Good Zap, Little Grog


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A fanciful depiction of a day in the life of little Grog.




How to Teach Balanced Reading and Writing


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Presenting best practices in an easy-to-use format, literacy expert Bonnie Burns provides practical, research-based strategies for all aspects of literacy education.




Teaching Speaking and Listening in the Primary School


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This newly revised second edition looks at ways in which teachers can develop children's abilities in speaking and listening, as required by the National Curriculum. The authors discuss the links between language and learning; offer case studies and suggestions for classroom practice; and provide stimulating activities to help pupils to become more articulate, coherent and effective in standard English. The book is a suitable text for students taking primary initial teacher training courses. It will also be welcomed as a practical handbook for primary teachers.




Coordinating Music Across The Primary School


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Specifically designed for busy teachers who have responsibility for co- ordinating a subject area within their primary school. Each volume in the series conforms to a concise style, while providing a wealth of tips, case studies and photocopiable material that teachers can use immediately.; There are special volumes dedicated to dealing with OFSTED, creating whole school policy and the demands of co-ordinating several subjects within a small school.; The entire set of 16 volumes is available.




My Alphabet Kit Handbook


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A comprehensive teacher resource book that provides vital strategies for teaching early sounds._




Through the Eyes of a Child


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One of the most respected, comprehensive sources on available children's literature. Surveys the history of children' literature, explores the child's response to literature, and explains how to evaluate and select literature for children. Features unique two-part genre chapters -- one part content and one part methods. Covers artists and their illustrations, picture books, traditional literature, modern fantasy, poetry, contemporary realistic fiction, historical fiction, multicultural literature, and nonfiction (biographies and informational books). Contains illustrations from favorite full-color children's books (in their original colors), and art from real children. Features guest editorials by authors and illustrators; flashbacks of historical events, works, and people; and a section on multicultural literature in every chapter. Provides a dual-platform CD-ROM with annotated reference information on the more than 3000 children's literature titles listed in the book. For anyone interested in children's literature.




From Reader to Writer


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Encouraging young people to grab their ideas "as they fly by, " author Sarah Ellis presents a complete guide to inspiring children to discover the joys of creative writing. Photos.




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Everybody's Favourites


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Conversations with a Poet


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"Presents ideas for teaching forms, elements, and writing of poetry kindergarten to high school and describes and provides teachers with samples and bibliographies for sixteen poetic forms"--Provided by publisher.