Learning Objective: to write LOs that promote improvement over time
This post is based on AQA’s Literature specification, but can easily be adapted Here’s a situation we all know tooContinue Reading
Month: February 2017
Story writing: a few tips
Just let the creativity flow…actually, don’t! Here are a selection of activities and teaching strategies I use in the endlessContinue Reading
Bread and Butter
There are some days that are a relief to finish and then the wave of distress washes over you whenContinue Reading
Approaching Analysis
Analysis Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something: study, investigation, scrutiny. The Fall of Icarus is a paintingContinue Reading
S.T.E.M in English: a quick think
STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. From an English teaching perspective, it may initially seem trickyContinue Reading
Top Ten Starters for Reading and Writing
A strong engaging starter involves three things: preparation, interest and purpose. A good starter will set the tone forContinue Reading
To PEAKLE, PISS or PEA? Developing Individual Writing Styles
Let me first say that there is a lot of value in providing students with a structure from which toContinue Reading
