All things Educational. Sharing resources for Secondary English
Oracy is essential for success in education, influencing academic achievement and social confidence. Despite often being overshadowed by literacy, structured speaking activities like Think-Pair-Share, debates, and vocabulary instruction can significantly enhance students' communication skills. Prioritizing oracy fosters deeper learning and prepares students for future challenges across various contexts.
Many families in international schools have multilingual backgrounds, necessitating extra support for children learning English as an Additional Language (EAL). Parents can assist by enriching vocabulary through reading, word games, and engaging storytelling. Emphasizing literacy, conversation, and cultural heritage strengthens language development, fostering fluency and confidence in English without undermining the home language.
Download: Romeo & Juliet Essay Planning Bundle Unlock the full potential of Shakespeare's timeless tragedy with our Romeo & Juliet Essay Plan Bundle! This meticulously crafted resource is designed to support teachers in guiding students through the complexities of essay writing on one of the most enduring plays in English literature. What's Included: Detailed Essay [...]
Various models of language change are presented, including Aitchison’s stages of change, Chen's S-curve, Bailey's Wave Model, and Substratum Theory. Additional theories highlight lexical gaps and the randomness of change. Deutscher identifies economy, expressiveness, and analogy as driving factors, while Aitchison parodies prescriptivism. Language evolves to meet user needs.
A compendium of useful links to help you on your journey through Post-16, applying for Universities and Careers in the UK: Subscriber Content Tips for applying to Oxford and Cambridge University Applying to Oxford: A Guide Applying for Medicine in the UK? Medical Schools Council Entry Requirements Breakdown Entry Requirements for UK Medical Schools PDF [...]
A compendium of useful links, exemplar material, resources and home learning: Femininity & Relationships Revision https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=bekjCZQhQE0
A DNA Knowledge Organiser, based on Dennis Kelly’s play, including key vocabulary available for download. Making our British curriculum more accessible for EAL and ESL students by embedding key vocabulary and knowledge into the curriculum planning to support their language acquisition. The Knowledge Organiser is structured into three key areas: context, content and concepts. Use [...]
Exemplar paragraph of analysis based on the characterisation of Grendel in Beowulf with a breakdown of Point, Evidence, Technique (or Terminology), Effect and Refer Back. Useful for an introduction to analysis and support for Key Stage 3 students and part of a wider scheme of learning on Beowulf for Year 7. Subscriber Content Download Introduction [...]
The content offers a fully annotated PDF of Moniza Alvi's poem "An Unknown Girl," specifically designed for Edexcel IGCSE English Language coursework. It features annotations categorized by structure, meaning, imagery, language, and emotion. Users can download this resource for free upon subscription to access additional premium content.
A breakdown of the non-fiction text from the Edexcel English Language Non-Fiction Anthology, 'Explorers or Boys Messing About? Either Way, the Taxpayer gets the Bill' . Exploring GAPS, title analysis and exemplar written analysis on the major techniques, purpose and tone throughout. Useful for supporting student revision and embedding sound understanding of linguistic features within [...]
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