Exploring Writing: Middle uses a range of fiction and nonfiction texts with activities designed to improve children’s writing and comprehension skills. Writing forms used range from letters, instructions and plays through to more unusual forms, such as sequels and accounts. A clear example of each writing form is provided, as well as space for children to write notes before attempting their own piece of writing in the same genre.
The book aims to help children: become familiar with some of the ways in which texts can be structured; write confidently, fluently and with understanding; and develop their powers of imagination, inventiveness and critical awareness. All ideas have been tried and tested in the classroom. They can be used with small groups or whole classes.
- My Storyword
- The New Teacher
- The Fair
- Carla’s Birthday
- My Townmaking
- Wanted
- The Giant’s Revenge
- School Excursion
- Tumble Wood
- The Tree House
, etc.