Getting students to paragraph (and learn about crocodiles!)

Students not using paragraphs can be one of the most frustrating things.  There's nothing worse than opening an exam paper to see the student has written five pages without a single break.  I've been using this worksheet to get students to paragraph for years.

Get your students to write themselves creative

Using writing to develop creativity – flipping the thinking. Getting students to write can be difficult, especially if it requires creativity.

Use my PAWS structure to get more from your students’ reading

Having students sit and read is easy, and it’s great for so many reasons. It develops their reading skills, which in turn improves vocabulary, general knowledge, understanding of texts, concentration, emotional intelligence (the list goes on). But, how can you be sure they’re actually doing it? Not looking out of the window or day dreaming? …

Becoming “read fit”

I think every teacher I've ever spoken to loves reading. I think it's part of the job. The fact you are reading this now is a symptom of it. But what you’re doing is the result of years of practice, dedication, mistakes and successes to make you “read fit” – you are an athlete and reading …