Ms DuckworthMay 66 min readScaffolding using 'I do, we do, you do'How we introduce new information and skills is vital when it comes to pupils’ understanding and the learning process. One method for...
Ms DuckworthAug 5, 20232 min readDeveloping the use of academic language and sophisticated vocabularyThe use of academic language and sophisticated vocabulary is integral to expanding upon analysis and developing a personal...
Ms DuckworthMar 18, 20231 min readQuotation Deep Dive & Extended WritingI have recently been working on developing my pupils' understanding of the many layers of interpretation in a text. I am currently...
Ms DuckworthMar 2, 20226 min readResources and Activities for Teaching Unseen PoetryTeaching unseen poetry can seem like a difficult undertaking. This is the most unpredictable part of any exam and can cause the most...
Ms DuckworthMay 30, 20212 min readWriting a relevant and sustained response to a literature textThreading ideas in a literature text. An approach aimed at improving consistency and relevance as well as maintaining a sustained response.
Ms DuckworthMay 2, 20213 min readDeveloping Pupils’ Responses to LiteratureDeveloping pupils' analysis, personal response and use of context when writing about a Literature text.
Ms DuckworthAug 3, 20207 min readUsing Booklets as a Teaching and Learning ToolHow to design and use booklets in your classroom teaching.
Ms DuckworthJun 7, 202010 min readMy Reflections on Online TeachingMy reflections on online teaching and the valuable lessons I have learned.
Ms DuckworthMay 8, 20206 min readTeaching Poetry AnalysisSome practical ideas on how to teach poetry to your pupils
Ms DuckworthMay 2, 20205 min readWhy I’ve changed how I use starters…How and why I've changed how I use starter activities in all of my lessons.