Speak UP!

Great news! – I have completed my pack of worksheets about Speech Writing techniques for Middle School students, and uploaded it here. The contents of the pack include: – Analyzing Donald Trump’s acceptance speech – Learning about Alliteration in speeches – Practising the use of Tricolons – Understanding the Power of Speech Metaphors – Ways … Read more

Elements of Eloquence

Great book on the different techniques to turn a perfect phrase in English. It’s no just about alliteration and the ‘rule of three’ – this book as 35 more techniques that can be used to shape an ordinary phrase in to a fabulous one. Loved it!

Letter to Son about New iPhone Present

Dear Gregory Merry Christmas! You are now the proud owner of an iPhone. You are a good & responsible 13 year old boy and you deserve this gift. But with the acceptance of this present comes rules and regulations. Please read through the following contract. I hope that you understand it is my job to … Read more

Updating the Locals

I went to a neighbourhood community group meeting last night where leaders from local groups were invited to attend and link up. It was great. There were a couple of guest speakers that referred to local plans, a forum and some action planning in to the future. One of the guest speakers was the local … Read more

Teaching Anti-Bullying

It can help to recognise bullying by breaking down ways that it can occur. These worksheets focus on two types of common so-called ‘humor’ bullying: pranks, and sarcasm Neither humor type is intended to make the victim feel good about themselves. They are meant to leave the victim with a negative feeling. Some can be … Read more

Are Schools Missing out with their Web Presence?

You know, the trouble with an online presence and social media is that it is so time-consuming with such little apparent gain. And for schools to be expected to maintain a respectable presence on the web, but not really for any commercial gain, can be a big ask. A school after all isn’t really selling … Read more

Famous Comedy Fun Pack

Thought of Teaching Funny Ha-Ha Tricks and Tips? It is so much fun and super-engaging for every student. With this pack of worksheets and you can teach your students about different types of funny-ness. 70 pages of easy-to-follow worksheets requiring minimum direction the topic is so much fun, students ask for more and more each … Read more