Creating Writers in the Primary Classroom: Practical Approaches to Inspire Teachers and Their Pupils

Creating writers takes a fresh look at the teaching of writing. Teachers in UK schools have now had 10 years of national literacy strategies (which many have seen as too prescriptive) and it is time for new approaches. The practical teaching strategies in this book are based on the writers' successful experience as teachers and in-service providers. It draws on new understanding of how children learn and schools current review of whole-curriculum provision. The book is also timely: the new national primary framework encourages flexibility in teaching, so teachers will be looking for new approaches. It will probably stay current for about 10 years. Finally, the book is appealing because it is aspirational. The writers want to 'empower teachers and children to create a 'writing school': one which is characterised not only by very high standards for all its pupils, but also one in which everyone delights in writing'. There are a lot of books out there about writing, but what sets this one apart is its intention to help schools create a 'writing culture'.Tandy, Miles is the author of 'Creating Writers in the Primary Classroom: Practical Approaches to Inspire Teachers and Their Pupils' with ISBN 9780415452670 and ISBN 0415452678.