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Creativity and Writing: Developing Voice and Verve in the Classroom
Contributor(s): Grainger, Teresa (Author), Goouch, Kathy (Author), Lambirth, Andrew (Author)

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ISBN: 0415328853     ISBN-13: 9780415328852
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE: $44.60  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: April 2005
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Annotation: This accessible yet authoritative book affirms the vital role of creativity in writing, and considers and encourages flexible, innovative practices in the teaching of writing. Importantly, the book reflects upon teachers' imaginative practices in the teaching of writing. Importantly, the book reflects upon teachers' imaginative and artistic involvement in the writing process as role models, collaborators, artists and writers themselves.
Arguing that children's creative use of their language is key to the development of their language and literacy skills, this book focuses on the compositional process and children's own ideas. The authors examine the many voices that influence the inner and outer voice of the child, through reading, investigating, imagining, talking and taking part ion a range of engaging and inspiring activities.
Illustrated throughout with many examples of children's writing and drawing, and then with suggestions for classroom activities, this book is for any teacher looking to deepen their understanding of literacy theory and practice.
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BISAC Categories:
- Education | Aims & Objectives
- Education | Language Experience Approach
- Education | Reference
Dewey: 372.623
Physical Information: 0.45" H x 6.24" W x 9.28" L (0.92 lbs) 244 pages
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
 
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This clear yet authoritative book affirms the vital role of creativity in writing and considers and encourages flexible, innovative practices in teaching. Importantly, the book reflects upon teachers' imaginative and artistic involvement in the writing process as role models, collaborators, artists, and as writers themselves.

Arguing that children's creative use of language is key to the development of language and literacy skills, this book focuses on the composition process and how children can express their own ideas. In addition, the authors consider the many forms of creative language that influence the inner and outer voice of children, including reading, investigating, talking and engaging in a range of inspiring activities.

Illustrated throughout with many examples of children's writing and drawing, this book also provides suggestions for classroom activities and is a source of inspiration and practical guidance for any teacher looking to deepen their understanding of literacy theory and practice.

 
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