Modelling exciting writing : a guide for primary teaching

Bushnell, Adam (author.). Smith, Rob, 1982- (author.). Waugh, David (David G.) (author.).

Summary: The Primary National Curriculum sets challenging expectations for the teaching of writing. Children must master the process of composition, redrafting, editing and writing final pieces.The book: *Provides practical advice for the teaching of writing*Demonstrates how to model writing for children *Includes examples of good classroom practice of modelling writing*Focuses on writing in different aspects of the curriculum*Provides guidance, case studies and theoretical perspectives to show readers how they can become writers with and for children The updated second edition includes:*Ideas for discussion in a seminar/staff meeting/CPD event *A new chapter enabling teachers to support children to bring their own cultures and ethnicities into their writing.

Record details

ISBN: 9781529780581 (softcover)
Physical Description: print
xii, 196 pages ; 25 cm
Edition: Second edition.
Publisher: Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin, 2022.
Copyright: ©2022

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction -- Writing and spelling, punctuation and grammar -- Reading for writing -- Scaffolding writing -- Writing for children -- Writing with children -- Writing narrative, character and setting -- Writing poetry -- Writing fanfiction -- Film as a model text -- Writing fiction and non-fiction by retelling -- Using technology to engage reluctant readers and inspire writing -- Cultural identity in children's writing -- Conclusion.