'Talk for writing' across the curriculum - Pie Corbett

'Talk for Writing' is a proven approach to teaching creative writing that is fun, engaging and motivating for children. Now you can apply this approach to teaching non-fiction writing across the curriculum.

Talk for Writing across the Curriculum shows you how to help children speak the language of non-fiction before they attempt to write it. This is a three-step process using fun, multi-sensory activities. It helps build children's confidence and linguistic ability to such an extent they are able to create their own writing.

This practical resource offers:

• Fully worked, tried and tested examples of how to apply 'Talk for Writing' to each non-fiction text type
• A wide range of fun, warm-up oral activities such as connective games, Professor Know-It-All, as well as text-based activities such as 'boxing up', creating toolkits and 'magpieing'
  
• Guidance for teachers on how to apply the approach across the curriculum
• DVD of Pie Corbett's workshops with teachers showing 'Talk for Writing' in action
• Video footage of classes engaged in the 'Talk for Writing' approach
• Advice on how to use the DVD and handouts to train all staff in the approach
• Evidence of impact