English 3-11

In line with the National Primary Strategy, this core introductory textbook provides comprehensive, up-to-date and, most importantly, creative guidance on teaching English in the early years and primary classroom. Covering all of the key curriculum areas in manageable and accessible chapters, the book aims to motivate and support teachers to achieve enjoyment, progression, breadth and balance in their teaching of effective and creative English. Key topics covered include:


assessment for learning
co-operative learning
popular culture and multi-media.

By combining both subject knowledge with effective pedagogical approaches to teaching English, this book is an essential one-stop resource for all busy teachers.

Dr David Waugh is Head of the Centre for Educational Studies at the University of Hull and a former deputy headteacher.

Wendy Jolliffe is Programme Director of BA (Hons) Early Education and Care and BA (Hons) Learning and Teaching (Primary Teaching) at the University of Hull.

Introduction 1. The Pedagogy of Teaching English in the Primary School 2. Classroom Management in English 3. Creative Approaches to Teaching Literacy 4. Communication, Language and Literacy in the Early Years 5. Knowledge about Language 6. Talking to Learn 7. Teaching and Learning Reading 8. Fiction and Poetry 9. Reading and Writing for Information 10. English Across the Ability Range 11. Developing Children’s Writing 12. Spelling 13. ICT and English 14. Planning for English 15. Assessment for Learning