School discourse
Frances Christie
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School discourse
Published
2008
Publisher
Continuum
Pages
267
ISBN-13
9780826499929
ISBN-10
0826499929
Description
Writing development has been a key area of research in applied linguistics for some time but most work has focused on children's writing at particular ages, for example, at the early primary, late primary or secondary stage. Christie and Derewianka draw on extensive research in both primary and secondary years to trace the developmental trajectory from age 5 or 6 through to 18. Using a systemic functional grammar, they outline developmental changes in writing in three major areas of the school curriculum - English, history, and science - as children move from early childhood to late childhood and on to adolescence and adulthood. The book considers the nature of the curriculum at various stages, discussing the interplay of curriculum goals, pedagogy and developmental changes as children grow older. It also explores how emergent control of the different subjects requires control of various subject specific literacies and considers the pedagogical implications of their findings. It will be of interest to anyone involved in the writing performance of children in schools, particularly applied and educational linguists.
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How many pages are in School discourse?
This edition of School discourse has approximately 267 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read School discourse?
For most readers, School discourse typically takes between 5h 34m and 3h 43m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 66,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 27m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 66,750 words
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What is the word count of School discourse?
The estimated word count for School discourse is approximately 66,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of School discourse?
School discourse was written by Frances Christie.
When was School discourse published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.