by PieCorbett (Author)
These books are designed to develop active speaking and listening skills. Each of the books contains a wealth of practical and enjoyable speaking and listening activities. They include sections on giving a talk, persuasive language, drama games, journalists' skills, putting on a play and storytelling. There is an end-section which helps the children assess how well they did, and also a glossary. The text is clear and straightforward and humorously written, designed to appeal to both children and their teachers.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 64
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 30 Apr 2006
ISBN 10: 071367220X
ISBN 13: 9780713672206
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: Written by Pie Corbett, poetry advisor to the National Literacy Strategy. Pie Corbett is well known to primary teachers and will sell these books to teachers at the end of inservice training days. Addresses the topic of 'speaking and listening' - a key area of the National Curriculum. Ideal for group work in literacy lessons - each member of the group has a copy of the book.