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Descriptosaurus: Supporting Creative Writing for Ages 8-14 by Alison Wilcox (Hardcover, 2013)
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Descriptosaurus: Supporting Creative Writing for Ages 8-14 by Alison Wilcox is a comprehensive study guide published by Taylor & Francis LTD in 2013. This hardcover book, written in English, provides 252 pages of practical tips and resources to help young writers aged 8-14 develop their creative writing skills. With a focus on language study and education, this book is an essential resource for teachers and students looking to enhance their writing abilities in a fun and engaging way.
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Reviews of the first edition This book is a treasure trove of descriptive language... Highly recommended for both teachers and parents. I wish I'd had a copy of this book when I was a full time English teacher! Invest in a copy today; you'll be glad you did. Sue Cowley, bestselling author, teacher and teacher trainer Help to banish 'blank page syndrome' for ever, with this innovative book... Created by teacher, Alison Wilcox, this inspirational book will build children's confidence in their writing ability. Literacy Times Plus A real `godsend' to hard-pressed teachers, parents and pupils. Denis Hayes, author of Foundations of Primary Teaching Reviews of the second edition `...the addition of the CD is perfect for the modern day classroom... fantastic!' Emma Palastanga, primary deputy head `The... book/CD, will be so helpful to teachers who are struggling to think of different ways to say things and will enhance their planning and teaching. As a classroom resource it will be invaluable.' Elaine Smitheman, primary school teacher Now available with a CD-ROM for classroom use, Descriptosaurus is the first book for creative writing that is a thematic expansion of a dictionary and a thesaurus. It provides children with a comprehensive resource with which to expand their descriptive vocabulary, experiment with language and sentence structure and build up narratives based around the following areas: Settings - landscapes, settlements and atmosphere, Characters - appearance, emotions and personality, and Creatures - appearance, abilities and habitats. New features for the second edition include: IWB compatible CD-ROM containing all the main elements of the book New VCOP coverage Expanded coverage of adverbs and connectives New planning sheets to help children organise and structure descriptions Character cards, games and mountain pyramid vocabulary builders The Descriptosaurus model was created and refined over a number of years as a result of feedback from children inside and outside the classroom as to the resources they required to inspire and assist them with their writing. For reluctant writers or those faced with blank page syndrome, it provides essential starting points to encourage putting pen to paper. Using Descriptosaurus will not only inspire children, it will build their confidence and dramatically improve the content of their writing. This is an ideal resource for all KS2 primary and KS3 secondary English teachers, literacy coordinators and parents keen to support their childrens' creative writing. It would also make an excellent classroom book for PGCE students, particularly Primary PGCE with English specialism.Product Identifiers
PublisherTaylor & Francis LTD
ISBN-139780415640862
eBay Product ID (ePID)138728410
Product Key Features
Number of Pages252 Pages
Publication NameDescriptosaurus: Supporting Creative Writing for Ages 8-14
LanguageEnglish
SubjectEducation, Teaching
Publication Year2013
TypeStudy Guide
Subject AreaLanguage Study
AuthorAlison Wilcox
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height297 mm
Item Weight953 g
Item Width210 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorAlison Wilcox
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- 12 May, 2017
Descriptorsaurs
Wow! What an amazing book!! Wish I had found this earlier. Excellent vocabulary used that pupils can use within their writing to take them to the next level!! A must for every teacher 👍🏻Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 30 Aug, 2017
Great book
This book is a great way for children to develop their creative writing skills and general writing. If your child finds it hard to write this is book that will help them with ideas and set them off on the path to writign creatively.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 20 Nov, 2019
Descriptosaurus
The book is greatVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Apr, 2018
Writing book
I’m happy with the book but book wasn’t brand new It used beforeVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Feb, 2021
Descriptosaurus
An excellent resource for children to use during story writing. Would highly recommend.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 May, 2024
Good book for me and my grandson who has dyslexia.
Good book for me and my grandson who has dyslexia.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Apr, 2017
Great thanks
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 14 Dec, 2024
A must for creative writing from 8 to 14.
An excellent resource for creative writing.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Mar, 2024
Help..Describe it!
Great teaching aidVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 Jan, 2017
perfect book in aid of young writers
Rich book aiding budding writers with their use of diverse language. Recommended by my daughter's school.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
