Why do we need a model text?
Teachers often ask this question. This page revisits what a model text is, how we use it and why we use it. What is a model text? A model...
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One literacy speaking activity you can do with your class today
Help your students speak like subject experts. One aspect of literacy that is often neglected by subject teachers in secondary schools is...
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Teaching reading in secondary school subjects
How can we support students to read like subject experts in secondary schools? There are three main things to know about reading in...
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Teaching students from EALD backgrounds
Free sample chapter from the award winning publication I'm delighted to show you a fantastic publication that focuses on EALD learners....
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Teaching the language of climate change science
Free sample chapter from the award winning publication for Years 7 & 8 I'm delighted to show you a fantastic publication for Science...
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Scaffolding writing in subject areas
How can we support students to write like subject experts in secondary schools? Scaffolding writing is important for every subject. We...
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What kind of scaffolding works?
Most teachers already use a range of scaffolding strategies to help their students, but what actually works for literacy? Teachers know...
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