Getting the Buggers to Write: 3rd edition

Sue Cowley

ISBN 10: 1441171304 / ISBN 13: 9781441171306

Published by Continuum Publishing Corporation, United States, New York, 2011

About this Item

This is a thoroughly practical guide for teachers, offering a whole host of ways to help all their students to improve their writing skills. In this third edition, bestselling author Sue Cowley offers advice on improving skills and confidence, and getting students excited about writing - not just in literacy or English, but across the curriculum. This book is full of engaging and creative approaches for writers at all stages of confidence and competence: from children just starting to write, to experienced learners looking to perfect their own style. This edition includes new material on: writing in the Digital Age; creative ideas for getting boys to write; and, cross-curricular writing projects. On the companion website you'll find lots of useful extras, including advice about the teacher as writer - how you can use your writing skills beyond the school. This thoroughly practical guide will interest all educators who want to maximise the potential of every one of their students. It is an invaluable resource for teachers working at secondary and FE level, but equally a source of inspiration and practical advice for practitioners in primary schools. This innovative series provides teaching practitioners with a wealth of practical advice for use in a variety of educational settings. 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 # GOR007254811

Bibliographic Details

Title: Getting the Buggers to Write: 3rd edition

Publisher: Continuum Publishing Corporation, United States, New York

Publication Date: 2011

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 3rd Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

In this third edition, bestselling author Sue
Cowley offers advice on improving skills and confidence, and getting students
excited about writing - not just in literacy or English, but across the
curriculum. This book is full of engaging and creative approaches for writers
at all stages of confidence and competence: from children just starting to
write, to experienced learners looking to perfect their own style. This edition
includes new material on: * writing in the Digital Age* creative ideas for getting boys to write* cross-curricular writing projects On the companion website you'll find lots of useful extras, including advice
about the teacher as writer - how you can use your writing skills beyond the
school. This thoroughly practical guide will interest all educators who want to
maximise the potential of every one of their students. It is an invaluable
resource for teachers working at secondary and Fe level, but equally a source
of inspiration and practical advice for practitioners in primary schools.

About the Author:

Sue Cowley is an expert on behaviour management, and on creative approaches to teaching and learning. She has written numerous bestselling education and parenting books, which have been translated and published around the world. Sue has written for many teaching publications and was a regular presenter on Teachers TV. She has also been called to appear in front of the Education Select Committee, as an expert witness on behaviour in schools. She works internationally as a writer, trainer and presenter, as well as helping to run her local preschool.
Sue is a renowned INSET trainer, who has provided training for teaching and support staff around the UK and in Europe. She offers courses on a variety of topics including developing children's writing, creative thinking and behaviour management.