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Working with Spoken Discourse (1st edition)
by Deborah Cameron"An exemplary textbook. Making even the most complex ideas fully accessible, it is grounded in an extensive literature, filled with engaging examples, and offers ample suggestions for independent research. It's been a key text in my classes for over a decade and, as fresh and relevant as ever, will continue to buttress my graduate seminars and undergraduate courses alike. " - Professor Crispin Thurlow, University of Washington Comprehensive, practical, lively and accessible, Working with Spoken Discourse is the much-loved benchmark for learning to do discourse analysis. It combines theory and practice to give students the grounding they need in practical techniques of analyzing talk and how to apply them to real data. Begins with the 'why' and 'how' of doing discourse analysis Packs examples into every chapter to help explain complex concepts Uses exercises and activities to reinforce what you've learned Leads you through the practicalities of designing your own project Exceptionally clear, and perfect for undergraduates starting a project, this is the essential guide to spoken discourse.
War And The Media: Reporting Conflict 24/7 (PDF)
by Daya K Thussu`No book is more timely than this collection, which analyses brilliantly the Western media's relentless absorption into the designs of dominant, rapacious power' - John Pilger.
Lighthouse, Pink B: When I Grow Up (PDF)
by Tessa MorganThis collection of infant reading books works as the skills-focused backbone of guided reading resources, with step-by-step skills coverage and the full range of genre. The scheme correlates to the NLS and the Scottish 5-14 Attainment targets for children.nbsp;
Rapid Plus 9.1: Where the Dead Walk (PDF) (Rapid Plus)
by Benjamin Hulme-CrossEach Reading Book in the Rapid Plus series is finely levelled and trialled with KS3 students, and includes: all-new content, rigorously levelled and trialled with Key Stage 3 students pre-reading pages which introduce the main characters, plots and key concepts, helping to build understanding and confidence a quiz page after each text providing opportunities for discussion and to check comprehension word and spelling activities to extend language knowledge a non-fiction section that helps to build vocabulary and offers a different reading experience.
Rapid Plus 8.1: Witnesses (PDF)
by Penny KendalEach Reading Book in the Rapid Plus series is finely levelled and trialled with KS3 students, and includes: all-new content, rigorously levelled and trialled with Key Stage 3 students pre-reading pages which introduce the main characters, plots and key concepts, helping to build understanding and confidence a quiz page after each text providing opportunities for discussion and to check comprehension word and spelling activities to extend language knowledge a non-fiction section that helps to build vocabulary and offers a different reading experience.
WJEC GCSE English and English Language Higher: Revision Workbook (PDF)
by Natalie SimpsonThis workbook has been written for in-class revision sessions.
WJEC GCSE English and English Language: Revision Workbook (PDF)
by Paula AdairThis workbook has been written for in-class revision sessions and is fully supported by the WJEC In-Class Revision Teacher Pack. A clear, full-colour page design makes it easy for every student to progress through the workbook. Skills to raise my grade features in every lesson help students track their own progress and identify areas to improve upon.nbsp;
WJEC GCSE English and English Language: Student Book (PDF)
by Stuart Sage Ted SnellWritten by experienced Chief Examiners, Ken Elliott , Barry Childs , Stuart Sage and Ted Snell , this differentiated Student Book for WJEC GCSE English 2010 provides authoritative, grade-focused support to help every student get the best results. It also supports the precise needs of each student providing specific advice, activities and sample answers to enable them to reach their full potential.
Multimodality: Exploring Contemporary Methods of Communication (PDF)
by Gunther R. KressThe 21st century is awash with ever more mixed and remixed images, writing, layout, sound, gesture, speech, and 3D objects.nbsp;Multimodality looks beyond language and examines these multiple modes of communication and meaning making.
WJEC GCSE English Language: Aiming for A-A* (PDF)
by Roger LaneWJEC GCSE English is the next generation of resources from trusted author-examiner, Roger Lane. Endorsed by WJEC for use with their 2010 GCSE specifications, it offers a flexible route through the specifications, including full support for Controlled Assessment.
Oxford Student Texts: Volpone (PDF)
by Ben JonsonOne of a series designed to provide a new, accessible approach to the works of great poets and playwrights. Each text includes general notes on the text; discussion of themes, issues and context; and suggestions for further reading.
Read Write Inc. Phonics: Vulture Culture (PDF)
by Gill Munton Ruth MiskinDo you know what a vulture looks like? In South America there are some special vultures called Andean condors. They are enormous. When their wings are stretched out they are as wide as 3 metres. How far is 3 metres from here
Read Write Inc. Phonics: Wailing Winny's Car Boot Sale (PDF)
by Gill Munton Ruth MiskinWinny the Witch has a car boot sale to sell some things she no longer wants. Her husband, Phantom Phil, is furious because she has sold his favourite smelly trainers. Winny flies around visiting her friends to see if she can get them back. She certainly has some unusual friends, as you will find out, but will she get the trainers back?
WJEC GCSE English: Foundation Book (PDF)
by Roger LaneWJEC GCSE English is the next generation of resources from trusted author-examiner, Roger Lane. Endorsed by WJEC for use with their 2010 GCSE specifications, it offers a flexible route through the specifications, including full support for controlled assessment. The Foundation student book covers all three specifications and is written especially to help Foundation students tackle exams and controlled assessments, and achieve their individual potential.
Mother Tongue: The Story of the English language (PDF)
by Bill Bryson'More than 300 million people in the world speak English and the rest, it sometimes seems, try to ...'
Analysing Qualitative Data in Psychology (PDF)
by Evanthia LyonsAnalysing Qualitative Data in Psychology equips students and researchers in psychology and the social sciences to carry out qualitative data analysis, focusing on four major methods (grounded theory, interpretative phenomenological analysis, discourse analysis and narrative analysis). Assuming no prior knowledge of qualitative research, chapters on the nature, assumptions and practicalities of each method are written by acknowledged experts. To help students and researchers make informed methodological choices about their own research the book addresses data collection and the writing up of research using each method, while providing a sustained comparison of the four methods, backed up with authoritative analyses using the different methods.
Read Write Inc. Phonics: Grey Set 7, Story 8, Andrew (PDF)
by Gill Munton Ruth MiskinAndrew goes to the beach with his big brother. He decides to try out his new blow-up boat. One minute he is bobbing about in the sea, listening to the gulls and the next minute he's in terrible trouble. Will he be rescued The Read Write Inc. Phonics storybooks provide structured practice in decoding words and reading through phonics. Each book offers practical and effective advice in guiding children through every story. They build confidence using fun and engaging stories with opportunities for talk and praise throughout. Every story uses artwork by Tim Archbold, who uses a style that has been likened Quentin Blake's, which children love. Read Write Inc Phonics is a proven synthetic phonics programme that ensures early success in reading, writing and spelling.
Media, Culture and Society: an Introduction (PDF)
by Paul Hodkinson'In his beautifully balanced, clear and broad-ranging account of a fast-changing field, Paul Hodkinson has successfully brought together myriad perspectives with which to critically analyse today's media culture and media society' - Sonia Livingstone, Professor of Media amp; communication, LSE.
Media Organisation and Production (PDF)
by Simon CottleDrawing on the work of international contributors Media Organization and Production examines a wide range of global-local media organizations and the production of different mediums and genres.
Rapid Stage 7 Assessment Book: Lost and Found (PDF)
by Benjamin Hulme-CrossAmit and Rupal are in the jungle with their mum, who is researching gorillas. Amit and Rupal get lost in the forest and they find a family of gorillas. The gorillas seem to want the children to follow them, but there is danger nearby....
Read Write Inc. Phonics: Looking After a Hamster (PDF)
by Gill Munton Ruth MiskinFind out all about hamsters and how to look after them. Read about what to put in their cage, what they like to play with, the food they like to eat and how to handle them. Do you know how to check your hamster's health and what to do if it's sick? Find out here!/p>
Legends of the Lake (Rigby Navigator)
by Rosalind Kerven Jenny Nimmo Geraldine Mccaughrean3 short stories for guided reading: The Enchanted Lake by Rosalind Kerven: Donn finds an enchanted lake with a beautiful but sad mermaid. Can Donn help save her from the wizardâ TMs spell?, Loch Ness by Geraldine McCaughrea: One day Meg forgets to replace the lid of the village well and releases its magic, The Lady of the Lake by Jenny Nimmo: Gwyn, a lonely Welsh shepherd, marries the magical lady of the lake but she warns him that her ways are different.
Language And Literacy In The Early Years 0-7 (PDF)
by Marian R. WhiteheadThis Fourth Edition of Language and Literacy in the Early Years has been fully revised and updated to reflect current professional interests and the latest developments in the field.
Young Heroes: Kokodo Sunrise (PDF)
by Del Merrick'Young Heroes' are action-packed contemporary stories that create the link between reading enjoyment and reading success.
Read Write Inc. Phonics, Blue Set 6, Story 4: King of the Birds (PDF)
by Gill Munton Ruth MiskinThe birds decide they need a new leader because they are always quarrelling. Crow wants to be the leader but he thinks no one will choose him because he doesn't have beautiful feathers. But do you think that is important? It is not beautiful feathers that will make a good King of the Birds; it is something much more important. What do you think it will be?