NAPLAN nerves are inevitable! Easing those nerves is possible. Pina shares her top tips to help students feel more at ease in the build-up to NAPLAN, using exercises that induce muscle memory and confidence. Pina also provides some handy ideas to create a relaxing setting leading up to and on the day of NAPLAN, to…
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Five Lower-Primary Activities That Set Students Up for Writing Success
‘How can my students possibly use the Seven Steps when they are still learning how to grip a pencil?’ It’s a good question to ask, and luckily, the answer is not hard. Show students how to THINK like authors in ways that are appropriate to their age and stage of literacy development.
10 back-to-school tips for teaching writing
The start of a new year or a new term is an exciting but stressful time. New classes, new classrooms, endless possibilities and endless to-do lists! With so many things to organise and skills to teach, it’s important to also create space for creativity and enjoyment in the writing classroom. Let’s bring the fun back…
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How to create independent writers
No matter their year level, your students will need support as they transition from focusing on one technique at a time to using all of the Seven Steps in their writing. It’s easy for students to revert to old habits when faced with writing a complete text. But with support, they can bring together everything…
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