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. 7 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. 7 Addresses the academic dip in attainment in Year 8. 7 Provides preparation for optional tests in Year 8. 7 Prepares students for Key Stage 4 by raising standards of achievement.