Primary English: Extending Knowledge in Practice [Paperback]

Still the biggest concern for many on initial teacher training courses is the acquisition of subject knowledge and the ability to translate that into effective teaching. This book addresses this - building on the core subject knowledge covered in the Achieving QTS series and relating it to classroom practice. It supports trainees in extending and deepening their knowledge of English and demonstrating how to apply it to planning and implementing lessons. Practical and up-to-date teaching examples are used to clearly contextualize subject knowledge. A clear focus on classroom practice helps trainees to build confidence and develop their own teaching strategies.A practical, standards-based text that extends and deepens subject knowledge and helps trainees turn that into effective teaching.Introduction
Phonological awareness, language comprehension and knowledge about print
Teaching phonics
English vocabulary and the development of language
Looking closely at spelling
Working with punctuation
Handwriting
Looking closely at reading comprehension
Approaches to developing comprehension
New texts: new literacies
Index