How to Teach Writing Across the Curriculum: Ages 8-14

English

Series: Writers Workshop Ser.

ISBN: 020384579X

EAN: 9780203845790

Category: Education / Teaching Methods & Materials / Language Arts/Education / Curricula/Language Arts & Disciplines / General/Language Arts & Disciplines / Study & Teaching/

Publisher: Routledge

Release Date: 08/20/2010

Synopsis: Now in an updated second edition How to Teach Writing Across the Curriculum: Ages 8-14 provides 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 8-14 will equip teachers with all the skills needed to create enthusiastic non-fiction writers in their classroom.

How to Teach Writing Across the Curriculum: Ages 8-14

Illustrated: No

Format: eBook - PDF

Edition: 2