{"product_id":"countdown-to-non-fiction-writing-step-by-step-approach-to-writing-techniques-for-7-12-years-paperback","title":"Countdown to Non-Fiction Writing: Step by Step Approach to Writing Techniques for 7-12 Years - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteve Bowkett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloping children's writing abilities boosts their confidence, creates enjoyment and relevance in the task and cultivates a range of decision-making and problem-solving skills that can then be applied across the curriculum. The Countdown series provides all the support you need in helping children to improve their prose, poetry and non-fiction writing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCountdown to Non-Fiction Writing\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive and flexible resource which you can use in different ways. It includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003e37 stand-alone modules which cover all aspects of writing and understanding non-fiction texts, including the nature of language, logical thinking, recognising 'facts' and planning; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eA countdown flowchart provides an overview, showing how modules are linked and allowing teachers and pupils to track their progress; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhotocopiable activity sheets for each module that show how to make decisions and solve problems which writers face on the journey to a finished piece of work; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eTeachers' notes for each module with tips and guidance, including how modules can be used in the classroom, links to other modules and curriculum links, and advice on helping and guiding pupils in their writing; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eA self-study component so pupils can make their own progress through the material. This option gives young writers a sense of independence in thinking about their work and through offering a scaffolding of tasks, encourages confident and effective writing; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003e'Headers' for each module showing where along the 'countdown path' you are at that point; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eContents page for quick access to particular modules and relevant aspects of writing. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn short, \u003cem\u003eCountdown to Non-Fiction Writing\u003c\/em\u003e saves valuable planning time and gives you all the flexibility you need in helping pupils to prepare for, understand, and write non-fiction. The structure of the book allows teachers to utilise the modules for 'self-study', as a longer programme following the 'countdown' structure, or to dip into the book for individual lesson activities and ideas to fit in with wider programmes of study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA former teacher, \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Bowkett\u003c\/strong\u003e is now a full-time writer, storyteller, educational consultant and hypnotherapist. He is the author of more than forty books including \u003cem\u003eJumpstart! Creativity\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Handbook of Creative Learning Activities\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.5 x 8.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51892865990944,"sku":"9780415492591","price":85.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/x8wY9ySPsL9780415492591.webp?v=1781990898","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/countdown-to-non-fiction-writing-step-by-step-approach-to-writing-techniques-for-7-12-years-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}