Author(s): Judith Graham,Alison Kelly
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 258
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Language: English
Date Published: 2009-07-02
Dimensions: 174 x 242 x 18mm
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd New edition
Illustrations: 69 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Tables, black and white

Now in its third edition and reflecting changes in the Primary National Strategy, this best-selling textbook introduces primary teachers to key issues in the teaching of writing. Strongly rooted in classroom practice, the book includes:










the history, theory and practice of teaching writing







children writing in and out of school







EAL and gender issues in writing







the development of writing across the years of the primary school







planning classroom routines and organising resources







balancing the composition and transcription elements in writing







monitoring and assessing writing







meeting individual needs







managing specific learning difficulties in writing, such as dyslexia










With its companion Reading under Control (also in its third edition), this book provides undergraduate and postgraduate teachers with comprehensive guidance for the teaching of literacy.