Time To STEAL
johndabell The way in which an author reveals information about a character is called characterisation. There are two types of characterisation that students need to know about. If a writer tells…
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Resource Review: Tutoring with the Lightning Squad
Tutoring with the Lightning Squad At a glance An evidence-based literacy programme which improves reading skills for pupils in Years 1-5 Approved for use with the National Tutoring Programme A…
Resource Review: The Literacy Curriculum
The Literary Curriculum from The Literacy Tree At a glance A complete book-based approach to literacy to interest, engage and activate inference A rigorously curated collection of rich and varied…
Resource Review: Write Like A Ninja
Write Like a Ninja At a glance An essential toolkit for every KS2 writer to use as a quick reference for writing tips A must-have writing workbox full of exciting…
Literacy and LEGO Minifigures
The centrepieces of any LEGO are the LEGO Minifigures, also known as a ‘minifigs’. They were first introduced in 1978 and since then these instantly recognisable anthropomorphised pieces of plastic…
Are You Having A Laugh?
Okay, so today is April Fools Day but this blog isn’t out to trick you.
Would You Rather…
One of my favourite books for children is Would You Rather… by John Burningham. This is a silly book with crazy ideas that are simply hilarious. That’s what makes it…
Foggy Writing
Clear writing and readability is everything. It will make or break your engagement and success with the text. Sometimes writing can get a bit thick and a bit foggy. It’s…
Watch Your SPEED
Do you encourage your class to watch their SPEED? Some teachers like their children to PEE (Point, Example, Explanation). Some say PEA (Point, Evidence, Analysis) Some teachers prefer their children…
CHIPS in Class
Are CHIPS on the menu in your class?