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197 pages :

colour illustrations.
Contents include: The history of writing -- The not-so-simple science of writing -- Grammar time -- Crafting great sentences -- Disciplinary writing -- Practical strategies -- Next steps.
Summary: In Closing the Writing Gap, Alex Quigley makes sense of the history and 'science' of writing, synthesising the debates and presenting evidence about how children develop most efficiently as successful writers. Offering practical strategies for teachers at every stage of their teaching career, the book helps teachers to be an expert in how pupils learn to write, from the big picture of planning, editing and revising your writing, to the vital importance of grammar and spelling with accuracy. This essential book presents the case for teacher-led efforts to develop pupils' writing and provides practical solutions for teachers across the curriculum, incorporating easy-to-use tools, resources, and classroom activities. (Publisher)