Creativity and Writing
Developing Voice and Verve in the Classroom
Published on 6. May 2005
224 pages
978-1-134-33282-3 (ISBN)
Description
This clear yet authoritative book affirms the vital role of creativity in writing and considers and encourages flexible, innovative practices in teaching. Importantly, the book reflects upon teachers' imaginative and artistic involvement in the writing process as role models, collaborators, artists, and as writers themselves.
Arguing that children's creative use of language is key to the development of language and literacy skills, this book focuses on the composition process and how children can express their own ideas. In addition, the authors consider the many forms of creative language that influence the inner and outer voice of children, including reading, investigating, talking and engaging in a range of inspiring activities.
Illustrated throughout with many examples of children's writing and drawing, this book also provides suggestions for classroom activities and is a source of inspiration and practical guidance for any teacher looking to deepen their understanding of literacy theory and practice.
Arguing that children's creative use of language is key to the development of language and literacy skills, this book focuses on the composition process and how children can express their own ideas. In addition, the authors consider the many forms of creative language that influence the inner and outer voice of children, including reading, investigating, talking and engaging in a range of inspiring activities.
Illustrated throughout with many examples of children's writing and drawing, this book also provides suggestions for classroom activities and is a source of inspiration and practical guidance for any teacher looking to deepen their understanding of literacy theory and practice.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
28 s/w Zeichnungen
28 Line drawings, black and white
File size
3,23 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-134-33282-3 (9781134332823)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Additional editions
Teresa Grainger | Kathy Goouch | Andrew Lambirth
Creativity and Writing
Developing Voice and Verve in the Classroom
Book
05/2005
1st Edition
Routledge
€263.70
Shipment within 15-20 days
Teresa Grainger | Kathy Goouch | Andrew Lambirth
Creativity and Writing
Developing Voice and Verve in the Classroom
Book
05/2005
1st Edition
Routledge
€60.20
Shipment within 15-20 days
Persons
Teresa Grainger is immediate part-president of the United Kingdom Reading Association, editor of Reading Literacy and Language journal and a lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University College. Kathy Goouch is a lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University College. Andrew Lambirth is a lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University College as well.
Content
Introduction: Looking Back to Travel Forward 1. The Potential of Creativity 2. The 'Voice Strewn Landscape' 3. Talking and Writing 4. Choice, Voice and Autonomy in Writing 5. Artistic Voices: Literature 6. Artistic Voices: Drama 7. Artistic Voices: Storytelling 8. Artistic Voices: Poetry 9. Teachers as Artists 10. Creative Teachers of Writing
