The Phonics Handbook provides a year's worth of detailed step-by-step lesson plans and notes for teaching Jolly Phonics. The teaching is multi-sensory with fun actions and stories to engage children in their learning. * Introduces the 42 letter sounds and main alternative spellings of vowels plus tricky words * Guided writing sheets included * Contains reading comprehension sheets * Provides a detailed guide to teaching the five key skills taught in Jolly Phonics * Over 100 photocopiable sheets, as well as activities and games for reading and spelling
This grammar handbook is designed for use in the third year of primary school. It completes the Jolly Grammar programme in use and teaches grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
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Combining review with practical exercises, this concise guide is designed to help students learn or refresh their knowledge of the basic tenets of English grammar. The pretest at the beginning and the posttest at the end help students discover their strengths and weaknesses and measure their progress. Sections cover parts of speech, special verb usage and verbals, punctuation, sentences, and style. Answers are provided at the conclusion of the book. Grades 7 and up. Good Year Books. 124 pages.