A comprehensive, user-friendly and interesting reference book that explains key concepts, ideas and current requirements in primary English. Includes:
- over 600 entries
- short definitions of key concepts (e.g. parts of speech)
- succint explanations of current UK requirements
- extended entries on major topics such as speaking and listening, reading, writing, drama, bilingualism and children's literature
- up to date information and discussion of important issues
- key references and accounts of recent research findings
- a Who's Who of Primary English.
Margaret Mallett, an experienced primary teacher and university lecturer, is currently a reviewer of children’s books, a member of the editorial team for `English 4-11’ the Primary journal of The English Association and an occasional Visiting Tutor in Primary English at Goldsmiths College.
Title: The Primary English Encyclopedia
Author: Mallett, Margaret
ISBN: 9780415451031
Binding:
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Date: 2007-09-10
Number of Pages: 416
Weight: 0.7214 kg
Review from 1st Edition - 'Do you know your diphthongs from your digraphs? Are you au fait with all the main reading programmes published in the UK? And can you really tell the difference between a legend, a myth and a fable? If you have any doubt about saying yes to any of these questions, fear not: the answers are all in The Primary English Encyclopedia. This fantastic resource contains such a comprehensive coverage of literacy topics that it will undoubtedly become one of the most regularly consulted titles on your bookshelf.' - Literacy Time Plus
