Teaching writing can be hard – teaching it remotely can feel impossible. But it doesn't have to be! In this new challenging world of online teaching, it’s more important now than ever to keep writing tasks simple, explicit and fun. And hey, did you know that’s what the Seven Steps specialises in? Simple, explicit writing...
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Let’s get creative! Tips for teaching collaborative writing lessons online
It seems one of the few certainties during these uncertain times is that online teaching is our new best friend. Whether you’re teaching some of your lessons remotely, or the entire curriculum, there are many adjustments as we navigate this method of communicating with students. At Seven Steps, we value collaboration and communication in the…
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How to teach your students to write a captivating holiday recount
It’s hot and sticky, your eyelids weigh as much as a cinderblock and you have to read page after page of, ‘In the holidays… followed by a blow-by-blow account of everything students did. As a teacher, you may have 99 problems but let’s make sure boring holiday recounts are not one of them! One of…
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4 Recounts Every Teacher Wants to Read
Have you ever met someone at a party whose stories go on FOREVER but ultimately go nowhere? Their tales highlight pointless details with no punchline and they finish so abruptly you only realise it has ended by the five seconds of silence. Eliminating this alarming situation is an unofficial long-term goal of ours! So, how…
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