Activities for Writing Explanations 9-11 (Writing Guides)

Thomas, Huw

ISBN 10: 0439983444 / ISBN 13: 9780439983440

Published by Scholastic, 2003

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR005156907

Synopsis:

A series of books of ready-made photocopiable activities plus teacher guidance that help teachers to do shared and guided writing within a particular text type. Each book covers one specific writing type and aims to improve teacher confidence and knowledge and provide them with the teaching resources they need Each book has 4 sections: 1. Using Good Examples. Two extracts to explore in shared writing activities to enable children (and teachers) to develop knowlede and understanding of the text type. 2. Developing Writing. Activities for exploring, practising and planning elements of the text type. 3. Writing. Projects to help children to put their writing ideas and planning together into written work. 4. Review. Ideas and photocopiables to get children to redraft, assess and improve their own writing. The activities in EXPLANATIONS (9-11 yrs) enable children to: * identify the characteristic features of explanation texts * make texts clear and interesting by sequencing the text * use causal and temporal connectives * use diagrams and technical terminology

Bibliographic Details

Title: Activities for Writing Explanations 9-11 (...
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good