Creativity and Writing: Developing Voice and Verve in the Classroom

by Kathy Goouch, Andrew Lambirth, T. Grainger

Book Overview

This clear yet authoritative book affirms the vital role of creativity in writing and considers and encourages flexible, innovative practices in teaching. Importantly, the book reflects upon teachers' imaginative and artistic involvement in the writing process as role models, collaborators, artists, and as writers themselves.

Arguing that children's creative use of language is key to the development of language and literacy skills, this book...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415328853
• ISBN13: 9780415328852
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.2" x 9.3"