Oxford English Dictionary for Schools

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Children will discover example sentences from the authors they love to read, such as Cressida Cowell, Roald Dahl and J. Now in a vibrant and appealing new edition, this combined dictionary and thesaurus is informed by the lexicographical expertise of the Australian National Dictionary Centre. Oxford University Press acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the many lands on which we create and share our learning resources. This new edition of the bestselling Oxford School Dictionary in hardback has contemporary, comprehensive vocabulary coverage, example sentences, and fascinating word origins. It has extensive vocabulary including all cross-curriculum words, so it is ideal for preparing for Controlled Assessments.

Appendices include comprehensive coverage of grammar skills, useful words from te reo Māori, texting and instant messaging language.The Oxford Australian Junior Dictionary is the most contemporary and relevant dictionary for Australian students in the early years of primary school. This essential reference contains the complete text of the Australian School Oxford Dictionary in a handy ringbinder format.

Fully reviewed and updated, it has been informed by data-driven insights from the Oxford Australian Children’s Language Corpus. But we keep trying because, when you make yourself understood, when you find the words, the moment is magic, and the next step is yours to take. A comprehensive grammar and reference guide is included to assist students with their writing and language usage. Downloadable learning resources, word games, puzzles, and much more are available for additional online support at www.

Firmly established as Australia's best-selling school reference resources, Oxford's Primary dictionaries and thesauruses are designed to encourage students' confidence in reading, writing and communication skills from the early years to upper primary. As a guide, most Reception children will be on Phases 1–4 and most Year 1 children will be on Phases 4–5. In Letters and Sounds, there are ‘sets’ within the Phases – so your child might not know all the sounds in every book within their Phase.