Why should we foster creativity in primary English?
A practical and accessible text that demonstrates how creative thinking and learning can support primary English teaching. With chapters mapped to the Teachers' Standards and links to the new National Curriculum, each chapter provides a case study exploring high-quality primary English practice including planning, rationale and ideas for the classroom. These are fully grounded in a wide range of theoretical frameworks, viewpoints and values. Reflective activities in each chapter offering practical exercises and additional reading suggestions, encourage trainee teachers to further their understanding of how theory translates to classroom practice.
This inspiring book helps support learning, teaching and assessment without losing innovation, excitement and motivation for both teachers and children.
Introduction
Chapter 1: Cracking the Concept: creative thinking, creative teaching creative integration
Chapter 2: Creative approaches to teaching reading and enjoying text
Chapter 3: Creative approaches to teaching writing
Chapter 4: Speaking and listening scaffolds reading and writing
Chapter 5: Creative English: Early Years into Key Stage 1
Chapter 6: Reading into Writing: Key Stage 1 fiction
Chapter 7: Reading into Writing: Key Stage 2 fiction
Chapter 8 Reading into Writing: Key Stage 1 Non- fiction
Chapter 9: Reading into Writing: Key Stage 2 Non- fiction
Chapter 10: Reading into Writing: Key Stage 1 Poetry
Chapter 11: Reading into Writing: Key Stage 2 Poetry
Chapter 12: Creative approaches: Transition Key Stage 2-3
