Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Introduction: teaching writing; PART 1 The two horses model for cross-curricular literacy; 1.1 Talk for learning; 1.2 Talk for writing; PART 2 Case studies; 2.1 Recount case study; 2.2 Report case study; 2.3 Instruction case study; 2.4 Explanation case study; 2.5 Persuasion case study; 2.6 Discussion case study; PART 3 Teaching materials; 3.1 Recount text; 3.2 Report text; 3.3 Instruction text; 3.4 Explanation text; 3.5 Persuasion text; 3.6 Discussion text; Appendix: Supporting writing across the curriculum in secondary schools
Summary
Offers practical suggestions for teaching non-fiction writing skills and linking them to children's learning across the curriculum. This title provides information on the organisation and language features of the six main non-fiction text types (recount, report, instruction, explanation, persuasion and discussion)
