Teaching English by the Book

James Clements is a writer, researcher and the founder of the education website shakespeareandmore.com. Formerly a teacher and school leader in London, James works with teachers, groups of schools and education authorities in the UK and across the world to support the teaching of English.

• PART 1 Teaching by the book Introduction: a case for books: putting literature at the heart of primary education1 Choosing the right texts: exploring the potential of great books2 The English curriculum: planning for meaningful learning3 English lessons: creating rich units of workPART 2 Teaching reading by the book4 A model for teaching reading5 Teaching reading: becoming a reader6 Choosing to read: building an authentic reading culturePART 3 Teaching writing by the book7 A model for teaching writing8 Teaching writing: learning to be a writer9 Teaching grammar and punctuation: using language features for effectPART 4 Teaching English by the book10 Spoken language: the importance of oracy11 Drama: bringing texts to life12 Multimedia and fi lm texts: developing visual literacyAppendix I: Text-based curriculum mapAppendix II: The Labours of Hercules unit planAppendix III: Recommended books

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