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Rescue a word!
Whole School Approach to Teaching Spelling and Vocabulary – RESCUE a word! I have been asked to share some of the ways I have been supporting schools with vocabulary and spelling development. This …
Spelling at ARE: Chopping, Changing and Doubling – one of the secrets to spelling success!
Penny Slater is Deputy lead adviser for Primary English at Herts for Learning. Spelling remains a high stakes aspect of the ITAFs for 2017. As in 2016, children cannot be judged as ‘working at the …
Which Grammar Rules Are Dying?
We all make mistakes. Sometimes, we even embrace them. Such is the case with language. The words you’re reading right now are the product of…
The Nuts and Bolts of Writing - Teaching SPaG effectively - TTS Inspiration
The current curriculum and assessment processes place greater emphasis on the teaching of spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) in the primary classroom. One of the most frequently asked questions is ‘how do I teach SPaG effectively?’ Like all new learning, the process of ‘teach, practise and apply’ applies equally to SPaG.
Vocabulary in the KS2 2016 reading test - sprint or marathon? - Assessment solutions and advice for primary schools
Thanks to Shareen Mayers for this article on vocabulary in the KS2 reading test. Since the release of the 2016 KS2 reading test, I have been thinking about the vocabulary element in great depth. I have read endlessly about encouraging … Continue reading →
Spelling Test Support - Advice for Parents (and Teachers)
Weekly spelling tests can prove the bane of many a family evening. Here's some advice for parents looking to support their child and liven up spelling practice.
The five most effective ways to teach spelling
50 Writing Prompts for All Grade Levels
Sometimes students need a little push to activate their imaginations.
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