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Five Principles to Support Gifted and Talented Students in the Mainstream English Classroom
Interview Lessons for Students: Five Thoughts
The phrase 'interview lesson' can strike trepidation into the hearts of some. Perhaps this is why regularly scheduled interview lessons with every student in your class are something not so often discussed. Why might this be so? Teachers feel like they need to be...
Countdown Clocks
It can be difficult to judge time for students/people of all persuasions. Countdown clocks, especially those with visual representation, are effective for this. Here are some tests: CountdownClockCodes.com
Guessing Students’ Writing – Year 11 9th February
Under time pressure some of my Year 11s produced the following paragraphs. We guessed who wrote which one based on the style they have adopted. We used PiratePad to share responses (which were written initially in word). The lesson made them receptive, and allowed...
Twelve Principles of English Teaching – The Quill Guy 2015
I have discussed some principles of teaching recently: these points came out. 1) Students need to learn; not just do. 2) Students need to be inspired to complete academically rigorous work. 3) Students need to learn concepts, not just complete tasks. 4) Students need...
Year 9 Poetry Analysis Example in Class – 30th January
Analyse any poem of your choice. Aim for categories 1 or 2 in our analysing connotation rubric. Aim to use thematic analysis. ‘Fall in’ is a patriotic declaration, a celebration of war for its own sake. Delighting in the idea of battle, the poem adopts a...
Year 11 30th January: Example of Writing with Reflection
Write anything in any style! Use words from your vocabulary sheet. Choose one technique to mark for by the end of your writing. Write anything in any style Desperate for the night to close, Darkman cast one foot into the inky depths of the night. The nefarious mayor,...
Time Management – four new thoughts in 2014
One day I might collate my posts relating to time management: before that time, though, I want to list a few considerations in my time management. 1) Not every teacher has systems for dealing with materials that they receive throughout the day. Moreover, rarely does...
Reflections on the Xmas Term 2014/15
In terms of the rhythm of learning, I have been able to manage this more effectively than ever before. Looking at the results of my survey, I can see that students feel they are making progress, and are better able than ever to use the language of a language framework...
The Credibility of the Classroom Teacher – some disjointed thoughts
Last time I attended our staff Christmas party. A enjoyable time was had by all, especially with the free-flowing beer and extensive range of spicy delights sent to celebrate a successful term. There was a camaraderie that comes when you work in a school. Later that...