It might seem obvious, but language is all around us. In fact, I’ve bored my classes to tears for years by reminding them of this fact. It’s in the conversations we have, the things we watch and listen to on our phones and in the messages we send each other. “Yes, we know it’s there,” […]
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Last year we surveyed over 1,300 primary and secondary teachers in order to better understand the word gap as experienced within schools and you can read the full report here . As a result of this research, we have partnered with Teachit to develop a downloadable pack of resources and initiatives that can be immediately used in the […]
Read moreRebecca Geoghegan shares her approaches to supporting low-ability writers. Being asked to ‘write’ can be daunting for even the most confident and accurate of writers: at times we all struggle to think of something interesting and memorable to write. However, if your struggle is coupled with low literacy levels, then you are very likely to […]
Read moreWelcome back! To get 2018 off to the best start and help you discover our comprehensive support for English Language and English Literature across all key stages, we’ve created this interactive guide. Click on the information icon to find out more about the specific resources.
Read moreGraham Elsdon looks at what context means for students of literature The Lion King has become a seminal childhood text. A Black Beauty (as it were) for the Disney generation. A proto-Hamlet for the babyccino brigade. I watched it with my children, smugly noting the Shakespearean echoes. The fratricidal Scar-Claudius, the three hyena-witches, and […]
Read moreThroughout December we showcased a different example of Kerboodle content each day. In case you missed it, here are the links to each item. The team hope you enjoy them! If you are new to Kerboodle and want to find out more then please take a look here and get in touch to arrange a free in-school demonstration. […]
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Recently I was asked to undertake some work with students who were studying Shakespeare for a Literature essay. I asked for a copy of the key scenes they were studying and was handed a wad of photocopies which took me straight back to my early teaching career in the 1990s. I’m all for retro, vintage, […]
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