![]() ![]() Some tasks may work well as speaking and listening activities you are encouraged to present these live or make use of tape-recording or multi-media software recording to show your work. A separate contents list and page numbering would help. If you wish to work traditionally these activities can be done in an exercise book, or as a booklet using your own skills in illustration and writing.If you wish to use computer software for your work, this is quite appropriate. Your teacher will advise you on which, and how many, activities to attempt. Some activities can be begun before you have finished reading, while others require you to have read the whole book. The guide suggests ways of responding to Penelope Lively's novel A Stitch in Time. This study guide has been written for students and their teachers in KS2 and KS3 in the UK. Navigation Home page Contents Forum Maximize Search Comment Mail me Author ![]()
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