Fun Farmyard Learning uses brightly illustrated farm animals to introduce Writing. Parental notes explain the importance of each exercise & how to guide children through the new challenging concepts being introduced. * Pre-School activity book to introduce core areas of learning * Fun farmyard characters to make learning playful & stimulating * Parental notes to explain each exercise ...

This book of practice test papers can be used by parents to prepare their child for school tests in writing & spelling at Key Stage 1. There are three sets of practice papers providing 4-5 hours of test practice. Answers a mark scheme & notes for parents are also provided. * These writing & spelling practice test papers give children the confidence of knowing the sort of questions they will experience in school tests towards the end of Key Stage 1. * The papers also enable parents to assess their child's progress at school identify strengths & weaknesses & help improve their child's confidence & ability. * Each of the three papers

Includes:: two writing tasks (one longer & one shorter). These tasks cover different styles of writing & enable parents to assess their child's handwriting skills. Each paper also

Includes:: a spelling test. * Parents can mark their child's work using the pull-out answers & mark scheme provided. The marks can then be used to assess the child's National Curriculum level.



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Writing at University offers guidance on how to develop the writing you have to do at university along with a greater understanding of what is involved in this complex activity. Writing is seen as a tool for learning as well as a product to be assessed. The importance of what you yourself can bring as a writer to your academic writing is stressed throughout the book. The book looks at an array of writing projects including essays reports & dissertations & analyzes what is expected of each form of assignment. The authors provide examples of student writing & reflections on writing by both tutors & students. This edition

Includes:: new sections on: Making an argument & persuading your reader Using sources creatively Avoiding plagiarism Writing online Further sources of information about academic writing Writing at University is an essential resource for all college & university students including postgraduates who wish to develop their academic writing. It will also be an invaluable aid for tutors in supporting their students.

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Write in English like a native speaker! Taking a developmental approach to improvingwriting skills Writing Better English helps you increase your levels of proficiency in both grammar & vocabulary. Before tackling sentence structures the book helps you reinforce those grammar elements you may have trouble with like verb tenses & pronouns. You'll then expand your written communication abilities through comprehensive explanations skill-building exercises & practical writing activities. ...

With additional song evaluations & exercises to help songwriters hone their lyric-writing skills Writing Better Lyrics 2nd Edition" is more comprehensive than ever before. The book features new & expanded chapters covering such topics as: when the use of repetition can be an asset; how to successfully manipulate meter; how to work with a co-writer; how to build on ideas & generate effective titles; & much much more." ...

Everyone loves a childrens book. & many dream about writing one. But is it actually possible for an unpublished writer
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Everything aspiring authors need to write publish & sell a children's book Everyone loves a children's book-and many dream about writing one. But is it actually possible for an unpublished writer-armed with a good story idea & a love of kids-to write sell publish & promote a book? Yes it is! Clearly & concisely written with straightforward advice & a plethora of specific up-to-date recommendations Writing Children's Books For Dummies provides step-by-step information on everything aspiring children's book authors need to know-from researching the current marketplace to developing story ideas strengthening writing skills dealing with editors & submitting proposals & manuscripts to agents & publishers. Updated & enhanced writing exercises All new content on social media & establishing an online presence as an author Fresh updated content on publishing via hard copy & all the e- platforms From setting down that first word on paper to doing a successful publicity tour Writing Children's Books For Dummies gives you the confidence & the insiders' know-how to write & sell the story you've always wanted to write. ...

Without dialogue a novel is no more than an endless essay. Only through their speech can the characters really come to life. We all talk to one another all the time so it shouldnt be too difficult to get our realistic dialogue into the mouths of our fictional characters. Yet for some writers it is an impossible task. This practical guide by prolific author Jean Saunders shows how it is done. Jean has defined all the necessary ingredients for creating realistic dialogue in fiction. Pointers include the actual layout of dialogue basic principles of punctuation avoiding trivia & making your characters more believable through their speech. Many examples are given to demonstrate this vital part of successful fiction. Jean explains the primary purposes of dialogue; how to create an atmosphere; effective adverbs; how to use the listening ear; how to avoid the slush pile & so much more. ...

Do ever wish that you could write the perfect university essay? Are you left baffled about where to start? This easy-to-use guide walks you through the nuts & bolts of academic writing helping you develop your essay-writing skills & achieve higher marks. From identifying the essay type & planning a structure to honing your research skills managing your time finding an essay voice & referencing correctly Writing Essays For Dummies shows you how to stay on top of each stage of the essay-writing process to help you produce a well-crafted & confident final document. Writing Essays For Dummies covers: Part I: Navigating a World of Information Chapter 1: Mapping Your Way: Starting to Write Essays Chapter 2: Identifying the essay type Part II: Researching Recording & Reformulating Chapter 3: Eyes Down: Academic reading Chapter 4: Researching Online Chapter 5: Note-taking & Organising your Material Chapter 6: Avoiding Plagiarism Part III: Putting Pen to Paper Chapter 7: Writing as a process Chapter 8: Getting Going & Keeping Going Part IV: Mastering Language & Style Chapter 9: Writing with complete confidence Chapter 10: Penning the Perfect Paragraph Chapter 11: Finding Your Voice Part V: Tightening Your Structure & Organisation Chapter 12: Preparing the Aperitif: The Introduction Chapter 13: Serving the Main Course: The Essays Body Chapter 14: Dishing up Dessert: The Conclusion Chapter 15: Acknowledging Sources of Information Part VI: Finishing with a Flourish: The Final Touches Chapter 16: Its all in the detail Chapter 17: Perfecting Your Presentation Chapter 18: The afterglow Part VII: Part of Tens Chapter 19: Ten Tips to Avoid Things Going Wrong Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Make Your Essay Stand Out ...

The most widely used & respected text in its field Writing Fiction 7e by novelists Janet Burroway & Elizabeth Stuckey-French guides the novice story writer from first inspiration to final revision by providing practical writing techniques & concrete examples. Written in a tone that is personal & non-prescriptive the text encourages students to develop proficiency through each step of the writing process offering an abundance of exercises designed to spur writing & creativity. The text also integrates diverse contemporary short stories in every chapter in the belief that the reading of inspiring fiction goes h&-in-hand with the writing of fresh & exciting stories. ...