Teaching Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling in Primary Schools

by David Waugh, Claire Warner, Rosemary Waugh

Trainee and beginning teachers often find the teaching of grammar, punctuation and spelling especially challenging as they are not confident in their own knowledge. This popular text explores and provides the subject knowledge you will need to teach grammar, punctuation and spelling and gives guidance on how to teach it.

The text is really accessible and includes lots of examples and teaching ideas , enabling you to approach teaching with ease. Detailed examples of effective lessons show you how to engage children’s interest in some of the more formal aspects of writing and throughout, activities and practical examples demonstrate how you can translate this learning into the classroom.

This third edition has been updated to include more examples of children′s work . A new chapter is added on ′Teaching grammar across the curriculum′ to support an integrated approach to the teaching of grammar.

Genres: Education

272 pages, Hardcover

First published July 22, 2013

Reviews

[Jane Scholey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Along with Crystal and Branwen and Bingle, this is my go to book for grammar pedagogy and teaching ideas. Useful and closely linked to practice in schools. Grammar in context is vital for lifelong learning and love of language.

[Jon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read for all primary school teachers. Not very in-depth, but an excellent overview.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic reference book. Perfect for those trainee teachers (like myself) who need to refresh their knowledge on SPAG.

Definitely worth the £18.