AP Literacy's Writing Assessment Grids have been updated to include the following instruction: IMPORTANT : Please note that grammatical features should only be ticked when they add to the composition of a piece of writing, e.g. when they are used to add detail for the reader and are not just added because they are on … Continue reading UPDATED: Writing Assessment Grids
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Transcribed notes: Alison on The Teachers’ Podcast
In case you missed it...Alison Philipson was featured on the Teachers' Podcast this summer. We've transcribed the notes below but you can also listen to it on Spotify. In this episode, Claire meets with Alison Philipson, a independent literacy consultant who works predominantly in Yorkshire and the North West of England. Alison discusses how she … Continue reading Transcribed notes: Alison on The Teachers’ Podcast
PODCAST SPECIAL: Alison Philipson on The Teacher’s Podcast
I was interviewed on The Teacher's Podcast with Claire Riley this summer! Watch the full video here on YouTube or below, and don't forget to subscribe to the fab podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple podcasts or Stitcher.
NEW: LINKING MATHS AND ENGLISH
I am running a course in the Autumn about linking Maths and English skills. The course is at two venues: Calverley CE and Shelf J&I School. Read more here: Linking Maths and English Skills hosted by Calverley CE Linking Maths and English Skills hosted by Shelf J&I
NEW COURSE: Linking English and Maths Learning Skills to Accelerate Children’s Progress
NEW Nursery and Reception Writing Assessment Grids
After an exciting morning working alongside a fab Early Years Leader in a school, I am thrilled to add Writing Assessment Grids for Nursery and Reception to the resources section: https://apliteracy.com/resources-2/writing/writing-assessment-grids/
NEW Reading Assessment Grids
Please note that the Y2 reading assessment grids have now been updated in line with the 2018 - 2019 KS1 assessment frameworks.
Ten Teaching Resource Websites To Check Out This Week
Twinkl - www.twinkl.co.uk We are big fans of Twinkl with its free resources packs, bright layout and easy to follow navigation. Guardian - Teaching Resources - teachers.theguardian.com Lesson plans, schemes of work, presentations, student activities and assessments from the guardian teacher network. Check in each week for Resource of the Week. Plan Bee - www.planbee.com A "hive" of primary … Continue reading Ten Teaching Resource Websites To Check Out This Week
NEW: Moderation Training PowerPoints
The Standards & Testing Agency have released their moderation training PowerPoints with, amongst other information, additional information about what a particular weakness looks like. Key Stage One can be found here. Key Stage Two can be found here. If you have any questions, contact apliteracy@gmail.com
Books we’re looking forward to in 2018…
Sky Song An adventure story inspired by the Scottish landscapes from the author's childhood. Flamingo Boy Michael Morpurgo's next book is not to be missed if his previous Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2 Addressing gender stereotypes one story at a time. Dr Seuss' Book … Continue reading Books we’re looking forward to in 2018…