Book 3

Writing

by John Jackman and Wendy Wren

Published 20 January 2002

Collins Primary Focus: Writing is aimed at ages 6-11. The structured course helps to develop children into confident, independent writers. The Teacher’s Guide provides a wealth of shared and independent writing activities for use in class or as homework. There are lots of ideas for modelling and scribing with the class.

• Comprehensive teaching notes and activity sheets provided for every unit
• Matching charts for UK and International curricula
• Photocopiable class and individual record sheets to assist with assessment
• Explains and presents differentiation opportunities


Focus on Writing

by John Jackman and Wendy Wren

Published 20 January 2002
This writing course for 6-11 year olds is written specifically to support National Literacy Framework objectives for shared and independent writing. It delivers step-by-step guidance to becoming a successful, independent writer. Aimed at use alongside your core language programme, this course focuses on developing essential writing skills. Five illustrated pupil books provide a rich collection of fiction and non-fiction texts. Young writers are supported every step of the way using exemplar texts with clear annotations that highlight successful writing techniques. Five large format writing frames accompany the Pupil Books, each an invaluable teaching tool for modelling writing techniques. Further support is provided in one comprehensive Teacher's Guide that covers the whole course. Packed with practical, straightforward teaching tips and fully referenced to NLS objectives, it also contains A4 photocopiable writing frames for every text type - ideal for group and independent work.

The Focus on Writing Writing Frames Resource Pack provides photocopiable writing frames to accompany every Focus on Writing unit.

  • Supports writing in all required genres, from non-fiction to fiction to poetry
  • Can be used to demonstrate writing styles and techniques in a small group or using an OHP
  • Ideal for individual or group work to support planning and completing independent writing tasks

Writing Introductory Book

by John Jackman and Wendy Wren

Published 20 January 2002

Focus on Writing Introductory Pupil Book is aimed at Y2/P3 pupils and contains the complete range of texts required for this year group.

  • Annotated extracts and follow on activities designed to support young writers every step on the road to becoming confident, independent authors

Writing Frames

by John Jackman and Wendy Wren

Published 20 January 2002