Page to stage: developing writing, speaking and listening skills in primary schools

An exciting and creative approaches that links literacy and oracy in a way that children will enjoy. Performing poetry is also proven to boost self-esteem.

Includes:

* An audio CD with recordings of published poets and children performing their own work

* Activities to develop speaking and listening skills

* Model poems from which to work

* Guidelines for progressing through the writing and performance process

* A three stage model: preparation -- writing -- performing