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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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THINKING SKILLS: The X=Y Game - a fun game to develop ingenuity and creativity
When I first started using this game, I had no idea how popular it would turn out to be. Basically, the game invites students to identify similarities between two images. I provide post-it notes and show students two images. The students then write down one or two words to indicate how the images are similar. Then they stand up and one by one say their response. All students with the same or similar ideas have to sit down. The students who are left standing are the ones who have ideas nobody el
2nd - 12th
English Language Arts
FREEBIE: Irregular Verbs Quiz
This is a free powerpoint quiz about irregular verbs.
A simple and fun way to embed knowledge of irregular verbs.
1. Ask the whole class to stand.
2. Explain how the quiz works. (You may sit if you answer the question correctly).
3. Ask each person to name the verb hidden below the blue box.
4.After the student has said the answer, reveal the answer. if that student is correct, he/she may sit.
5. Keep going until all students are seated.
6. Then repeat the process.
3rd - 12th
English Language Arts, Grammar
Macbeth Through Multiple Intelligences: "Highly Recommended!"
This is a 'highly recommended' (see below) book of teaching ideas and activities based around Howard Gardner’s Theory of the Multiple Intelligences.
It contains learning tasks that access visual, mathematic, verbal, kinaesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, musical and naturalistic learning approaches.
All activities are differentiated to provide a rich diet of learning opportunities that examine the play from a variety of angles.
Suitable for a wide range of learners and learning styles, t
4th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
FREEBIE: Macbeth Pre-Framing Activities for students aged 9+
A few useful activities for students aged 9+.
These pre-framing taks help students consider important concepts and themes that they will encounter when reading the play MACBETH.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Learning To Learn: Homeschool Study Skills Workbook: note-taking techniques
This workbook shows students how to learn using a technique which combines verbal and visual smarts.
The ability to keyword strengthens comprehension skills by allowing students to absorb the main meaning within sentences.
It encourages them to then activate their right hemispheres by asking them to convert keywords into pictures, and together the process aids recall and understanding.
This homeschool workbook is suitable for parents with children aged 9 to 13.
Although it is a homeschool
4th - 9th
Reading Strategies
Peer Assessment Booklet for Story Writing
Please note: this booklet is now available as part of a bundle containing a PowerPoint and a 4-page summary for just a little extra. Use the following URL:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Story-Writing-Peer-Assessment-Process-1048243
This is a booklet for young writers. The aim is to encourage them to assess each other's story writing by asking them 16 simple questions. Each question has a YES/NO structure, and all the reader has to do is circle the relevant answer. Each YES respons
4th - 7th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts
Learn to Spell: Homeschool Workbook: The Picture-Story Method
This easy-to-administer and engaging spelling process shows parents and tutors how to run daily spelling tutoring sessions with students, using a specific and fun spelling technique called The Picture-Story Method.
The workbook invites students aged 8 to 13 to use the method to learn how to spell one word a day and then to write a weekly spelling test to consolidate their learning. This is followed by a learning-reflection process called Win, Learn, Change, which helps both parent and child to
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Spelling
Reading Journal - 75 creative responses to novels for young readers
MY NOVEL READING JOURNAL is a reading journal with fun daily reading activities to encourage independent, reflective reading.
This reading journal consists of 5–10 minute tasks that encourage students to:
• think creatively and critically
• write imaginatively
• read for insight and pleasure
• draw and design based on their reading
- with activities to do before, during and after the reading of a chosen novel.
I have used this reading journal as a homework project for students aged 11.
I h
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
FREEBIE: Speed Reading Worksheets: simple skills to increase reading rate
A brief guide to speed reading in the form of 5 worksheets. Each worksheet focuses on a different aspect of speed reading and invites students to time themselves using the techniques mentioned.
Ideal for students of all ages.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
FREEBIE: 7 Creative Reading Activities
Fun 5-10 minute reading activities for students aged 9 to 11, encouraging creative responses to fiction reading.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading
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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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