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

by Sue (Writer, Broadcaster and Consultant, UK) Palmer

Part of the Writers' Workshop series

Paperback / softback

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Description

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 childrenâ€™s learning across the curriculum.

Emphasising creative approaches to teaching childrenâ€™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 skillsadvice on developing childrenâ€™s writing to help with organisational issues â€“ 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.