The Writing Teacher's HandbookOffers practical guidance for teachers to create classrooms where pupils thrive as writers. This book helps teachers learn how to build on the experience, knowledge and ideas that students bring to the classroom, and make writing a natural part of the daily activities of any classroom. |
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