Description
Book SynopsisReal-World Writers shows teachers how they can teach their pupils to write well and with pleasure, purpose and power. It demonstrates how classrooms can be transformed into genuine communities of writers where talking, reading, writing and sharing give children confidence, motivation and a sense of the relevance writing has to their own lives and learning.
Based on their practical experience and what research says is the most effective practice, the authors share detailed guidance on how teachers can provide writing study lessons drawing on what real writers do and how to teach grammar effectively. They also share a variety of authentic class writing projects with accompanying teacher notes that will encourage children to use genres appropriately, creatively and flexibly.
The authorsâ simple yet comprehensive approach includes how to teach the processes and craft knowledge involved in creating successful and meaningful texts. This book is invaluable for all primary practitioners who wish to teach writing for real.
Trade Review"There is much to commend in this readable, nicely illustrated guide... This book is a step in the right direction towards empowering teachers to give children autonomy as writers. It has the virtue of setting out a clear rubric for teaching, based upon largely sound principles."
- Francis Gilbert, Teaching English (NATE)
Table of ContentsPart A
Preface
Chapter 1. Why Real-World Writing?
Chapter 2. How Real-World Writing Works
Chapter 3. Welcome Project: Setting Up Your Community Of Writers For The Year
Chapter 4. Will They Remember Writing It? How To Plan A Class Writing Project
Chapter 5. Teaching The Writing Processes
Chapter 6. How To Teach An Effective Writing Lesson: Using Writing Workshop
Chapter 7. Setting Up Writers’ Notebooks & Personal Writing Projects
Chapter 8. Meeting Children Where They Are: Conducting Effective Pupil Conferences
Chapter 9. They Do The Hard Work So You Don’t Have To: Marking & Target Setting
Chapter 10. Oh For Literature’s Sake! How To Build Reading - Writing Connections
Chapter 11. Thinking Through Writing: Writing Across The Curriculum
Chapter 12. Assessing Your Writers
Chapter 13. Support For Early, Advanced And EAL Writers
Chapter 14. Growing A School Of Extraordinary Writers: Advice For Writing Coordinators
Chapter 15. A Guide To Becoming A Writer-Teacher
Chapter 16. Frequently Asked Questions And Answers To Them
Chapter 17. Terminology
Chapter 18. References & Further Reading
Part B
Chapter 19. Introduction To Part B
Chapter 20. Poetry
Chapter 21. Memoir
Chapter 22. Narrative
Chapter 23. Non-Fiction
Chapter 24. Persuading & Opinion
Chapter 25. History Genres
Index
