Visual Approaches to Teaching Writing

She is a Past President of the Association and has recently retired from the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education where her interests in research and publication were mostly concerned with multimodal texts.

′This is an excellent book which is grounded in exciting and innovative classroom practice. Bearne and Wolstencroft draw on their wealth of experience to offer clear and detailed guidance on using multimodal texts in the classroom, from planning through to assessment. Their book will enable teachers to provide opportunties for children to become competent readers and authors of both off-screen and on-screen multimodal texts. This ground- breaking book is an essential read for all teachers and students who want their literacy curriculum to be relevant and appropriate for the 21st century′ - Jackie Marsh, University of Sheffield′This practical guide will help teachers develop an integrated approach to the teaching of writing′ - Literacy Time PLUS`Bearne and Wolstencroft offer the reader innovative ideas and forward thinking in this exciting publication and teaching resource. Grounded in the relevance of working with multi-modal texts in primary classrooms today, suggestions for practice are supported by inspiring examples and real accounts′ - English Drama Media`A must for teachers looking to put multi-modal teaching approaches into practice. It will inform and excite those who are looking for innovative ways to support pupils in developing their writing skills′ - TES magazine

• What Are Multimodal Texts?The Classroom as an Environment for Visual and Audiovisual TextsThe Process of Composing Multimodal TextsNarrative Non Fiction Poetry Making Progress in Multimodal WritingWhole School Policy for Multimodal Writing