SolaMs

Head of English at Dorothy Stringer

[SolaMs @Solasogood]

Looks exciting!

[Dr Amy Smith @amy_smith117]

I've been rather quiet on here for a while... and I can finally reveal why!

Why pre-order?
- scene by scene analysis and lessons activities
- focus on oracy, including guidance for reading scenes in class
- guidance for using film clips in lessons to enhance analysis

[SolaMs @Solasogood]

@MrMetacognition No. Leave it as it is.

[KP @TeacherBusy]

When I mark yr 11 lang mocks, I think:

1. Teens don’t read good non-fic enough so how are they supposed to put down their opinions on paper accurately if they don’t see it modelled often.

2. They aren’t used to being asked their opinions so literally don’t know what they think

[English & Media Ctr @EngMediaCentre]

Here's our response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review. We're v hopeful it holds out the possibility of real change in secondary English - more oracy, media, drama, proper language study + better GCSEs! https://t.co/3ZnReYMsbJ

[SolaMs @Solasogood]

@missm_teachess Just sending you some strength. One day at a time. You will make it through. Try to get outside tomorrow if you can.

[SolaMs @Solasogood]

@GCSE_Macbeth I love Jay Rayner's writing for Y9. His article 'The curse of the spaghetti marrow 'is fantastic. Also 'A well done steak'. Also Charlie Brooker (edited). Johnathon Swift, Suzanne Moore 'Teenage Kicks' , Victoria Coren Mitchell's columns, Charles Dickens 'Night Walks'...

[KP @TeacherBusy]

I do wish that people would stop saying English Literature isn’t as important as English Language in schools, to kids.

I’m trying desperately to get our A-level Lit numbers up but our kids think that Literature isn’t worth anything because they don’t “need” it.

[Barbara Bleiman 🎓 Education is Conversation @BarbaraBleiman]

Another email from an English teacher this morning about the appalling NATIONAL SCANDAL of GCSE English marking. They gave their permission to quote the email in full & I want to share it because it is so shocking. What are @ofqual & @educationgovuk doing about this?

[SolaMs @Solasogood]

@xAimieCrewex 27 marks for one of ours today!! From a 6 to an 8!!

[Soarpoints @Soarpoints]

Every English teacher for 40+ years saying yes - the mark from home day is called Sunday 2-6pm

[SolaMs @Solasogood]

@kateowbridge The writing score isn't even used to predict grades.

[SolaMs @Solasogood]

@LisaTetley2 @FunkyPedagogy Ah one of my students asked if they should do this and I was quite bemused by it!

[SolaMs @Solasogood]

@FunkyPedagogy I tell students to ignore TikTok and give links to approved online resources but still it happens.

[SolaMs @Solasogood]

@FunkyPedagogy Last year it was shoe-horning in Judith Butler!!

[SolaMs @Solasogood]

@MrBispham If a student had been killed / died, the school would be in mourning and teachers / students in shock, counselling available for all, spaces set up etc

[SolaMs @Solasogood]

@MollattMrs Hi - this looks amazing. I'd love a copy too but I can't message you.

[SolaMs @Solasogood]

@Carolin73927687 @LeeBraganza Secondary here- what is bubble writing?

[SolaMs @Solasogood]

@denslon_eng Year 19. I love my school, so that helps and have managed to organise my life so it balances overall. Work will dominate at points and it can be very tough at times but I am good at relaxing so on average it's all manageable. It is NEVER boring that's for sure!

[SolaMs @Solasogood]

@tes No. Just NO.