Society is changing and so should our qualifications. We’re introducing three new set texts and a third poetry cluster for our GCSE English Literature specification from 2023, as part of our ongoing commitment to give students a curriculum that resonates with their lives.
Have added a couple of new ‘bitesize academic reading’ resources to my Dropbox. These discuss Scrooge and Marley’s characters. Sharing alongside the rest of my academic reading folder. Use/chuck/change as you see fit! @Team_English1 https://t.co/TVfzoUyms1
10 things I’ve learnt from examiner marking:
1. Word class adds nothing to student analysis and rarely shows a deeper understanding of authorial intent
2. Context should be taught in terms of themes and not just tagged on to the beginning of SOW as students then struggle to apply
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Live modelling is so important but how can we make it even more effective?
What should students be *doing* when you're live modelling?
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If you're looking to evaluate how to deliver feedback next academic year this post is for you.
A step by step guide to how I use Whole Class Feedback from collecting work to handing it back
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I think the key to success with Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 is to start by reading lots and lots of extracts, novels and non fiction.
Don’t go anywhere near an actual exam style question until students are really comfortable discussing these at a broader level
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I never post on Twitter - professional lurker - but I have to share these. My proudest moment as HoD - book vending machines as part of whole school rewards #teamenglish#edutwitter
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