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August 2023

  • Podcast Ep 93, Part 1: Good Writers Revise and Edit Their Writing

    Posted by Sharon Callen

    LATEST PODCAST Ep 93, In this podcast, join Sharon Callen and her dynamic team in 'Part 1: Good Writers Revise and Edit Their Writing' for a captivating exploration of effective writing instruction. Delve into the art of topic selection, cognitive load relief for teachers, and the potency of routines. Experience...

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  • Revising and Editing Our Writing - Anchor Charts,

    Posted by Sharon Callen

    NEW RESOURCE: This explicit teaching resource, Revising and Editing Our Writing - Anchor Charts, will support you and your students to revise, improve theor writing. See the 'How to Use' section below. How To Make Print as A3 Add A3 card for back cover Staple left side to create your...

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  • How to Teach Writing and Reading to Early Years Students

    Posted by Sharon Callen

    LATEST BLOG: Renowned educator Diane Snowball provides insights and examples on how to effectively teach young students writing and reading. On Episode 85 of The Teacher's Toolkit for Literacy, Diane answered common questions from teachers regarding how to better explore the Language Experience approach, use shared writing, and build upon...

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  • Podcast Ep 92: Read Alouds: A Critical Instructional Strategy

    Posted by Sharon Callen

    LATEST PODCAST Ep 92: Join literacy expert Sharon Callen and her team in an enlightening podcast as they delve into the transformative power of the Read Aloud strategy in the realm of reading and writing instruction. Through intentional selection of texts and the art of ongoing reading, the team dissects...

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  • The Four W's of Being a Writer

    Posted by Sharon Callen

    LATEST BLOG: Literacy expert Sharon Callen delves into the four foundational elements of being a writer, to underpin a teacher's literacy strategy. On Episode 81 of The Teacher's Toolkit for Literacy, Sharon explained the four Ws of being a writer, which teachers need to consider and plan for before anything...

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  • Teaching Writing Effectively with Alan Wright

    Posted by Sharon Callen

    NEW RESOURCE: Enjoy this wonderful new podcast transcript on teaching writing effectively with expert educator Alan Wright! (Sign up as a member for a free copy). As a renowned education consultant and author, Alan shares powerful tips to make writing sessions meaningful for students. With his extensive experience in the...

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