How can we improve descriptive writing part 2 This will show you one way to create atmosphere in your descriptive writing. Begin with some vocabulary Write a list of words that describe how water moves. Use a thesaurus to add to your list but best to use only words you have already of. Here’s my … Read more
How can we improve descriptive writing? How can we improve descriptive writing? Take an ordinary object and build up slowly by Expanding Noun Phrases. You can do this at any age in years 7-11. The final exercises here will challenge able Key Stage 4 pupils. Begin with a noun. She signed her name with a … Read more
A public-spirited response to the Covid 19 crisis to help parents. In my capacity as an English teacher, I will be running a Zoom conference aimed at helping parents home-educating pupils during this crisis. I am thinking primarily of GCSE students, but I am equally open to A Level or Key Stage 3. What’s on … Read more