Passwords to English - Softcover

Blackledge, Michaela; Crewe, Joanna; Flintoft, Jane; Waines, Julia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198320906 ISBN 13: 9780198320906

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2004

Synopsis

Passwords to English is an innovative English course for students aged 11 - 14. Many students without specific special needs underattain in English, with problems caused by lack of motivation, lack of interest, or more general ability problems. Passwords to English provides bright, motivating
materials focusing on the basics of the curriculum to help students catch up and achieve at an average or above level. Critical for many students is their preferred style of learning, and Passwords to English includes materials for visual, audio and kinaesthetic learners. It covers all text types
required by the Framework for Teaching English, offering texts especially chosen to be of interest to even the most reluctant student, and targets those objectives identified by the government as critical indicators of success. It offers clearly structured lessons, building from short activities to
extended tasks. Key literary and grammar terms are explained clearly in handy Password panels on the page, and an appealing and varied visual presentation of information and tasks - including many specially commissioned cartoons - will help with motivation.

Students' book 3 is aimed at students aged 13+, and is supported by a teacher's book and CD of electronic activities.

About this title

About the Author:

Michaela Blackledge was Literacy Coordinator in an NLS pilot school, and is now Literacy Consultant for pilot LEA Wakefield. Joanna Crewe is a Literacy Coordinator and teacher; along with Jane Flintoft, she appears on NLS training videos designed to model excellence in literacy
teaching.

Review:

`I would like the chance to work with these materials...they would supplement nicely what I have and I feel that these resources would engage the pupils and they would enjoy them.'
Alan J Simon

`Good, boy-friendly choice of texts.'
K Babarinde

`Looks very promising for level 3/4 students and focused on KS3 test requirements / literacy framework. Good mixtures between text and illustrations. I like the explanation given and the structure of the text.'
Moira-Jayne Watts

`I like the different activities. The lessons are very dynamic. Students are given the chance to participate fully in the lessons. The teaching notes are fantastic. They are very easy to follow.
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Maria Gomez

`Fantastic!! Exactly what teachers and students need.
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J.P. Stokes

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0198320906
• ISBN 13: 9780198320906
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128