The curriculum is packed with knowledge – we are usually confronted with a choice: do I teach each concept deeply, … More
Category: Literacy
Words Flowing Through Me: Nothing Going In
Sometimes when I read, the words just flow through me. The meaning doesn’t go in. Comprehension isn’t passive: it takes … More
2 Comma Rules for Science Teachers
Yesterday, I published a blog showing how I teach longer sentences in science (here). The sentence examples I used were: … More
Build better sentences in science writing
How can we ensure students understand complex scientific ideas, beyond just recalling facts? Developing their ability to write clear, precise … More
Tier Three Vocabulary: The Forgotten Words`
How important is science vocabulary in everyday reading? Are geographical terms helpful outside of a geography lesson? To what extent … More
Telling Stories in Physics Lessons
One of the great pleasures in physics teaching is telling stories. But who is the world greatest physics storyteller? I … More
10 Principles of Teaching Reading Comprehension in Science Lessons
Science teachers face a packed curriculum, and the thought of dedicating teaching time to literacy might seem impossible. However, reading … More
Trialing Rich and Connected Science Texts
My Trust (Paradigm) is trialing short Read-Aloud texts in KS2 science lessons. Each unit has 6 short teacher read-alouds which: … More
Rich and Connected Science Texts
Reading texts in science lessons is the best way to develop rich and connected knowledge. How many science lessons do … More
Read-Alongs: Probably Not As Dangerous As I Thought…
2 weeks ago, I made the strong claim that encouraging students to Read-Along while the teacher Reads-Aloud is duff practice. … More
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