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Author Waugh, David

Title English 5-11 : a guide for teachers / David Waugh and Wendy Jolliffe
Edition 2nd ed
Published London : New York : Routledge, 2012

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Description 1 online resource (vi, 328 pages) : illustrations
Series Primary 5-11 series
Contents Front Cover; English 5-11; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. The pedagogy of teaching English in the primary school; 2. Classroom management in English; 3. Creative approaches to teaching literacy; 4. Understanding language and literacy development; 5. Knowledge about language: grammar and punctuation; 6. Talking to learn; 7. Teaching and learning reading; 8. Fiction and poetry; 9. Reading and writing for information; 10. Learning and teaching in a multilingual classroom; 11. Developing children's writing; 12. Spelling
13. Using technology to enhance the learning and teaching of English14. Drama; 15. Planning for English; 16. Assessment for learning of English; Conclusions; References; Index
Summary "Now fully updated, English 5-11 provides comprehensive, up to date and creative guidance on teaching English in the primary school. Each chapter provides the busy teacher with indispensable advice and guidance, as well as opportunities to reflect upon current practice in the classroom. Key areas covered include ; Language and literacy development Grammar, punctuation and spelling Talk for learning Systematic synthetic phonics Fiction, poetry and non-fiction Drama and creativity Teaching in a multilingual classroom ICT and Assessment ; This second edition reflects changes in government policy and gives greater attention to: systematic synthetic phonics, assessment, drama and talk for writing and is closely related to the changing curriculum for primary English. The highly experienced author team are former literacy advisors and have frontline teaching, school management and teacher training experience. This book will be an invaluable resource to all trainee and practising teachers interested in teaching English in an accessible, contemporary and dynamic way."-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-323) and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Language arts (Primary) -- Great Britain
English language -- Study and teaching (Primary) -- Great Britain
EDUCATION -- General.
EDUCATION -- Elementary.
EDUCATION -- Teaching Methods & Materials -- Reading & Phonics.
English language -- Study and teaching (Primary)
Language arts (Primary)
Great Britain
Form Electronic book
Author Jolliffe, Wendy
ISBN 9780203135419
0203135415
9781136484537
1136484531
9781299137059
1299137059