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OverviewThis 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Steve BowkettPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Network Continuum Education Dimensions: Width: 10.00cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 20.00cm Weight: 0.130kg ISBN: 9781855391086ISBN 10: 1855391082 Pages: 96 Publication Date: 09 October 2006 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() 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 ContentsIntroduction The thinking link Plotting and the big picture Descriptive writing Creating convincing characters Writing games Other forms and styles Reviewing and improving Further readingReviews'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 InformationSteve 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |