Write Ways Modelling Writing Forms

Since its publication, Write Ways has been the most popular reference for primary teachers on the teaching of writing of different text types.

The first section of the book describes the theory, program planning and teaching practices that are pivotal for a well-balanced approach to teaching and learning about text types within a reading and writing program.

The subsequent sections are devoted to particular text types. Each section includes:

A description of the text type including the structures and language features

Examples of teaching focuses that can be transferred to many different contexts using various books

Oral, written and reading activities that can be used to immerse the children in the use of the text type

Assessment checklists to assist in planning of the program and for the monitoring of each student’s progress

Lists of books that include examples of the specific text type