1st Edition
Planning to Teach Writing A practical guide for primary school teachers
By Emma Caulfield
Copyright 2016
260 Pages
by
Routledge
260 Pages
by
Routledge
260 Pages
by
Routledge
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Written by an experienced teacher and literacy consultant, Planning to Teach Writing offers an easy-to-use, tried-and-tested framework that will reduce teachers’ planning time while raising standards in writing. Using the circles planning approach, it provides fresh inspiration for teachers who want to engage and enthuse their pupils, with exciting and varied hooks into writing, including... Read more
- Introduction: Putting the needs and interests of children at the heart of planning
- Understanding the Circles Planning Approach
- Unit planning: Using Picture Books as Hooks
- Unit planning: Using Short Stories as Hooks
- Unit planning: Using Novels as Hooks
- Unit planning: Using Films and Stills (Visual Text) as Hooks
- Conclusion and Useful Resources
Biography
Emma Caulfield is an independent literacy consultant and teacher. She works in a variety of settings supporting schools to improve attainment and achievement in reading and writing; working alongside literacy leaders developing their strategic approaches, through to NQTs bedding in their practice and developing their subject knowledge.
"This book is an accessible and necessary resource for any teacher planning to teach writing in their classroom, and will be a huge help in meeting the NC requirements for writing." - Sarah Brew, Parents in Touch
