Extended Writing

This course uses memory improvement techniques to show teachers ways in which they can help students prepare for the Extended Writing section of the GCSE examinations. It covers areas like basic grammar and sentence construction; how to use a range of required, suitable paragraph structures; how to plan essays so that introductions and conclusions are not synonymous; developing personal writing styles; knowing the difference between persuasive and argumentative essays and how to use appropriate language for each. Spotting and naming reasoning errors are also examined.

Who’s it for?

Teachers of top set Key Stage 3 Literacy and teachers of Key Stage 4 English

Aims and Objectives

To know how to teach basic grammar and sentence analysis
To have more confidence in teaching paragraph construction and essay planning
To be able to develop reasoning skills and to identify and name errors of logic
To understand the concept of style and to be able to teach style to students
To be provided with ideas and tips for teaching persuasive and argumentative writing

What you will receive

An amusing, entertaining, informative and uplifting experience
An opportunity to share ideas across key stages
A useful in-course workbook, with templates and notes

Content of the Course

Sentence analysis
Paragraph construction
The power of anecdotes
Language of persuasion: the flattery model
Effective essay planners and structures
Developing personal writing styles
Argumentative writing and reasoning

Benefits

Increased teacher confidence in ability
Improved marking ability and assessing skills
Range of effective ideas which can be applied immediately

Logistics

The presenter of this course will require a screen, a CD player, a bottle of water, and a room of eager minds. The course is suitable to groups of up to 100 teachers.

Session 1: 9am – 11am

Session 2: 11:30 am – 1:30pm

Session 3: 2:00pm – 3:30pm

There are no testimonials for this course as it is yet to be run to schools. Be assured that as soon as the course has been run and feedback garnered, testimonials will be posted here. In the meanwhile, here are what people have said about Alan David Pritchard, the creator and presenter of this course:

“I have to say you made a huge impression on everyone at Glebelands and we all think you are wonderful. It is rare that someone makes such an impression in such a short space of time but you certainly did that. I was also glad to see that you could feel what a special school ours is because I felt it immediately too.”

Kath Collier, Year 2 Teacher

“Mr Pritchard is a bundle of energy, full of the most wonderful ideas … he is more than a breath of fresh air – he is a wind of change.”

Simon Winter, Head Teacher, Plumstead High School, Cape Town

“Mr Pritchard’s grasp of the ways in which the mind and memory work is broad, deep and very impressive. His expertise is sought and appreciated.”

QTS Observation report, London, 2001

“He is a most creative and stimulating teacher who captures the imagination of his audience. His is a holistic approach to learning. He has a wide knowledge and great interest in the theory and practice of learning and multiple intelligences. He has inspired us all.”

Richard West, Head Teacher, London

“Alan’s workshops are hugely inspirational. They are loaded with highly practical ideas which are presented in a fun, original and innovative way. He leaves both staff and pupils clamouring for more.”

Paul Templeton, Head Teacher, Sotte Grande International School, Spain

How to Book

By Phone 0844 8094850

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