ABSTRACT

A comprehensive, user-friendly and interesting reference book that explains key concepts, ideas and current requirements in primary English. Includes:

  • over 600 entries
  • short definitions of key concepts (e.g. parts of speech)
  • succint explanations of current UK requirements
  • extended entries on major topics such as speaking and listening, reading, writing, drama, bilingualism and children's literature
  • up to date information and discussion of important issues
  • key references and accounts of recent research findings
  • a Who's Who of Primary English.

chapter |362 pages

Encyclopedia Entries A–Z

chapter |14 pages

A Who’s Who in Primary English

chapter |2 pages

My Ten Top Texts

chapter |4 pages

List of Entries in the Encyclopedia