Author: Dr Adam

Supporting Writing

Following the Stephen Graham webinars last year and the recent sessions about the West Lothian writing approach with Marion Cochrane, there is growing interest in “The Writing Bubble”. The following RIC resource provides some ideas about how to get started. There are also suggestions about how to use the approach remotely. The “starter presentation” is available here: RIC Writing

To join the RIC Writing Team to access resources and collaborate with other practitioners, please email: CLjadam@glow.sch.uk

Please share writing ideas and successes: @fvwlriclit

Networks: Primary NQTs (Literacy) & English NQTs

We’re establishing two new networks. The first meetings will be on March 3rd from 4.00-5.00 for Primary NQTs (Literacy) and on March 4th from 4.00-5.00 for English NQTs.

Primary NQTs (Literacy): please email Chiara Sportelli to be added to the Team.

sportellic14s@glow.sch.uk

English NQTs: please email Janet Adam to be added to the Team.

CLjadam@glow.sch.uk

The main aim of these networks is to create opportunities for collaboration, support and development of Literacy and English teaching. A whole range of activities will be on offer, some of which are suggested below:

  • engaging with Literacy and English colleagues from across FV & WL as well as our university and national partners;
  • participating in professional dialogue;
  • sharing good practice (with co-hosting opportunities);
  • gaining insight into RIC Literacy and English programmes.

However, there is scope for many more activities and this will very much depend on the needs and interests of network members. Don’t miss out!

Reciprocal Reading Webinar: 1/2/21

Following a request from one of the local authority education support officers, a “taster” session about Reciprocal Reading was held on 1/2/21. This session was attended by practitioners from our four local authorities.

Please contact Janet Adam for further details: CLjadam@glow.sch.uk

Grammar in Context Session 3

The third grammar session with Dr Kylie Bradfield (University of Stirling) is Text Level Grammar.  Many thanks to Dr Bradfield for sharing the recordings and accompanying resources.

Handout for session 3.

Interest can be sparked using a short film.

Grammar in Context Session 2

Grammar webinar 2 (of 3) from Dr Kylie Bradfield (University of Stirling): Sentence Level Grammar.  Many thanks to Dr Bradfield for also sharing these accompanying resources.

Knowing About English Language: a Wrinkle in Time:

https://eprints.qut.edu.au/47427/

Using Sophisticated Picture Books & Process Drama to Engage
Early Years Students with the Critical Strand: https://eprints.qut.edu.au/4485/1/4485_1.pdf

Window on a Changing World – “a groundbreaking work which points to one possible direction for books in the future…”:

https://www.jeanniebaker.com/focus/window-on-a-changing-world/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JLVneJa1Is

“Belonging” by Jeannie Baker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cteuiljxfYc

“Good Boy Fergus!” by David Shannon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koOQbZNZLnA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTWigXhdwEc&feature=youtu.b