Help your students make those vital two levels of progress in reading and writing with this KS3 series from Collins. Each book concentrates on moving students up one level in reading or writing, covering each of the assessment focuses in turn.

Grammar for GCSE English (Aiming for Second Editions)

Reference

Kemp, Beth

Words, Language & Grammar

HarperCollins, UK

Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationLevel &amp; Subject: Cambridge International AS &amp; A Level English LanguageFirst teaching: September 2019 First exams: from 2021
The Student’s Book is structured to build skills and knowledge in a clear sequence, and to help students to apply their skills in different combinations. With in-depth and up-to-date coverage of the syllabus topics and a stimulating range of international texts, this book is the ideal companion to the Cambridge International AS and A Level course.
• Supports the transition from upper secondary: Section A refreshes students’ understanding of key concepts such as audience, purpose and form, and of elements of language including sentences and clauses.• Builds writing and analysis skills for AS and A Level: Section B introduces students to different modes of analysis, including contextual, pragmatic, lexical, semantic, grammatical and phonological approaches, and familiarises students with the conventions of different writing forms and purposes.• Explores the syllabus topics in depth: Section C offers a dedicated chapter on each language topic, exploring the relevant linguistic theories and helping students to apply these ideas in their own arguments and analysis of texts, transcripts and data.• Helps students apply their knowledge and skills to extended tasks: Section D offers step-by-step support for responding to a range of tasks with sample responses at different levels to help students understand how to improve.• Builds confidence for examinations with complete exam-style practice papers in Section E.• Encourages an active approach to learning: throughout the book, a wealth of activities ask students to discuss, analyse and apply the ideas they are learning about, and to experiment with different techniques in their own writing.• A rich variety of texts from around the world provide exciting models for students’ writing, engaging examples to analyse, and stimulus for debates about language change, language acquisition, the relationship between language and identity and the nature of Global English.• Full provision for all abilities: an accessible writing style, step-by-step support and clear Key terms definitions build confidence, while Taking it further activities offer additional challenge.• Supports teachers through the free, editable scheme of work available on Collins.co.uk. This clearly maps content to the syllabus and summarises what is covered in each unit of the book. Answers to activities in the Student’s Book are included to assist those teaching English Language for the first time.

Cambridge International Examinations – Cambridge International AS and A Level English Language Student Book

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Collins

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: - - - - - This book prepares students and teachers for the requirements of the 2015 AQA A Level English Language specification. Structured and written to develop the skills on which students will be assessed in the exams and coursework, students of all abilities, through the source texts, book features and approach, will be able to make clear progress. The book offers students the opportunity to build on skills acquired at GCSE, extending them into their A Level course, ensuring that they are fully prepared for the assessment requirements of the qualifications and that students become successful, independent all-round learners. Building on years of development work on earlier editions, this new book includes the latest thinking and research, thus maintaining relevance and instilling confidence. Whether students are taking AS or A Level AQA English Language, this resource offers guidance and activities to help all students achieve their potential.

AQA A Level English Language: Student Book

Politics & Social Sciences

Goddard, Angela

Titjen, Felicity

Clayton, Dan

Social Sciences

OUP Oxford

The traditional Japanese art of cord braiding--known as kumihimo-- has been around for centuries. The technique, which uses a loom and several strands of silk thread, was once used to create the strong, slender cords that reinforced samurai warrior armor. Today, it is primarily used to make beautiful, color-drenched cords for jewelry and other decorative items. In Twist, Turn, &amp; Tie 50 Japanese Kumihimo Braids, readers will get everything they need to get started in this ancient craft, including a mini braiding loom! They'll also find: 
<li>An overview of tools and materials from looms to bobbins to glues to beads</li>
<li>Step-by-step instructions for basic loom braiding, handling threads, beads, and more</li>
<li>50 gorgeous projects from simple beginner braids to complex beaded cords</li>
<li>400 full-color photographs for inspirations and instruction With details on kumihimo terminology, starting and finishing braids, and calculating thread and bead counts, this book is an ideal guide for new braiders.</li>

Twist, Turn & Tie 50 Japanese Kumihimo Braids: A Beginner's Guide to Making Braids for Beautiful Cord Jewelry

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Sourcebooks

The best-selling author of Twist, Turn &amp; Tie 50 Japanese Kumihimo Braids first taught us how to create stunning cord jewelry with a round loom. This time, she'll teach you how to make stunning kumihimo braided friendship bracelets, jewelry, and fashion accessories with the square loom. In the pages of this book, you'll find:
<ul>
<li>50 flat braiding projects, including friendship bracelets, shoelaces, bag handles, jewelry, watch straps and more</li>
<li>A kumihimo square braiding loom to remove and practice on</li>
<li>Specially-drawn graphics, detailed instructions, tools, and materials needed for success</li>
<li>Clear, annotated illustrations and photographs of the completed project</li>
<li>Projects that start out simple and increase in complexity, offering beginners and more advanced braiders the chance to broaden their skills and creativity</li>
</ul>
 Crafters will also find plenty of ways to experiment with colors and textures, finish projects with clasps, decorative loops, tassels, and more. It's a must-have guide for tweens, teens, and adults who love making their own handcrafted jewelry.

How to Make 50 Fabulous Kumihimo Braids: A Beginner's Guide to Making Flat Braids for Beautiful Cord Jewelry and Fashion Accessories

Learn - With seven practice tests to work through, you'll get to grips with exam-style questions and the skills examiners are looking for. Use the write-in space to plan and write mark-maximising answers. Practise - Test yourself using the annotated sample answers and see your abilities grow. Feel proud of your progress as you put your knowledge to the test, perfect your skills and start getting more answers right more often. Pass - With York Notes Practice Tests, you can go into your exams feeling confident about writing your best possible responses.

A Christmas Carol AQA Practice Tests: York Notes for GCSE (9-1)

Pearson

Learn: Tasks and answers on every area of the text to enhance your students’ learning and take revision further. Practise: Exercises on spelling, punctuation and grammar, and longer exam-style questions with sample response extracts to practise and perfect key skills for writing top quality answers. Test: Support independent learning and motivate students with quick tests and regular self-assessment to stay on track for success.

AQA Poet Power & Conflict York GCSE 9 1

Teen & Young Adult

Pearson Education Limited

Our engaging English Language resources provide a range of teaching opportunities that develop skills such as comparing and analysing language extracts, justifying opinions and coursework planning. The books also offer current and topical examples of language use such as idioms, dialects and child language development.

AQA English Language A AS 2nd Edition

Clayton, Daniel

Education & Reference

Oxford University Press

Written by experienced English Language authors and examiners, Essential First Language English for Cambridge IGCSE has been written for international students and teachers following the Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0050 syllabus and the 0522 syllabus. The course consists of a student book covering both the Core and Extended syllabuses in one volume, and an audio CD, providing support for teaching the often-overlooked speaking and listening skills. The course has been specifically created to appeal to international students of wide ranging abilities from all over the world, and is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to help students prepare fully for examination.

Essential First Language English for Cambridge IGCSERG (CIE IGCSE Essential Series)

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