Description

Hooks, Lines & Thinkers - English is specifically for 3/4 borderline students in Years 9, 10 and 11. The course consists of a two hour workshop for up to 100 students.

Usually run in a classroom that accommodates up to 100 students at desks, or a school hall with 100 desks, this course is suitable from the start of the academic year to up to a week before major examinations.

Benefits

Increases self-confidence and raises aspirations

Offers simple but effective techniques to help with common problem areas: spelling, use of punctuation, critical writing skills, key wording etc.

Fantastic learning experience - full of humour, interaction and multi-sensory learning opportunities.

An effective way to show students how to make learning fun.

Content

This two hour workshop is bursting at the seams with tools and techniques to support 3/4 borderline students to raise their aspirations and achievement levels.

It uses the number rhyme memory hook system to look at:

• effective spelling techniques
• some punctuation rules for the use of apostrophes and colons
• how to keyword and improve reading and comprehension
• critical writing skills
• how to use a ‘Bridge Map’ to identify the components of a valid argument so that they clearly understand the role of the statement, the premises, the supports and the assumptions
• how to improve persuasive writing

Aims

To help students revise for GCSE English exams and to empower them with innovative, memorable, creative and effective learning tools.

To raise aspiration an achievement levels of 3/4 borderline students.

Results

Students will be amazed at their ability to remember core facts and skills and be inspired to improve their performance in English.

Students will be empowered with a range of simple and effective tools and techniques for learning.

Students will leave with raised aspirations, self-confidence and will be equipped to raise their achievement levels.