Halloween-inspired writing lessons
There’s no denying it, Halloween has a special atmosphere, whether or not it is part of your cultural heritage.
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Halloween-inspired writing lessons
There’s no denying it, Halloween has a special atmosphere, whether or not it is part of your cultural heritage.
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Celebrating teachers: fictional teachers
October 5th is World Teachers' Day. To celebrate teachers all around the world, we have brought together some of our favourite fictional teachers and teaching environments.
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Lighting up Children's Lit: Roald Dahl
The people who made a difference
"And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places.
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Ideas for International Literacy Day
Can you imagine your life without reading and writing? Can your students imagine what it would be like not to be able to read and write?
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Celebrate International Literacy Day on 8th September
Literacy : the ability to read and write.
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Back to school: 5 tips to stay flexible and creative
How do you feel about the new school term? Excited yet uncertain at the same time? You are not alone.
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Tips on choosing a young reader
During the holidays and the school term, it is important to have a clear picture of the reading possibilities of our young learners.
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Curious writing habits
Reading about our favourite writers’ habits is a bit like peeking behind the curtains in a theatre or reading the secret recipes of our favourite chocolate factory.
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Be inspired by writing in a foreign language
How do you feel when you write in English? How does writing in a foreign language change your sense of identity and perspective on the world around you?
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Going digital inside (and outside) the English classroom: Collaboration
Group work and student collaboration projects have long been successful strategies in our classroom management practices.
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Classic literary friendships
Who would be your literary friend? Anne Shirley? Huckleberry Finn? Dr Watson? Have you ever thought about what it would be like to meet these fictional characters?
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