Oxford School Thesaurus

Illuminate language and bring literacy to life with the Oxford School Thesaurus from Hope Education. The new edition of this classroom staple is an invaluable resource for exploring synonyms and antonyms, discovering new vocabulary and enhancing writing.

Containing 150,000 words and phrases, the 592-page Oxford School Thesaurus is an essential part of an educator’s toolkit, supporting English teaching and beyond. Perfect for Upper Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, this quintessential resource is ideal for inspiring creative and descriptive writing. Age-appropriate language and alphabetisation ensures that this thesaurus is accessible and easy to navigate, helping learners to locate words quickly and efficiently. There’s also a handy writing supplement, specifically designed to support pupil’s understanding of tricky Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation features. The Oxford School Thesaurus empowers children with the gift of language, one wonderful word at a time.

Reasons to Love

• The Oxford School Thesaurus is famously durable, comprehensive and long-lasting, designed to stand the test of time. It’s a classic for a reason!
• Phrasal verbs, idioms and special writing tips are included throughout, maximising the potential of this resource and examining vocabulary in real, riveting depth.
• This thesaurus is powered and generated by the Oxford Children’s Corpus, the largest bank of children’s language in English.

Learning Outcomes

• The Oxford School Thesaurus is perfect for expanding vocabulary and bridging the language gap between Primary and Secondary School. Pupils will never be stuck for a super synonym again!
• Use to support the growth of independent learning skills across Upper Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Learners can show initiative and use this thesaurus to enrich their writing, taking even greater pride in the work they produce.
• Use to incorporate an imaginative array of thesaurus-based games into your English teaching. Who said exploring a thesaurus can’t be fun?