Wyse, Dominic, 1964-

Teaching English, language and literacy / by Dominic Wyse [and others]. - Third edition. - xii, 324 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Prevised edition main entry under Wyse, Dominic.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The history of English, language and literacy -- Learning and language -- Children's literature -- The development of language -- Accent, dialect and standard English -- Planning for talk -- Drama -- Assessing talk -- The development of reading -- Listening to children read -- Reading comprehension -- Phonics -- Routines for reading -- Reading difficulties -- Assessing reading -- The development of writing -- Routines for writing -- Spelling -- Handwriting -- Punctuation -- Grammar -- Assessing writing -- Planning -- Home-school links -- Multimodality and ICTs -- Supporting black and multilingual learners -- Gender and the teaching of English.

Includes brand new chapters on childrens literature and reading comprehension. Rooted in research evidence and multidisciplinary theory, this book is an essential introduction for anyone learning to teach English from the early years to primary school level.

Tertiary/Undergraduate. Postgraduate.

0415669979 9780415669979 0415669987 9780415669986

2012027487


Language arts (Elementary)

LB1576 / .W99 2013

372.6