English 5-11: A guide for teachers / Edition 3

ISBN-13: 9781138188396 Publisher: Taylor & Francis Publication date: 06/23/2016 Series: Primary 5-11 Series Edition description: 3rd ed. Pages: 338 Product dimensions: 6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d) English is central to the primary-school curriculum and successfully mastering the basics has a significant influence on pupils’ ability to learn and achieve their future goals. Now fully updated, English 5–11 provides comprehensive, up-to-date and creative guidance on teaching English in the primary school. Each chapter provides the busy teacher with indispensable advice and guidance, as well as opportunities to reflect upon current practice in the classroom. Key areas covered include: ■ language and literacy development; ■ grammar, punctuation and spelling; ■ talk for learning; ■ systematic synthetic phonics; ■ fiction, poetry and non-fiction; ■ drama and creativity; ■ teaching in a multilingual classroom; ■ ICT ■ Planning and assessment.   This third edition reflects changes in governme