Punctuation seems to be an unnecessary evil, or an optional extra to many children when they are writing…
By: Dawn Strachan Published on: 19/06/20243 creative games to help you support your child with using punctuation in their work
Encouraging reading with joke books
By: Dawn Strachan Published on: 11/06/2024Do you have a reluctant reader at home? I think as parents we are encouraged to want our children to immerse themselves in books. Well how about if that book was a joke book?
Mastering English Language Paper 2
By: Dawn Strachan Published on: 26/02/2024Recently in English language paper 2 prep, we've tackled four key questions: identifying facts, comparing texts, analysing language use, and another comparison. Then there’s section B—writing persuasive pieces like letters or articles. Remember two crucial tips: Use appropriate language for your audience and ensure proper layout—formal for officials in a letter format or relaxed for peers in an article with catchy headlines. Always align your writing style and structure with what's asked of you. For comparative tasks in section A, balance your focus between both sources to score well. Check mark schemes for insights on expected language use and layout clarity. If you have topics you'd like us to cover, let us know!
