Reflecting on seventy years of voracious reading, All Booked Up invites you to reflect on the transformative power of literature on a life through fifteen captivating chapters, each focusing on a different book.
Susan Elkin Ordine dei libri
Questa autrice, ex insegnante di inglese nelle scuole secondarie, si dedica ora completamente alla scrittura e al giornalismo. Il suo lavoro attinge spesso a vivide esperienze personali, con il suo ultimo libro che racconta i suoi anni formativi alla prese con le sfide dell'insegnamento in un ambiente esigente. Esplora temi di connessione umana e le complessità dell'educazione con una voce distintiva e perspicace. La sua prosa offre un avvincente mix di umorismo e acuta osservazione.






- 2024
- 2022
The Alzheimer's Diaries (originally published as a blog) charts the progression of his illness, from diagnosis to the funeral. Susan dubbed the illness 'Ms Alzheimer's' and describes the hateful impact on the man she loves.
- 2019
Unlocking The Writer in Every Child
- 236pagine
- 9 ore di lettura
The essential companion to the successful Unlocking the Reader, this new book focuses on the often neglected area of writing. It follows the same format as its predecessor, offering explanation, tips and guidance, alongside practical activities to engage and support writing.Individual chapters focus on writing fiction, poetry and drama, writing for practical purposes (including persuasive writing) and writing in the digital world. A specific chapter also addresses special needs issues in writing. As with reading, learning to write needs support and continual practice at all ages, and this book offers activity ideas for children learning to write, from beginners right up to post-16 years.The essential companion to the successful Unlocking the Reader, this new book focuses on the often neglected area of writing. It follows the same format as its predecessor, offering explanation, tips and guidance, alongside practical activities to engage and support writing.Published by Ransom Publishing for reluctant and struggling readers.
- 2019
Please Miss, We're Boys, a snapshot of the late 1960s and Deptford before the tower blocks moved in, is an amusing personal account of classrooms as they once were (but shouldn't have been) as well as the colourful personalities who stalked the school including the inimitable Geoff Miles.
- 2017
Following on from Book One, this book written specifically for prep schools features a wealth of new and updated extracts, poems and exercises to encourage pupils to develop their English skills and learn to use the language accurately and with flair.
- 2017
Written specifically for prep schools, this book is the first in a rigorous two-part series, featuring a wealth of new and updated extracts, poems and exercises to encourage pupils to develop their English skills and learn to use the language accurately and with flair.
- 2016
Enable students to achieve their best grade in AS/A-level English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise A Room with a View throughout the course.
- 2016
Please note, this resource is suitable for the exams up to June 2022. New revision resources will be available from Spring 2022 for the exams from November 2022.Exam ISEB 13+ EnglishFirst September 2012First Autumn 2013An essential revision resource for pupils working towards English Common Entrance at 13+. A full colour resource which holds the most up-to-date material and exam techniques. Throughout the book you will find revision tips and practical guidance on how to achieve top grades, as well as self- assessment questions to help pupils identify areas that need further study.- Endorsed by Independent School Examination Board (ISEB)- Consolidates all the key information required for Common Entrance at 13+- Provides practical guidance on improving written answers and exam technique- Includes advice on creative writing and how to write for practical purposes
- 2016
Enable students to achieve their best grade in GCSE English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise Anita and Me throughout the course.
- 2016
Study and Revise for GCSE: Never Let Me Go
- 112pagine
- 4 ore di lettura
Enable students to achieve their best grade in GCSE English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise Never Let Me Go throughout the course.