Review Wheel
Resources: Click here to download a copyHow it works:The Review Wheel is a ready made plenary/starter that can be adapted and used at a touch of a button and implemented […]
PLTs cards
PLTs cards to enable students to develop their literacy skillsA set of cards with all the Personal Learning Thinking Skills on them on each of my tables (double sided so […]
Writing on the…windows!
Resources: Liquid chalk pens… (Can also be found on eBay/Amazon at a good price) Task: Students writing on windows- or any glass surface!! The pens are easy to wipe off and […]
Talk Like an Expert
Students focus on oracy skills as well as literacy skills..Resources:A talking frame is needed to support discussion.(This is a list of key words, sequenced in the order that students […]
Brain > Book > Buddy > Boss
Image by https://twitter.com/Gripweed1 How It Works: To support independent learning, get students to follow the “Three Before Me” rule. If they are stuck, encourage them to use their BRAINS first. (Or […]
Dictogloss
Resources: 3 versions of a paragraph of text. (Each version has more words missing.) How It Works: Share with students a paragraph of text. This can be displayed or read out […]
Glossary- SEN
Resources:See image How It Works:Create a glossary of key words for your topic-use the keywords from the students books/your classesThe use of visual clues help support EAL learners.The […]
Crime Scene Investigation!
Resources:Crime scene props: Masking tape to create an outline of a dead body, murder weapon, Police “do not cross” tape, various other clues – photos, money, wallet etc. How It Works: You need to […]
DEAL
Resources:The DEAL posterResource from Bedfordshire LA (Thank you!) How It Works:To get students to develop their writing to meet the higher band criteria, teach them DEAL.Describe > Explain > Analyse […]
What makes good learning?
Resources: How It Works: Use as a starter or plenary to get students to identify what good learning is. This is ideal for when you first teach a class […]