Now revised and expanded Speaking Frames: How to Teaching Talk for
Writing: Ages 10-14 brings together material from Sue Palmer's popular
Speaking Frames books with additional material covering the
primary/secondary transition. Providing an innovative and effective
answer to the problem of teaching speaking and listening, this book
offers a range of speaking frames for children to orally 'fill in',
developing their language patterns and creativity, 'and boosting their
confidence in the use of literate language patterns. Fully updated, this
book offers:
- material for individual paired and group presentations and talk for
writing
- links to cross-curricular 'Skeletons'
- transition material and guidance on 'bridging the gap' between primary
and secondary schools
- support notes for teachers and assessment guidance
- advice on flexible progression and working to a child's ability
- suggestions for developing individual pupils' spoken language skills.
With a wealth of photocopiable sheets and creative ideas for speaking
and listening, Speaking Frames: How to Teaching Talk for Writing: Ages
10-14 is essential reading for all practising, trainee and recently
qualified teachers who wish to develop effective speaking and listening
in their classroom.
