How to Teach Writing Across the Curriculum: Ages 6-8

<p>Now in an updated second edition <em>How to Teach Writing Across the Curriculum: Ages 6-8</em> provides a range of practical suggestions for teaching non-fiction writing skills and linking them to children’s learning across the entire curriculum. Providing a number of suggestions for teachers and putting emphasis on creative approaches to teaching children writing in diverse and innovative ways, it provides:</p><ul> <ul> </ul> <li>techniques for using speaking and listening, drama and games to prepare for writing </li> <li>suggestions for the use of cross-curricular learning as a basis for writing </li> <li>planning frameworks and ‘skeletons’ to promote thinking skills</li> <li>information on key language features of non-fiction texts </li> <li>examples of non-fiction writing </li> <li>guidance on the process of creating writing from note-making.</li> <ul> </ul> </ul><p>With new hints and tips for teachers and suggestions for reflective practice, <em>How to Teach Writing Across the Curriculum: Ages 6-8</em> will equip teachers with all the skills and materials needed to create enthusiastic non-fiction writers in their primary classroom.</p> <p><strong>Introduction</strong> <strong>Section One: The Two Horses model for cross-curricular writing</strong> Talk for Learning 1. Learn cross-curricular content 2. Organise content for learning Talk for Writing 1. Read examples of the text type 2. Talk the language of writing Two horses before the cart – reprise <strong>Section 2: Case Studies Section 3: Teaching materials Section 4: Appendix 1 and Appendix 2</strong></p>