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Collins National Theatre Plays - Mugged (PDF)

Mugged is an exciting play for pupils at KS3/4, focusing on issues that are both gripping and relevant to young people. It is accompanied by stimulating background materials containing fantastic ideas for drama exercises, as well as further activites to answer English Framework and NC objectives.

Collins New Primary Maths PUPIL BOOK 5A (PDF)

Collins New Primary Maths Pupil Book 5A is packed with exciting activities to help build and develop the skills needed to be successful in Maths. Pupil Book 5A contains: * fun activities to consolidate the objectives covered in the daily maths lesson * objectives at the top of each page so the child is in control of their own learning * 3 clear levels of differentiation * engaging, colourful graphics.

Collins Pocket — COLLINS POCKET FRENCH DICTIONARY [6th edition] (PDF)

Features include: All the latest words in both languages, such as downloadable, Wi-Fi in English, and empreinte écologique, podcaster in French Full GCSE coverage An in-depth and up-to-date supplement with information about France, its people and its language to help you take your learning to the next level Help with French verbs Clear, colour layout, useful examples, language and cultural notes COLLINS POCKET FRENCH DICTIONARYhas been designed to give travellers, business people and the general user alike all the information they need in a portable, hard-wearing format. It includes all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read colour layout, special treatment of key words such as can, that, mettre, que, notes about life in French-speaking countries and warnings on commonly confused words. An in-depth and up-to-date supplement helps you to develop your knowledge of French and your confidence in the language, with a section on common translation difficulties to guide you. There is information on pronunciation and improving your fluency, as well as the words and phrases you will need in different situations, like sending email or making a phone call. The supplement also gives you an insight into France its people and other French-speaking countries. Verb tables show all verb forms for the most common French verbs and give examples of how these are used. Also available in the Collins French dictionary range are Collins French School Dictionary, Collins Easy Learning French Dictionary, Collins French Dictionary & Grammar and Collins French Phrasebooks for mobile phone and iPod

Collins Pocket German Dictionary (Collins Pocket) (PDF)

Features include: All the latest words in both languages, such as antivirus, carbon footprint in English, and herunterladbar, Kamerahandy in German Full GCSE coverage An in-depth and up-to-date supplement with information about Germany, its people and its language to help you take your learning to the next level Help with German verbs Clear, colour layout, useful examples, language and cultural notes COLLINS POCKET GERMAN DICTIONARYhas been designed to give travellers, business people and the general user alike all the information they need in a portable, hard-wearing format. It includes all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read colour layout, special treatment of key words such as can, that, gut, lassen, notes about life in German-speaking countries and warnings on commonly confused words. An in-depth and up-to-date supplement helps you to develop your knowledge of German and your confidence in the language, with a section on common translation difficulties to guide you. There is information on pronunciation and improving your fluency, as well as the words and phrases you will need in different situations, like sending email or making a phone call. The supplement also gives you an insight into Germany, its people and other German-speaking countries. Verb tables show all verb forms for the most common German verbs and give examples of how these are used. Also available in the Collins German dictionary range are Collins German School Dictionary, Collins Easy Learning German Dictionary, Collins German Dictionary & Grammar and Collins German Phrasebooks for mobile phone and iPod

Collins Primary Atlas [Fifth edition] (PDF)

Providing an introduction to mapping of all major regions of the world, this reference includes information on map reading skills, the meaning of scale and measuring distances. The reference maps are informative, politically colored, and easy to read with national capitals and major cities easily identifiable. The maps are supported with national flags and basic national statistics. Continental maps are linked to the regional mapping and are supported by a selection of aerial and terrestrial photographs. Continental relief maps show layer coloring and major physical features are highlighted. The index uses a simple grid reference system, and a selection of web addresses is included to help with further study.

Collins Primary Dictionaries COLLINS MATHS DICTIONARY (PDF)

Contains over 375 entries following the yearly vocabulary recommended for Years 3 to 6 and beyond, with headwords, guidewords and a thumb index which follow important dictionary conventions and support independent use. Ages 9-11.

Collins Primary Focus — GRAMMAR AND PUNCTUATION: Pupil Book 2 [New edition] (Collins Primary Focus Ser. (PDF))

Collins Primary Focus: Grammar and Punctuation Pupil Book 2 is aimed at ages 8+. Presented in a clear and colourful format, each grammar concept is supported by visual cues. Follow-up activities allow children to develop grammar and punctuation skills at different levels. Progress units provide opportunities for assessment and consolidation. • Concepts reappear in each level to build confidence, reinforce learning and add complexity • Demonstrates clear links between grammar and punctuation • Supports all ability levels with a progression through solid practice of the core concept to using grammar and punctuation in the context of more extended writing • Engages all children with an updated design and a range of exciting, new artwork

Collins Primary Focus — SPELLING: Pupil Book 2 [New edition] (Collins Primary Focus Ser. (PDF))

Collins Primary Focus: Spelling Pupil Book 2 is aimed at age 8+. In each unit a focus introduces the spelling rule, which is clearly explained and supported by examples and visual cues. Three follow-up activities allow children to practise, develop and extend their understanding. Progress Units ensure consolidation of work covered in the series. • Spelling rules are developed over the series to consolidate and build skills • The focus on phonetic spelling and word structure demonstrates clear links between spelling and grammar • Learning aims clearly stated as a question at the beginning of each unit • Engages all children with a colourful design and a range of exciting, new artwork

Collins Primary Focus – Writing: Pupil Book 4

Collins Primary Focus: Writing is aimed at ages 6-11. The structured course helps to develop children into confident, independent writers. The Pupil Books contain analysed texts, along with imaginative and stimulating composition tasks, to build children's understanding of how to write for different audiences and purposes. * Includes fiction and non-fiction texts from classic literature and popular children's authors * The stimulating source material gets children thinking, talking and writing for a range of genres * With a wealth independent writing activities for range of different audiences and purposes

Collins Primary Geography: Pupil Book 4 Movement (PDF)

Collins Primary Geography has been developed to provide full coverage of the national curriculum requirements for geography in the primary school. The four Key stage 2 primary geography books provide a progressive, skills based scheme for the junior years. Each book is divided into units covering physical, human and environmental geography. There are also case studies of contrasting localities in the UK, Europe, Asia and the wider world. The pupil books use an extensive range of evidence to stimulate the children’s interest and encourage investigative skills – photographs, maps, satellite images artwork, charts and diagrams. Each pupil book has an accompanying teacher’s guide which contains copymasters. Locations focussed on in Book 4 include: Northern Ireland Germany Jamaica United Arab Emirates

COLLINS PRIMARY GEOGRAPHY PUPIL BOOK 1 AND 2

Collins Primary Geography has been developed to provide full coverage of the national curriculum requirements for geography in the primary school. The Key stage 1 primary geography book delivers a progressive, skills based scheme for the early primary years. Subject specific vocabulary is introduced along with geographical skills to increase locational awareness. It covers map skills, physical, human and environmental geography, introduces contrasting localities in the UK, Europe, Asia and the wider world and uses an extensive range of evidence to stimulate the pupil's interest and encourage investigative skills. Photographs, maps, satellite images artwork, charts and diagrams are use throughout. The pupil book has an accompanying teacher's guide which contains copymasters.

Collins Primary Geography Pupil Book 5: Change

ollins Primary Geography has been developed to provide full coverage of the national curriculum requirements for geography in the primary school. The four Key stage 2 primary geography books provide a progressive, skills based scheme for the junior years. Each book is divided into units covering physical, human and environmental geography. There are also case studies of contrasting localities in the UK, Europe, Asia and the wider world. The pupil books use an extensive range of evidence to stimulate the children’s interest and encourage investigative skills – photographs, maps, satellite images artwork, charts and diagrams. Each pupil book has an accompanying teacher’s guide which contains copymasters.

Collins Primary Geography Teacher's Book 5 (Collins Primary Geography Ser.)

Collins Primary Geography Teacher's Book 5 (Collins Primary Geography Ser.)

Collins Primary Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (Collins Primary Dictionaries)

Optimised for colour tablets. The images in this e-book are not suitable for viewing on black and white e-ink devices. A colourful revision guide with three easy sections for Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling, and a Spelling Dictionary for ages 7 – 11.

Collins Primary History - Primary History Teacher's Guide

Collins Primary History provides a rich coverage of the Primary National Curriculum for History. Packed with information, source materials, questions and activities, the beautifully designed pupil books support children to explore, interpret and develop knowledge of significant historical periods. The accompanying Teacher's Guide provides planning support and guidance on making progress in history.

Collins Primary Literacy: Pupil Book 3 (PDF)

Collins Primary Literacy Pupil Book 3 features fiction from Roald Dahl and Humphrey Carpenter, poetry from Michael Rosen, and exciting non-fiction on garden birds, Divali and more. Pupil Book 3 covers a wide variety of text types and topics, and provides engaging activities to help you deliver the objectives of the renewed Framework. * Three clear levels of differentiation throughout ensure you provide the right work for every child * Stimulating activities, role plays and group work including comprehension, speaking and listening, and writing will get your pupils thinking, talking and writing * Lots of ideas for planning and writing stories, articles and poems * Top children's authors will grab your pupils' attention and ensure they love reading

Collins Primary Literacy - Pupil Book 4: Pupil Book Bk. 4 (PDF)

* Three clear levels of differentiation throughout ensure you provide the right work for every child * Stimulating activities, role plays and group work including comprehension, speaking and listening, and writing will get your pupils thinking, talking and writing * Lots of ideas for planning and writing stories, articles and poems * Top children's authors will grab your pupils' attention and ensure they love reading

Collins Primary Music Listen And Celebrate: Activities To Enrich And Diversify Primary Music

Listen and celebrate introduces a selection of 15 pieces from a range of time periods, countries and styles, celebrating the people who wrote the music and offering an immersive experience through active listening and composing activities. As well as supporting National Curriculum objectives for Key Stages 1 and 2, this book will help bring breadth and depth to children's musical experience and understanding, offering a glimpse of the huge variety of music in the world and featuring composers from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

COLLINS PRIMARY THESAURUS: Boost your word power, for age 8+ [2nd edition] (PDF)

o Colour headwords, an A-Z on every page and a full index make it easy to find the right word o Examples for every synonym (similar word) give you all the information you need to use words correctly o Essential word lists, antonyms, usage tips and help with pronunciation and writing build language skills even more o For ages 8+

Collins Robert French Dictionary (PDF)

The world's leading French-English dictionary, a joint collaboration between Collins and Le Robert, now revised and updated to cover all the latest vocabulary in both languages. The perfect dictionary for advanced learners of French. With over 310,000 words, meanings and phrases and 500,000 translations. This tenth edition of the market-leading Collins Robert French dictionary uses Collins' and Le Robert's unique multi-million word databases of contemporary English and French to ensure that the user has the most complete and accurate picture of real language available today. The dictionary is ideal for advanced learners and professionals using French. This edition has been revised to include all the latest vocabulary from a wide range of fields, including new additions from the fields of the Internet, the environment and economics. Culture boxes explain the origins of phrases from literature, film and popular culture to aid translation and improve your understanding of French popular culture. Long and complex entries benefit from a clear structure and layout, with key phrases, idioms and set grammatical structures highlighted. Acclaimed Language in Use supplement contains hundreds of examples of usage in real-life contexts such as essay writing, email and telephone conversations to help you use French fluently and naturally. Includes detailed colour maps of the English and French-speaking worlds.

Collins Snap Revision: AQA GCSE English Language (PDF) (for papers 1 and #2)

Exam Board: AQA Level & Subject: GCSE English Language First teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2017 Revise tricky topics in a snap Collins Snap Revision helps you focus on the areas of your revision that you find tricky or need extra practice in. Spaced practice opportunities allow you to test, revisit and review your understanding throughout your revision, a method proven to improve your performance in the exam. * Focussed revision in tricky areas of the exam * Targeted practice in specific areas where more support may be needed * Ideal to use at home

Collins Snap Revision: AQA GCSE English Language (PDF) (for papers 1 and #2)

Exam Board: AQA Level & Subject: GCSE English Language First teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2017 Revise tricky topics in a snap Collins Snap Revision helps you focus on the areas of your revision that you find tricky or need extra practice in. Spaced practice opportunities allow you to test, revisit and review your understanding throughout your revision, a method proven to improve your performance in the exam. * Focussed revision in tricky areas of the exam * Targeted practice in specific areas where more support may be needed * Ideal to use at home

Collins Snap Revision — ANIMAL FARM: AQA GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE TEXT GUIDE (PDF)

Exam Board: AQA Level & Subject: GCSE English Literature First teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2017 Revise set texts in a snap. Need extra help with 'Animal Farm' ahead of the exam? Revise and review your understanding of the plot, characters, themes and context with this handy A5, exam-focused guide. With lots of practice and tips for your AQA exam, this 'Animal Farm' Snap Revision Text Guide contains all the key information you need to get a top mark.

Collins Snap Revision — The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nightime: AQA GCSE English Literature Text guide (PDF)

Exam Board: AQA Level & Subject: GCSE English Literature First teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2017 Revise set texts in a snap. Need extra help with 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' ahead of the exam? Revise and review your understanding of the plot, characters, themes and context with this handy A5, exam-focused guide. With lots of practice and tips for your AQA exam, this 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' Snap Revision Text Guide contains all the key information you need to get a top mark.