Description
Book SynopsisNow in its second edition, Teaching Primary English is a bestselling, comprehensive, evidence-informed guide designed to support and inspire teaching and learning in the primary school. Written in a clear and accessible way, it draws on the very latest research and theory to describe and exemplify a full and rich English curriculum. It offers those on teacher training courses, as well as qualified teachers who are looking to develop their practice, invaluable subject knowledge and guidance for effective, enjoyable classroom practice.
Throughout there is an emphasis on equity and inclusion. Advice and ideas are supported by explicit examples of good teaching linked to video clips filmed in real schools, reflective activities, observational tasks and online resources. Each chapter includes suggestions for great children's literature, considers assessment throughout and offers support in planning for inclusion and special educational needs. New and expanded areas for this
Table of Contents
Introduction
Part One Spoken language
Introduction to Part One
1 Developing talk
2 Spoken language for teaching and learning
3 Storytelling, drama and role play
4 Planning for, developing and assessing spoken language
Part Two Reading
Introduction to Part Two
5 Perspectives on reading
6 Reading for pleasure
7 Early reading including phonics
8 Comprehension
9 Describing and assessing progress in reading
10 Poetry
Part Three Writing
Introduction to Part Three
11 What writing involves
12 Writing composition
13 Spelling and handwriting
14 Grammar and punctuation
15 Responding to and assessing writing
Part Four 21st century literacies
Introduction to Part Four
16 Digital literacies
17 Multimodality
18 Critical literacy
