Written by an experienced teacher and literacy consultant Planning to Teach Writing offers an easytouse triedandtested framework that will reduce teachers planning time while raising standards in writing. Using the circles planning approach it provides fresh inspiration for teachers who want to engage and enthuse their pupils with exciting and varied hooks into writing including picture books short stories novels and films.Exploring effective assessment practice each chapter puts the needs and interests of pupils at the forefront of planning and models how to design units of work that will lead to highquality writing outcomes in any primary school classroom. The book uses a simple formula for success 1 Find the gaps in learning for your students.