Source Description Date

• Network   A guide to text types
  This helpful guide contains information about a variety of text types that are used in literacy. Network theme: writing 1 Mar 2013
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• Network  Using Grammar for Meaning and Effect
  A series of lesson notes and PowerPoints exploring and exemplifying the teaching of grammar for meaning and effect. Network theme: writing 19 Feb 2013 Network members only
• Network  The Wroxham School Writing Strategy 3: Making grammar meaningful
  Watch videos of Steve Davy and his Year 4 pupils to find out about the importance of teaching grammar in context and making it meaningful to enable understanding and confidence. 4 Feb 2013 Network members only
• Network  The Wroxham School Writing Strategy 2: Developing a culture of exploration and trust
  Watch videos of Steve Davy and his Year 4 pupils to find out how to encourage pupils to explore language in all subjects to increase their confidence and engender a love of language that is reflected in their writing. Network theme: writing. 4 Feb 2013 Network members only
• Network  The Wroxham School Writing Strategy 1: Creating a meaningful and inspiring context
  Watch videos of Steve Davy and his Year 4 pupils to find out how to use themes to help pupils to generate ideas for their writing and as a means to engage them and capture their imagination. Network theme: writing 4 Feb 2013 Network members only
• Network  Whole-school writing audit
  A useful tool for you to review your current writing provision. It will help you to identify the areas where you have developed strong provision and also those where there is room for more focus. Network theme: writing. 22 Jan 2013
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• Network  Exemplar Reading Intervention Process in a Secondary School
  Our Network Adviser Francine McMahon outlines the reading intervention process that was put in place for all students in her secondary school. This will also be useful for primary colleagues. Theme: reading 18 Dec 2012
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• Network  How to actively engage students through creative approaches to reading in lessons
  Top creative strategies for engaging pupils in reading from network adviser Francine McMahon and Maria Hession, an Engish teacher from Northumberland Park Community School. Network theme: reading 14 Dec 2012
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• Network and Alys Morrell  Holistic approaches to the teaching of English - an interview with Alys Morrell
  Network adviser, Francine McMahon interviews Alys Morrell, senior lecturer at Canterbury Christchurch University, about a using a holistic approach to the teaching of English, drawing on research and theories of learning. Network theme: reading 11 Dec 2012 Network members only
• Network   Strategies for teaching reading: a professional development toolkit
  An introduction to the different types of reading, strategies for teaching reading and activities to support these strategies. Includes an introductory article, PowerPoint and self-reflection tool for teachers. Network theme: reading. 30 Nov 2012 Network members only