catapult provides students with the skills and knowledge to advance confidently in their English studies, while giving teachers the tools they need to track progression. Matched to the chapters in the Student Book, this workbook provides opportunities for practising and consolidating key skills and knowledge. Each thematic chapter includes accessible sources along with carefully-structured activities across four key areas (building vocabulary, knowledge and understanding, reading skills and writing skills) that enable all students to build their confidence and make progress. Catapult Workbook 1 is ideal for use either in the classroom or for homework.

Easy to use in the classroom or as a tool for revision, Oxford Literature Companion Workbooks provide student-friendly support for a range of popular GCSE set texts. Each write-in workbook offers a range of varied and in-depth activities to deepen understanding and encourage close work with the text, covering characters, themes, language and contexts. Each workbook also includes a comprehensive Skills and Practice section, which provides advice on assessment and sample student exam answers. This workbook covers Lord of the Flies by William Golding, is suitable for all exam boards and for the most recent GCSEspecifications.

The only textbook that has been written for the OxfordAQA International GCSE English Literature specification (9275), for first teaching in September 2016. Written by expert authors who have contributed to the new specification, the clear international approach develops students' reading, writing and critical thinking skills. Packed with examples of Prose, Poetry, Set and Unseen texts and exercises the first half builds strong foundations, developing the key skills required to critically analyse, evaluate and respond to different types of literature. The second half ensures students are fully prepared for their exams with full support and guidance on each part of the exams, giving students the opportunity to apply the skills they have learnt to specific Set and Unseen texts. This textbook helps students to develop the key skills needed for the Oxford AQA International GCSE English Literature exams and provides an excellent grounding for further study at A Level. This pack includes one print textbook and one online textbook. The online textbook can be accessed on a wide range of devices and the licence is valid until 31st December 2026, for use by one student or teacher. Your first login will be sent to you in the mail on a printed access card.

The only textbook that has been written for the Oxfor AQA International GCSE English Literature specification (9275), for first teaching in September 2016. Written by expert authors who have contributed to the new specification, the clear international approach develops students' reading, writing and critical thinking skills. Packed with examples of Prose, Poetry, Set and Unseen texts and exercises, the first half develops the key skills required to critically analyse, evaluate and respond to different types of literature. The second half ensures students are fully prepared for their exams with full support and guidance on each part of the exams, giving students the opportunity to apply the skills they have learnt to specific Set and Unseen texts. This textbook helps students to develop the key skills needed for their exams and provides an excellent grounding for further study at A Level. The online textbook license can be accessed on a wide range of devices and is valid until 31st December 2026, for use by one student or teacher. Your first login will be sent to you in the mail on a printed access card.

The only textbook that has been written for the OxfordAQA International GCSE English Literature specification (9275), for first teaching in September 2016. Written by expert authors who have contributed to the new specification, the clear international approach develops students' reading, writing and critical thinking skills. Packed with examples of Prose, Poetry, Set and Unseen texts and exercises in the first half build strong foundations, developing the key skills required to critically analyse, evaluate and respond to different types of literature. The second half ensures students are fully prepared for their exams with full support and guidance on each part of the assessment, giving students the opportunity to apply the skills they have learnt to specific Set and Unseen texts. This textbook helps students to develop the key skills needed for their exams and provides an excellent grounding for further study at A Level.

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Subject: English Language First teaching: 2015 First exams: 2017 Student Book 2 provides extensive guidance and activities, in the context of the Paper 1 and Paper 2 exam questions, on how to improve question-specific reading and writing skills. With sample student responses, at different levels, students can improve their own responses and gain an enhanced understanding of the skills required to succeed in the exams. Featuring the types of texts and tasks that students will face in the exam papers, a range of activities with exam tips and key terms, all students can demonstrate their skill development in the context of exam-style questions. Spelling, punctuation and grammar activities and guidance are provided in context to help improve students' technical accuracy. In addition to the regular peer and self-assessment activities, teachers can monitor progress through the substantive end-of-chapter assessments and the sample exam papers.