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Exciting Writing clearly describes many creative ways tengage children in writing A number of different approaches are suggested, with activities that include the use of talk, picture books and other visual stimuli It explains how these can be implemented effectively and easily in the classroom sthat teachers, whatever their level of experience, can feel confident using them The activities are manageable, with ideas tsuit children of all abilities Liz Sharp, Literacy Consultant, Milton Keynes LEA Jacqueline Harretts book is packed with exciting, creative ideas for teaching writing in the classroom, all based on her experiences as a teacher in a primary school With activities for use with children aged 5 t11, it shows busy classroom teachers how childrens literacy is relevant across the curriculum Each chapter uses a different idea tget children writing, and the following are all used as starting points for lively literacy lessons: Imagination and visualizationPicture booksPhotographsPaintingsFilms and TVComicsPrimary school teachers, literacy co-ordinators, trainee teachers and anyone looking for engaging and imaginative ideas thelp them teach writing in their classroom will find this book fits the bill
