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During my 34 year career as an English teacher, I have taught in primary and secondary state, private and international schools. Additionally, I have been SEN English teacher, a teacher of EAL, and a provider of teaching workshops and resources for teachers of English. I have a wide knowledge of and great interest in the theory and practice of education because I believe in being constantly curious about the craft of teaching. I have a particular interest in mind mapping, accelerated learning, multiple intelligences and critical/ creative thinking – and have also created resources showing the application of these concepts to the teaching of English writing, grammar, literature and spelling.I am presently creating resources for IB English B students and teachers.
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Right Fast: Passive Voice – Informal to Formal Academic Grammar Game
Right Fast: Passive Voice – Informal to Formal Academic Grammar GameHelp your students transform active voice into precise academic passive constructions — in just 8–10 minutes a day.This Right Fast pack focuses on academic grammar mastery, moving learners from everyday active sentences to formal passive forms used in research reports, formal writing, and academic presentations. What Is Right Fast?Right Fast is a high-energy, video-based academic language game. In each 8–10 minute set, stude
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Vocabulary, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.L.6
1:05:12
Right Fast: Nominalisation – Informal to Formal Academic Vocabulary Game
Right Fast: Nominalisation – Informal to Formal Academic Vocabulary GameHelp your students turn everyday actions and descriptions into precise academic noun phrases — in just 8–10 minutes a day.This Right Fast pack targets informal to formal vocabulary, building the nominalisation skills students need for structured, formal writing. What Is Right Fast?Right Fast is a high-energy, video-based academic vocabulary game. In each 8–10 minute set, students see an informal word or phrase on screen
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Vocabulary, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.L.6
1:04:41
Right Fast: Abstract Nouns – Informal to Formal Academic Vocabulary Game
Right Fast: Abstract Nouns – Informal to Formal Academic Vocabulary GameHelp your students replace everyday words with precise academic nouns for concepts like emotion, innovation, and achievement — in just 6 minutes a day.This Right Fast pack targets informal to formal vocabulary, upgrading basic language to formal conceptual terms that appear frequently in academic writing and speaking. What Is Right Fast?Right Fast is a high-energy, video-based academic vocabulary game. In each 6-minute se
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Vocabulary, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.L.6
1:07:25
Right Fast: Academic Cohesive Devices – Informal to Formal Academic Vocab Game
Right Fast: Academic Cohesive Devices – Informal to Formal Academic Vocabulary GameHelp your students move from basic transitions to precise academic connectors — in just 6 minutes a day.This Right Fast pack targets informal to formal vocabulary, replacing simple linking words with cohesive devices that strengthen academic writing and speaking. What Is Right Fast?Right Fast is a high-energy, video-based academic vocabulary game. In each 6-minute set, students see an informal word or phrase o
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Vocabulary, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.L.6
1:05:54
Right Fast: Academic Collocations – Informal to Formal Academic Vocabulary Game
Right Fast: Academic Collocations – Informal to Formal Academic Vocabulary GameHelp your students replace simple, everyday wording with natural academic collocations — in just 6 minutes a day.This Right Fast pack targets informal to formal vocabulary, giving learners precise, high-register word pairings that improve clarity and fluency in both writing and speaking. What Is Right Fast?Right Fast is a high-energy, video-based academic vocabulary game. In each 6-minute set, students see an info
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Vocabulary, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.L.6
1:03:59
Right Fast: Academic Idioms – Informal to Formal Academic Vocabulary Game
Right Fast: Academic Idioms – Informal to Formal Academic Vocabulary GameHelp your students replace everyday phrases with precise, idiomatic expressions for formal writing and speaking — in just 6 minutes a day.This Right Fast pack targets informal to formal vocabulary, upgrading casual phrasing to academic idioms that work in essays, presentations, and formal discussions. What Is Right Fast?Right Fast is a high-energy, video-based academic vocabulary game. In each 6-minute set, students see
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Vocabulary, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.L.6
59:39
Right Fast: Phrasal Verbs – Informal to Formal Academic Vocabulary Game
Right Fast: Phrasal Verbs – Informal to Formal Academic Vocabulary GameHelp your students replace everyday phrasal verbs with precise, single-word academic alternatives — in just 6 minutes a day.This Right Fast pack targets informal to formal vocabulary, upgrading common expressions like put off, find out, and come up with to academic verbs suitable for essays, presentations, and exams. What Is Right Fast?Right Fast is a high-energy, video-based academic vocabulary game. In each 6-minute
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Vocabulary, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.L.6
1:00:08
Right Fast: Instead of Very – Informal to Formal Academic Vocabulary Game
Right Fast: Instead of Very – Informal to Formal Academic Vocabulary GameHelp your students replace casual “very + adjective” phrases with precise, formal alternatives — in just 6 minutes a day.This Right Fast pack targets informal to formal vocabulary, upgrading vague intensifiers into high-impact academic adjectives through fast-paced, competitive recall. What Is Right Fast?Right Fast is a high-energy, video-based academic vocabulary game. In each 6-minute set, students see an informal wor
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Vocabulary, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.L.6
1:00:36
Right Fast: Common Nouns – Informal to Formal Academic Vocabulary Game
Right Fast: Common Nouns – Informal to Formal Academic Vocabulary GameHelp your students replace everyday nouns with precise, formal alternatives — in just 6 minutes a day.This Right Fast pack targets informal to formal vocabulary, turning common nouns into accurate academic language through fast-paced, competitive recall. What Is Right Fast?Right Fast is a high-energy, video-based academic vocabulary game. In each 6-minute set, students see an informal word or phrase on screen and race to s
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Vocabulary, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.L.6
1:00:15
Right Fast: Basic Verbs – Informal to Formal Academic Vocabulary Game
Right Fast: Basic Verbs – Informal to Formal Academic Vocabulary GameHelp your students replace everyday verbs with precise, formal alternatives — in just 6 minutes a day.This Right Fast pack targets informal to formal vocabulary, turning basic verbs into accurate academic language through fast-paced, competitive recall. What Is Right Fast?Right Fast is a high-energy, video-based academic vocabulary game. In each 6-minute set, students see an informal word or phrase on screen and race to say
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Vocabulary, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.L.6
5:35
Right Fast: Free Sample: Informal to Formal Academic Verbs (Basic Verbs Set 1)
Upgrade everyday verbs to precise, academic language — in just 6 minutes a day. This free sample from Right Fast: The Academic Vocabulary Game gives you Set 1 – Daily Actions from the Basic Verbs category, the perfect way to try this fast-paced, high-engagement ESL/ELA classroom resource. What Is Right Fast?Right Fast transforms informal to formal vocabulary through timed recall and competitive gameplay. Students race to give the academic equivalent before the icon reaches the target, buildi
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
IB ENGLISH B: PAPER 1 PREP LISTENING LESSON
After our recent mock exams, I was disappointed that my students had left out one (or two!) of the required aspects presented in the prompts for Paper One writing. To remedy that, I created this listening lesson in which the students learned how to unpack the prompt and how to use a simple planning diagram to map out or plan their responses. We have started using these two processes regularly and my students are becoming better at ensuring they have grasped the conceptual understanding needed –
11th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing
Also included in: IB ENG B SKILLS SUPPORT PACK BUNDLE
IB ENG B SKILLS SUPPORT PACK BUNDLE
This is the mega bundle of my SKILLS SUPPORT LESSONS PACK containing all of these engaging lessons: How to Hook Your Reader (3 lessons)How to Persuade Your Reader (2 lessons)How to Write a Contextual Intro Paragraph (1 lesson)Active and Passive Voice (1 lesson)Formal and Informal Writing (2 lessons)Direct and Reported Speech (1 lesson)Sentence Variety (1+ Lesson)Speak Circles (1 lesson)Harkness Discussions (3 lessons)Year 12 Introduction to IB Skills (3 lessons)18 x SKILLS SUPPORT LESSONS Read
11th - 12th
Creative Writing, ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
IB ENG B: SKILLS SUPPORT LESSONS: How to run a HARKNESS DISCUSSION 3-lesson Pack
Are you looking for a way to improve your IB English B students' discussion skills? Look no further than Contented Being’s ready-made Harkness Discussion lessons! Harkness Discussions are student-led discussions where students gather to discuss a text or topic, fostering active listening, critical thinking, and respectful dialogue. The focus is very much on the students leading the discussion and learning from each other.In just three lessons, your students will learn the skills needed to run an
11th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
Also included in: IB ENG B SKILLS SUPPORT PACK BUNDLE
IB ENG B SKILLS SUPPORT LESSONS: Speak Circles SPEAKING Lesson
Looking for a fun and engaging way to improve your students' speaking skills? Look no further than Speak Circles! My ready-made lesson includes everything you need to get started, including 6 speaking card sets (with 18 speaking frames each) and a complete just-click lesson slideshow. By the end of the lesson, your students will have learned the ground rules for respectful listening, the rules for Speak Circles, and practised using a variety of sentence starters and frames through rounds based o
12th
English Language Arts, Other (ELA)
Also included in: IB ENG B SKILLS SUPPORT PACK BUNDLE
IB ENG B: An Introduction to Eng B (3-lesson Pack)
Looking for lessons to introduce your Year 12 students to some of the important skills needed for the IB English B course? Designed to develop independent learning skills, these 3 low-to-no prep introductory lessons are ideal! In Lesson 1, students will generate 20 questions about the course, brainstorm research options, and locate specific information. In Lesson 2, students will explore essential questions about each of the 5 themes and generate topics related to each theme by encapsulating th
11th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
Also included in: IB ENG B SKILLS SUPPORT PACK BUNDLE
IB ENG B: SKILLS SUPPORT LESSONS: Formal and Informal Mini-Bundle
Two highly engaging lessons for students to learn how to write in both formal and informal registers.
11th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
IB ENG B: LITERATURE PACK
Would you like an HL literature teaching pack containing low-to-no-prep resources with EVERYTHING you need to prepare your students for their Individual Oral?Look no further than my Individual Oral Preparation Resources, specifically designed for busy teachers like you. My IB English B HL Literature Pack is fully-resourced, time-saving, and instantly-usable, making it perfect for both new and experienced teachers. This pack is based on my award-winning and highly-acclaimed young adult novel abo
11th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading
IB ENG B TEXT TYPES SKILLS SUPPORT: Sentence Variety SWIRL Lesson
TEXT TYPES SKILLS SUPPORT SWIRL LESSON: Sentence Variety(60 minutes – May take longer)This lesson supports the writing of all text types. Resources: 1. No-prep, ready-made SLIDESHOW 2. Handout resources Lesson Outcome:By the end of this lesson, your students will have used a jigsaw activity to teach each other 18 different ways to vary their sentences, incorporating sentence starters, sentence expanders, sentence punctuation and sentence types. Students will have used what they have learne
11th - 12th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts
Also included in: IB ENG B SKILLS SUPPORT PACK BUNDLE
IB ENG B TEXT TYPES SKILLS SUPPORT: Formal and Informal SWIRL Lesson
TEXT TYPES SKILLS SUPPORT SWIRL LESSON: Formal and Informal(60 minutes)This lesson supports the writing of all text types. Resources: 1. No-prep, ready-made SLIDESHOW 2. Handout resources Lesson Outcome:By the end of this lesson, your students will have discerned through speaking, writing, interacting, reading and listening (SWIRL) activities. the rules for writing both formal and informal registers using 4 formal and informal letters . From a loud starter, to paired tasks where students h
11th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
Also included in: IB ENG B: SKILLS SUPPORT LESSONS: Formal and Informal Mini-Bundle
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About the store
Experience
During my 34 year career as an English teacher, I have taught in primary and secondary state, private and international schools. Additionally, I have been SEN English teacher, a teacher of EAL, and a provider of teaching workshops and resources for teachers of English. I have a wide knowledge of and great interest in the theory and practice of education because I believe in being constantly curious about the craft of teaching. I have a particular interest in mind mapping, accelerated learning, multiple intelligences and critical/ creative thinking – and have also created resources showing the application of these concepts to the teaching of English writing, grammar, literature and spelling.I am presently creating resources for IB English B students and teachers.
Teaching style
The environment I provide for students is bright, cheerful and encouraging. I focus on the individual as I teach and use a considerable variety of methods to enable students to learn from each other through group work and discussion. Additionally, I employ strategies to develop critical, creative and independent thinking skills. My knowledge of action research, formative assessment and extensive experience in curriculum development allows me to explore ways in which students learn. This has led to my creating a successful licensed learning-to-learn system which has helped raise student levels of esteem, confidence and learning ability in schools across the UK.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Qualified Teacher Status (UK)
Multiple awards and accolades for my novel, poetry books, screenplay and stage play - visit www.alandavidpritchard.com
My own education history
High school diploma
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Higher Diploma in Education
Qualified Teacher Status
Additional biographical information
Regarded as innovative and a source of good teaching practice, I have often been invited to share my ideas with other teachers at schools across the UK and as far afield as Spain, Malaysia,South Africa and China. Indeed, some schools have attributed their improved results to my methods and ideas.
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