Monthly Archives: November 2017

Bloomifying “Giraffes can’t dance”

Posted on 24/11/2017 by fabenglishteacher

If you don’t know this amazing book then read it immediately, it’s fab! I recently gave a presentation on using Bloom’s taxonomy in storytelling so I thought I should practice a little what I preach.   Remember: Lower level skills … Continue reading →

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Shaking Up Grammar tests

Posted on 16/11/2017 by fabenglishteacher

If your teaching circumstances are anything like mine, you’ll be expected to give regular tests – or at least regular marks. It seems the marks are the most important thing to many of the stakeholders, and after a recent parents’ … Continue reading →

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Should learning be hard?

Posted on 04/11/2017 by fabenglishteacher

Today my children and I have been hard at work learning, but in very different circumstances. I’m studying an online SENCO course with Leeds Becket university (see top photo), my son is playing a difficult match with his team, and … Continue reading →

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