The book aims to support and develop creative writing activity in the primary curriculum, offering a balanced mix of both theoretical background and practical writing ideas.

This book takes a fresh look at what it means to learn and develop as a writer in response to concerns on both sides of the Atlantic, and elsewhere in the world, about standards in writing. In this book, the authors seek answers to some perennial questions: Why does performance in writing tend to lag behind that in reading? Are the productive skills of speaking and writing more difficult because they require the learner to make something new? What does it mean to develop as a writer? This book provides the foundation for developing the teaching of writing. It does so by: Reviewing and comparing models of writing pedagogy from the last fifty years Discussing the notion of development in depth Developing a new theory and model for writing in the multimodal and digital age Its basic premise is that writing needs to be re-conceived as one crucial component of communication among other modes. Andrews and Smith argue that although existing theories have provided insights into the teaching and learning of writing, we need to bring such theories up to date in the digital and multimodal age. Developing Writers is designed for teachers, academics, researchers, curriculum designers, parents and others who are interested in writing development. It will also be intended for anyone who is interested in developing their own writing, and who wishes to understand the principles on which such development is based. Continue the conversation at www.developingwriters.org.

This book aims to support student teachers and current practitioners in teaching mathematics in effective and creative ways.

′This is a fantastic book which provides creative and practical suggestions of how to engage all children in writing′ - Sarah Martin-Denham, Senior Lecturer in Primary Education, University of Sunderland This book is a practical guide designed to stimulate story writing in the early years and primary classroom. It offers a collection of novel and effective Ideas which can be used by educators to energise, excite and motivate children to willingly write stories across the 3-11 age phase. Each chapter offers creative and innovative Ideas to get children writing stories, including: - how to help children ′see the point′ of story writing - how speaking and listening, reading and phonics can be utilised to enhance written stories - how technology can facilitate refreshing story writing - how story writing can be physically interactive. By combining theory with practice, this book is ideal for those training to teach the 3 to 11 age range, those beginning their teaching career, and those who are established in their professional role. Simon Brownhill is Senior Teaching Associate at the University of Cambridge.

Shakespeare's words belong to all of us. This book offers 87 lessons full of practical advice on how to teach Shakespeare to young children, with the knowledge that the best way to learn about the playwright is to write in the grip of his words. In this exciting and accessible book, Fred Sedgwick, who has been teaching Shakespeare to KS2 children for many years, offers techniques for introducing some of the plays, starting with A Midsummer Night's Dream, to children between the ages of nine and twelve. These ideas will help them to write, act and draw in the grip of the greatest of writers. Above all, they will help children enjoy Shakespeare's words, and extend the power of their own words. Any teacher concerned with literacy, however nervous she or he may be about approaching Shakespeare, will find this book practical and inspiring.

Inspire is an innovative anthology written by creative writing educators from diverse backgrounds. The focus here is on communicating how to teach creative writing in imaginative and socially just ways. There is a particular emphasis upon helping people from challenging backgrounds write. You'll learn: -how creative writing can help carers deal with the stresses and strains of their jobs, -how creative writing can be taught online during times of global crisis, -how to use drama to enliven teaching, -how to set up your own bespoke series of creative writing lessons in order to improve The book is essential reading for anyone interested in improving their teaching and hoping to make it more creative.

How often do you hear your pupils cry 'what can I write about?' 1001 Brilliant Writing Ideas offers teachers endless ideas and inventive suggestions, opening up new opportunities for creative writing lessons. With over 1000 different ‘story-starters’ across a vast range of genres and narrative styles, this versatile book provides food for thought for pupils of a wide range of ages and abilities. This highly practical and richly illustrated photocopiable resource Addresses the ‘blank mind’ dilemma, offering pupils a plethora of story-writing ideas and suggestions Enables teachers to inspire pupils who struggle with creative writing Provides prompts to set ideas into motion, whilst leaving plenty of scope for original and creative thought Challenges pupils, encouraging them to use higher level thinking skills Offers mix and match stimulus pieces which can be used independently or put together to give pupils more or less support as required Any teacher whose inventiveness is flagging, and whose pupils are running out of ideas, will find this an essential classroom resource.