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What’s been happening at Brilliant Publications? (1 September 2022)
I always love to receive copies of our new books. Today we received copies of Kate Heap’s latest edition to the Developing Reading Comprehension Skills series.
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I play therefore I learn
What is the single most effective way of teaching English grammar at Key Stage 2? Give children the chance to play with and utilise the grammar they have learned.
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How to begin to write
With each new project, an experienced writer will often find a new style and approach. What does this tell us about helping children write creatively?
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Improving comprehension in SATs
What is the most effective way of encouraging children to read modern stories in preparation for KS2 SATs?
As children approach the KS2 SATs and the 11+ reading comprehension papers, one of the most helpful activities for them is the reading of modern children’s stories.
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I structure, therefore I can write
Sometimes, those working with Year 6 pupils can become frustrated by their use of repetitive and often unstructured sentences in their creative writing.
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Battling Child Illiteracy
We are now more dependent on the media than ever, yet England’s critically high illiteracy rates are hindering our understanding of it. How can we increase the youngest generation’s non-fiction comprehension, so…
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We knew it was dangerous
When they said most children with Covid-19 have only mild symptoms, they forgot an important side-effect. A study of 50,000 pupils across England has shown that while very few have suffered from covid infection, a much larger number now urgently need extra help with language skills.
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Good creative
Not everything that is new or different is creative. So how can we encourage the creativity we value? Novelty alone does not make creativity, for creativity is more than that.
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Children have opinions!
What is the best way to ensure that KS2 understand that there are many different types of fiction?
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What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (28 April 2022)
In the “What Kids Are Reading” report, graphic novels have made it into the top ten favourites for secondary school pupils for the first time.
