We are now in a digital world where quizzes and activities do not need to be paper based. Digital resources are aplenty and will save you time, while also increasing engagement with your students. Check out the four website below that can become a regular addition to your classroom.
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Describing Setting – Graphic Organiser
In a previous post, I outlined how to introduce the setting to students, include the different types of settings. To support this lesson, I have created worksheet that you can use with students. Below is a two-page document. On the front, students answer questions on a general basis about the types of setting in the … Continue reading Describing Setting – Graphic Organiser
4 Do Now Activity Ideas to Energise Your Classroom!
Do now activities involve generating healthy buzz in the classroom. They can be helpful in challenging routines and allowing the students to do something a little different from their every day. Check out the following ideas for energising your classroom!
10 Questions to Ask Students about Their Characters
A fundamental to good storytelling is understanding that characters are reflections of people in the real world. They have thoughts, flaws and fears. They are nuanced and unpredictable. For this reason, we need to pose questions to our students that allow them to think about the dynamic nature of their character(s). Using the STEAL acronym … Continue reading 10 Questions to Ask Students about Their Characters
Five Quick Literacy Games to Energise Your Classroom!
As we approach the end of the year, the classroom can feel a little flat. Students are tired and so are you. Try some of the literacy games to fire up the classroom - they are great as do now activities, team builders and rewards. 1. Anagram Aerobics Objective: To unjumble a group of anagrams … Continue reading Five Quick Literacy Games to Energise Your Classroom!
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