Distractions Distractions are everywhere, whether it is personal, work or Netflix. It is very easy to passively watch television or surf Facebook, while completing a hefty to do list. Despite some popular science, our brains are not able to multitask. Our brains are designed to complete one activity – properly – at a time. Aside … Continue reading Getting Organised – The Pomodoro Technique
Month: April 2020
Roll-The-Dice… Story Generator
The Situation Your student(s) enjoys games and hands on learning…but they need to write a story. The Solution All of the Writing Activities sections are designed to making writing easier for your students. But sometimes students simply do not want to write. They are tactile and have a need to touch and interact – talking and looking at … Continue reading Roll-The-Dice… Story Generator
Story Generators – How do they work?
The Situation Your students find it difficult to put together and develop ideas for characters, setting and conflict of their narrative. The Solution Story generators are a quick and visual way for students to piece together their story and for you as the teacher to reinforce the importance of character, setting and conflict. The story generator is simple. At its core, you will … Continue reading Story Generators – How do they work?
Visual Writing Prompts
Visual Writing Prompts The Situation You want students to write using an unseen visual text, such as preparation for NAPLAN and senior school. You want students to develop skills about brainstorming and writing under pressure. The Solution Visual writing prompts are an absolute necessary in an English classroom. They useful when you want students to … Continue reading Visual Writing Prompts
Narrative Starters
The Situation You want students to be creative and different with their writing, but they lack ideas. The Solution There are so many ways that you can get your students writing quickly! Here is one for free: when students come into the classroom, or if you just want to do a bit of writing, show … Continue reading Narrative Starters
The English Classroom 