The Oxford School Dictionary & Thesaurus is a comprehensive one-stop shop for definitions, curriculum vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and punctuation as well as synonyms and writing tips. It is ideal students finishing primary and going on to secondary school. Easy to use and with a sturdy binding, it is the perfect one volume reference tool.
The Oxford School Thesaurus is specially written to encourage users to find new or alternative words quickly and easily. It is the perfect tool to improve writing skills and build vocabulary, with over 150,000 synonyms to choose from.Special Features:* Headwords in bold to find words more easily.* Cross-references to signpost other useful words.* Antonyms to extend vocabulary further.* Panels give groups of related words to widen vocabulary.Features:* Parts of speech to build grammatical skills.* Up-to-date sentences and phrases to show how words are used in context.* Labels to encourage accurate use of language.* Idiomatic phrases to show the more common use of words.
This is a thesaurus for the young adult and contains over 5000 entries laid out in the same format as the traditional adult one. It is, however, more approachable in that the range of synonyms and antonyms is smaller and more precise to enable a quicker search path.
A new edition of the essential thesaurus for success in writing in all school subjects, from starting secondary to completing exam coursework. Easy-to-use format with alphabetical indicator on each page Clear open layout makes it easy to find information Thousands of synonyms and antonyms based on Bank of English evidence of which words are actually used in current English Short definitions for all main entry words guide users to the right sense Examples for all synonyms show how they are used and help students choose the right one for their context Word Power feature helps extend students' vocabulary at the next level Themed lists encourage students to use a wider range of words in their written work Antonyms feature offers an alternative way of expressing ideas Terms from curriculum subjects included Extra help given to help students avoid over-use of very common words Designed to be the companion to the successful Collins New School Dictionary
The Oxford Pocket Thesaurus is specially written to encourage users to find new or alternative words quickly and easily. It is the perfect tool to improve writing skills and build vocabulary.Features new cover with annotated thesaurus extract to give instant information on level, suitability, and content.Over 150,000 synonyms to choose from.Special features:* Alphabetical layout to find synonyms quickly and easily* Thematic panels give groups of related words for extended project work in schools* Opposites for vocabulary extension* Cross-references signpost other useful wordsFeatures* Word classes (parts of speech) to build grammatical skills and lead reader to appropriate word* Up-to-date sentences and phrases to show how words are used in context* Labels [formal, informal, old-fashioned etc] to encourage accurate use of language* Idiomatic phrases to show the more common use of words
A Sociolinguistic History of British English Lexicography traces the evolution of British English dictionaries from their earliest roots to the end of the 20th century by adopting both sociolinguistic and lexicographical perspectives. It attempts to break out of the limits of the dictionary-ontology paradigm and set British English dictionary-making and research against a broader background of socio-cultural observations, thus relating the development of English lexicography to changes in English, accomplishments in English linguistics, social and cultural progress, and advances in science and technology. It unfolds a vivid, coherent and complete picture of how English dictionary-making develops from its archetype to the prescriptive, the historical, the descriptive and finally to the cognitive model, how it interrelates to the course of the development of a nation's culture and the historical growth of its lexicographical culture, as well as how English lexicography spreads from British English to other major regional varieties through inheritance, innovation and self-perfection. This volume will be of interest to students and academics of English lexicography, English linguistics and world English lexicography.
"This newly updated, user friendly encyclopedia explains concepts, aims and current requirements in all aspects of the primary English curriculum and is an invaluable reference for all training and practising teachers. Now in its fourth edition, entries have been updated to take account of new research and thinking and now reflect the requirements of the new Primary National Curriculum and particularly The Communication, Language and Literacy Development element. The approach is critical but constructive and supportive of the reflective practitioner in developing sound subject knowledge and good classroom practice. The encyclopedia includes: - over 600 entries, including new entries on English in the Early Years, bilingualism, SEN, the use of the internet, synthetic phonics and many more - short definitions of key concepts - succinct explanations of current UK requirements - extended entries on major topics such as speaking and listening, reading, writing, drama, poetry, bilingualism and children's literature - input on new literacies and new kinds of texts for children - discussion of current issues and some input on the history of English teaching in the primary years - gender and literacy - important references for each topic, advice on further reading and accounts of recent research findings - a Who's Who of Primary English and lists of essential texts, updated for this new edition. This encyclopedia will be ideal for student teachers on BA and PGCE courses preparing for work in primary schools and primary school teachers"--
