How to Teach Writing Across the Curriculum

<p>Now in an updated second edition <em>How to Teach Writing Across the Curriculum: Ages 8-14</em> 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: </p> <p></p> <ul> <p> <li>information on the organisation and language features of the six main non-fiction text types (recount report instruction explanation persuasion and discussion) </li> <li>suggestions for the use of cross-curricular learning as a basis for writing </li> <li>planning frameworks for children to promote thinking skills</li> <li>advice on developing children's writing to help with organisational issues - paragraphing and layout and the key language features </li> <li>examples of non-fiction writing </li> <li>suggestions for talk for learning and talk for writing (including links to 'Speaking Frames'; also published by Routledge) </li> <li>information on the transition from primary to secondary school.</li> <p></p></ul> <p></p> <p>With new hints and tips for teachers and suggestions for reflective practice as well as a wealth of photocopiable materials <em>How to Teach Writing Across the Curriculum: Ages 8-14</em> will equip teachers with all the skills needed to create enthusiastic non-fiction writers in their classroom.</p>