Creativity and curiosity lie at the heart of great writing skills, but nurturing this ability can pose difficulties for English educators at every level.
This week, we welcome English teachers Luke Boatright (@CPAenglish) and Glynn Palmer-Bell (@teachEnglishLit) to talk about all things writing.
Alongside PiXL CEO, Rachel Johnson, they discuss what great writing can open young people up to, exploring their top tips to encourage more inquisitiveness, honing student’s imaginative skills, discussing their preferences for descriptive writing vs narrative writing, and recounting experiences that every English teacher in the nation can relate to.
From addressing the importance of reading for pleasure amongst their students and the impact this has on writing, to dissecting how to approach questions on structure, to practical techniques like slow writing and ‘vetoing exercises’ – Join Rachel, Luke and Glynn to reflect on the power of mastering great writing and how to teach students to tap into it.
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Expert educationalists from our network suggest practical approaches you can take as teachers to help your students strive for success now.
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