Shortlisted for Educational Book of the Year at the Education Resources Awards 2021, this resource equips teachers with everything necessary to teach grammar in the primary classroom. It addresses common questions like the subjunctive mood and the use of semi-colons, providing a supportive guide for educators. Written by experienced teachers Zoë and Timothy Paramour, the book emphasizes the importance of grammar as a tool for writing rather than a tedious subject. The engaging style makes learning enjoyable for both teachers and students. Ideas are linked to various National Curriculum units, utilizing original short texts to integrate grammar instruction with the broader English curriculum and prepare students for Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG) assessments. Teaching resources are available for download from a companion website. Each chapter focuses on a specific grammar element, offering essential knowledge, teaching ideas, cross-curricular links, and resources, making this book an indispensable tool for effectively teaching primary grammar in classrooms or homeschooling settings.
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Everything you need to teach writing in the primary classroom. The Writing Book helps you to break down the mysteries of written English into comprehensible steps that will get your students writing with confidence and flair. Written in Zoë and Timothy Paramour's funny, frank and reassuring style, this follow up to The Grammar Book gives teachers clear and systematic guidance about how to develop children's written English. It covers vocabulary, register, word order and text layout, as well as sentence structure, length and syntax. It explores the features of different genres, the ways we can play with language and the reader's expectations to make writing more engaging. The Writing Book gives teachers a clear and consistent language they can use with their students to offer meaningful feedback, especially when children's writing lacks flair and energy. Written by teachers for teachers, it provides tips, tricks, and adaptable resources to make teachers' lives easier. This book makes it easy for teachers to identify everything their students need to know to become confident, competent writers.