Developing self-confidence in young writers /

Developing self-confidence in young writers /

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Author / Creator:	Bowkett, Stephen, author.
Imprint:	London : Bloomsbury, 2017.
Description:	1 online resource : illustrations
Language:	English
Subject:	English language -- Composition and exercises. Self-confidence. Self-esteem. English language -- Composition and exercises. Self-confidence. Self-esteem. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12870737

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ISBN:	9781472943675 1472943678 9781472943668 147294366X 1472943651 9781472943651
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version of record.
Summary:	One of the key inhibitors to children's development in writing is 'the fear of the blank page', coupled with the perceived inability to generate and properly structure ideas. The pressures children face in mastering the technicalities of writing can often exacerbate these difficulties. While spelling, punctuation and grammar are ultimately very important for clarity of communication, children can often become overwhelmed as they try to 'get everything right' at the first attempt. Developing Self-Confidence in Young Writers tackles these issues head on. It offers dozens of practical suggestions for helping children to feel more confident as they strive to master the complex skills that make up the craft of writing. It outlines a two-step approach; giving children a raft of techniques for generating and organising ideas of their own, coupled with ways of thinking about themselves and their progress in writing designed to boost self-esteem.
Other form:	Print version: Bowkett, Steve. Developing Self-Confidence in Young Writers. London : Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, ©2017 9781472943651

Table of Contents:

Cover
Title
Copyright
Acknowledgements and Dedication
Contents
Introduction
1 Creating the writing environment
2 Dealing with feelings
3 Writing games
4 Practice pieces
5 A love of language
6 Building storytelling skills
End words
Bibliography
Index.