Adam Bushnell & Angela Gill 
Mastering Writing at Greater Depth 
A guide for primary teaching

To master the teaching of writing at greater depth, teachers first need to know:

*What makes writing ′greater depth′?

*What does it looks like?

*How do I support children to develop the skills and creativity to be able to write at ′greater depth′?



Official guidance lacks the substance and clarity that is needed so where do teachers go for support?



This book provides teachers with support, guidance, background theory, examples and practical advice for the teaching of writing at greater depth. The text highlights the need to take writing beyond transcription into creative composition – and not only shows how this is possible, but also explores why it matters.



The second edition is updated with new questions for discussion supporting teacher professional learning and links to the ITT Core Content Framework for trainee teachers.

Mục lục

What is greater depth writing? – Adam Bushnell

Developing deeper writing in EYFS and KS1 through a play-based approach – Angela Gill

Developing deeper writing in KS1 through the use of high-quality picture books – Megan Stephenson

Deeper writing at KS2 – Adam Bushnell

Developing understanding of language and deeper writing – David Waugh

Non-fiction writing – Kate Allott

Deeper writing through writing for children – Dan Hughes

Deeper writing through drama – Christina Castling

Deeper writing for EAL pupils – Kulwinder Maude

Engaging pupils through the use of different materials – Lucy M. Davies

Developing reasoning to encourage deeper writing – Michaela Oliver

Using classic texts to develop deeper writing skills – Pam Vennart

Reporting in science at a deeper level – Catherine Reading

Deeper writing: a creative mastery approach – Lisa Baldwin

Giới thiệu về tác giả

David Waugh is a former deputy headteacher who worked in ITT from 1990 at the University of Hull, where he led the PGCE course and became Head of Department. In 2008 he was appointed as one of two (the other being Wendy) National Strategies Regional Advisers for ITT. He is currently lectures at Durham University. He has published extensively in primary English, as well as developing e-learning resources for National Strategies for English, mathematics and mentoring and coaching. David also writes children’s stories, including The Wishroom, which was written with 45 children from 15 East Durham primary schools and published in 2017.