Hemingway helps you analyze your writing. Copy and paste text into the app and then an analysis will appear. The app will tell you if your sentences are hard to read, point out overuse of adverbs and passive tense. Great app to use with students.
Anne Knock writes about the 'secret sauce' of an innovative school. How do we maintain a culture of innovation? 'The illiterate of the 21st Century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.' Some thought provoking ideas in this blog.
A fantastic platform which promises to engage young writers. Teachers can create groups to create a virtual writers' workshop and there are also special features such as writing prompts and author programming to enhance teaching and learning.
Sheen Cameron is an educator from NZ who has published practical strategies to help students develop their reading and writing. Some links and useful ideas are linked to her website.
A book that might interest teachers of English. Excerpt is thought provoking . Sparks many questions including what do authors mean by participatory culture. Very intriguing.
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