Chris Curtis@Xris32

Teacher, Head of English, Reader, Blogger, Geek. Yes - that one! Returned to Twitter after a break.

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Chris Curtis@Xris32
May 3
NEW BLOG: Oracy - talk is cheap but group work is costly learningfrommymistakesenglis…
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Stuart Pryke
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Nov 2
And finally the ‘A Christmas Carol’ 7-9 guide is complete! Feel free to use/chuck as you see fit. dropbox.com/scl/fi/00ro9mxnx…
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Laura Webb@LauraLolder
Nov 1
I had a lot of fun writing this month's content for laurawebbcpd.com The focus is on sequencing participation in English, and how we can maximise student attention and learning through purposeful sequencing. Then I put my writing into AI to create visuals, like this ⬇️
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Stuart Pryke
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Oct 30
One last booklet for this half term. More to follow but won’t be this week! Use/chuck as you see fit. Power and Conflict guide for grades 4-6: dropbox.com/scl/fi/c4d007qtb… Grade 7 to 9 version available here: dropbox.com/scl/fi/aklvfi0q2…
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"Time is a companion that goes with us on a journey. It reminds us to cherish each moment, because it will never come again." #PatrickStewartRIP
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On this date, October 28, three hundred years ago, Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels" was published. Join #CanonChat in December as we read and discuss this brilliant work of satire. canonchat.com/selections/gul…
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Stuart Pryke
@SPryke2
Oct 27
Notes on every AQA Power and Conflict poem for grades 7 to 9. Use/chuck as you see fit! dropbox.com/scl/fi/aklvfi0q2…
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Announcing!! We are delighted that the brilliant @LauraLolder will be speaking in the English Strand at Connect 2027! Have you got your free ticket yet? Join us on Saturday 6th March 2027 in Manchester - tickets are FREE for teachers. Tickets and details here: ttradio.org/connect27
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Stephen Chiger@SteveChiger
Oct 25
What if the science of reading could help us figure out WHY students struggle with complex texts—and what to do about it? What if the answer wasn't more isolated skills practice? ;) 2 weeks until Team Up With the Text hits bookstores! Preview + PLC guide: stevechiger.com/team-up/
Cover of Team Up with The Text -- Coming November 10!

ALT Cover of Team Up with The Text -- Coming November 10!

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Vic Goddard@vicgoddard
Oct 21
Amazingly kind share from @SPryke2
Stuart Pryke
@SPryke2
Oct 21
Notes on ‘An Inspector Calls’ for grades 7-9. More notes for different texts to follow. Use/chuck as you see fit! dropbox.com/scl/fi/o6vvf99iv…
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David Didau
@DavidDidau
Oct 24
NEW Lend me your ears: how should we teach the class novel? Most English teachers read the class novel aloud, and for weak readers it’s the only way into the book. But being read to doesn’t make anyone a better reader. On the dilemma of teaching the class novel, and how to get the best of both worlds daviddidau.substack.com/p/ho…
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Stuart Pryke
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Oct 21
Notes on ‘An Inspector Calls’ for grades 7-9. More notes for different texts to follow. Use/chuck as you see fit! dropbox.com/scl/fi/o6vvf99iv…
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Neil Bowen@neilbowen3
Oct 20
Replying to @TTRadioOfficial
@TTRadioOfficial @Team_English1 @GCSE_Macbeth @XpatEducator @Xris32 @SPryke2 @greeborunner @englishspecial @stoneman_claire @englishspecial @Gwenelope Interesting & useful on playing Lady Macbeth: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001j46…

BBC Radio 4 - Artworks, Roleplay, Lady Macbeth

Stories and reflections of actors from across the world who have all played the same part.

bbc.co.uk
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RT @SPryke2: Notes on self preservation, privilege and masculine power in ‘An Inspector Calls’. Will share all of these in my Dropbox over…
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RT @SPryke2: Another set of notes on ‘Macbeth’, this time for guilt. I found this format online somewhere and have been playing around with…
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Free webinar: The Shakespeare Exchange on Macbeth, the most-taught Shakespeare play in UK schools. Wed 21 Oct, 4.30–5.15pm, online. With Professor @EFernie and Alistair Wilkinson. Register for the live link or recording: bham-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/r… #ShakespeareExchange #TeamEnglish
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Cara F 🗺@Cara_Farran
Oct 10
A huge thank you to @HeadofEnglish for promoting the #RethinkingEnglishLanguags Conference at #AstonUniversity. Plenty of inspiration and ideas for the classroom!
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Cara F 🗺@Cara_Farran
Oct 10
And then the fabulous @Xris32 with his unmatched enthusiasm and great practical ideas for Inclusive Teaching of English. I had to take a pic of him midst action!
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Holly Wimbush@HWimbushEnglish
Oct 10
Fantastic day at the AQA Rethinking English Language day @AstonUniversity @AQAEnglish @HeadofEnglish @mmgiovanelli Thank you so much for having us!
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Douglas Wise@DoWise
Oct 8
I’ve tried to make the sources and questions for a mini English Language P2 assessment more accessible for one of the classes I teach by placing everything on a single A3 page. No need for flicking though stuff. I’ve also used more generous spacing and numbered every line 📝
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Stephen Chiger@SteveChiger
Oct 8
Exciting news: we’re one month from publication day for Team Up With the Text, my new book with @paul_bambrick! We know isolating reading standards isn’t a particularly fruitful or research-supported way to teach comprehension. But what should we do instead? 1/3
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