English at Callywith College

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[School Reading List @SchoolReading]

Black history lessons should be about more than just Mary Seacole and the transatlantic slave trade https://t.co/3LdIy5Teqt #ukedchat

[English at Callywith College @EnglishCc]

https://t.co/dUd2S4ib0u What do you think about the decision to ban slang in UK secondary school?

[BookTrust @Booktrust]

Primary school library spaces can have such a huge impact on children - and little changes to them can make a big difference!

Get top tips and ideas as part of @CressidaCowell's #LifechangingLibraries project here: https://t.co/BoUgOOYyJA

[English at Callywith College @EnglishCc]

Thinking of studying English Language or Linguistics at university? https://t.co/5khFpaldaa

[BBC Radio 4 @BBCRadio4]

"Words that live are those that we hear, like 'click' or 'chuckle', or that we see, like 'freckled' or 'veined'…"

The extraordinary voice of Ted Hughes, on @BBCSounds

[English at Callywith College @EnglishCc]

Why not enter Pearson's 'My Twist on a Tale' writing competition? The theme is 'My Twist on a Tale: Our Tomorrow!' For more details, ask your English lecturer @PearsonSchools

[English at Callywith College @EnglishCc]

Our Creative Writing Club will start later this term so keep an eye on the plasma screens, notice boards and the student bulletin for more details.

[English at Callywith College @EnglishCc]

If you would like to borrow a book, please visit our classroom library in Garrow 122 for a selection of fiction and non-fiction books.

[English at Callywith College @EnglishCc]

Summer Reading Challenge. We'd like to thank everyone for their contributions so far! It's not too late to take part - even if it's just a short review of a book you have enjoyed during the holidays.

[National Theatre @NationalTheatre]

We've released three mighty shows worldwide today on #NationalTheatreAtHome.

💃 A Streetcar Named Desire @youngvictheatre with @GillianA and Vanessa Kirby
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Under Milk Wood with @MichaelSheen
🏢 Home with @MichaelaCoel

Streetcar and Under Milk Wood are audio described.

[Thesaurus.com @thesauruscom]

The word "funner" may make you laugh, but do you know if it's a legitimate word or not? Find out if you should be saying "funner" or "more fun." https://t.co/wMI4LgJHtD

[BookTrust @Booktrust]

⭐📚 NEW: Today we're unveiling our list of the #100BestBooks from the past 100 years 📚⭐

We've put together a list of 100 iconic, touching, funny and special titles that we love - and that we think your children will adore too.

Find it here: https://t.co/YlRvBF7NWN

[BookTrust @Booktrust]

Apparently it's #ReadABookDay today - well, we don't need telling twice! What will you be reading today?

[English at Callywith College @EnglishCc]

It's not too late to take part in our Summer Reading Challenge