Ms Duckworth's Classroom

How we introduce new information and skills is vital when it comes to pupils’ understanding and the learning process. One method for...

The use of academic language and sophisticated vocabulary is integral to expanding upon analysis and developing a personal...

I have recently been working on developing my pupils' understanding of the many layers of interpretation in a text. I am currently...

Teaching unseen poetry can seem like a difficult undertaking. This is the most unpredictable part of any exam and can cause the most...

Threading ideas in a literature text. An approach aimed at improving consistency and relevance as well as maintaining a sustained response.

Developing pupils' analysis, personal response and use of context when writing about a Literature text.

How to design and use booklets in your classroom teaching.

My reflections on online teaching and the valuable lessons I have learned.

Some practical ideas on how to teach poetry to your pupils

How and why I've changed how I use starter activities in all of my lessons.