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How to Teach Non-Fiction Writing at Key Stage 3 is a practical manual to help teachers of 11-14 year-olds to focus on key aspects of developing their pupil's non-fiction writing. The book presents a clear teaching sequence that emphasizes the link between reading and writing, and can raise pupil's attainment levels in both areas. Practical writing workshops focus on the six main types of non-fiction as defined in the NLS Framework for Year 7: information, recount, explanation, instruction, persuasion and discussion texts.

Each workshop includes photocopiable sample texts, instructions for teachers, and tasks for pupils to complete.

With advice on how to make best use of a writing journal, and how to progress in sentence construction - how to make sentences more flexible and better adapted to purpose - the book is a practical and immediately useful resource for KS3 teachers. ... Read more

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From the art of writing to the nitty gritty of how to get published, this handbook provides help for would-be writers of non-fiction. There is advice on writing books, newspaper and magazine features, and guidance on writing styles, what areas to write for, market research and subject research. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Nice resource of basic information
This was the first book I ever purchased online ... a number of years ago:-)

The book gives all the basic information required to start writing articles for magazines and also putting together a book proposal for a nonfiction book. My only criticism is that more information could have been included on the actual writing process.

It is "organise" in the UK
I haven't read this book or anything else by Janet McaDonald and don't wish to comment on the book itself (I gave it three stars only because I had to enter something in the field). However, in fairness to the author it should be noted that she spelled "organize" correctly for her part of the world. British spellings often differ slightly from their American counterparts.

This book is ludicrous at its best!
If I could give this book 0 I would, but I do not have that option. For trying to teach others, she can't even get her own spellings and chapters in order! She says in chap 1 (the introduction) that you can find more oncertain processes on articles in chap 4 (it is not 4 it is 5) and on booksin chap. 5 (it is not, it is in chap. 6) For someone who is telling us tocheck our spelling she spells the word 'organize' as 'organise'! Forexample pages: 23, 24 & 32. She often says in this book to check and recheck our grammer before submitting it to a prospective publisher. She goeson to say that by doing this we might be looked down upon as a new authortrying to break into the business. How the hell did she get this non sensebook of hers published to begin with? I will be re turning this book toAmazon hoping for a refund. I have owned this book for 6 hours and if itwere winter I would use it at best to start a fire! DO NOT buy this book!It is a waste of print and paper! ... Read more

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In order to reflect the way in which GCSE syllabuses are organized, the material in this collection is arranged in six categories covering the purposes of non-fiction: to inform, to describe, to explain, to instruct, to persuade, to argue. The book also provides exam practice questions. ... Read more

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This book is designed to offer non-specialist teachers a wide range of open ended photocopiable activities for specified levels of ability. The "Essentials" series will provide support for any scheme of work being used in the school, either as part of structured English sessions or as educationally sound time fillers. This book offers skills in writing for a wide range of situations, such as addressing envelopes, writing invitations, instructions and labelling diagrams. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

Completed my set
This was a sentimental purchase.I wanted to complete the set of books my mother was using in her writing.I know that the course may not be the best suggestions for how to write well, but I like them on my shelf in my office.The book was in excellent condition and a great price. ... Read more