NEW
Ages 9-13
Reclaiming Reluctant Writers
Kellie Buis
This timely volume provides a wealth of ways to encourage pupils to face their fears and master the essentials of good writing. Primary school offers pupils opportunities to tackle the basics of reading and writing, but when they encounter the demands of middle and secondary-school writing, many become unresponsive, and the gap between willing and less-willing pupils widens.
The author explores the myths and realities of writing and shows how to give struggling pupils the knowledge, understanding, and confidence to write willingly and well. This practical guide features activities that take pupils from isolated skills to a deeper understanding of the form and function of language.
Including many strategies for teaching the essentials of good writing:
- Topics and flow of ideas
- Organisation
- Fluency and experimentation
- Competency
- Peer editing
- Power and voice
Reclaiming Reluctant Writers focuses on inspiring and nurturing young writers to become more competent and to regard writing not as a chore, but as a purposeful, pleasurable and satisfying experience.
2007 144pp paperback
978-155138-220-3
£24.99
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