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Welcome to the November blog for website subscribers. This month we will discuss 10 participation sequences to consider how different modes of participation can be used to ensure optimum learning in the English classroom.
Welcome to the October blog for website subscribers. This month we will explore 10 examples of students using the tethering vocabulary for methods, to explore how this works both conceptually and in terms of student analysis
The April blog discusses 10 strategies for engaging students in writing about semantic fields, emphasizing a structured curriculum approach that enhances analysis skills, creativity, and connections within their writing.
I have been a Head of English within two schools and been teaching for over a decade. I share remote CPD sessions, resources, and blogs with reviews and ideas on this website. There is lots of free content alongside the paid subscription, where you can pay £5 a month for additional resources and CPD sessions.
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