In order to have a strong understanding of primary English, teachers need to
understand how children learn reading, writing and language, and how these
develop throughout childhood.
Covering the interconnected areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing,
and aware of the new National Curriculum in England, this book gives beginning
teachers clear pragmatic guidance on how to plan, deliver and assess
high-quality teaching.
Key features:
* Recurringcase studiesin each chapter provide realistic examples of children's
literacy development across the primary age phase
* Research focusboxes explore contemporary research findings and what they mean
for the classroom
* Activitiesandclassroom applicationsections give practical advice