Using AI to Power Primary Literacy

A Classroom Guide for Teachers

Adam Bushnell

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Routledge
30 September 2025

Primary & middle schools; Teacher training

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the world around us and education is no exception. But how can AI help in the primary classroom, particularly with teaching reading, writing and comprehension? This practical guide demystifies AI for teachers, offering clear, accessible and practical strategies to enhance literacy teaching in a way that is both effective and engaging.

Written specifically for primary school teachers, this book explores how AI-powered tools can support children’s literacy development. It provides step-by-step guidance on using AI to enrich reading activities, improve comprehension skills, inspire creative writing, make poetry analysis and writing easier, and make non-fiction research more engaging. The book is packed with real-world, tried and tested examples with easy-to-follow lesson ideas, and thoughtful discussion points to help teachers integrate AI into their teaching while maintaining the human connection that is central to learning.

This practical resource is for anyone looking for innovative ways to engage young learners with their reading and writing. It is particularly relevant for teachers and school leaders and offers hands-on support on how to use AI ethically and effectively in the classroom, whilst also suggesting ways to enhance learning and pupil engagement within an ever-evolving educational landscape.

By: Adam Bushnell
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781041029052
ISBN 10: 1041029055
Pages: 266
Publication Date: 30 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

PART 1 – Reading Chapter 1 – Personalised Texts and Reading Lists Chapter 2 – Speech-to-Text Chapter 3 – Phonics Chapter 4 – Interactive Storytelling Chapter 5 – Reading Fluency Chapter 6 – Virtual Reading Buddies Chapter 7 – Reading Games Chapter 8 – Audiobooks Chapter 9 – Simplifying and Extending Texts Chapter 10 – Summarising Texts PART 2 – Comprehension Skills Chapter 11 – Quizzes Chapter 12 – Key Moments Chapter 13 – Vocabulary Expansion and Building Chapter 14 – Emotion Analysis Chapter 15 – Book Discussions Chapter 16 – Reading Aloud to Avatars Chapter 17 – Reading Challenges Chapter 18 – Flashcards Chapter 19 – Guess the Ending Chapter 20 – Clarify the Confusion PART 3 – Character Descriptions Chapter 21 – Checking Book Character Descriptions Chapter 22 – Character Analysis Chapter 23 – Context of Characters Chapter 24 – Appearance and Personality Chapter 25 – Revealing Character Through Actions Chapter 26 – Character Development Chapter 27 – Sentence Starters Chapter 28 – Opposites and Comparisons Chapter 29 – Emotive Language Chapter 30 – Dialogue PART 4 – Setting Descriptions Chapter 31 – Example Texts Chapter 32 – Change the Timeline Chapter 33 – Adding Sensory Detail Chapter 34 – Developmental Prompts Chapter 35 – Weather and Other Influences Chapter 36 – Colour and Tone Chapter 37 – Feedback on Descriptions Chapter 38 – Movement Chapter 39 – Other Worlds Chapter 40 – Contrasting Places PART 4 – Poetry Chapter 41 – Explaining Literary Devices Chapter 42 – More Figurative Language Chapter 43 – Writing Ballads Chapter 44 – Structured Poetry Chapter 45 – Free Verse Chapter 46 – Poetry Prompts Chapter 47 – Rhyme Chapter 48 – Thematic Ideas Chapter 49 – Collaborative Ideas Chapter 50 – Poetry Analysis PART 5 – Non-Fiction Chapter 51 – Structure Chapter 52 – Research Chapter 53 – Captions and Headings Chapter 54 – Lesson Planning Chapter 55 – Topic Related Vocabulary Chapter 56 – Fact vs Opinion Chapter 57 – Summarising Chapter 58 – Explaining Features Chapter 59 – Creating Narrative Non-Fiction Chapter 60 – Writing Conclusions

Adam Bushnell is an award-winning author of fictional and academic books. He has had over fifty books published including Descriptosaurus: Story Writing and Modelling Exciting Writing. He works in the UK and internationally in both state and private education delivering creative writing workshops to all ages. Previously a teacher, Adam also delivers Continuous Professional Development to teachers on how to inspire reading and writing in the classroom.

Reviews for Using AI to Power Primary Literacy: A Classroom Guide for Teachers

“As with any new innovation or teaching and learning tool, it is the fear of the unknown or the lack of an infrastructure to navigate the resource that inhibits its effective adoption. This new and groundbreaking publication is a timely and comprehensive guide on how to harness the power of AI to enhance the teaching and learning of literacy in primary classrooms.” Alison Wilcox, creator of Descriptosaurus. ""Wow...I never realised how much I could do with AI to enhance my teaching and save huge amounts of time. Reading and writing is about to be supercharged! Adam has carefully crafted a book of AI gold-dust to help enhance your teaching and revolutionise the way you plan, resource and deliver your lessons. This book is filled with a variety of simple, yet mind blowing ideas that AI can do that will save endless hours, while enhancing every lesson!"" Andrew Jennings, Vocabulary Ninja.