Write Like a Ninja: An essential toolkit for every young writer

Description

Write Like a Ninja provides children with all the vocabulary and grammar they need to become writing ninjas, as well as a handy list of Alan Peat's exciting sentences to help children vary their writing. Following in the footsteps of Andrew Jennings' super successful Vocabulary Ninja and Comprehension Ninja books and fully aligned to the National Curriculum, this is the must-have handbook for Key Stage 2 pupils. Pupils can take ownership of their writing with their very own toolkit of words and sentence types, covering all the requirements of the KS2 National Curriculum. From examples of metaphors, similes and superlatives to verbs, conjunctions and adjectives, this is a book that children can refer to again and again to grow their confidence and gain independence in their writing. There are suggestions for avoiding commonly-used words, and vocabulary lists for describing specific settings, like haunted houses or cities and villages, as well as characters, technology, food and drink and more. Written by Andrew Jennings, creator of Vocabulary Ninja and Comprehension Ninja, this book will save teachers' time spent looking for resources and thinking of examples, and empower pupils to write independently, vary their language and become writing ninjas.

Andrew Jennings is the author of the bestselling series Vocabulary Ninja and Comprehension Ninja which include photocopiable books for teachers as well as workbooks for practice at home. Andrew has over 9 years teaching experience and his innovative ninja-themed resources are used in hundreds of classrooms across the UK. Follow Andrew on Twitter @VocabularyNinja.

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 * 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 Kids *