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

by Palmer; Sue

• ISBN13: 9780415579919
• ISBN10: 0415579910
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2010-10-12
• Publisher: Routledge

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.