Blake's Spelling Guide for Primary Students
Blake's Spelling Guide for Primary Students

Author: Del Merrick

Publisher: Pascal Press

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 1921367512

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Blake'Â,,s Spelling Guide is a vital tool for anyone wanting t o be a great speller. It contains information about how to:Â, represent spoken words in written formÂ, app ly the rules and conventions of English spellingÂ, change words to ÂefitÂ,, the grammar of written text Practice exercises (with answers) and a comprehensive glossary are included to help studen ts improve their knowledge and understanding of spelling. There a re also 12 Word Lists for quick reference covering:Â, homonymsÂ, homophonesÂ, antonymsÂ, frequently misspelt wordsÂ, Latin and Greek rootsÂ, homographsÂ, prefixesÂ, suffixesÂ, compound w ordsÂ, high-Â Â...frequency words The guide also in cludes Curriculum Correlation tables that link the content to the new Au stralian Curriculum and is an ideal resource for all primary students. A nswers for the TRY THIS activities are also provided.

Blake's Writer's Guide for Primary Students
Blake's Writer's Guide for Primary Students

Author: Merryn Whitfield

Publisher: Pascal Press

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 1921367520

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This colourful book is a comprehensive reference book for students from middle primary upwards and for everyone who wants to communicate effectively through writing. BlakeÂ,,'s Wri ter's Guide is split into two parts. Part 1 - The Writing Process Provides step-by-step instructions on the five stages of the writing process: pre-writing draftin g revising editing/proofreading publishing The traits of good writing and the tools of an author are also examin ed in detail. Part 2 - Text Types Explain s what text types and genres are and features several samples of imagina tive, informative and argumentative texts. Each text sample is shown wit h annotations that highlight their specific language and structure featu res. The text types examined in the g uide are: Imaginative/narrative textsÂ, science-fictionÂ, fairytalesÂ, poetryÂ, dramatic playsÂ, anecdotes Argumentative textsÂ, expositions (arguments)Â, lette rs to the editorÂ, advertisementsÂ, reviewsÂ, discussions Informative textsÂ, factual recountsÂ, reportsÂ, explanationsÂ, news articlesÂ, proceduresÂ, biographies Â, descriptions

Blake's Grammar Guide for Primary Students
Blake's Grammar Guide for Primary Students

Author: Del Merrick

Publisher: Pascal Press

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 1921367504

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BlakeÂ,,'s Grammar Guide contains simple concise definitions o f grammatical terms with practice exercises and examples of how to apply them. There are nine sections covering traditional gram mar: Nouns; Verbs; Adjectives; Pronouns; Adverbs; Phrases; Senten ces; Clauses and Conjunctions. Each section contains a simple def inition of the grammatical term, an example of the usage and a quick ÂeT RY THISÂ,, quiz to allow students to consolidate and test their new knowl edge. BlakeÂ,,s Grammar Guide also includes:Â, a section on functional grammar that explores and explains th e experiential, interpersonal and textual functions of languageÂ, a comprehensive glossary for quick referenceÂ, a detailed in dexÂ, answers for the ÂeTRY THISÂ,, quizzesÂ, an Austra lian Curriculum Correlation table The guide also includes Curriculum Correlation tables that link the content to the new Australia n Curriculum and is an ideal resource for all primary students. Answers for the TRY THIS activities are also provided.

Writing Essays and Reports
Writing Essays and Reports

Author: Stephen McLaren

Publisher: Pascal Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9781877085208

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This book is your easy guide to: preparing essays and re ports for high school, TAFE, university or business setting up a timeline for writing essays and reports research techniques structuring your work clearly and effectively drafting, editing and rewriting referencing other material in your work grammar, punctuation and language issues

Primary Grammar and Word Study
Primary Grammar and Word Study

Author:

Publisher: R.I.C. Publications

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 95

ISBN-13: 1741267641

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Designed to introduce students to parts of speech, ways to understand and choose words, punctuation and figure of speech.

Blake's NAPLAN* Year 5 Test Guide
Blake's NAPLAN* Year 5 Test Guide

Author: Merryn Whitfield

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9781742159430

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This user-friendly guide is a vital reference for Year 5 students wanting to approach the Year 5 NAPLAN tests with confidence. This book will help them to develop knowledge and understanding of the types of questions in the NAPLAN tests and the best way to answer them. There are sections on each key aspect of the tests as well as many examples of the different types of questions and explanation of the terms used. The books are divided into four sections: 1. Reading 2. Writing 3. Language Conventions 4. Numeracy Each section provides hints and strategies to guide students through a wide variety of practice questions and includes mini tests to help them to prepare for NAPLAN. The answers for all of the tests are provided.