Now revised and expanded Speaking Frames: How to Teaching Talk for Writing: Ages 10-14 brings together material from Sue Palmer’s popular Speaking Frames books with additional material covering the primary/secondary transition. Providing an innovative and effective answer to the problem of teaching speaking and listening, this book offers a range of speaking frames for children to orally ‘fill in’, developing their language patterns and creativity, and boosting their confidence in the use of literate language patterns. Fully updated, this book offers:

Material for individual, paired, and group presentations and talk for writing

Links to cross-curricular ‘Skeletons’

Transition material and guidance on ‘bridging the gap’ between primary and secondary schools

Support notes for teachers and assessment guidance

Advice on flexible progression and working to a child’s ability

Suggestions for developing individual pupils’ spoken language skills

With a wealth of photocopiable sheets and creative ideas for speaking and listening, Speaking Frames: How to Teaching Talk for Writing: Ages 10-14 is essential reading for all practising, trainee, and recently qualified teachers who wish to develop effective speaking and listening in their classroom.