All things Educational. Sharing resources for Secondary English
The content discusses the portrayal of Black individuals in English literature, focusing on the significance of Shakespearean characters. It highlights the National Theatre podcast that explores the roles of Emilia and Desdemona in "Othello," emphasizing themes of race and representation within these classic narratives.
The Writing Checklist aims to assist our weakest students by emphasizing fundamental accuracy. It encourages them to review their work and make revisions, fostering improvement in their writing skills. This approach is designed to enhance their overall performance and build their confidence in writing.
Our free Story Mountain Resource aids students in mastering narrative structure for effective storytelling. It outlines key stages—exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution—supporting KS2 and KS3 writers. Ideal for teachers and parents, this tool simplifies lesson planning while enhancing writing skills and character development.
The Week 1 content provides rationale and initial quotations, which will be reviewed in the Week 2 recap. Users can download Week 2 of the To Kill a Mockingbird Quotation Retention Challenge along with a 3 Week Bundle. Related posts are also available for further exploration.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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