Books by Susan Elkin

Exam Board: AQA, OCR, WJEC, WJEC EduqasLevel: GCSE (9-1)Subject: English literatureFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2017Enable students to achieve their best grade in GCSE English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise Never Let Me Go throughout the course.This Study and Revise guide:- Increases students' knowledge of Never Let Me Go as they progress through the detailed commentary and contextual information written by experienced teachers and examiners- Develops understanding of plot, characterisation, themes and language, equipping students with a rich bank of textual examples to enhance their exam responses- Builds critical and analytical skills through challenging, thought-provoking questions that encourage students to form their own personal responses to the text- Helps students maximise their exam potential using clear explanations of the Assessment Objectives, annotated sample student answers and tips for reaching the next grade- Improves students' extended writing techniques through targeted advice on planning and structuring a successful essay- Provides opportunities for students to review their learning and identify their revision needs with knowledge-based questions at the end of each chapter

Contains ideas for assemblies in the secondary school, which range from thoughtful to faith-linked and from fact-sharing to stimuli for reflection. Each one also has a handy list of things the teacher needs to perform the assembly.

Solid and rigorous writing practice material for Year 6 children to work on throughout the year in preparation for KS2 SATS English tests, Common Entrance 11 Plus tests and pre-tests.

Solid and rigorous practice material in grammar and punctuation for Year 6 children to work on throughout the year in preparation for KS2 SATS English tests, pre-tests and 11 Plus Common Entrance exams.

Solid and rigorous practice material in reading and comprehension for children to work on throughout the year, and in preparation for KS2 SATS English tests, pre-tests and 11 Plus Common Entrance 11 plus exams.

Solid and rigorous practice material in spelling and vocabulary for Year 6 children to work on throughout the year, and in preparation for KS2 SATS English tests, pre-tests and 11 Plus Common Entrance exams.

Outlines teaching concepts and practical strategies to encourage reading both in and out of the classroom. This guide provides suggestions to encourage reading in various age groups, ideas to support reading for pleasure as well as for information gathering, and making the most of schemes offering incentives for children to read.

Features lists ranging from planning lessons and managing behaviour to continuing professional development and moving upwards and onwards.