Developing Writing Skills

8 Writing frames with examples of each at two reading levels plus support at word, sentence and text level. To support non fiction writing across the curriculum for upper KS2 to KS4.

Make hundreds of entertaining sentences while learning about grammar and sentence structure. The book is double- sided with different themes and structure on each side. Measures: 420mm x 100mm

This versatile Writers Directory can be used in a variety of ways. Before starting their writing students can use the directory to help them choose events and characters. During writing students can use the cleverly designed index system to quickly find an appropriate adjective. When editing, the directory can be used to check spelling and find alternatives for overused words.

Do your pupils baulk at writing a story?

Do they moan that writing is boring?

Do the boys think that writing stories is "for girls"?

Award winning children's author Alan Gibbons offers practical advice drawing on his twenty years as a teacher and literacy trainer. This book is packed with lesson plans, illustrations, ideas and examples. It's a book to take the pain out of writing lessons.

Is your class fed up with non-fiction writing?

Does their non-fiction writing seem dull and routine?

Do you wish you could inject some creativity into it?

Award winning children's author Alan Gibbons offers practical advice drawing on his twenty years as a teacher and literacy trainer. This book is packed with lesson plans, ideas and examples. It's a book to put the fun and creativity into teaching non-fiction.

Do the children in your class think that poetry is not for them?

Do they think every line has to rhyme?

Does everything they write slip into the same dum-dee-dum rhythm?

Do the boys think writing poetry is "just for girls"?

Award winning children's author Alan Gibbons offers practical advice drawing on his twenty years as a teacher and literacy trainer. This book is packed with lesson plans, ideas and examples. It's a book to take the pain out of teaching poetry.