This pack contains:

1 copy of The Poetry Book

1 copy of The Oral Language Book

1 copy of The Writing Book

1 copy of The Reading Book

These resources are suitable for primary/elementary school teachers.     
Each title includes a login to download extra resources.     

The Poetry Book: A Complete Guide to?Teaching Poetry is a practical guide to teaching poetry covering:

planning skills for writing?poetry quick writes integrated poetry units sharing and celebrating?poetry.?

When students write poetry:

it enriches their language and vocabulary encourages creative thinking develops reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.

All students benefit from writing poetry but 'at risk' and reluctant writers can experience particular success from the creative but scaffolded nature of poetry.     
Download sample pages: The Poetry Book - Sample Pages - Page 35 The Poetry Book - Sample Pages - Page 63       

The Oral Language Book: Embedding talk across the curriculum outlines strategies and ideas which will support teachers to

include more quality 'learning talk' in their programs embed purposeful oral language opportunities across the curriculum.

It contains?research-based ideas and activities with a wide range of photocopiable and downloadable material?that can be used to?support busy classroom teachers. Topics covered include:

speaking and listening vocabulary teaching using?drama for oral language listening skills oral presentations.?

Download sample pages: The Oral Language Book - Sample Pages - Page 7 The Oral Language Book - Sample Pages - Page 19 The Oral Language Book - Sample Pages - Page 42          

The Writing Book: A Practical Guide for Teachers includes research-based practical information to support teachers to plan and?deliver an effective writing program.? It provides:

a step-by-step guide to translating curriculum guidelines into actual?writing lessons.? mini lessons based on a Knowledge Toolkit (what good writers know)?and Skills Toolkit (what good writers do).? lesson plan examples, short writing activities and text type exemplars.? guidance on reviewing, editing and celebrating writing.?

This resource is packed with writing activities, exercises, games?and strategies for teachers.?     
Download sample pages: The Writing Book - Sample Pages - Page 113 The Writing Book - Sample Pages - Page 52         

The Reading Book: A Complete Guide to Teaching Reading is a comprehensive guide to teaching reading. It contains research-based information that will support teachers to plan realistic and effective programmes that engage learners.     
It covers the guiding principles and practices for shared, guided, independent?and home reading.?     
Download sample pages: The Reading Book - Sample Pages - Page 19 The Reading Book - Sample Pages - Page 176