Pupils as Playwrights

This is an innovative and exciting approach to drama and to developing the literacy skills of children from the ages of 6 to 12. It is especially timely now that creativity and particularly drama is being recognised as so important in pupils' development. The book: makes explicit links between literacy, drama and the development of speaking and listening skills; presents case studies of developed process drama, noting what might be expected of children at different stages in their development; offers extensive practical exercises and activities; suggests models for planning further work; provides photocopiable material which can be used with children; and, gives advice on how to develop similar materials with pupils.'Pupils as Playwrights' is for primary school teachers, particularly those who teach literacy or drama. It will also be of interest to primary teaching trainees.