For as long as we've had language, some people have tried to control it. And some of the most frequent targets of this communication regulation are the ums, ers, and likes that pepper our conversations. These linguistic fillers occur...

Pupil outcome: I can use model essays to identify areas of strength and weakness to improve my own writing. Key learning points: - Using a success criteria to look at model essays is a good way to understand and embed the expectations of...

Pupil outcome: I can plan and structure a cohesive argument for a poetry comparison essay. Key learning points: - Introduction and topic sentences should use comparative and correlative conjunctions. - Within a wider similarity, explore...

Pupil outcome: I can create a written response which meets a success criteria. Key learning points: - An excellent introduction could start with a brief summary of each poem. - An introduction should then have a more specific statement...

Pupil outcome: I can generate, refine, and organise ideas for a presentation through structured discussion and debate. Key learning points: - Being a critical friend means helping others to improve by giving honest feedback in a...

Pupil outcome: I can create a written response which meets a success criteria. Key learning points: - An excellent introduction could start with a brief summary of the text and its overarching message. - It should then have a specific...

Pupil outcome: I can create a written response which meets a success criteria. Key learning points: - An excellent introduction could start with a brief summary of the text and its overarching message. - It should then have a specific...

Pupil outcome: I can create a written response which meets a success criteria. Key learning points: - An excellent introduction could start with a brief summary of each poem. - An introduction should then have a more specific statement...

Pupil outcome: I can develop my paragraphs using a range of supporting detail. Key learning points: - Topic sentences should have a clear focus and use discourse markers to contextualise the section of the novella. - Clear discourse...