Make Your Curriculum Accessible!
Adele Deasy Plan A
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6th December 2019
I have no special TALENTS; I am only passionately curious. (Albert Einstein)
Closing the Vocabulary Gap – Alex Quigley
All Headteachers in Hampshire were introduced to this book at a conference in Winchester. I have to say that the concepts within it blew my mind and it provided the research for the most effective literacy changes that were introduced as a school wide strategy. If you haven’t come across tier two words, then you have such limited access to the curriculum – any curriculum! I can assure you that the 178 pages in this book will provide the missing link to progress for your students, especially those disadvantaged by background. The book includes word lists, misconceptions and practical strategies. It is relevant for primary and secondary teachers from any discipline.
A thought for your classroom…
Make an A4 coloured card scroll - that will be tied with ribbon or string.
The title on the scroll is; AND THE BIG QUESTION IS …
There is then space for you to blue tac an A5 piece of paper with a well thought out poignant question to check learning, understanding and misconception.
This scroll can be used with all classes and as part of your lesson routine, during the lesson the class pauses whilst someone collects the scroll and reads the question aloud. Clear routine for progress checking that become part of the awe of your lesson and gives you time to plan a meaningful question.