This refreshing book illustrates how teachers can guide primary pupils into a deep and meaningful exploration of a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction writing.

It presents a classroom where students become eager, independent writers speaking with clarity and understanding the power and purpose of putting pen, pencil, crayon and paper to work.

Detailed units of study provide a clear demonstration of the writing process at work throughout the school year. Contains inspiring examples of work showing what children who are empowered to write can and do achieve.

Ideas for classroom organisation, record and worksheets, samples for poetry, fiction and non-fiction writing and suggestions for publishing work are also featured.

More than a manual, this book will inspire, challenge and support a wiser approach to teaching writing!