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A Creative Approach to Teaching Writing
Steve Bowkett
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Description for A Creative Approach to Teaching Writing
Paperback. A toolbox of strategies and activities that offer children aged 7-13 a motivational context for learning to write fluently and influentially. Num Pages: 120 pages, 15. BIC Classification: JNFD. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 7. Weight in Grams: 248.
Why should children learn to write fluently? What difference will it make to them and the opportunities available to them later on in life? The ability to communicate clearly, accurately and persuasively is a vital life skill. Deficiencies in motivation and thinking skills pervade the challenge of improving children's literacy levels. 'A Creative Approach to Teaching Writing' combines practical activities to help children aged 7-11 develop their writing skills, with insights into the attitude that experienced writers apply to their craft. The activities explore different working methods - such as how authors tap into and ... Read more
Why should children learn to write fluently? What difference will it make to them and the opportunities available to them later on in life? The ability to communicate clearly, accurately and persuasively is a vital life skill. Deficiencies in motivation and thinking skills pervade the challenge of improving children's literacy levels. 'A Creative Approach to Teaching Writing' combines practical activities to help children aged 7-11 develop their writing skills, with insights into the attitude that experienced writers apply to their craft. The activities explore different working methods - such as how authors tap into and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Continuum Publishing Corporation United States
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
120
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781441176769
SKU
V9781441176769
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-5
About Steve Bowkett
Steve Bowkett is a full-time writer and creative writing tutor. He taught English for 18 years in the UK. Steve was a member of an advisory group to the National Advisory Committee on Creative and Cultural Education.
Reviews for A Creative Approach to Teaching Writing
Packed with creative ideas to inspire writing, children are encouraged to develop a positive attitude towards writing, organise their ideas and learn a range of strategies to improve their writing. Some of the activities are short starters to stimulate ideas and others are much more detailed to add scope and breadth to children’s writing. This book is written in a ... Read more