Reflecting changes in the Primary National Strategy, this book introduces primary teachers to key issues in the teaching of writing. Rooted in classroom practice, it includes the history, theory and practice of teaching writing, and children writing in and out of school. Editor(s): Graham, Judith; Kelly, Alison. Num Pages: 272 pages, 1 black & white tables, 69 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JNLB; JNU; YQCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 648. . 2009. 3rd Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Title: Writing Under Control
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: 2009
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0415484057
ISBN 13: 9780415484053
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 3rd Edition
Condition: New

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Now in its third edition and reflecting changes in the Primary National Strategy, this best-selling textbook introduces primary teachers to key issues in the teaching of writing. Strongly rooted in classroom practice, the book includes:

the history, theory and practice of teaching writing

children writing in and out of school

EAL and gender issues in writing

the development of writing across the years of the primary school

planning classroom routines and organising resources

balancing the composition and transcription elements in writing

monitoring and assessing writing

meeting individual needs

managing specific learning difficulties in writing, such as dyslexia

With its companion Reading under Control (also in its third edition), this book provides undergraduate and postgraduate teachers with comprehensive guidance for the teaching of literacy.

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Judith Graham recently retired as a Principal Lecturer from Roehampton University.

Alison Kelly is Subject Leader for English Education (primary) at Roehampton University, teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

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