Developing Reading & Writing Skills for the Year 8 Tests helps students to improve their skills set targets & approach assessment with complete confidence. Section A systematically covers all the Year 8 Framework objectives that are closely linked to the tests. It enables students to develop & practice their skills using a wide range of literature including stimulating fiction non-fiction & media texts. Building on work covered at Key Stage 2 it uses stepped activities & integrates effective teaching & learning methodologies. End of unit assignments are provided for easy monitoring of students' progress throughout the year. Section B clearly & accessibly explains the structure & demands of the tests. Written by Andrew Bennett test developer it
Includes:: diagnostic tests to help identify areas for improvement & practice tests that match the format & style of the tests. It encourages students to build the skills they need to approach the tests with complete confidence & succeed. Developing Reading & Writing Skills for the Year 8 Tests is accompanied by a photocopiable Teacher's Resource Pack offering support for the Student Book reading & writing self-assessment & target setting sheets mark schemes for the diagnostic & practice tests & reading & writing booklets just like those used in the year 8 tests.