{"product_id":"language-for-life-where-linguistics-meets-teaching-paperback","title":"Language for Life: Where Linguistics Meets Teaching - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLyn Stone\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eLanguage for Life\u003c\/i\u003e shows how language can be mastered by children and how what they have learned can be carried throughout their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn indispensable guidebook for teachers, it delivers explicit, step-by-step English language instruction via lessons in syntax, grammar, morphology, etymology, and punctuation, and arms students with the mental skill of thinking about language. This in turn helps children learn much more easily from the language around them. New features for this edition include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ean increased focus on the relationship between knowledge of parts of speech and morphology to proficiency as a writer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecreating a metalanguage between student and teacher that encourages clear two-way feedback\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ean increased focus on knowledge-building using factual topics as exemplars.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLanguage for Life\u003c\/i\u003e is a proven programme that is built upon years of experience. Lyn Stone's pragmatic and modern approach is supported by feedback from teachers and students alike who have attended her numerous classes and workshops. This book helps teachers: learn more about language structure, guide the development of skills to write accurately and in increasing volume, and support the emergence of clear and organised thinking for writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrimming with vital information suitable for both basic and advanced level students, this book is an essential tool for all teachers wishing to give their students the best preparation possible to meet the demands of the modern world. Photocopiable worksheets throughout the book put teachers in the position of linguistic expert, guiding students through an enriching journey of language discovery and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLyn Stone\u003c\/b\u003e is an educational linguist based in Australia. She is the owner of Lifelong Literacy, a specialist tutoring practice and teacher training institute. She and her team provide online courses and in-person coaching to educators across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 286\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 9.69 x 6.85 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 25, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42151848771719,"sku":"9781032601779","price":63.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/c730d26a9e690e85bc45a7c671aae7fe.webp?v=1733209850","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/language-for-life-where-linguistics-meets-teaching-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}