Buch, Englisch, 32 Seiten, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 297 mm
Buch, Englisch, 32 Seiten, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 297 mm
ISBN: 978-0-19-911160-2
Verlag: Oxford University Press
Helps children to master the basics of literacy
Word Origins is one of five titles in this series of language reference guides to help children of 7-11 master the basics of literacy. Understanding how words have evolved over time helps with spelling, suffixes and prefixes. Funny artwork and a lively text follows the charcters Brian, Shaz, and the dog Dennis as they travel back in time to discover where different words such as sight, sister or bungalow came from and how they have changed wih time. The book gives clear advice on numerous points. It also provides concise teaching points for language and literacy lessons and will be an invaluable resource for both teachers and parents. Links to Literacy Framework for KS2. John Butterworth is the author of several language activity books for children including the other titles in this series: Grammar, Comprehension, Punctuation and Spelling as well as Using the Oxford School Dictionary and Using the Oxford Primary School Dictionary.
