Understanding English: Reading and Writing Fiction (Series of 7): KS2, Years 3 - 6

by Carol Matchett (Author)

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  Paperback
  2004

  $3.40

  Understanding English is a series of books designed to reinforce skills and knowledge at Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum. Each book focuses on a particular aspect of literacy with explanations and teaching points, exercises, answers section and 'Now you try!' extension activities to ensure that learning is really secure. Fiction is the art of storytelling - an art enjoyed by children and adults almost since language began. This book describes clearly the features that make for a captivating story, including the use of character, setting and plot. Full of intriguing examples and activities, it also explains in simple steps how to write thrilling tales that other readers will find compelling. The Reading and Writing Fiction book includes: creating characters, settings, points of view, plotting and retelling a story, building suspense and excitement, dialogue and story genres.

• Used

  Paperback
  2004

  $3.25

  Understanding English is a series of books designed to reinforce skills and knowledge at Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum. Each book focuses on a particular aspect of literacy with explanations and teaching points, exercises, answers section and 'Now you try!' extension activities to ensure that learning is really secure. Poetry expresses thoughts and feelings and describes things so vividly that you almost see them. This book looks closely at the features that make poetry so special, such as rhyme, rhythm, sound effects and imagery. Funny poems, narrative poems - these and more are included. Lively writing activities provide an easy springboard to poems that will make a real splash! The Reading and Writing Poetry book includes: writing a poem with rhythm, different types of rhyme, alliteration, similes and metaphors, personification, nonsense poetry, haiku, shape poems and narrative poems.