This is a great thread about how rewarding teaching can be

The intensity of the return to teaching 1st term means I now have to go into Manchester on the 21st Dec to buy every single one of my Xmas presents. When I told my hairdresser this yday she looked at me as if I’d said ‘tomorrow I need to remove my own spleen’ Send +ve thoughts!

I’m on the look out for suggestions blogs/books/podcasts about fostering culture of joy around English and reading in KS3. Any ideas? Thanks 🙏🙏 Team English

The BBC interviewing Carly, a single parent who's had to take a days annual leave because of the teachers strike. Well said Carly! 👏👏👏

On my way back from the march. Here’s a little poem. #TeacherStrike

I would love some book recommendations for aged 11-14 set in Victorian period or linked to wars (world wars in particular) by non-white authors. Thank you so much! Team English

Very lovely to see the first resource I uploaded to Litdrive UK getting a little shout out! The amazing resources on LitDrive have helped me SO much with the return to teaching this year!

The latest teachers strike in England is today. 3 mins on what's happened to teachers' pay since 2012. The average teachers' salary has reduced in real terms - and more so than some other professions. Produced by Michael Cox, Rob England, Robert Cuffe. bbc.co.uk/news/education…

A plea! Does anyone have a go to 45min English lesson for a transition day? Something fun and interactive! Team English

And another plea! Does anyone have a go to structure to give KS3 students for a writing opening of a gothic narrative task? Team English thanks so much!

It’s GRAMMAR FUN MONDAY! #MondayGrammar To celebrate the publication of #EssentialGrammar, we will pick someone to receive a free copy. All you have to do is 👍 and RT and we’ll pick winners at random. Marcello Giovanelli Here’s a short 🧵 on grammar examples using variation…

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