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Winter Wonders
Description: Reading for with topic of winter. Fiction and non fiction, aimed at school age.
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Collins Big Cat, Band 10/White
by Karen Donnelly and Penny DolanScrooge was not a kind man. One Christmas Eve he was visited by three ghosts, who took him on a journey from the past, through the present and in to the future. Was it too late for him to change his ways? This retelling of Charles Dickens' classic story is written by Penny Dolan. * White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. * Text type: A retelling of a story by a significant author * Curriculum links: Literacy: Extended stories/Significant authors.
Charles Dickens
by Charles Dickens and Neil BartlettUsing only Charles Dickens’ extraordinary words and a chameleon ensemble of actors, Neil Bartlett’s powerful stage versions of Dickens have gathered wide critical acclaim. This volume contains Bartlett’s versions of Great Expectations, A Christmas Carol and Oliver Twist. ‘Gets right to the frozen heart of Dickens’ classic Christmas tale...one of those rare festive offerings for which no adult will need the excuse of a child in tow...’ Guardian ‘A magical refashioning of tradition.’ Observer Between them, these adaptations have had over a hundred productions. They have been widely performed by schools, universities and community theatre groups throughout the English-speaking world and theatres that have produced them include London’s Lyric Hammersmith, the Bristol Old Vic, the Southwark Playhouse, the Glasgow Citizens, the American Repertory Theatre in Boston and the La Jolla Playhouse(USA).
Our Friends, The Enemy
by Alex Gwyther‘The soldiers gently sway on a cool breeze. Neither side moves, or speaks. They examine one another, like long lost brothers, trying to identify these strange faces in front of them.’ Private James Boyce The Western Front, Christmas 1914: lights appear from the German trenches, ghosts rise from behind the horizon, soldiers meet between the firing lines. The events which follow are some of the most astounding stories of the Great War told through the eyes of one soldier, Private James Boyce: ‘We’re fighting the same enemy, just on two different sides.’ Boyce takes us on a magical, haunting journey through the events surrounding the Christmas truce. Our Friends, The Enemy is an acclaimed one-man show combining theatre and spoken word to capture the story of the Christmas truce from the First World War.
Great Expectations
by Charles Dickens and Neil BartlettUsing only Charles Dickens’ extraordinary words and a chameleon ensemble of eight actors, Neil Bartlett's powerful stage version of this much-loved story brings its settings and characters to thrilling theatrical life.From its opening image of little Pip, alone on the windswept marshes, to the haunted darkness of mad Miss Haversham's cobweb-strewn lair, this brand-new adaptation especially commissioned by Aberystwyth Arts Centre takes its audience on a journey right to the heart of Dickens’ great exploration of childhood terrors and hopes - and of adult dreams and regrets.
Target Grade 5 A Christmas Carol AQA GCSE
by David GrantTarget Grade 5 A Christmas Carol AQA GCSE (9-1) Eng Lit Workbook
New Grade 9-1 GCSE English - A Christmas Carol Workbook (includes Answers) ( PDF)
by Cgp BooksThis brilliant CGP Workbook for A Christmas Carol has the latest Grade 9-1 GCSE English Literature exams covered. It’s brimming with questions on the plot, characters, context, themes and the writer’s techniques - with answers included at the back. There’s also a section of exercises for students to practise the different skills needed for the exam, and the book is rounded off with a comic strip that summarises the whole novel. This Workbook for A Christmas Carol perfectly matches our Text Guide (9781782943099) or it can be used on its own.
Dr Seuss, Yellow Back Books
by SeussThis classic Seussian tale tells the story of the disgruntled Grinch and his fiendish attempts to steal Christmas from the citizens of Who-ville. With wacky rhymes and zany illustrations from the master himself, it has been a seasonal favourite with young readers for over 40 years. Yellow Back Books are for fluent readers to enjoy.
Stinkbomb And Ketchup-face And The Great Kerfuffle Christmas Kidnap (PDF)
by David Tazzyman and John DoughertyMore fun than your average elf! The perfect book to get you in the mood for all the madness of Christmas!Christmas! A time of peace and goodwill . . . and presents! But something's not right in Great Kerfuffle - instead of peace there's mayhem, and instead of goodwill there's evil and wickedness. And instead of presents, there's . . . NO PRESENTS!Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face have been extra good this year so they know Father Christmas wouldn't forget them. Something must have happened to him - and now it's up to them to save Christmas (or at least find their presents!). The Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face books are hugely popular and this book will appeal to existing fans and is also an ideal present for newcomers. Written by hilarious author, John Dougherty, and illustrated by the talented David Tazzyman (illustrator of the Mr Gum books), this dream team has created acrazy world inhabited by unforgettable characters that children (and their parents!) love.
AQA GCSE English Literature Set Text Teacher Guide
by Dave StockwinConfidently teach A Christmas Carol using classroom-ready, manageable schemes of work that ensure you cover the full text in 10-12 weeks. This Set Text Teacher Guide: - Enables you to navigate efficiently through A Christmas Carol, improving your students' textual understanding and analytical skills week by week - Reduces your planning time by providing explanatory teaching notes and photocopiable student worksheets that are closely aligned to the Assessment Objectives - Caters for students of varying abilities with extra support for the less able and suitably challenging activities to stretch high achievers - Helps you map student progress across the course through a mix of short activities and more formal assessments - Includes a dedicated section on exam preparation with practice questions, student-friendly mark schemes and advice on writing high-level answers in timed conditions
WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Literature Set Text Teacher Guide
by Jamie ReesConfidently teach A Christmas Carol using classroom-ready, manageable schemes of work that ensure you cover the full text in 10-12 weeks. This Set Text Teacher Guide: - Enables you to navigate efficiently through A Christmas Carol, improving your students' textual understanding and analytical skills week by week - Reduces your planning time by providing explanatory teaching notes and photocopiable student worksheets that are closely aligned to the Assessment Objectives - Caters for students of varying abilities with extra support for the less able and suitably challenging activities to stretch high achievers - Helps you map student progress across the course through a mix of short activities and more formal assessments - Includes a dedicated section on exam preparation with practice questions, student-friendly mark schemes and advice on writing high-level answers in timed conditions
Collins Snap Revision — A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Collins Gcse Staff and Collins Uk StaffExam 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 'A Christmas Carol' 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 'A Christmas Carol' Snap Revision Text Guide contains all the key information you need to get a top mark.
Winter Solstice
by David Tushingham and Roland SchimmelpfennigChristmas Eve. Bettina and her husband Albert aren’t happy. Bettina’s mother is staying for the holidays. Which is awkward. Not least because Bettina’s mother met a man on the train. And now she’s invited him around for drinks… Family, betrayal and the inescapable presence of the past reverberate through this razor-sharp comedy. Schimmelpfennig is the most performed playwright in Germany and one of the country’s most exciting original voices, with productions of his work worldwide in over 40 countries.
Children of Winter
by Berlie DohertyCatherine and her family are out for a walk when a sudden storm blows up. The children take shelter in a deserted barn which seems strangely familiar, although they have never been there before. As the daylight fades, Catherine senses the secrets of the surrounding hills press in upon her, secrets from another, older time.
Winter mortality (large print)
by RnibThis page shows a combined block and line graph. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left when the image is the correct way up. The graph shows excess winter mortality (Y-axis on the left of the page) in thousands and the X-axis going across the bottom of the page is time in years. A second Y-axis on the right shows temperature The temperature data line goes from left to right up and down the page. The number of deaths is shown by the block chart.
Winter mortality (UEB uncontracted)
by RnibThis page shows a combined block and line graph. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left when the image is the correct way up. The graph shows excess winter mortality (Y-axis on the left of the page) in thousands and the X-axis going across the bottom of the page is time in years. A second Y-axis on the right shows temperature The temperature data line goes from left to right up and down the page. The number of deaths is shown by the block chart.
Winter mortality (UEB contracted)
by RnibThis page shows a combined block and line graph. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left when the image is the correct way up. The graph shows excess winter mortality (Y-axis on the left of the page) in thousands and the X-axis going across the bottom of the page is time in years. A second Y-axis on the right shows temperature The temperature data line goes from left to right up and down the page. The number of deaths is shown by the block chart.
Children of Winter (PDF)
by Berlie DohertyCatherine and her family are out for a walk when a sudden storm blows up. The children take shelter in a deserted barn which seems strangely familiar, although they have never been there before. As the daylight fades, Catherine senses the secrets of the surrounding hills press in upon her, secrets from another, older time.
Alex and the Winter Star
by Ann CoburnIn this hilarious sequel to Alex and The Warrior, Alex and Cat are once again faced with keeping the unruly Warrior under control, not an easy feat for the pair as I'm sure you all know. One year older, Alex has started to doubt his old friend Warrior, but Warrior cannot leave until he's vanquished his deadly enemy the Skarg... Somehow the dreaded Skarg, who still can't decide whether to destroy the Earth or star in the next Hollywood movie, have found a way to break out of the game and with their new found freedom are planning world domination! Only through securing the help of his friend Alex can Warrior stop the villains dastardly plans and save the world from invasion... Incorporating the themes of friendship and what it means to belong, Alex and the Winter Star is not only play jam packed with adventure, danger and magic, but is underlined by important concepts and issues. Ideal for young actors and schools, Alex's new adventures are sure to capture the imagination of young readers, sending them spinning into a mystical world of possibilities.
Oxford Reading Tree
by Mal Peet and Elspeth GrahamBook band 13 grey. Oxford level 14 and 15. Do you ever wonder why we have seasons? How Winter Came into the World shows how the Greeks explain winter. It is about a god called Hades who falls in love with a beautiful goddess called Persephone. . . TreeTops Myths and Legends are fascinating retellings of 70 traditional stories from around the world. These captivating stories are retold by contemporary children's authors to highlight the action, drama, depth and humour of the age-old tales. Including tales from China, Vietnam, New Zealand, Ancient Rome, South Africa, North America, Iraq and more. Rich stories that encourage multicultural understanding and heritage awareness in children. Full of thrilling themes, incredible characters and stunning artwork. Levelled to provide clear and gradual progression. Alternate ISBNs 9780198469537
Oxford Reading Tree
by Mal Peet and Elspeth GrahamThese exciting new TreeTops Myths and Legends are guaranteed to appeal to all your junior readers - whatever their cultural background, gender or enthusiasms. These are the oldest and most enduring stories in the world, retold by leading contemporary children's authors to bring out all of theaction, drama, humour and depth of the original stories in a way that makes them as exciting and meaningful today as ever. The strand is comprised of 24 books, telling a total of around 65 traditional stories from around the world. All of the stories are fully illustrated with stunning, vibrant images. The stories are carefully levelled, making them accessible to the average 7-11 year old reader. A thought-provokingletter from the author explains something about the background of the stories and the process of writing or retelling them. The letter also encourages the reader to make links between stories in a collection - prompting a fascinating investigation of the similarities and differences between storiesthat have evolved from different cultures around the world. Free teaching notes with each pack offer suggestions on how to develop higher order comprehension and writing skills. They also provide short introductions to many of the stories and discussion points to promote meaningful speaking and listening, and reflective reading. The stories are ideal formaking strong links to other areas of curriculum.
Bug Club Phonics Non Fiction Reception Phase 3 Set 11 Winter
by HughesExcite your children and give them a firm foundation in phonics. Part of the Bug Club family, Bug Club Phonics aims to help children learn to read by the age of six in a fun and accessible way. Following the order of Letters and Sounds, the Bug Club Phonics programme matches the National Curriculum and Early Learning Goals and ensures children read from books with the sounds they know as they are learning to read. Ideal for home learning. This book looks at the things that Winter brings, including different weather conditions, sports and events. Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 4-5 (Reception) Book band: Red B Phonics phase: 3
Winter Birds
by Lars JonssonIn this stunning book, Lars Jonsson celebrates and explores the beauty of the birds that surround him during the Swedish winter months. Inspired by the desolate, wintry landscapes, the dazzling light and the stark contract of colours he observes against the snow, Jonsson has created an unparalleled collection of art.Jonsson illustrates each bird in his classic style, and his text provides information on their behaviour and insights into how to identify them as he shares personal observations as both an artist and ornithologist. This unique combination offers an intimate and compelling opportunity to better understand the method behind one of the world's preeminent bird artists.
Blackthorn Winter
by Sarah ChallisIn April, when blackthorn blossom clothes the hedgerows like a wedding veil, there sometimes comes a frost so severe that it seems as if the summer will never come. Country people call this a blackthorn winter.For Claudia Barron, arriving in the Dorset village of Court Barton that April, blackthorn winter seems like a metaphor for everything that has happened to her. Hiding from her previous life, she adopts an assumed name and applies for a job in the local school. But villages don’t much like mysteries and secrets and soon the inhabitants of Court Barton set out to find out what it is that Claudia Barron is hiding from and why.
Winter Birds
by Lars JonssonIn this stunning book, Lars Jonsson celebrates and explores the beauty of the birds that surround him during the Swedish winter months. Inspired by the desolate, wintry landscapes, the dazzling light and the stark contract of colours he observes against the snow, Jonsson has created an unparalleled collection of art.Jonsson illustrates each bird in his classic style, and his text provides information on their behaviour and insights into how to identify them as he shares personal observations as both an artist and ornithologist. This unique combination offers an intimate and compelling opportunity to better understand the method behind one of the world's preeminent bird artists.