Pocket PAL: Boys and Writing

Author:   Steve Bowkett
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:  

9781855391086


Pages:   96
Publication Date:   09 October 2006
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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This book looks at how students' writing can be improved through a thinking skills agenda. The emphasis is on engaging boys with writing, but the ideas and techniques work equally well with girls and span a wide age and ability range.

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Author:   Steve Bowkett
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Network Continuum Education
Dimensions:   Width: 10.00cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 20.00cm
Weight:   0.130kg
ISBN:  

9781855391086


ISBN 10:   1855391082
Pages:   96
Publication Date:   09 October 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.
Language:   English

Table of Contents

Introduction The thinking link Plotting and the big picture Descriptive writing Creating convincing characters Writing games Other forms and styles Reviewing and improving Further reading

Reviews

'Boys and writing is a topic likely to interest any teacher ... This compact book provides a wealth of ideas on how to motivate and engage both genders ... A handy reference book for any teacher of writing.' Learning and Teaching Update, November 2008 This guide is one of the Pocket PAL series. The way that these guides are written means that they are easy to follow, with each technique discussed being presented on the left hand page and practical applications shown on the facing page. Times Educational Supplement, 14 March 2008


This guide is one of the Pocket PAL series. The way that these guides are written means that they are easy to follow, with each technique discussed being presented on the left hand page and practical applications shown on the facing page. Times Educational Supplement, 14 March 2008


'Boys and writing is a topic likely to interest any teacher ... This compact book provides a wealth of ideas on how to motivate and engage both genders ... A handy reference book for any teacher of writing.' Learning and Teaching Update, November 2008 This guide is one of the Pocket PAL series. The way that these guides are written means that they are easy to follow, with each technique discussed being presented on the left hand page and practical applications shown on the facing page. Times Educational Supplement, 14 March 2008


Author Information

Steve Bowkett is a full-time writer and creative writing tutor. He taught English for 18 years in the UK. Steve was a member of an advisory group to the National Advisory Committee on Creative and Cultural Education.

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