ENGLISH SKILLS 2

Schofield & Sims: English Skills 2

Suitable for: Key Stage 2 (Years 3–4, Ages 7–9)

ISBN: 9780721714066 | Pages: 48

Overview:

The English Skills series provides graded practice to enhance literacy skills, fully aligned with the National Curriculum for English. Designed for consistent revision, the books prepare pupils for Key Stage 2 national tests through rigorous practice. The series comprises seven pupil books, seven answer books, and a single teacher’s guide.

Key Features:

• Three Sections per Test:

  • Warm-up exercises: Word puzzles and revision of earlier learning.
  • Word work questions: Spelling, word structure, and vocabulary.
  • Sentence work questions: Grammar, punctuation, and sentence formation.
• Writing and Proofreading tasks at the end of each section to apply and reinforce learning.
• Glossary to build confidence in using literacy terms.
• Progress chart with ‘I can statements’ for self-monitoring.

Topics Covered in Book 2:

• Fronted adverbials.
• Expanded noun phrases.
• Determiners and pronouns to avoid repetition.
• Apostrophes for plural possession.
• Standard English verb forms.
• Grammar and vocabulary improvements.
• Spelling rules and exceptions.

Additional Resources:

• English Skills 2 Answers: Provides solutions to all questions in the book.
• Teacher’s Guide: Offers additional guidance and resources for classroom and home practice.
• Online answers and free downloads available on the Schofield & Sims website.

Ideal For:

Building essential literacy skills and preparing pupils in Years 3 and 4 for advanced Key Stage 2 learning and assessments.