Stimulating Non-Fiction Writing!: Inspiring Children Aged 7 - 11

Stimulating Non-Fiction Writing! Inspiring Children Aged 7-11 offers innovative and exciting ways to engage children in non-fiction writing, giving professionals the confidence and practical advice they need to support children in producing quality non-fiction texts. It is packed with interesting ideas, resource suggestions, and practical activities, and is underpinned by research-informed teaching strategies and academic information. It offers differentiated advice for working with children in Lower and Upper Key Stage 2, and is an essential resource for teachers and students on teacher training courses.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 166 pages
Publication date: 06 February 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Stimulating Non-Fiction Writing! Inspiring Children Aged 7-11 is a comprehensive guide that offers innovative and exciting ways to engage children in non-fiction writing. Designed for professionals working with children in this age range, the book provides valuable insights and practical advice to help them support children in producing quality non-fiction texts in the classroom.

Packed with a wealth of interesting ideas, resource suggestions, and practical activities, the book explores the various strategies professionals can employ to encourage child authors to develop their non-fiction writing skills. The resources, "Gold star!" tips, and practical suggestions are grounded in research-informed teaching strategies and academic knowledge, ensuring that professionals can enhance their practice in teaching non-fiction writing effectively.

By taking a stimulating approach to each text type and linking activities to known texts and stimuli, the book offers differentiated advice for working with children in Lower and Upper Key Stage 2. Chapters cover text types such as instructions, persuasive texts, non-chronological reports, correspondence texts, and discussion texts, providing a comprehensive coverage of the various forms of non-fiction writing.

This new text is an essential resource for inspiring children aged 7-11 in the classroom and will revitalize and enrich classroom provision and practice. It serves as a valuable guide for teachers and students on teacher training courses, equipping them with the knowledge and tools they need to foster a love for non-fiction writing and empower children to express their ideas and perspectives through this powerful form of communication.

Weight: 336g
Dimension: 246 x 174 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138298033