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 Seven Steps…When You’re Not in the Classroom
For many of us, the way we teach has just been turned on its head. While we hope it isn’t for long, we’re about to become online, remote teachers to our students. We know you're going to have a lot on your plate during this strange time, so we want to help. You've already seen...
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Seven Steps’ Response to COVID-19
The situation surrounding COVID-19/Coronavirus continues to evolve and we’ll continue to ensure that we are doing our utmost to help protect the health and safety of our teachers, presenters and the wider Australian community. We are therefore being proactive and following the recommendations regarding social distancing, isolation and other vital directions from the Australian government,…
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Five Things to do with Students Affected by Fires
For many of us, the return to the school year will taste of ash. Ash in our mouths as we answer the questions about how homes and forests burned. Ash in our hearts as we mourn people and places, and millions of dead animals. Ash in our memories with images and memories of heat, fear…
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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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What is a Sizzling Start? Only the easiest Step to teach!
Have you ever read a book and been absolutely hooked from the first page? Or noticed how so many movies throw you straight into the middle of an epic battle or action scene from the very first second? If you answered ‘yes’, then you know what a Sizzling Start is! A start that captures a…
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