Writing resources for teachers
Non-fiction writing for Years 3-4
Book 1 Years 3–4.
Code 5721.
ISBN 978-1-927190-97-5
Publisher: Essential Resources
Each book in this series:
- focuses on both surface and deeper features of students’ writing
- describes the features of non-fiction text types
- includes levelled writing exemplars for student analysis and group or class discussion
- models how to use exemplars to stimulate and develop students’ writing.
In this series, Phillip Simpson shares his expertise in teaching writing with teachers. He provides a clear and concise account of writing pedagogy followed by sections on each of the non-fiction text types – recounts, reports, explanations, expositions and procedures. These sections include descriptions of the structure, text features, and purpose of each text type. An engaging collection of carefully-chosen texts is included as exemplars of each text type. Discussion points that support students to analyse the text structures enhance the teaching value of these exemplars. Non-fiction Writing will support teachers to teach the details of writing with clarity while inspiring students to write with confidence.
Non-fiction writing for years 5-6
Book 2 Years 5–6.
Code 5722.
ISBN 978-1-927190-98-2
Publisher: Essential Resources
Each book in this series:
- focuses on both surface and deeper features of students’ writing
- describes the features of non-fiction text types
- includes levelled writing exemplars for student analysis and group or class discussion
- models how to use exemplars to stimulate and develop students’ writing.
In this series, Phillip Simpson shares his expertise in teaching writing with teachers. He provides a clear and concise account of writing pedagogy followed by sections on each of the non-fiction text types – recounts, reports, explanations, expositions and procedures. These sections include descriptions of the structure, text features, and purpose of each text type. An engaging collection of carefully-chosen texts is included as exemplars of each text type. Discussion points that support students to analyse the text structures enhance the teaching value of these exemplars. Non-fiction Writing will support teachers to teach the details of writing with clarity while inspiring students to write with confidence.
Non-fiction writing for years 7-8
Book 3 Years 7–8.
Code 5723.
ISBN 978-1-927190-99-9
Publisher: Essential resources
Each book in this series:
- focuses on both surface and deeper features of students’ writing
- describes the features of non-fiction text types
- includes levelled writing exemplars for student analysis and group or class discussion
- models how to use exemplars to stimulate and develop students’ writing.
In this series, Phillip Simpson shares his expertise in teaching writing with teachers. He provides a clear and concise account of writing pedagogy followed by sections on each of the non-fiction text types – recounts, reports, explanations, expositions and procedures. These sections include descriptions of the structure, text features, and purpose of each text type. An engaging collection of carefully-chosen texts is included as exemplars of each text type. Discussion points that support students to analyse the text structures enhance the teaching value of these exemplars. Non-fiction Writing will support teachers to teach the details of writing with clarity while inspiring students to write with confidence.
Narrative fiction writing for Years 7-9
Years 7–9.
Code 5843.
ISBN
Publisher: Essential Resources
This series supports teachers to teach the details of how to write clearly while inspiring students to write with confidence. After giving a clear and concise account of writing pedagogy and the structure of narratives, the book describes the structure, text features and purpose of some of the most popular text types – action and adventure, crime and mystery, folk tales, science fiction and fantasy. An engaging collection of carefully chosen texts is also included as exemplars of each text type. Discussion points that support students to analyse the text structures enhance the teaching value of these exemplars. Authored by an expert in teaching writing, this book will help guide students to write clear, compelling narrative fiction.
More Narrative Fiction writing for Years 7-9
Years 7–9.
Code 5905.
ISBN
Publisher: Essential Resources
This series supports teachers to teach the details of how to write clearly while inspiring students to write with confidence. After giving a clear and concise account of writing pedagogy and the structure of narratives, the book describes the structure, text features and purpose of some of the most popular text types – action and adventure, crime and mystery, folk tales, science fiction and fantasy. An engaging collection of carefully chosen texts is also included as exemplars of each text type. Discussion points that support students to analyse the text structures enhance the teaching value of these exemplars. Authored by an expert in teaching writing, this book will help guide students to write clear, compelling narrative fiction.
Motivating Boys' Writing
Age: 8-12 years
Code: 51006
ISBN: 9781776553839
Publisher: Essential Resources
This book, authored by a specialist writing teacher, concisely summarises the problems associated with motivating boys to write and identifies clear ways to help. The writing tasks and prompts have been carefully chosen to appeal to boys, focusing on fun and action-packed topics. The follow-up activities include discussion points to enhance boys’ learning of this vital skill.