The Really Useful Literacy Book
Linking theory and practice in the primary classroom
By Chira Lovat, Glynis Purnell, Tony Martin | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
Now in its third edition, The Really Useful Literacy Book is the definitive guide to the high quality teaching of literacy in your primary classroom. Written specifically for primary school teachers and student trainee teachers, this book offers inventive ideas for the classroom together with an accessible and informative summary of the theories that underpin them. It explores creative approaches to literacy teaching as well as offering a range of units on all areas – speaking, listening, reading and writing.
While this book provides creative ideas that can be taken by teachers and developed for their own classrooms, it clearly explains the theoretical rationale for these ideas. It can also be used by school literacy leaders to develop whole school approaches and high quality teaching throughout the school.
This accessible and engaging text will be an essential companion for all primary teachers, at any stage in their career, looking to motivate, engage and challenge their children in their literacy lessons.
Editions of The Really Useful Literacy Book
- EBook
- ISBN 9781136512278
- PDF
- ISBN 9781136512285
Read an Excerpt
Now in its third edition, The Really Useful Literacy Book is the definitive guide to the high quality teaching of literacy in your primary classroom. Written specifically for primary school teachers and student trainee teachers, this book offers inventive ideas for the classroom together with an accessible and informative summary of the theories that underpin them. It explores creative approaches to literacy teaching as well as offering a range of units on all areas – speaking, listening, reading and writing.
While this book provides creative ideas that can be taken by teachers and developed for their own classrooms, it clearly explains the theoretical rationale for these ideas. It can also be used by school literacy leaders to develop whole school approaches and high quality teaching throughout the school.
This accessible and engaging text will be an essential companion for all primary teachers, at any stage in their career, looking to motivate, engage and challenge their children in their literacy lessons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Really Useful Literacy Book about?
Now in its third edition, The Really Useful Literacy Book is the definitive guide to the high quality teaching of literacy in your primary classroom. Written specifically for primary school teachers and student trainee teachers, this book offers inventive ideas for the classroom together with an accessible and informative summary of the theories that underpin them. It explores creative approaches to literacy teaching as well as offering a range of units on all areas – speaking, listening, reading and writing.
While this book provides creative ideas that can be taken by teachers and developed for their own classrooms, it clearly explains the theoretical rationale for these ideas. It can also be used by school literacy leaders to develop whole school approaches and high quality teaching throughout the school.
This accessible and engaging text will be an essential companion for all primary teachers, at any stage in their career, looking to motivate, engage and challenge their children in their literacy lessons.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Really Useful Literacy Book?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Schools and pre-schools > Primary and middle schools
Where can I read a sample of The Really Useful Literacy Book?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781136512278
Is The Really Useful Literacy Book part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Really Useful
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Really Useful Literacy Book?
Chira Lovat, Glynis Purnell, Tony Martin
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Really Useful Literacy Book is available as ebook(ISBN 9781136512278) and pdf(ISBN 9781136512285)