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This book offers a model of classroom discourse analysis that uses systemic functional linguistic theory and associated genre theory to develop a view of classroom episodes as 'curriculum genres', some of which operate in turn as part of larger unities of work called 'curriculum macrogenres'. Drawing on Bernstein's work, Christie argues that two registers operate in pedagogic discourse: a regulative register, to do with the goals and directions of the discourse; and an instructional register, to do with the particular 'content' or knowledge at issue. Each can be shown to be realized in distinctive clusters of choices in the grammar. The operation of the regulative register determines the initiation, pacing, sequencing and evaluation of the overall pedagogic activity. The book sets out the its methodology in detail by reference to a number of classroom texts, and a range of school subjects. Overall, schools emerge as sites of symbolic control in a culture.

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This volume explores the evolution in language use experienced by children and young people throughout school, and the ways they become more conscious about its multi-functionality and the choices open to them in making meaning. Describes a trajectory of language development in schooling from age 6 to age 18 Draws on systemic functional linguistics to trace changes in the language resources successful children and adolescents use to make meanings in new discourse patterns as they engage in the curricular tasks of science, history, and language arts Explores the way in which content, interpersonal relationships, and textual structure simultaneously evolve over four stages of children’s and adolescents’ development Offers new theoretical insights and practical awareness of the multi-functionality of language

This book is intended as a textbook for teacher education in the primary years. Drawing on much recent research into language and literacy, especially Systemic Functional Linguistic theory, it provides basic principles for understanding the teaching of the English language.

Basil Bernstein began to develop his theory of social structure and power relations during the 1950s and 1960s. Early in the 1960s he met M. A. K. Halliday and Ruqaiya Hasan, who were developing the first formulations of what would become known as systemic functional (SF) linguistic theory. A far-reaching dialogue began. Bernstein recognized the significant role that language plays in the construction of social experience and social inequality. Halliday and Hasan were actively seeking a theory of language that would explain the nature of the social. In different ways, they acknowledged the powerful role of language in the social construction of experience. Their resulting enquiries brought both theories and scholars into dialogue. Contributors to this volume (including Hasan and Bernstein) continue this dialogue in a range of papers that draw on both SF linguistic theory (with special reference to genre) and Bernstein's sociological theory, particularly with reference to his later work on pedagogic device and pedagogic discourse. Several authors describe the influence of these theories on classroom practice, including English and mathematics, and literacy teaching in indigenous schools. Pedagogy and the Shaping of Consciousness is an important contribution to the explication of the two theories, the dialogue which they continue to provoke, and their contribution to the provision of more equal access to education.

This book is a factual account breathing life into the untold story of John Bridgetower. Born in 1754 on a Jamaican plantation, the son of an enslaved Abyssinian prince. It presents quotes, newspaper articles and archived material documenting a timeline of historical events. By his own account we can deduce his influence in Europe and the Haitian Revolution. The events of the time led John on an incredible journey moving through the upper echelons of society, whilst promoting his son George, a violin prodigy, who had been performing for European royalty since he was six years old.

Collection of World Greatest Stories All Time (Set of 3 Books): The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie: In this thrilling mystery novel, Agatha Christie introduces readers to the young adventurers Tommy and Tuppence. The duo becomes entangled in a complex web of espionage and intrigue as they search for a missing girl and uncover a dangerous conspiracy. "The Secret Adversary" showcases Christie's masterful storytelling and keeps readers on the edge of their seats with its twists and turns. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett: This timeless children's classic follows the journey of young Mary Lennox, who, after being orphaned, discovers a hidden garden at her uncle's estate. As she tends to the garden and forms connections with her new friends, Mary undergoes a transformative journey of self-discovery and healing. Frances Hodgson Burnett's enchanting tale celebrates the power of nature and the resilience of the human spirit. The Secret Sharer by Joseph Conrad: In this gripping novella, a young sea captain finds himself harboring a mysterious stowaway onboard his ship. As the captain becomes increasingly entwined with the stowaway's fate, he grapples with questions of identity, morality, and the nature of conscience. Joseph Conrad's haunting exploration of the human psyche and the duality of human nature makes "The Secret Sharer" a compelling and thought-provoking read. This set of three books presents a captivating collection of some of the world's greatest stories of all time. Each book showcases the remarkable talents of its respective author and offers readers a diverse array of genres, from mystery and adventure to children's literature and psychological fiction.

Concerned with children's writing development over the years of compulsory schooling, years K-10.