Wendy Jolliffe is retired Professor of Education and was, until recently, Head of Teacher Education at the University of Hull, UK.David Waugh is Professor in the School of Education, Durham University, UK.

• Series Editors’ PrefaceHow to Use This BookIntroduction 1. An Introduction to Primary English2. Current Developments in English3. English as an Irresistible Activity: Promoting Creativity 4. English as a Practical Activity: Becoming a Reader 5. Skills to Develop in English: Developing the Four Modes of Language6. Children’s Ideas – Engaging Children with Writing 7. Assessing Children in English8. Practical Issues: Challenges for Trainee and Beginner TeachersBibliography Index

An accessible and engaging introduction to English teaching in the primary school, which addresses contemporary issues such as assessment without levels, creativity and mastery teaching. The discussion is enriched and strengthened by practical examples and references to research, with key concepts and terminology clearly explained.