Fab new episode! We look at a model writer and unpack what makes them successful.
We cover:
- Self-identification as writers
- The cognitive burden
- Getting back on track
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/2MOy...
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Discussing the pillars of writing on TETF podcast.
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These are ideas that primary teachers may be au fait with, but it should be a secondary school conversation, too. Any secondary peers familiar with this stuff?
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Loved recording this episode of The English Teacher Feature. We look at the "simple view of writing" model which is a helpful tool for visualising different writing pathways.
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New episode of The English Teacher Feature 🎧
In episode 3, Nicola Romaine and I explore the relationship between reading and writing.
Reading is recognition.
Writing is production.
🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1Vo3...
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“Speech is biologically primary. Writing is biologically secondary.”
A clip from ep 2 of The English Teacher Feature where we discuss why talk is often the beginning of the writing process.
🎧 Full episode: open.spotify.com/episode/4sx4...
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New episode of The English Teacher Feature🎧
In episode 2, Nic R and I explore why speech underpins writing, the Y7 bottleneck between thinking and transcription, and a practical strategy.
🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4sx4...
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In ep 1 of our Writing Framework Unpacked series, Nicola suggests a really practical activity for pupil self-reflection when using AI.
We also dig into bigger questions about writing and its place alongside competing priorities.
🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/52KZ...
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New podcast 🎧
Episode 1 of The Writing Framework Unpacked asks:
should we prioritise writing over reading?
An insightful conversation about the writing framework and its implications.
🎧 open.spotify.com/show/7K4vM36...
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Here are my 10 key takeaways for secondary English professionals from the Curriculum & Assessment recommendations. Arguably, we're on the "revolution" end of the evolution / revolution spectrum! twinkl.co.uk/blog/curricu...
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Twinkl's subject-by-subject review of the Francis CAR recommendations can be found here: twinkl.co.uk/curriculum-a... What does it mean for teachers and schools? We cover all of the main takeaways.
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@twinklresources.bsky.social are launching a new podcast series for leaders and teachers, and episode 1 is here! It was great to pick @sammywright.bsky.social's brain on the shape and texture of English schools. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1hjk03
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FREE webinar - Wednesday 22nd @ 4pm: "How Can We Encourage Our KS3 Pupils to Read for Pleasure?" www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-can-we... Looking at the evidence for RfP and discussing classroom and whole school strategies. #twinklbeyondenglish
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Get your FREE tickets for a teachmeet coming up on Reading for Pleasure at KS3 (www.eventbrite.com/cc/twinkl-te...). I'll be talking about context and offering tips for embedding reading habits.
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I wrote a blog for the Twinkl Tutors team last week to publicise this season's run of CPD teachmeets: tinyurl.com/5abmpshp. We need to get better at understanding pupils' prior journeys and sharing strategies across phases.
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I'm running a webinar on "KS3 reading for pleasure" on 22 Oct, and I'd love to hear from schools that model good RfP practice so I can shout-out some exemplars. Share your experiences below or DM me at beyond@twinkl.co.uk
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Final plug for the first session of these teachmeets. It's on Wednesday 17th Sept at 4pm. All sessions now available to book independently on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/cc/twinkl-te...
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Here at Twinkl we're running a teachmeet series on Supporting Struggling Readers @ KS3. Free to join, sign up on Eventbrite. The first session is next Wednesday 17th Sept. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/improving-...
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