English Language Skills for Intermediate Level Answers and Marking Schemes

Reference

Mary M. Firth

Andrew G. Ralston

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Hodder Gibson

Close Reading 11-14 provides a wide selection of of extracts from novels old and (especially) new, with accompanying interpretation/ comprehension-type questions. In addition, the 'Taking A Closer Look' section in each chapter focuses on a specific language feature from the passage and provides further explanations and practice exercises on that aspect of language. The book has specific links with Knowledge About Language (by the same authors) but can also be used independently of that title, either as a stand-alone classroom textbook or a resource for individual pupils needing interpretation practice.

Close Reading 11-14

Following the immense success of Close Reading 11-14, this Non-Fiction text has been written to provide further close reading exercises, specifically when dealing with non-fictional text. This text provides 15 extracts from a wide variety of publications with accompanying interpretation/comprehension-type questions. Each chapter also features a section which focuses upon a particular language feature from the passage, giving further explanation as well as practice exercises on that aspect of language. A version containng suggested answers is also available, 0 340 88923 3.

Close Reading Non-fiction

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Following the immense success of "Close Reading 11-14", this Non-Fiction text has been written to provide further close reading exercises, specifically when dealing with non-fictional text. This text provides 15 extracts from a wide variety of publications with accompanying interpretation/comprehension-type questions. Each chapter also features a section which focuses upon a particular language feature from the passage, giving further explanation as well as practice exercises on that aspect of language. A version of this book is also available without answers.

Close Reading Non-fiction 11-14 with Answers

Close Reading 11-14 Support Edition uses the same extracts from the novels in Close Reading 11-14 (0340 813091) but with different questions, extra definitions and line references, making this title more accessible. It can be used with specific students, or within a bi-level class. The book has specific links with Knowledge About Language (by the same authors) but can also be used  independently of that title, either as a stand-alone classroom textbook or a resource for individual pupils needing interpretation practice.

Close Reading

Close Reading 9-12 Answer Book & Copiable Test Forms is, firstly, a comprehensive collection of full answers and marking schemes for the comprehension activities offered in the accompanying textbook Close Reading 9-12. In addition, the questions offered in those interpretation activities are available here in photocopiable and re-designed format, with space for answers to be written beneath each question, in similar format to National Tests in Scotland. Teachers are thus allowed the opportunity to use the passages as realistic practice material for reading tests at Level D and the upper reaches of Level C. Also available: Close Reading 9-12 Pupil's Book (0340 91472 6) provides a wide selection of extracts with accompanying interpretation/comprehension-type questions. In addition, the 'Taking A Closer Look' section in each chapter focuses on a specific language feature from the passage and provides further explanations and practice exercises on that aspect of language, whilst a 'Follow On' section gives the opportunity to explore wider issues raised by the extract, plus ideas for extended writing.

Close Reading 9-12

This book combines an overview of the course syllabus and exam requirements, as well as a guide to revision techniques and advice on sitting the exam itself.

How to Pass Intermediate 2 English Colour Edition (How to Pass - Intermediate Level)

Words, Language & Grammar

Hodder Education

This title offers guidance in one of the most important areas of National 5 English, in a skill area that some students believe 'cannot be practised'. Written by two highly experienced teachers and authors, it shows that such practice offers the best chance of success and demonstrates that reading for understanding, analysis and evaluation for National 5 English is a skill that can be acquired and improved.

National 5 English: Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation

Literature & Fiction

British & Irish

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