Resource BBC Comedy Classroom We developed these Comedy Classroom resources in partnership with BBC Learning. They provide a framework to explore comedy writing with pupils while enjoying plenty of laughter at...
Premium resource Top 10 strategies for supporting family learning in secondary schools This case study is a great example of how to address children's literacy needs from school and from home.
Premium resource The diary writer’s toolkit Ideas and activities to support your school in using diaries as an introduction to autobiographical writing and as a way of promoting family and community engagement.
Resource Descriptosaurus Time Machine writing challenge Encourage your pupils to expand and experiment with descriptive language using the Descriptosaurus books as inspiration.
Resource Write On: poetry slam Students write their own original poems expressing their thoughts on attitudes towards young people in today’s society.
Resource Road to WrestleMania Pupils play the role of an up-and-coming sports entertainer’s manager, completing a number of literacy-related tasks to transform their client into a top class WWE Superstar or Diva.
Premium resource A blog of one’s own Wyl Menmuir gives three reasons for why he thinks every teacher should set up their own blog.
Premium resource Embedding grammar in Key Stage 3 English schemes of work Three videos looking at how to plan a grammar-centric scheme of work to teach both English content and language features.
Premium resource Top tips for effective management of teaching assistants to support EAL pupils Your TA can support EAL pupils in acquiring English language skills and developing their vocabulary through a range of learning opportunities.
Premium resource 50+ classroom strategies for supporting EAL students An EAL toolkit created by Mike Gershon, containing 52 practical teaching and learning strategies.
Premium resource Practical activities for facilitating discussion in the classroom In this PowerPoint resource, Mike Gershon, top contributor for TES Resources, shares his favourite activities to help bring discussion and debate to the classroom.
Premium resource Reading Champions This initiative uses peer influence to target reluctant readers and increase their enjoyment of reading.
Premium resource Literacy Guide for Schools 2016/17 Guides for primary and secondary school which interpret literacy policy and research and advise on how to translate this to the classroom.
Premium resource A whole-school approach to literacy An example approach to whole school literacy with an English as an additional language (EAL) focus at the British International School in Vietnam.
Premium resource Improving mathematical understanding through literacy This resource helps teachers explain explicitly to pupils how maths language and literacy works.
Premium resource Broadening our horizons through children’s literature book groups Inspiration and guidance about the benefits of exploring books through collaborative book groups for teachers.
Premium resource Language and Literacy CPD 3-day participants' area Downloadable copies of key handouts and presentations for attendees on our Language and Literacy 3-day CPD.
Premium resource Developing and embedding literacy practices in lessons: Mossbourne Community Academy A case study of how Mossbourne Community Academy, London, embeds literacy practice and pedagogy across all classrooms.
Resource The Descriptosaurus writing challenge A teaching resource suitable for Key Stage 2 and 3 with lots of ideas and activities to enable you to run a descriptive writing competition in your school.
Resource Alex Rider Secret Mission – an adventure story challenge Challenge and inspire upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 pupils to write their own Alex Rider adventure story.
Premium resource The Life Story Collector's Top Ten: using stories to engage parents and families We all have a story to tell. Take a look at our top ten ideas for using life stories as a way of engaging secondary school parents and families.