Source Description Date

• Network and Think2Read  Reciprocal Reading explained
  Donna Thompson and Bea Gill from Think2Read introduce Reciprocal Reading, discuss the benefits of using this approach in the classroom and provide practical advice for teachers. Network theme: reading 27 Nov 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
• 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  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  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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•   Write On poetry slam toolkit
  Guidance on how to run a successful poetry slam in school. Supports the Write On poetry competition. 4 Jan 2013
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•   Write On scheme of work
  12 Lesson ideas to help you integrate the Write On competition topic and task into teaching and learning. 7 Jan 2013
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• 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  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  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