‘Super engaging and accessible’ PIERS TORDAY‘Empowers children to be creative, perseverant and write independently’ TEACH PRIMARY‘A must-have book for any young writer’ JANE CONSIDINE‘An imaginative and affordable resource’ CLASS READS
If you’re looking for emergency literacy help in a handy, pocket-sized book, then Write Like a Ninja is perfect for you. Crammed full of writing and grammar tips, prompts to get children thinking of rich alternatives and Alan Peat’s exciting sentences, this gem of a book is perfect for children aged 7 upwards either as an invaluable classroom aid or a brilliant dip-in thesaurus to use at home. It contains everything a budding writer needs to flourish as an author and meet the demands of the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum for English.
This engaging, easy-to-use book allows children to write with confidence. There are awesome alternatives for overused adjectives, as well as themed vocabulary lists for describing settings, characters, food and drink, and more. From examples of metaphors, similes and superlatives to verbs, conjunctions and adjectives, this is a user-friendly book that children will turn to again and again to build their own ideas and enrich their writing.
This neat little book will save hours of time spent tracking down resources and finding examples for children, and empower them to write independently using rich vocabulary, varied language and exciting sentences – all leading to becoming top writing ninjas!
For more must-have Ninja books by Andrew Jennings (@VocabularyNinja), check out the Vocabulary Ninja and Comprehension Ninja classroom and home learning resources.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN: 9781472988300
Number of pages: 112
Weight: 164 g
Dimensions: 190 x 156 mm
A super engaging and accessible primer to the fundamentals of language, packed with usable examples, that should be in every classroom. - Piers Torday, Award-winning children’s writer and author of "The Last Wild", @PiersTorday
Write Like a Ninja is a must-have book for any young writer that wants to give their writing a kick. I wish that the Vocabulary Ninja was my sensei when I was a child learning how to master the art of writing. - Jane Considine, Author of "The Write Stuff - Transforming the Teaching of Writing"
As both a school leader and a parent, I can’t recommend this enough to help children transform their writing. Children will certainly find this essential guide both accessible and engaging. - Jon Tait, Deputy CEO and Director of School Improvement, @TeamTait
I've been looking for something which has high quality vocabulary and writing essentials in one place and I've finally found it! Write Like a Ninja brings together vocabulary in a clear and concise way which will allow the children in my class to find what they need and be creative. - Maaria Khan, Year 6 Teacher and English Lead, @MissKhan__
Designed to support the KS2 National Curriculum, this rich resource will help young writers get to grips with grammar in clear and meaningful ways that will enhance their writing. It’s also a handy time-saver for teachers, providing as it does excellent examples that demonstrate grammar in action. - Joanne Owen, Love Reading 4 Schools
Every page is presented in an aesthetically pleasing way that will appeal to children, and definitions and examples are included as well as lists that are easy for children to use whilst they are writing. - K and O Bonkers About Books
The skill of a ninja is the art of winning and this book teaches children how to win at writing. Just as ninjas need a wide range of skills to help them succeed in their mission, this book equips children with what they need for their next writing challenge. - John Dabell, Teach Primary
Intended as a quick reference guide, it offers a portable replacement to the types of vocabulary posters you find on many classroom walls. It's an imaginative and affordable resource that every classroom should have. - John Bolton, Class Reads
A treasure trove for both teachers and pupils alike... Whether used in the classroom or at home, these books empower children to become confident, independent learners and unleash their full potential. - Preneur World Magazine, on the Like a Ninja series
Whether children are struggling to find the right words or seeking to elevate their writing to new heights, this book provides the guidance they need to succeed. - Preneur World Magazine
This book covers part of my own education that, I now realise, was rather lacking. To this day I am less confident on what an adverb is then a grown up should be. So this book is brilliant because it lays out what my... More
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