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Informationen zum Autor Adrian Copping has been working in teacher education for the last twelve years. At present, he is Primary PGCE Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer in English and Literacy based at the Lancaster campus of the University of Cumbria. Previously, Adrian worked at two contrasting schools in Lancashire, as class teacher and leader. Adrian’s particular interests are the use of teacher-in-role and other drama techniques to develop children’s writing and understanding of text and also the impact of creative thinking on children’s writing. Adrian has presented work on this at various national and international conferences. In his teacher education work, Adrian continues to develop close working relationships with primary schools, which have enabled him to keep abreast of current practice as well as develop his areas of research interest. Klappentext This practical and inspiring book demonstrates how creative thinking and learning can support primary English teaching, with case studies exploring high-quality primary English practice including planning, rationale and ideas for the classroom. Zusammenfassung This practical and inspiring book demonstrates how creative thinking and learning can support primary English teaching, with case studies exploring high-quality primary English practice including planning, rationale and ideas for the classroom. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Chapter 1: Cracking the Concept: creative thinking, creative teaching creative integration Chapter 2: Creative approaches to teaching reading and enjoying text Chapter 3: Creative approaches to teaching writing Chapter 4: Speaking and listening scaffolds reading and writing Chapter 5: Creative English: Early Years into Key Stage 1 Chapter 6: Reading into Writing: Key Stage 1 fiction Chapter 7: Reading into Writing: Key Stage 2 fiction Chapter 8 Reading into Writing: Key Stage 1 Non- fiction Chapter 9: Reading into Writing: Key Stage 2 Non- fiction Chapter 10: Reading into Writing: Key Stage 1 Poetry Chapter 11: Reading into Writing: Key Stage 2 Poetry Chapter 12: Creative approaches: Transition Key Stage 2-3 ...