top of page
Mar 15, 20232 min read
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...
Oct 11, 20212 min read
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...
Sep 27, 20213 min read
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...
Sep 10, 20211 min read
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....
Sep 10, 20211 min read
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...
Aug 19, 20213 min read
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...
Aug 19, 20212 min read
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...
bottom of page