Tag / contemporary
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What is a bookworm?
I am the definition of a bookworm – I always have at least one book on the go and a large stack waiting to be read…
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The value of being real
Books containing high quality authentic fiction extracts or non-fiction passages. Introduce the skills needed for KS2 SATs and 11+ Reading Comprehension papers.
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The expansion of the viewpoint
Facts are important of course. But, in reality, the world is mostly not about facts but about our interpretation of the facts, and this interpretation evolves from our past experience, and our impressions of the world around us and how it affects us.
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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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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? (5 May 2022)
Here is what has been happening in the office this week. We’ve been working hard on our new website. Tuesday was ‘Write a Review Day’! Receiving copies of newly published books is always fun!
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What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (21 April 2022)
Thank you to all our authors, illustrators, staff and other creatives for helping us to create innovative, easy-to-use resources which inspire and motivate!
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What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (27 January 2022)
We were thrilled to read the review for A Brilliant IQ: Gift or Challenge? by Brian Page in the February edition of the Mensa magazine.
