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Enriching Primary English

Jonathan Glazzard author Jean Palmer author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Critical Publishing Ltd

Published:14th Jan '15

Should be back in stock very soon

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This is a timely, interesting and professionally useful book which is easy to understand and full of engaging ideas for the Primary Classroom. -- Virginia Kay, Edge Hill University I was very impressed with this text. I think it is very current and has many valuable pedagogical points and activities that students can relate to. -- Anne Bradley, University of St. Mark and St John This is an excellent book for undergraduate trainee teachers to develop their understanding of syntax , punctuation and comprehension. -- Jessica Clapham, Bangor University

This essential text provides ideas for trainees and teachers to extend both their own teaching and their pupils’ learning in primary English through creative approaches and enrichment strategies to promote best practice and outstanding teaching.

This essential text provides ideas for trainees and teachers to extend both their own teaching and their pupils’ learning in primary English through creative approaches and enrichment strategies to promote best practice and outstanding teaching. The book is accessible to all levels of experience and combines theory with practice throughout, delivering the required subject knowledge while encouraging innovative approaches that demand critical reflection. It looks closely at how young children learn to read and write and how practitioners can enable this development through creative ideas.

 

The book begins with an exploration of the development of speaking and listening skills which form the foundation of successful literacy. Chapters then cover all the key elements of the new curriculum including word reading, reading comprehension, transcription and composition, plus additional material on drama and reading for pleasure. Throughout the book there is a clear progression from KS1 to KS2 and a focus on creativity as a vital ingredient in successful English teaching.

ISBN: 9781909682498

Dimensions: 246mm x 174mm x 10mm

Weight: 353g

192 pages