1st Edition
Grammar Survival for Primary Teachers A Practical Toolkit
Introduction
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 - Words and their classes
Chapter 2 - Phrases and clauses: the building blocks of sentences
Chapter 3 - Sentences: their forms and functions
Chapter 4 - Cohesion: making connections within and across a text
Chapter 5 - Levels of formality: writing for different purposes and audiences
Chapter 6 - Punctuation
Glossary
Further reading
Biography
Jo Shackleton has been a teacher, consultant and inspector. She has been a curriculum adviser on the grammar, punctuation and spelling (GPS) tests and has worked at a national level on the teacher assessment and moderation of writing at Key Stage 2. She has also provided training to primary teachers throughout the country on grammar and punctuation.
"Ideal for all teachers, from NQTs to experienced practitioners, this easy to use book really focuses the mind on the correct use of grammar, and explains the whys and wherefores. This comprehensive book provides teachers with the knowledge and practical advice they will need to teach grammar and punctuation effectively. Succinctly laid out so it is easy to find each topic, a double page spread on each provides the ideal amount of information to help teachers ensure their pupils use correct grammar and punctuation - so important now in tests and exams. Based on a successful, tried-and-tested format, this new book is designed especially for primary teachers and focuses on the requirements of the English National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2. It includes clear explanations and examples of a range of different aspects of grammar and punctuation; practical advice and teaching ideas for use in the classroom; and a strong focus on building knowledge and applying it to writing. Topics include noun phrases, cohesion, semi-colons, adverbs, clauses, exclamations, passive voice and subordination - just to give you a brief flavour of this excellent book."
Sarah Brew, Parents in Touch Review
