Parodies

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A parody (also known as a spoof, take-off, play on words or joke) is designed to make fun of an existing piece of writing, artwork, music, subject, person or cultural practice. It is believed that parodies originating in ancient Greece. … Continued

Descriptive Writing

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To ability to accurately describe an event, a location, a person or an object adds depth to a student’s writing. One strategy is to teach students how to include details to give ‘life’ to their description. Underpinning this is teaching … Continued

Developing a Love of Writing

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Writing is an integral part of our life, so it is an important skill for our children to develop. Writing Tips Help your children to write thank you letters every time they receive a present or are invited to stay … Continued

Powerful Speeches Strategy

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Lancaster (2022) has some easy to follow suggestions for writing a powerful speech that could easily be taught to students. Below are the key steps: Example: How do you feel? Anxious? Nervous? Example: It’s wasted words, wasted time, wasted effort. … Continued