by melaniewp | Jul 3, 2013 | Grammar, proper nouns
When do words need a capital letter in the middle of a sentence?If it is a proper noun.Proper nouns are a special type of noun (naming word). It describes something that is unique. It can be: places, people, institutions, companies and brands.[1] PlacesSouth...
by melaniewp | Jul 2, 2013 | English, Key Stage 3, KS3
English Resources for age 11-14Reading+ reading list: interesting books+ more challenging interesting booksWritingWAF5: Vary Sentences[1] At the start of sentences[2] How to improve from level 4 to 8 with examples[3] How to use simple and complex sentences with...
by melaniewp | Jun 30, 2013 | Dyslexia, Spelling
Confusables are just plain confusing. It doesn’t help when words like ‘there’ and ‘their’, ‘where’ and ‘were’ are taught together in a block.I do a lot of work with dyslexic students, so here’s a picture I...
by melaniewp | Jun 28, 2013 | English Language Exam, English Literature, GCSE, IGCSE, Rhetoric
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by melaniewp | Jun 27, 2013 | Repetition, Rhetoric, Technical Terms
Repetition is used to create emphasis, show connections, how ideas transform, develop, build. It can be done at the level of sounds (letters), words or ideas – in a range of patterns.Repetition of Sounds- alliteration: the first letter is repeated- assonance /...
