Grade 6 Language Test Teacher Guide

The Teacher's Guide for English for Life Grade 6 has been compiled according to the requirements of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement.

Use this teacher guide in conjunction with the student book of the same series. This resource includes test-taking strategies, clues for getting started, and an answer key to the student book. Help reinforce tested subject areas while meeting your academic needs for state test preparation.

Study & Master English First Additional Language has been especially developed by an experienced author team according to the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS). The innovative Teacher's Guide includes: * an expanded contents page providing a detailed work schedule for the whole year * guidance on the teaching of each lesson and on each form of assessment * suggested answers to the activities in the Learner's Book * remedial and extension activities for each unit * step-by-step support in the teaching of language activities * photocopiable record sheets and templates * a complete section on formal assessment, with sample exams, memos and record sheets.

English Matters is a programme for the Intermediate and Senior Phases of Curriculum 2005 that enables teachers to implement the Language, Literacy and Communication Learning Area. The programme suits both learners who use English as a language of learning and those who use English as an additional language. There are three books for each grade: an Anthology, a Learner's Book and a Teacher's Guide. The Anthology contains: • stories, poetry, fables, extracts and non-fiction • language which varies from simple to complex • illustrations. The Learner's Book contains: • activities based on the texts in the Anthology • comments from learners The Teacher's Guide contains: • guidance on implementation and learner assessment • responses from teachers who trialled the material • ideas for linking language work with Outcomes in other Learning Areas • information showing how the Outcomes, Assessment Criteria and Performance Indicators for Language, Literacy and Communication are covered.