Extending Literacy
by David Wray, Maureen Lewis
One of the most problematic areas in the teaching and development of literacy appears to concern children's interations with non-fiction books. The book looks at the EXEL project and describes many useful strategies and approaches that were found.
Hardcover
English
Brand New
Publisher Description
One of the most problematic areas in the teaching and development of literacy appears to concern children's interactions with non-fiction books. Many surveys and reports have commented on the tendency for children to do little more than copy out sections of non-fiction texts. The Exeter Extending Literacy (EXEL) project was set up with the aim of exploring ways in which non-fiction might be used more effectively and profitably than this. In this book David Wray and Maureen Lewis outline the thinking behind the project and describe in detail the many useful teaching strategies and approaches which were developed in collaboration with primary teachers across the country. Teachers of children from 5 to 14 will find this book both an account of an influential development project and a useful source of practical teaching ideas.
Back Cover
One of the most problematic areas in the teaching and development of literacy appears to concern children's interactions with non-fiction books. Many surveys and reports have commented on the tendency for children to do little more than copy out sections of non-fiction texts. The Exeter Extending Literacy (EXEL) project was set up with the aim of exploring ways in which non-fiction might be used more effectively and profitably than this book David Wray and Maureen Lewis outline the thinking behind the project and describe in detail the many useful teaching strategies and approaches which were developed in collaboration with primary teachers across the of children from five to fourteen will find this book both a stimulating account of a very influential development project and a useful source of practical teaching ideas.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Extending Literacy; Chapter 2 The State of Literacy; Chapter 3 Towards a Model of Teaching Literacy; Chapter 4 Extending Interactions with Non-Fiction Texts; Chapter 5 Activating Prior Knowledge; Chapter 6 Asking Questions; Chapter 7 Information Finding and Interactive Reading; Chapter 8 Monitoring Understanding and Taking Notes; Chapter 9 A Look at Critical Reading; Chapter 10 Writing Non-Fiction; Chapter 11 Bringing it all Together; Chapter 12 Bringing it all Together;
Review
'Down to earth and practical, full of ideas extensively illustrated ... provides a useful construct for coming to grips with important issues.' - Times Educational Supplement
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