WLA English

“It is not necessary to accept the choices handed down to you by life as you know it.” - Hunter S. Thompson

[WLA English @EnglishWLA]

Y11: such a fab source to use as a language p2 Q5 model or to create a practice section A question!

[GCSE MACBETH @GCSE_Macbeth]

Some of the most interesting and thought-provoking voices on trans issues are the parents of trans children, many of whom Did Not Expect to find themselves with skin in this particular game, and whose views are centred on empathy and love.

https://t.co/BlTIJDYLrl

[Stuart Pryke @SPryke2]

So much teacher bashing! Here are my thoughts: https://t.co/93J7QIoBfl

[WLA English @EnglishWLA]

Y12: @NTLive is streaming A Streetcar Named Desire on YouTube on 21st May - make sure you are watching! @WestLakesAcad

[National Theatre Live @NTLive]

We’re so excited to announce new streaming titles for #NationalTheatreAtHome on YouTube.

🌟 Barber Shop Chronicles @FuelTheatre @LeedsPlayhouse on 14 May
🌟 A Streetcar Named Desire @YoungVicTheatre on 21 May
🌟 This House on 28 May
🌟 Coriolanus @DonmarWarehouse on 4 June

[West Lakes Academy @WestLakesAcad]

Good morning,
We hope you have all had a safe and peaceful Easter break.

Parents and carers - we have updated the home learning section of our microsite with information for the new half-term.
https://t.co/gqWBKhbA8L

[WLA English @EnglishWLA]

We need a new English Teacher. #teamenglish #teacherjobs

[Stuart Pryke @SPryke2]

This SOW isn’t finished (very close though!). I was remaking my AIC lessons to reflect new ideas but now we are in the world of remote learning I’ve changed plans. Thought I’d post what I’d done here in case it’s useful for setting work: https://t.co/3yewJoE5UE @Team_English1

[WLA English @EnglishWLA]

@MrsSunterJ

[WLA English @EnglishWLA]

Miss Capstick continues to be amazed at the generosity and considerate nature of her students. This year for the @age_uk appeal 11NC have managed to give money and contribute presents in order to donate a total of 86… https://t.co/wVGok5Dhu3

[WLA English @EnglishWLA]

Method revision.

[BBC Bitesize @bbcbitesize]

Wrestling with your #GCSEs2020 English revision? 😤

@WWE Superstar, @WWERollins, is here to help! 💪🔥

[West Lakes Academy @WestLakesAcad]

Mr. Graham was caught reading in the @wla_library, he said:

“Reading not only makes you smarter, it allows you to escape to wherever you want to go.”
#getcaughtreading

[West Lakes Academy @WestLakesAcad]

Word of the Week:

[WLA English @EnglishWLA]

Miss Capstick’s favourite war poem will always be The Falling Leaves by Margaret Postgate Cole. The extended metaphor of the ‘falling leaves’ and comparison to soldiers being ‘snowflakes’ truly allows us all to… https://t.co/mLnCP9NBHT

[WLA English @EnglishWLA]

Y10 and Y11: loving this examination of Shakespeare’s language to explore the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth https://t.co/7SvAbTmT8a

[WLA English @EnglishWLA]

Amazing work, Dylan! Super impressed!

[West Lakes Academy @WestLakesAcad]

Dylan Cunningham is the PLOTW for volunteering to create a display of football books in the @wla_library . The display has been really successful and has inspired a lot of boys to read for pleasure. @EnglishWLA

[Caroline Spalding @MrsSpalding]

“Unsurprisingly, it has found that off-task behaviour is reduced if children sit in rows when working independently...in order to make inappropriate interactions between peers more inconvenient and more readily apparent to teachers.” Preach.

[WLA English @EnglishWLA]

Struggling to know how to use your knowledge organisers effectively? Watch this video that clearly explains one method you could use to maximise your learning!

[Durrington Research School @DurringResearch]

Using knowledge organisers? This great video by @jon_brunskill talks about how to use them effectively using the Leitner System
https://t.co/mMZalO02Et

[WLA English @EnglishWLA]

Happy summer!

[WLA English @EnglishWLA]

Amazing Scarlet! @Pink

[Mrs Sunter @MrsSunterJ]

Oh my goodness - I must have talked about @Pink more than I thought! This amazing replica was created by one of my students. This wasn’t part of her English lesson - she just wanted to. Thank you Scarlett - your kindness and creativity causes pure joy. @WestLakesAcad @EnglishWLA

[WLA English @EnglishWLA]

Miss Capstick would like to thank all the Y11 students that have given her presents and cards. Such lovely messages! Owen you left without me being able to say a big thank you for the necklace. It’s lovely! #Thankyou… https://t.co/MiDG0Eirq4

[West Lakes Academy @WestLakesAcad]

Word of the Week @EnglishWLA