by Kellie McCord | Jun 6, 2023 | Exams, Home Learning, Study Habits
How do I revise English This is a question that we ALWAYS get asked. Why? Because students often struggle with … Including different interpretations Identifying a writer’s purpose Understanding the effect of language and structural techniques on the reader...
by Kellie McCord | Feb 16, 2023 | Study Habits
The Power of Positivity! Does your child say: I am bad at English. I can’t do this. This is too hard! I’ll never be able to do it. I am not a strong reader/writer. And, maybe, you have also found yourself (if you are honest) saying: My child has never been...
by Kellie McCord | Feb 1, 2023 | Home Learning, Study Habits
How to annotate a text? The problem is – you’re never taught! You annotate in class together, so you follow the guidance of the teacher, but then you are expected to be able to do it independently when reading literary works; or, in an exam with an unknown text....
by Kellie McCord | Nov 7, 2022 | Study Habits
How do I get my child to read? We all know the benefits of reading. However, it can be difficult to encourage our children to read. Alternatively, it might be that your child IS an avid reader, but they are still not doing well in English, which leads to frustration,...
by Kellie McCord | Oct 4, 2020 | Home Learning, Study Habits
What determines success? We often think actions determine success, right? You always hear the following: The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. Lao Tzu The Universe doesn’t give you what you ask for with your thoughts; it gives you what you demand...
by Kellie McCord | Aug 10, 2020 | Home Learning, Study Habits
In this blog, we are going to explore the following: 1. How to motivate reluctant writers; 2. How to encourage children to expand their answers; 3. How to ‘magpie’ ideas. 1. How to motivate reluctant writers Your child might be a reluctant writer. When they hear the...
