How to Teach Writing Across the Curriculum: Ages 8-14
by Sue Palmer 2021-01-19 18:59:26
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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 creativ... Read more

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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  • 9780415579919
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Sue Palmer is a writer, broadcaster and consultant on the education of young children. Specialising in the teaching of literacy, she has authored over 200 books and has contributed to numerous televis...
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