Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Dedication; Introduction to the Second Edition; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 The Problem; 2 Identifying More Able Language Users; 3 What the School Can Do: Preparation, Policy, Resources and Parents; 4 What the School Can Do: A View of Language Learning and Progression; 5 How to Challenge and Improve the Reading of More Able Readers; 6 How to Challenge and Improve the Writing of More Able Writers; 7 More Able Language Users Learning from Texts other than Books; Appendix: Reading List Models; Bibliography; Index
Summary
This revised and updated edition takes into account the greater recognition of language users in schools and the working parties which have been set up to enable the more able to enjoy opportunities to display and develop their special talents. This new edition also explores models of language learning and offers some strands of linguistic development on which teachers of English/literacy can build more specific developmental intentions. This book will help teachers recognize, challenge and support children who show advanced skills in reading and writing so that they can enable them to
