Eric Ferguson

[Eric Ferguson @LitWorks_NE]

Thank you to our terrific keynote speakers

[Eric Ferguson @LitWorks_NE]

Great start to our Reading and Writing across the Curriculum Non-Fiction Conference

[Eric Ferguson @LitWorks_NE]

A wonderful week spent working with subject leads reviewing school developments- so much fantastic work going on. Today at Cambois Primary, I saw lovely examples of children taking pride in their writing..here’s two I saw while walking through the school!

[Eric Ferguson @LitWorks_NE]

The children enjoyed last week’s author visit so much that we’ve invited Emily Dodd back! We’re all looking forward to the ‘rocket’ competition!

[Eric Ferguson @LitWorks_NE]

I don’t know about you, but I intend to write a strongly worded letter to the White Star Line about all of this! Pupil written responses to the sinking of the Titanic at South Hylton Primary. Great to be working with staff on developing approaches to language comprehension.

[Eric Ferguson @LitWorks_NE]

All the children and teachers are very excited about today’s author visit!

[Eric Ferguson @LitWorks_NE]

Always great to visit and work with leaders at Newburn Manor Primary School…there seems to be lots of good reasons why we read books!

[Eric Ferguson @LitWorks_NE]

Great morning with subject leaders. The question’s we construct should focus on how young readers make sense of the text … let’s stop constructing questions which assess it!

[Eric Ferguson @LitWorks_NE]

Great examples of extended non-fiction and poetry writing at Gosforth Park First School😃

[Eric Ferguson @LitWorks_NE]

There are so many wonderful aspects to working in Primary Education and working with school leaders at Byker Primary is one of them.

[Eric Ferguson @LitWorks_NE]

Wonderful to be working with groups of ECTs at Holywell First School

[Eric Ferguson @LitWorks_NE]

Parents and children get to see who’s reading what, across the whole school at Mowbray Primary. A wonderful morning at school, working on the specifics of pupil talk to support writing.

[Eric Ferguson @LitWorks_NE]

Always great to work with the staff at Westgate Hill Primary. Wonderful displays of fiction and non-fiction reading.

[Eric Ferguson @LitWorks_NE]

Thought it about time to start tweeting again! Great morning at Cambois Primary. Loved the artwork, locating pupils sense of place within Northumberland.

[Eric Ferguson @LitWorks_NE]

📣 We at Literature Works are excited to announce that arrangements for student school placements through our partnership with Northumbria University are back on track following lockdown! Details are now with school leaders. We can’t wait to get stuck in with the students!

[Eric Ferguson @LitWorks_NE]

Always a pleasure to visit Westgate Hill Primary School. I love your school Library

[Eric Ferguson @LitWorks_NE]

Thank you to the children at Hadrian School for my lovely card 😊

[Eric Ferguson @LitWorks_NE]

What are the teacher concepts that motivate and enthuse young writers? Structuring tasks and managing the writing process with a clear focus is vital. Supporting depth and creativity in non-fiction writing at Cambois Primary School.

[Eric Ferguson @LitWorks_NE]

‘Low entry - high ceiling’. Developing specific strategies to support non-fiction writing journeys for all pupils at Hawthorn Primary School

[Eric Ferguson @LitWorks_NE]

What’s required to motivate and enthuse pupils to write non-fiction? The way in which we choose and structure texts often dictates the progress pupils make. Enjoying our discussions at Red Row First School