Analysis, Displays, Edexcel iGCSE, iGCSE, Key Quotes, KS4, Literature, Prose Study, Quotation Retention, Retrieval, Revision, Shop, Year 11

Reflections: To Kill a Mockingbird Quotation Retention Challenge: Week 1

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Reflections: To Kill a Mockingbird Quotation Retention Challenge: Week 1

To effectively memorize quotes for closed book exams, frequent repetition and deeper analysis are essential. Students should engage in consistent revision over a week, utilizing mind maps and visual connections to enhance retention. This practice helps establish thematic links between quotes, fostering confidence in interpretations and supporting evidence.

Displays, iGCSE, KS3, Learning Environment, Vocabulary

Word of the Week

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We have been introducing to our students since the beginning of the year. It builds into our formative knowledge curriculum and the importance of explicitly teaching vocabulary exploration; as @Doug_Lemov describes it in 'Reading Reconsidered': “making a case study out of certain words and their application.” Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week [...]

Creative Writing, KS3

200 Word Challenge

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Boost Writing Skills with the 200 Word Challenge – Engaging and Effective! Looking for a quick and powerful way to improve students’ writing? The 200 Word Challenge is the perfect resource to develop concise, impactful storytelling and descriptive writing. Designed to build creativity, vocabulary, and writing fluency, this challenge encourages students to craft compelling responses [...]

#LitRevision, Analysis, Edexcel, Essay, Exemplar Answer, Exemplars, iGCSE, KS4, Literature, Poetry

Edexcel Poetry Anthology: ‘Half-past Two’

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Edexcel Poetry Anthology: ‘Half-past Two’

Example Analysis of 'Half-past Two' in the Edexcel iGCSE examined unit. U. A. Fanthorpe’s “Half-past Two” presents the concept of time through the eyes of a child. Here the poet puts forward the abstract notion of Time as viewed by a child in the concrete, who does not fully comprehend it and therein finds himself [...]

Blog, KS3, KS4, reflections

Time to be brave

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The author reflects on their journey in education, expressing a profound love for literature and lifelong learning. Teaching across various subjects and schools, including overseas, has enriched their experience. Inspired by the #EduTwitter community, they embrace sharing resources through their blog, fostering a culture of support and shared knowledge while encouraging their students' passion for learning.