Top Ten Exam Prep Activities
Revision is pretty boring…here are a few ideas to liven it up. #1 Quotation Quest! Objective: to practise using quotations, not just memorising them! Students are given a list of […]
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 too well: you’re sitting in your classroom, having marked a no […]
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 endless search for teaching effective creative writing. In every other lesson […]
Bread and Butter
There are some days that are a relief to finish and then the wave of distress washes over you when you realise you have not done all your planning for […]
Approaching Analysis
Analysis Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something: study, investigation, scrutiny. The Fall of Icarus is a painting I love and first came across during my PGCE. A […]
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 tricky to encourage and integrate these subjects and ideas into our […]
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 for your lesson and allow for a positive transition towards more […]
