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

by Sue Palmer

• ISBN13: 9780203845790
• ISBN10: 020384579X
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2010-09-13
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Summary

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 writingPlanning frameworks for children to useAdvice on developing children's writing to help with organisational issues ' paragraphing and layout, and the key language featuresExamples of non-fiction writingSuggestions 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 schoolWith 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.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Teaching Writing

The Two Horses Model for Cross-Curricular Literacy

Talk for Learning

Learn cross-curricular content

Organise content for learning

Talk for Writing

Read examples of the text type

Talk the language of writing

Case Studies

Teaching Materials

Recount Text

Report Text

Instruction Text

Explanation Text

Persuasion Text

Discussion Text

Appendix: Supporting writing across the curriculum in secondary schools

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