
Writing To Learn Looks At How Poetry Can Be Used As An Enjoyable Way To Teach Literacy Across The Curriculum. It Includes Remarkable Poems And Stories By Children As Well As Clear Descriptions Of How To Teach Creatively Within The Framework Of The National Literacy Strategy. The Book Goes Through The Primary Curriculum, Subject By Subject: *poetry And Science And Maths *poetry And Personal, Social And Moral Education *poetry And Art And Music *poetry And Religious Education *poetry For Its Own Sake. The Author Includes: *advice On Different Ways Children Can Compose Their Writing And How Computers Can Be A Valuable Aid To Children's Writing *examples Of Published Poetry And How It Can Be Used To Stimulate Good Writing *advice On Bringing Writers Into Schools And Publishing School Anthologies. This Book Will Prove Invaluable To Teachers And Parents Keen To Teach Writing Whilst Seeing Children As Active And Critical Learners. It Shows That If We Expect Great Things From Children In Writing, We Get Them. Book Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents.
This book investigates how poetry serves as a versatile and effective pedagogical tool to enhance literacy skills across the entire primary school curriculum. Author Fred Sedgwick, an experienced educator, argues that integrating creative writing into subjects like science, mathematics, and religious education fosters deeper engagement and critical thinking. By providing a framework that aligns with the National Literacy Strategy, the text demonstrates how teachers can elevate student performance through high expectations and creative expression. The work draws on a combination of pedagogical theory and practical classroom examples to support its central argument.
What You Will Find
Educators frequently cite this work as a practical resource for bridging the gap between creative writing and core curriculum requirements. Experts highlight the book's focus on student agency, noting that it provides actionable advice for teachers aiming to cultivate active and critical learners in a primary school setting.
Page Count:
232
Publication Date:
2002-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
020318629X
ISBN-13:
9780203186299
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