Image from- http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/learning/7-12assessments/naplan/teachstrategies/yr2011/index.php?id=literacy/reading/lr_evld/lr_evld_s3a_11 Resources:Example of a text types- See here for ChesterHills really useful list. How It Works:When teaching pupils how to write, there are 9 simple steps to follow to help support them. This is called “The Teaching Sequence for Writing”. …
Whilst watching a film or video clip students are designated specific roles to watch the video from that person(s)/group(s) point of view or perception.Resources:A DVD/Youtube clip etc.How It Works:For example:Whilst watching a BBC Panaroma Clip about the London Riots. Students are …
Resources:Balloons, envelopes, selotape, permanent pen.How It Works:An envelope is placed somewhere, under desk/chairs. On teacher’s command of go, students quickly look high and low to discover their envelope and rip it open. whilst mission impossible music is blaring out loud!Inside they …
The KWHL grid can be used in a variety of situations The strength of this process is that it starts from childrens’ ideas, so misconceptions and previous learning can be identified and pupils are very much involved in their own …
Resources:Picture of a compassHow It Works:The NEWS point on a compass represent an area for debate.For example, when exploring a topic with complex issues- N could stand for Negative points, E could stand for Environmental Factors and so on. …
Resources:None.How It Works:Give students a question to think about. They think about it on their own for 30 seconds. Next, they pair up with another student and discuss their ideas for 1 minute. They then join up with another pair to make …
Resources:Questions with 4 possible answers – either on a powerpoint or written on the boardA3 paper per group (folded in to four sections then labelled 1 to 4)Paper money or something that can act as money such as counters or pieces of cardHow …
Resources:Mission Impossible sound track from YouTube,Image(s) to assess previous learningWhat to do:To assess previous learning place an image/s in an envelope and stick under each students seat before they enter the class. On teachers command of go (play the mission …
