Unlocking The Writer in Every Child: The book of practical ideas for teaching reading

by Susan Elkin

The Essential Companion to the successful 'Unlocking the Reader in Every Child', this new book focuses on the often neglected issue of writing. It follows the same format as its predecessor, offering explanation, tips and guidance, alongside practical activities to engage and support writing. Individual chapters focus on writing fiction, poetry and drama, writing for practical purposes (including persuasive writing) and writing in the digital world. A specific chapter also addresses special needs issues in writing. As with reading, learning to write needs support and continual practice at all ages, and this book offers activity ideas for children learning to write, from beginners right up to the post - 16 years.

236 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2011

About the author

A secondary English teacher for decades, Susan is now a full time author and journalist - among other things she is Education and Training Editor at The Stage. Her passions include donkeys, irises, colours, Anthony Trollope, onion chutney, Shakespeare, goats, words, ducks, Dvorak, bassoons and much more. She lives with her husband of many years and is the mother of two grown-up sons. Susan's latest book 'Please Miss We're Boys' tell the story of her hair-raising first five years in teaching when she was Danielle in the lions' den trying to cope with sex-crazed pupils in a challenging all boys' school in Deptford in 1968.