Teaching Story Writing in Primary

Pie Corbett's book is a comprehensive guide to teaching story writing to primary pupils, packed with effective resources and strategies aligned with the National Curriculum. It covers planning, teaching, vocabulary, editing, and all elements of story writing, making it a time-saving resource for teachers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 10 October 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Story writing is a vital part of the primary curriculum, and Pie Corbett, a poet, storyteller, and educational consultant, has created a comprehensive book to help teachers teach story writing to their students. The book is packed full of effective, curriculum-aligned, classroom-ready resources and strategies that can be used as a standalone or alongside existing writing schemes.

The book provides comprehensive practical guidance on planning and teaching story writing, including how to pick the right text, effective strategies for selecting vocabulary, and teaching pupils how to edit. Step-by-step advice covers all elements of story writing, including the difference between plot and story, story shapes and how to use them, characters and their goals, and the effective use of dialogue.

Written by an experienced classroom teacher, all of the classroom-ready strategies are in line with the National Curriculum and are tailored for every Key Stage and ability level, making this the ideal time-saving resource for any primary teacher and any writing scheme.

One of the key features of the book is its emphasis on the importance of storytelling. Pie Corbett believes that storytelling is a powerful tool that can help children develop their language, creativity, and critical thinking skills. He provides a range of storytelling techniques that can be used in the classroom, including storytelling circles, storytelling games, and storytelling workshops.

The book also includes a range of writing exercises that can help children develop their writing skills. These exercises include writing prompts, writing exercises, and writing projects. The writing exercises are designed to be fun and engaging, and they can help children to develop their imagination, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

In addition to the writing exercises, the book also includes a range of resources that can help teachers to support their students' writing. These resources include a glossary of writing terms, a list of recommended books, and a list of online resources.

One of the most important aspects of the book is its emphasis on the importance of feedback. Pie Corbett believes that feedback is essential for children to develop their writing skills. He provides a range of feedback techniques that can be used in the classroom, including peer feedback, teacher feedback, and self-feedback.

The book also includes a range of assessment tools that can help teachers to assess their students' writing. These assessment tools include writing rubrics, writing portfolios, and writing tests.

Overall, Story Writing for Primary Pupils is a comprehensive book that provides teachers with the resources and strategies they need to teach story writing to their students. The book is packed full of effective, curriculum-aligned, classroom-ready resources and strategies that can be used as a standalone or alongside existing writing schemes. Whether you are a primary teacher or a writing scheme, this book is an essential resource that you should not miss.

Weight: 360g
Dimension: 189 x 246 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801994446