How to Teach Writing Across the Curriculum: Ages 8-14
by Sue Palmer
2021-01-19 18:59:26
How to Teach Writing Across the Curriculum: Ages 8-14
by Sue Palmer
2021-01-19 18:59:26
Now in an updated second editionHow to Teach Writing Across the Curriculum: Ages 8-14provides a range of practical suggestions for teaching non-fiction writing skills and linking them to children''s learning across the curriculum. Emphasising creativ...
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Now in an updated second editionHow to Teach Writing Across the Curriculum: Ages 8-14provides a range of practical suggestions for teaching non-fiction writing skills and linking them to children''s learning across the curriculum. Emphasising creative approaches to teaching children''s writing in diverse and innovative ways, it provides:
- information on the organisation and language features of the six main non-fiction text types (recount, report, instruction, explanation, persuasion and discussion)
- suggestions for the use of cross-curricular learning as a basis for writing
- planning frameworks for children to promote thinking skills
- advice on developing children''s writing to help with organisational issues - paragraphing and layout, and the key language features
- examples of non-fiction writing
- suggestions for talk for learning and talk for writing (including links to ''Speaking Frames''; also published by Routledge)
- information on the transition from primary to secondary school.
With new hints and tips for teachers and suggestions for reflective practice as well as a wealth of photocopiable materials,How to Teach Writing Across the Curriculum: Ages 8-14will equip teachers with all the skills needed to create enthusiastic non-fiction writers in their classroom.
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