By Joanne Rossbridge with Kathy Rushton

Put It in Writing: Context, Text and Language places writing at the centre of learning by helping teachers develop students' understanding of how texts are composed for different purposes and audiences. Through carefully selected mentor and model texts, Joanne Rossbridge and Kathy Rushton demonstrate how students can be supported to analyse, discuss, compose and refine their own writing across a range of curriculum contexts.

Grounded in the belief that knowledge about context, text and language is essential for effective writing, the book provides practical frameworks and classroom processes that help students develop increasingly sophisticated control over their written communication. Rich examples and teaching guidance support learners to move from responding to texts towards creating their own purposeful compositions.

Organised around the broad purposes of imaginative, informative and persuasive writing, the book provides numerous examples and practical teaching approaches that help students understand how language choices shape meaning. Throughout, teachers are supported to create classroom environments where writing is viewed as a process of thinking, composing, revising and improving.

Why purchase this book?

• Strengthen writing instruction through explicit teaching about context, text and language
• Learn how to use model texts effectively as springboards for student writing
• Explore imaginative, informative and persuasive texts across curriculum areas
• Support students to analyse, discuss and reflect on texts as writers
• Access practical examples and teaching approaches that can be implemented immediately
• Build students' understanding of audience, purpose and language choices
• Develop confident writers who can compose effectively across a range of contexts and modes

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Ideal for

• Classroom teachers
• Literacy leaders
• Curriculum leaders
• Instructional coaches
• Pedagogy leaders