Developing Young Writers in the Classroom: I´ve got something to say
Gail Loane
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Description for Developing Young Writers in the Classroom: I´ve got something to say
Paperback. Num Pages: 316 pages, 3 black & white tables, 70 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: JNLB; JNT; JNU; YQCS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 176 x 245 x 23. Weight in Grams: 632.
Educators want young people to grow up knowing that writing is an important and deeply satisfying life skill, one that helps them make more sense of themselves and their world, and one that helps them to communicate effectively. Sadly, too often writing becomes merely an exercise in `getting words right', or writing to teacher-prescribed tasks. Developing Young Writers in the Classroom explores the principles of developing literacy through authorship, allowing children to describe, question and celebrate their own experiences and personal creativity. The book offers detailed guidance, supported by planning documents, poetry and prose, examples ... Read more
Educators want young people to grow up knowing that writing is an important and deeply satisfying life skill, one that helps them make more sense of themselves and their world, and one that helps them to communicate effectively. Sadly, too often writing becomes merely an exercise in `getting words right', or writing to teacher-prescribed tasks. Developing Young Writers in the Classroom explores the principles of developing literacy through authorship, allowing children to describe, question and celebrate their own experiences and personal creativity. The book offers detailed guidance, supported by planning documents, poetry and prose, examples ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
631g
Number of Pages
292
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781138653900
SKU
V9781138653900
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Gail Loane
Gail Loane is an Educational Consultant based in New Zealand, where she is well known for tutoring and coaching school leaders and teachers in the development of literacy. Gail has previously worked as a teacher, associate principal, principal and school adviser, as well as on a range of national projects for the Ministry of Education, New Zealand. ... Read more
Reviews for Developing Young Writers in the Classroom: I´ve got something to say
This book will help teachers encourage children to write, based their own experiences [...] A really valuable resource for all teachers wishing to inspire writing in the classroom, with plenty of new thoughts. - Sarah Brew, Parents in Touch