Blueprints
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This is a bank of ideas designed to help teachers to develop the writing of primary-school pupils. It is concerned mainly with the compositional aspects of writing, rather than spelling, handwriting and punctuation, and consists of five main sections, dealing with writing stories and poems, writing for information, writing from reading, writing from personal experience, and redrafting and proofreading. Each section contains copymasters, concise teacher's notes, and a bank of further ideas.
With a progressive approach which introduces terminology, reinforces concepts, and aims to foster a continuing interest in language, this book offers a structured programme for the teaching and learning of grammar and punctuation. The activities are intended to be used within the children's experience and study of whole texts, providing opportunities to focus on aspects of grammatical interest. The book includes straightforward explanations of grammatical terms and how to use punctuation, interactive activities designed to be enjoyable, a grammar and punctuation checklist to record progress, and practical teacher's notes.
This title features: clear and straightforward explanations of grammatical terms and how to use basic punctuation; interactive activities that the children will find enjoyable and engaging; a grammar and punctuation checklist to record progress; and practical teacher's notes.