Covering all the Framework objectives using a clearly structured and rigorous approach, “Nelson Thornes Framework English” offers an attractive and dynamic route through the demands of the Framework for Teaching English, Years 7-9, laying particular emphasis on the basic skills of English in order to raise standards in writing. Covering fiction and non-fiction, using the popular twin-track approach, each student text provides 18 units of themed stimulus texts plus differentiated activities at word, sentence and text levels. It addresses the academic dip in attainment in Year 8, provides preparation for optional tests in Year 8, and prepares students for Key Stage 4 by raising standards of achievement.

With it’s unique range of rich fiction and non-fiction texts, and comprehensive coverage of the core skills, “Nelson Thornes Framework English Skills in Fiction and Non-Fiction” targets pupils secure at Level 4, or at Level 5 and above. Uniquely, the Students’ Books are available separately for Fiction and Non-Fiction in each year. They contain six units of themed stimulus texts plus differentiated activities at Word, Sentence and Text Level. Illustrations throughout support each text and provide visual stimulus to really encourage students to connect and engage with the topics. It offers complete coverage of the Framework objectives. Differentiation is provided at Word, Sentence and Text Level within each topic, making the texts easily accessible by students of differing abilities at Level 4-5. The rich, full-bodied texts and differentiated activities are particularly suitable for mid to higher ability students who need a more challenging approach to develop their writing skills further.