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MY FATHER?S DRAGON IBD

ACCOLADE PRESS
10 / 2022
9781913988302
Inglés

Sinopsis

The 7+ (and equivalent) comprehension assessments can be deeply challenging.Thisáunique adventure noveláis not just an exciting read. Accompanied byádefinitions for tricky wordsáon each and every page,áexplanations of literary techniques, andáeight 7+ practice papers (withámodel answers and in-depth explanations), this book is an invaluable tool for any student preparing forá7+ Entrance Examsáoráany other KS1 assessment.My FatherâÇÖs Dragon is an exciting tale about a young adventurer, Elmer Elevator, who leaves his home and takes to the sea. His mission? To free a young dragon trapped upon the enchanted Wild Island.But when Elmer arrives on Wild Island, and the animals realise thereâÇÖs an intruder looking to steal their dragon, ElmerâÇÖs life quickly becomes a whole lot more complicated!Definitions for tricky words at the bottom of each and every page. Thisáin-built dictionaryáallows students to bolster their vocabulary while enjoying the story.Clean andáclear notesáin the margins of the noveláexplaining important types of punctuation and literary techniquesá- ranging fromábracketsátoáonomatopoeiaátoáadverbs.Eight comprehension papersáthat mimic the length and difficulty of those issued by the UKâÇÖs top private and grammar schools. Suitable for upcoming exams in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.Papers split into separate formats so that students can familiarise themselves with the diverse styles of papers seen in the highly competitive 7+ field. These are also perfect practice for internal assessments at the end of KS1.Unique, high quality model answersáfor every question.In-depth explanations to accompany every model answer. These not only unpack how these answers satisfy examinersâÇÖ criteria, but also guide students through the ideas and vocabulary deployed in the answers.All the papers and supporting materials are written by an experienced tutor with a stellar track-record in 7+ admissions.Also suitable for EFL and ESL studentsálooking to improve their vocabulary and comprehension skills.Ruth Stiles Gannett is a world-respected author of childrenâÇÖs fiction.R. P. Davis (the author of the notes & the practice papers) has a First Class degree in English Literature from UCL, and a Masters in Literature from Cambridge University. Aside from teaching English for over a decade, he has also written a string of bestselling thriller novels.

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