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'Inspirations' has drawn on the experience of teachers who have developed their own resources and are willing to share them with others for their mutual benefit. We have chosen the title because good classroom teaching is often the result of a sudden, brilliant idea leading to creativeness, enthusiasm and understanding. DR ~ resources can be downloaded anad are free of Copyright restrictions, except where indicated. We hope you find it useful and will send your own ideas, via the e-mail link above.
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Speaking in public, like many aspects of teaching, is a performance. For effectiveness, it needs to be well prepared and rehearsed. Much of the impact can be lost by speaking too fast, boring or irrelevant content and poorly controlled mannerisms, such as fiddling with your hands or pieces of paper.
www.curriculumbits.com/prodimages/details/english/eng0006.html - this short animated advice from Jack and Amy offer the best practice when giving a speech or presentation. Curriculumbits is a website based in the west Midlands, England
I won my first National Speaking Competition with the BBC in 1964, with a 5 minute piece entitled 'Speaking in Public'. It was a nerve-racking experience. Even now, 45 years on, I suffer from pre-presentation nerves, and don't relax until I stand up and open my mouth with the first sentence, when I get to feel the mood of my audience. AC. 2009.06.15.
A concise and fun way to explore the introduction to critical thinking, with activities and tips from students. Suitable for use with 16+. Includes: study skills, reading, writing, discussion, argument, evidence, assertion and analysis.
See also: www.criticalthinking.org  Shakespeare An animated short clip to discover the life and times of William Shakespeare featuring Shakespeare & Ann Hathaway. More suited to junior studnts.http://www.online-literature.com/shakespeare - detailed information on his life and work
 The Amazing Apostrophe from e-Chalk Software who have a strong teaching focus on teaching through games.One use of the apostrophe is to indicate a missing letter. Try these animated exercises.
Writing at University - a concise introduction to the planning and process of academic writing, with activities, quizzes and tips from students. http://www2.napier.ac.uk/getready/writing_presentation/academic.html Writing styles ~ from P W Oxtoby, from The Ministry of Defence, Dorset, a teacher of English as a foreign language since 2003. This is a powerpoint presentation is intended to form part of a lesson on writing styles. It concentrates on the 'why, what and who' of writing and is aimed at yrs 9 and 10, although it can be adapted to suit other age groups. I have used this sucessfully as a way of gettng students to think constructively about the different ways in which society communicates both ideas and feelings in writing. www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=600879
 Looking At Comprehension ~ from M James, an English lecturer with 30 years teaching experience in a multi-cultural environment from Cape Town, South Africa. Useful resources to use as background or ennrichment notes for study or revision. It provides students with information on comprehension tests and the tools to deal with it, as well as a comprehensive assignment and notes for teachers.
VCOP – Openers – quick activity 1 What is the most interesting way to finish the sentence? Hurriedly …. Sadly ….. Exitedly… Last Night ….
VCOP – Openers – quick activity 2 What is the most interesting way to finish the sentence? A long time ago …. Quietly … One dark and stormy night …. Cautiously ….
VCOP – Openers – quick activity 3 What is the most interesting way to finish the sentence? First …. Yesterday …. Once upon a time …. Wearily ….
VCOP – Openers – quick activity 4 What is the most interesting way to finish the sentence? I couldn’t believe my eyes when …. Sleepily …. Finally …. Happily…..
VCOP – Openers – quick activity 5 What is the most interesting way to finish the sentence? Many years ago …. The boy raced upstairs and …. Unbelievably …. Sneakily …
VCOP – Openers – quick activity 6 What is the most interesting way to finish the sentence? I grabbed my …. Nervously …. Carefully …. In rushed …. VCOP – Openers – quick activity 7 What is the most interesting way to finish the sentence? Quickly … To my great surprise …. I will never forget the day that … Spookily …
VCOP – Openers – quick activity 8 What is the most interesting way to finish the sentence? Bravely …. To my great surprise …. Much later …. Only last week …
VCOP – Openers – quick activity 9 What is the most interesting way to finish the sentence? Heroically … To my utter amazement … Earlier …. If only I ….
VCOP – Openers – quick activity 10 What is the most interesting way to finish the sentence? Merrily …. Reluctantly…. Angrily … I turned around and …. VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 1 Don’t say “said” say …… How many alternatives can you think of?
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 2 Don’t say “said” say …… Who might speak in this way? When? Why? grumble whisper shout sigh exclaim neigh
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 3 Don’t say “said” say …… Who might speak in this way? When? Why? groan bellow moo stutter announce whimper
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 4 Don’t say “said” say …… Who might speak in this way? When? Why? cackle snap bark yell beg giggle VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 5 Don’t say “said” say …… Who might speak in this way? When? Why? gabble mutter scream plead whine demand
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 6 Don’t say “said” say …… Who might speak in this way? When? Why? Screech moan squeak Prattle squawk cheer
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 7 Don’t say “said” say …… Replace “said” with a better word: “Oh no, not more homework,” said the children. “Wow, a new bike” said George. “I’m going to turn you into a frog,” said the witch. “I’ve lost my mummy,” said the little girl. VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 8 Don’t say “said” say …… Replace “said” with a better word: “Can I stay up late tonight,” said Anna. “Stop this noise at once,” said the teacher. “This is delicious grass,” said the cow. “Now I’m going to make this watch disappear,” said the magician.
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 9 Don’t say “said” say …… Replace “said” with a better word: “Can I stay up late tonight,” said Ruby. “Stop this noise at once,” said the teacher. “This is delicious grass,” said the cow. “Now I’m going to make this watch disappear,” said the magician. VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 10 Don’t say “said” say …… Replace “said” with a better word: “Get out of my way,” said the big boy. “What shall we play today,” I said. “Let’s get some ice cream from the freezer,” said my sister. “I wish it wasn’t raining again,” I said.
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 11 Don’t say “said” say …… Replace “said” with a better word: “No, you can’t have any chocolate,” said Mum. “This is a brilliant party, “ said Amy. “Dadda Dadda, “ said the baby. “That’s a really funny joke,” said Ben.
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 12 Don’t say “went” say …… How many alternatives can you think of?
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 13 Don’t say “went” say …… Who might move in this way? march stamp crawl slither dawdle skip
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 14 Don’t say “went” say …… Who might move in this way? hop leap stumble stagger waddle stride
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 15 Don’t say “went” say …… Who might move in this way? clamber shuffle hop dance strut scurry
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 16 Don’t say “went” say …… Who might move in this way? slide gallop creep race flutter stomp
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 17 Don’t say “went” say …… Who might move in this way? prance dodge wander amble scamper toddle
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 18 Don’t say “went” say …… Replace “went” with a better word: The old man went down the road. The soldiers went up the hill. The baby went towards her mum. The frog went into the pond.
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 19 Don’t say “went” say …… Replace “went” with a better word: The horse went round the field. The angry teacher went into the classroom. The tired children went home. The excited girl went to a party. VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 20 Don’t say “went” say …… Replace “went” with a better word: The huge giant went around the village. The slug went down the path. The proud lady went into the shop. The fairy went around the fairy ring.
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 21 Don’t say “went” say …… Replace “went” with a better word: The squirrel went up a tree. The daydreaming girl went around the playground. The burglar went up the stairs. The boy went over the slippery rocks at the beach.
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 22 Don’t say “went” say …… Replace “went” with a better word: The worm went over the mud. The wizard went into a cave. The excited boy went after his friend. The tired mum went home with all her heavy shopping.
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 23 An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal, place or object. What could these adjectives be describing? beautiful strong mysterious delicate ferocious spooky
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 24 An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal, place or object. What could these adjectives be describing? amazing fierce ancient enormous fluttery smooth
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 25 An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal, place or object. What could these adjectives be describing? wizened enchanted tiny hideous gentle peaceful VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 26 An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal, place or object. What could these adjectives be describing? precious wonderful spiky terrifying faraway gloomy
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 27 An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal, place or object. What could these adjectives be describing? magical brave slithery furry bendy unique
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 28 An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal, place or object. Can you think of a powerful adjective to describe these things? princess forest blanket cat cave mum
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 29 An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal, place or object. Can you think of a powerful adjective to describe these things? baby snake king jewel owl castle
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 30 An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal, place or object. Can you think of a powerful adjective to describe these things? monster teacher cottage mountain ring sword
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 31 An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal, place or object. Can you think of a powerful adjective to describe these things? alien mouse box dream dress bear
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 32 An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal, place or object. Can you think of a powerful adjective to describe these things? frog crown dragon tree beach giant VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 34 An verb is an action word like run, play or build. An adverb describes the action. Which word is the adverb? What action could it be describing? What other actions could the adverb describe? The prince bravely… The exhausted man wearily … The baby happily …. The snake smoothly ….
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 35 An verb is an action word like run, play or build. An adverb describes the action. Which word is the adverb? What action could it be describing? What other actions could the adverb describe? The soldier calmly ….. The teacher carefully …. The giant angrily …. The princess tearfully ….
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 36 An verb is an action word like run, play or build. An adverb describes the action. Which word is the adverb? What action could it be describing? What other actions could the adverb describe? The boy happily … The baby eagerly … The old lady nervously … The tiger fiercely ….
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 37 An verb is an action word like run, play or build. An adverb describes the action. Which word is the adverb? What action could it be describing? What other actions could the adverb describe? The mouse quickly …. The king royally …. The fireman heroically … The girl selfishly …
VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 38 An verb is an action word like run, play or build. An adverb describes the action. Which word is the adverb? What action could it be describing? What other actions could the adverb describe? The kitten playfully … The burglar sneakily …. The shark hungrily … The fairy delicately …. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 1 “but” or “so”? Which is the best connective? I went to the park …. It was too wet to go on the slide. The slide was wet …. I went back home again. I was hungry… Mum made me a sandwich. I love sandwiches…. I don’t like eating the crusts. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 2 “but” or “so”? Which is the best connective? It’s nearly my birthday… Mum and Dad said I can have a party. They’re letting me have a party… they said I can’t invite too many children. We were supposed to do outside PE today…. It rained. It was too wet to go outside… we had to stay inside instead. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 3 “but” or “so”? Which is the best connective? It was very dark outside…. I took my torch. I heard an owl hooting… I couldn’t see it anywhere. I love making cakes… I don’t like doing all the washing up afterwards. I was really good at the weekend… so Mum let me do some baking with her. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 5 “but” or “so”? Which is the best connective? It was nearly November 5th…. I made a Guy with my friends. I love watching fireworks …. The bangs scare me. The prince reached the castle …. Everybody was asleep. The prince loved the beautiful princess …. He kissed her. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 6 “but” or “so”? Which is the best connective? I go to swimming lessons …. I’m not very good yet. I love swimming … Dad takes me every week. Jack was very brave … he climbed to the top of the beanstalk. The giant chased Jack … he couldn’t catch him. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 7 “but” or “so”? Which is the best connective? I flew my rocket up into space …. I didn’t have enough fuel to go to Jupiter. I saw an alien … I asked if he wanted to be my friend. Spiders spin webs …. they can catch flies. Spiders webs look delicate … they are made out of a very strong material. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 8 “before” or “because”? Which is the best connective? Mum was cross …. I broke her favourite vase. Mum shouted at me … she sent me to my room. I did all my work …. I had a choosing time. My teacher said I could play …. I had finished all my work. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 9 “before” or “because”? Which is the best connective? I bought a present for my brother …. It’s his birthday. I wrapped the present … I wrote his card. My dog likes going for walks … he’s full of energy. My dog chased his ball … he looked for other dogs to play with. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 10 “before” or “because”? Which is the best connective? I paid for my shopping …. I put it in my shopping bag. I don’t have much money left … my shopping was very expensive. I went on a train to Hastings … it was too far to walk. I bought a train ticket … I waited for the train to arrive. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 11 “before” or “because”? Which is the best connective? I took my bucket and spade to the beach …. I wanted to build a sandcastle. I put a flag on top of my sandcastle … I decorated it with shells. The dragon flapped his enormous wings …. He breathed fire at the knight. The knight was scared … the dragon was so fierce. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 12 “before” or “because”? Which is the best connective? The pirate dug a big hole … he hid his treasure. The pirate didn’t want anybody to find his treasure … they might steal it. I had to promise mum that I’d get up for school in the morning …. She would let me stay up late. I’m really tired today … I stayed up too late last night. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 13 “before” or “because”? Which is the best connective? I spread butter on my toast … I spread the jam. My fingers are all sticky …. They are covered in jam. The mermaid swam on to the rock …. She combed her long golden hair. Mermaids have to swim everywhere … they don’t have any legs. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 14 “before” or “because”? Which is the best connective? I put on my old clothes … Mum thought I’d get muddy at the park. I put on my socks …. I put on my trainers. Dad always locks the door … he goes to bed. Dad locks the door … he doesn’t want anybody to get into our house. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 15 “however” or “or ”? Which is the best connective? The wizard waved his magic wand … nothing happened. Either the wand was broken …. The wizard had forgotten his magic words. Mum said I could have a yogurt for my pudding … I could have a cake. Mum said that I could choose one … she wouldn’t let me have both. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 16 “however” or “or ”? Which is the best connective? The shark chased the diver … the diver managed to escape. The diver must have been a very fast swimmer … the shark was old and slow. After tea I might play in the garden … I might play in my bedroom. I was going to play in the garden … it was too dark. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 17 “however” or “or ”? Which is the best connective? Cinderella was going to wear a diamond necklace to the ball … ruby necklace. Cinderella wanted to stay at the ball all night … she had to leave before midnight. The burglar tried to creep quietly through the house … he woke up the dog. The burglar must have climbed in through the lounge window … through the kitchen window. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 18 “however” or “or ”? Which is the best connective? I wanted to go the park … the beach. I love the park and the beach … Mum said we had to go shopping. I loved the funny clown at the party …. He scared my baby sister. The clown said that I could choose a red balloon …. A blue balloon. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 19 “however” or “or ”? Which is the best connective? Do you want apple juice … orange juice? You can have juice … you can’t have a fizzy drink. The boy was terrified of the huge monster …. The monster was very friendly. The monster wondered if they boy would run away … if the boy would be his friend. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 20 “however” or “or ”? Which is the best connective? I couldn’t decide whether to wear my trainers … my sandals. I was going to wear my sandals … mum said it was too cold. The mouse wondered whether to try and steal some cheese … some bread. The mouse didn’t see the cat … the cat did see the mouse. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 21 “however” or “or ”? Which is the best connective? The prince had to choose whether to marry the older princess … the younger princess. The prince chose the younger princess …. She didn’t want to marry him. I might use felt tips or pencil crayons … I’m not allowed to use paints. I might colour my picture red … I might colour my picture blue. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 22 “otherwise” or “although ”? Which is the best connective? You must brush your teeth … you might get little holes in them. You must put toothpaste on your toothbrush … it doesn’t matter what colour toothpaste you use. The mole was very good at tunnelling …. He couldn’t really see where he was going. I think the mole should have worn glasses … he might bump into things. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 23 “otherwise” or “although ”? Which is the best connective? I love drawing …. I’m not very good at it. I’m going to practise and practise … I’ll never get any better. Snow White mustn’t eat the poisoned apple …. She might die. Snow White did collapse … she woke up when the piece of apple came out of her mouth.
VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 24 “otherwise” or “although ”? Which is the best connective? You should exercise every day …. You won’t get fit. It doesn’t matter what sort of exercise you do … it’s best to find something that you enjoy. Goldilocks ate Baby Bear’s porridge … she should have asked him first. The 3 Bears should lock their door …. Goldilocks might come back in. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 25 “otherwise” or “although ”? Which is the best connective? The goldfish just swam round and round his little bowl …. He didn’t seem to be bored. Fish need water …. They can’t breathe. Little Red Riding Hood should stay on the path …. She might get lost. The wolf seemed very friendly ….. he was really just trying to trick her. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 26 “otherwise” or “although ”? Which is the best connective? The boy didn’t have to have a plaster … his knee was bleeding. He must be more careful … he’ll hurt himself again. You have to wear sun cream on very sunny days … your skin could get burned. You don’t have to wear sunglass on a sunny day … they will help to protect your eyes. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 27 “otherwise” or “although ”? Which is the best connective? The snake wasn’t poisonous … it was still very dangerous. The mouse scurried away quickly … the snake would have caught him. The mermaid liked her beautiful tail … sometimes she wished that she had legs. The mermaid had to stay in the sea …. Something terrible might happen. VCOP – Connectives – quick activity 28 “otherwise” or “although ”? Which is the best connective? The prince put on his armour …. The dragon might hurt him. The prince went out to might the dragon …. He felt very frightened. You should eat some fruit and vegetables every day …. You won’t stay healthy. You should eat 5 pieces of fruit and vegetables every day … it doesn’t matter what sort of fruit or vegetables you eat. VCOP – Punctuation – quick activity 1 Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark? Look at the state of those boots! How did they get so muddy? Put them outside now. VCOP – Punctuation – quick activity 2 Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark? The mouse ran across the floor. Look out! It’s a cat! Will the mouse be able to escape? VCOP – Punctuation – quick activity 3 Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark? The pirate dug and dug. Do you think he’ll find anything? What an enormous treasure chest! VCOP – Punctuation – quick activity 4 Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark? Stop thief! That man stole a necklace out of my jewellery shop. Will the police catch him? VCOP – Punctuation – quick activity 5 Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark? Are you hungry yet? I’ll make you some lunch. You want 30 sandwiches! VCOP – Punctuation – quick activity 6 Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark? Help! I’m sure I saw a ghost. Do you think it was a real ghost? VCOP – Punctuation – quick activity 7 Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark? What a fierce shark! He’s swimming over there. Is he going to gobble up those fish? VCOP – Punctuation – quick activity 8 Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark? Father Christmas is coming down the chimney. He’s stuck! Will he be able to get out? VCOP – Punctuation – quick activity 9 Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark? Can I go to the park? I’ve done all my homework. Hurrah! VCOP – Punctuation – quick activity 10 Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark? Be quiet! This class is getting too noisy. Have you forgotten how to work quietly? VCOP – Punctuation – quick activity 11 Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark? I’m going to fly to space. Do you want to come with me? 5,4,3,2,1, Blast off! VCOP – Punctuation – quick activity 12 Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark? Abracadabra! The wizard waved his wand. What’s going to happen next? VCOP – Punctuation – quick activity 13 Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark? Can I play with your kitten? Ow! She just scratched me! That really hurt. VCOP – Punctuation – quick activity 14 Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark? Watch out! That brick nearly landed on you. Are you OK? VCOP – Punctuation – quick activity 15 Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark? The princess went to the ball. What a handsome prince! Will she marry him? VCOP – Punctuation – quick activity 16 Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark? I don’t want to go to bed yet. Can I stay up 10 more minutes? Please! VCOP – Punctuation – quick activity 17 Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark? Ben is going to blow out the candles on his cake. Is it time to cut the cake now? Thanks! VCOP – Punctuation – quick activity 18 Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark? The giant stomped down the hill. He’s coming this way! Does he look angry? VCOP – Punctuation – quick activity 19 Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark? What a strange noise! Is it a fox? Foxes do come out at night. VCOP – Punctuation – quick activity 20 Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark? I’ve never read this book before. Have you read it? It’s so exciting! VCOP – Punctuation – quick activity 21 Full stop, question mark or exclamation mark? What’s that noise? It’s a monster! It was only my brother tricking me.
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Rachael Roberts: Listen up and take notice
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Rachael Roberts: Listen up and take notice
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