Teaching Literacy: The Creative Approach

Teaching Literacy: The Creative Approach

by Fred Sedgwick (Author)

Synopsis

The book covers the teaching of literacy to children aged 5-14, with the emphasis on 5-11. (The material for older students means that the book applies to middle schools as well as primaries). Each chapter shows how students/pupils can develop their own writing skills by learning from passages of great literature. Each section includes: passages from literature; teaching approaches; examples of children's work. The book is rooted in the classroom and practical in nature. The literary texts are in photocopiable format.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 231
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Published: 22 Nov 2001

ISBN 10: 0826451721
ISBN 13: 9780826451729

Media Reviews
Sedgwick is an inspiring teacher....If this is the first book of Sedgwick's you have read, you will find it inspiring and his personal style...refreshing. The Times Higher Educational Supplement
Author Bio
Fred Sedgwick is a poet and former headteacher (principal) of a primary (elementary) school. He has written books for Bloomsbury, Longman, David Fulton and Routledge, His publications include Shakespeare and the young writer and Thinking about literacy (both Routledge).