Now in its third edition and reflecting changes in the Primary National Strategy, this best-selling textbook introduces primary teachers to key issues in the teaching of writing. Strongly rooted in classroom practice, the book includes:

• the history, theory and practice of teaching writing
• children writing in and out of school
• EAL and gender issues in writing
• the development of writing across the years of the primary school
• planning classroom routines and organising resources
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Now in an updated third edition, this best-selling textbook introduces primary teachers to the key issues in how to teach reading. The authors celebrate reading as an important, exhilarating part of the curriculum with the potential to transform lives, whilst also giving a balanced handling of contentious issues. Strongly rooted in classroom practice, the book provides comprehensive coverage of differing reading practices and resources. Key features include:

• managing specialized reading difficulties, such as dyslexia


• EAL and gender issues in reading


• use of...