The English Prof

Tweets from Dr Rachel Hynes: PP teacher of English and PhD in Literature.
Senior Cycle English/Building Creative Writing/Literacy Cultures in Schools.

[SCC English @sccenglish]

The 4th English Meet for teachers in the Dublin area: evening of Thursday 8th May.

English teachers present their ideas. Get in touch if you'd like to present.

All welcome; tickets free.

#edchatie

https://t.co/P0yGNgQCqk

[The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon @artscouncil_ie]

Calling all post primary students!

We want to hear how you will make your mark this Creative February. Submit a 4-5 min podcast and we'll post it on our website!

Find out how on our website: https://t.co/xBA484cJiG

#CreativeFebruary #FuadarFeabhra

[The English Prof @literatureprof_]

This looks really wonderful. I'd do a pilgrimage to Bowen country en route!

[Sarah Kelly @sarfern]

✨English Meet Cork is Back!!

Absolutely delighted to announce this free in-person CPD event!

- Friendly vibes
- Short presentations
- Wide range of topics
- Teas, coffees and chats
- Goodie bags and spot prizes!

🗓️Thursday, Feb 13th
Register Now

https://t.co/MJYH4Sl58p

[The English Prof @literatureprof_]

Experimenting with tracing paper for Senior Cycle explicit writing instruction/writing feedback before the mock exams. Targeting thesis statements, topic sentences and transitions for greater clarity in the comparative essay. @Oide_English #TheEnglishProf

[The English Prof @literatureprof_]

"Though I read and teach Emily Dickinson constantly, I remain a bewildered idolator, struggling to understand her enigmatic sublimities" - Harold Bloom

This looks really enriching for students.

#LCEnglish #prescribedpoets #studysupports

[INOTE @INOTEnews]

Check this out 👀

@GateTheatreDub 🎭 are hosting a series of one night events centred around the work of selected poets and writers performed in a contemporary style and setting

🎭

There are discounts available for groups of 6+

🎭

https://t.co/2AwsJ1exbc

[Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again @SeamusHeaneyNLI]

As the National Ploughing Championships get underway today, we are looking at Heaney’s poem, ‘Follower' from his first collection in 1966. In this first section of the poem, Heaney celebrates his father's expertise and describes the process of ploughing a field. #Ploughing24

[Oide English Post-primary @Oide_English]

English Teachers 🔔 Assessment Arrangements Update https://t.co/F25HS2AmmL

[INOTE @INOTEnews]

🔹INOTE Conference 2024🔹

We are so excited to announce that our keynote speaker is Dr Katriona O’Sullivan @katrionaos.

Her important memoir, Poor, describes the far-reaching impact of childhood poverty and was awarded Biography of the Year at the 2023 An Post Book Awards.

[The Booker Prizes @TheBookerPrizes]

14 of the best wintry reads from the Booker Library, chosen by our readers❄️📚

Find your next read⤵️
https://t.co/ZBIjdI369t

[Sarah Kelly @sarfern]

✨English Meet Cork is Back!✨

Absolutely delighted to announce this free in-person CPD event!

- Friendly atmosphere
- Short presentations
- Wide range of topics
- Teas, coffees and chats
- Goodie bags for al!

Sign-up⬇️
🗓️Thursday, Jan 25th

https://t.co/6Vw67P3tOv

[Malorie Blackman @malorieblackman]

I am beyond honoured to have this award named after me - and still a bit shocked, tbh! And so, so chuffed!! 🥹

[JCSP Library Project @jcsplibraries]

It's #EuropeanDayofLanguages. We have just under 900 titles across 27 languages available to students across our 230 member schools. Check them out
https://t.co/yUJx61lspO
#LanguagesConnect

[Sarah Kelly @sarfern]

This is a great website for anyone teaching the short story.
Lots of short writing pieces to look at and students can even submit their own pieces…✨

[Miss Aird @miss_aird]

Differentiating learning for pupils is essential to ensure it is accessible and engaging for all pupils and takes accounts of their needs.

#Differentation #teachertwitter #edutwitter #inclusion

[The English Prof @literatureprof_]

@HomeEcEtal You're very welcome, anytime 😉

[HomeEcEtal @HomeEcEtal]

@EnglishCMCO Had the absolute pleasure of co-teaching 2nd yr English today (was on S&S). OMG soooo much fun. It is possible that I learned more than the second years 🤣😅 Like I now want to read their novel because I am not sure how I feel about the main character! @TipperaryETB

[The English Prof @literatureprof_]

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[INOTE @INOTEnews]

Big news!
We are so excited to have @CKeeganFiction speak with us at our INOTE Conference 23.

Note: Bookings for conference will first open on September 18th for paid up members.

If you’re not already a paid up member of INOTE, become one today at https://t.co/kbbiQgy14W

[Maria Popova @themarginalian]

"Look for verbs of muscle, adjectives of exactitude."

On Mary Oliver's birthday, her advice on writing: https://t.co/Yknni1z9dY

[Patrick Huff @Mr_PHuff]

A YouTube playlist that I plan on drawing from whilst studying Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice' with my Third Year English class. Full performances, key scenes, notes, & other helpful bits! #EdChatIE

https://t.co/8OsWkVj397

[JCSP Library Project @jcsplibraries]

With over 3,700 checkouts so far this month, we have to work hard to keep up with student demand on our Digital Library services. Selection of just added new #Fiction titles below. #JCSPDigital #EBooks #LoveReading #RightToBeAReader